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Custom automated assembly and test systems for manufacturers

Calvary Robotics designs and builds automated assembly and test systems for manufacturers, offering complete engineered solutions and machine replication services. Their MarketScale channel covers industrial automation strategy, systems integration, and the practical considerations behind deploying custom robotics in production environments. Content targets manufacturing engineers and operations leaders evaluating automation investments.

31 episodes
Channel Brief·Calvary Robotics · 31 episodes
Updated Aug 9, 2023

Automation transforms manufacturing; industry grapples with labor, talent, culture.

Calvary Robotics and its ecosystem of partners argue that robotics, AI, and mobile automation solve production efficiency and safety—but only if companies invest in workforce development and change how they hire and train.

The Calvary Robotics channel argues that industrial automation is not purely a technology problem—it is a talent and culture problem. The content repeatedly shows that while companies deploy robots and AI to handle dangerous tasks and boost speed, the real competitive advantage comes from rethinking how manufacturers recruit, train, and develop the people who design, deploy, and operate these systems. Calvary's own story as a growth company hiring engineers and project managers, partnering with Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester, and building training programs, is offered as proof of this thesis.

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“Manufacturing is different than it was a generation ago, but it has a negative perception, and we need to change that.”

Joe Gemma, Global VP Sales and Marketing, Calvary Robotics

By the numbers

60%

of occupations could see 30% automation by 2030

98%

of traditional robotics are stationary, factory-based

500,000

skilled labor positions unfilled in the U.S.

50

maximum robots Stäubli SCOPE can monitor simultaneously

What the channel argues

InsightEpson's Gyro Plus technology uses noise-canceling waves to stabilize robotic arms at higher speeds and payloads.→
InsightOmron's Sysmac platform controls robots and real-time devices with single software, eliminating system switching.→
DataStäubli's SCOPE products monitor up to 50 robots in real time, enabling rapid troubleshooting through alerts.→
DataTraditionally, 98% of robotics have been stationary in factories; Calvary is expanding into mobile robots for multiple applications.→
Data500,000 skilled labor positions remain unfilled in the U.S. despite record manufacturing demand and highest Q2 activity in three years.→
InsightNo-code and low-code robotics platforms are essential to penetrating diverse customer markets with customization needs.→

What you'll learn

•How precision robotics tools like noise-canceling gyros and real-time monitoring platforms are solving production bottlenecks at scale.
•Why automation adoption depends as much on hiring, training, and organizational culture as it does on technology itself.
•What skilled labor shortage looks like in numbers and what companies are doing to address it through partnerships with educational institutions.
•How mobile robotics and energy storage are emerging verticals that differ fundamentally from the traditional stationary factory robot model.
•Why no-code and low-code platforms are becoming critical gatekeepers to automation adoption in industries with high customization demands.

What to do about it

→Audit your current robotics and automation stack for single-platform integration opportunities (Sysmac model) to reduce operational friction and upskilling burden.
→Build or strengthen partnerships with local engineering schools and community colleges to establish pipeline programs for hiring automation technicians and engineers.
→Evaluate whether your automation workflows can benefit from real-time monitoring and diagnostics tools (SCOPE-style) to reduce mean time to repair and optimize throughput.

Who and what shows up

Mark Chaney

CEO, Calvary Robotics

Discussed Calvary's impact on the robotics industry and surrounding communities through innovation, hiring, and workforce development programs.

Carl Doeksen

Global Robotics & Automation Director, 3M

30-year 3M veteran who highlighted the critical importance of no-code and low-code platforms to penetrate markets with diverse customization needs.

Atef Massoud

Manager for Automation Center Americas, Omron

Presented Omron's MD650 mobile robot and called Sysmac the 'heart of automation,' emphasizing unified software control.

Florian Vie

North American Technical Support Manager, Stäubli Robotics

Demonstrated SCOPE products' ability to monitor up to 50 robots in real time with diagnostics and alert systems.

Melonee Wise

VP of Robotics Automation, Zebra Technologies

2022 Engelberger Award Winner who pioneered work in autonomous mobile robots and materials handling in commercial environments.

Questions this channel answers

Q

How can manufacturing change its image and attract skilled workers?

By rebranding manufacturing jobs as advanced, technology-driven careers that use robotics and automation rather than repeating outdated perceptions of manual labor.

How to Overcome Skilled Labor Shortages in the United St… →
Q

What is the future of industrial automation?

Key trends include AI, asset management, industrial IoT, cybersecurity, and mobile robotics. Automation intersects with all these issues and enables new career opportunities.

The Future of Industrial Automation Gets a Pioneering Ap… →
Q

How do companies implement automation without switching between multiple software systems?

Unified platforms like Omron's Sysmac allow control of robots and real-time devices through a single software interface using EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP integration.

Omron Unveils Comprehensive and Versatile Automation Sol… →
Q

What is the role of partnerships in a robotics company's growth?

Partnerships with large industrial firms, local businesses, and educational institutions like Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester help companies access talent, solve problems outside their expertise, and fuel innovation.

Strengthening Community and Industry Ties through Strate… →
Q

How does real-time monitoring improve production efficiency?

Platforms that monitor multiple robots simultaneously provide status updates and diagnostics through a simple interface, enabling swift troubleshooting and preventing downtime.

Stäubli Robotics Introduces Industry 4.0 Solution ‘SCOPE… →
Topics:Mobile robotics and AGVsIndustrial AI and vision systemsReal-time production monitoring and diagnosticsWorkforce development and skilled labor shortageBattery and energy storage automation
Themes:Automation as culture and talent challenge, not just technologyPlatform consolidation and no-code simplicity as adoption enablersReal-time visibility and precision engineering as competitive moats

Industry context

Robotics adoption is accelerating due to macro tailwinds including labor demographics and productivity pressures, positioning automation as a central strategy across manufacturing industries.

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