EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
People at Flex
Continuously developing the capabilities of operators , line technicians and automation experts to operate equipment will help streamline the introduction of new technologies .
Q . WHAT WILL MANUFACTURING INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY LOOK LIKE IN 2030 ?
» I think we ’ ll see manufacturing get faster , smaller and closer . We see continued interest from governments in localising the supply base .
From a technological perspective , things will only continue to progress as the fourth industrial revolution rapidly makes way for future generations .
A particular solution that has enormous promise is laser processing . There is a considerable investment underway because you need laser welding for battery pack assembly .
With the push for electric vehicles from automakers , laser welding technology could be a standout technology moving forward .
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