Early adopters of automation gain significant competitive advantage

In Short:
– Early adopters of automation gain a competitive advantage by enhancing performance and profitability.
– Collaboration in co-development fosters innovation and offers solutions to industry challenges.

Early movers in industrial automation are gaining a decisive advantage — not just by boosting performance, but by shaping the next wave of innovation.

In this episode of Industrial Transformation, Ahron Young breaks down why timing matters more than ever in automation.

Schneider Electric’s Carlos Urbano joins us to explain how early adoption opens the door to co-development partnerships between vendors and customers, accelerating progress across multiple sectors. From confidence-building to overcoming the “watch and wait” mindset, we unpack the real barriers and opportunities.

We also explore which industries are already surging ahead, what slower sectors can learn, and the long-term payoff for those who act now. If you want to understand where automation is heading — and who’s getting there first — this conversation is essential viewing.

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