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Industry Faces Labor Shortage Amid Rapid Robotics Expansion
The automation industry is facing a labor shortage as hiring outpaces the number of engineers graduating from schools. The gap is driven by the rapid expansion of robotics and intelligent systems, which require a steady supply of skilled engineers to design, build, and maintain them. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment across engineering occupations is projected to grow steadily through the decade, with thousands of openings expected every year. This article was first reported by Robotics & Automation News.