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Flex Expands Automation in Contract Manufacturing

June 1, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Flex expands partnership with Teradyne Robotics for automation solutions.
Company aims to improve productivity, quality, and operational resilience.
Collaborative robots and AMRs enhance flexibility and efficiency.
Physical AI enables real-time adaptation to changing production conditions.

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Strategic Implications

Flex's automation expansion may indicate a shift towards more efficient and adaptable manufacturing processes, which could benefit the entire contract manufacturing industry. The use of collaborative robots and AMRs suggests a focus on flexibility and standardization, while physical AI may enable real-time decision-making and improved operational resilience.

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What Happened

Scaling Robotics and AI for Improved Productivity

Flex, one of the world’s largest contract manufacturers, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Teradyne Robotics to deploy automation solutions across its global operations. The company aims to improve productivity, quality, and operational resilience through the use of collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots, and emerging forms of physical AI. According to Rodrigo DallOglio, president of operational excellence and transformation at Flex, automation is a key driver of performance and responsiveness in contract manufacturing. This development was first reported by Robotics & Automation News.

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