From rigid to flexible: Modular robotics gains importance in EMS manufacturing

Electronics manufacturers operating in high-mix-low-volume (HMLV) environments require more flexible automation solutions to remain competitive. Piotr Owczarek of Fideltronik, Fitech, and AIRob stated this at the Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026, highlighting how modular robotics and AI-powered systems can overcome the limitations of classical automation