Baby Boomer Retirements Leave U.S. Manufacturers Struggling to Hire

U.S. manufacturers are struggling to fill over 600,000 vacancies, with two key challenges standing out: fewer young people entering the field and baby boomers retiring in large numbers. To tackle these challenges, many are turning to industrial robots, which, according to ABI Research, are expected to reach a global base of 16.3 million by 2030.

“Companies that take a step back will view the demographic shifts as an opportunity to revamp processes and operatio…