DigiKey, a global leader in electronic components and automation products, has unveiled the fifth season of its Factory Tomorrow video series, titled “Behind the Robot.” This latest installment brings together industry experts to explore the critical infrastructure and innovations driving modern robotic manufacturing and automation.
Sponsored by Eaton and SICK, the three-episode series takes viewers inside the hidden systems that make today’s automation possible. From the electrical backbone of robotic cells to the intelligent sensors ensuring precision and safety, each episode reveals how these technologies are transforming the factory floor and shaping the future of the industrial workforce.
“Automation is evolving rapidly, and it’s not just about the robot anymore,” said Connor Doherty, industrial automation director at DigiKey. “This season of Factory Tomorrow highlights the essential systems and components that enable smarter, safer and more resilient manufacturing environments.”
DigiKey’s Factory Tomorrow Season 5 showcases the shift from standalone robots to integrated automation systems. With smarter sensing, cloud connectivity and predictive diagnostics, manufacturers can scale faster, reduce downtime and enhance safety — all while adapting to labor challenges and reshoring trends.
To learn more about the video series and how DigiKey is supporting innovative robots and automation systems for global manufacturing, visit DigiKey’s Factory Tomorrow webpage.
DigiKey, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn., USA, is recognized as the global leader and continuous innovator in the cutting-edge commerce distribution of electronic components and automation products worldwide. We get technical by providing more than 16.5 million components from over 3,000 quality name-brand manufacturers with an industry-leading breadth and depth of product in stock and available for immediate shipment. DigiKey also supports engineers, designers, builders and procurement professionals with a wealth of digital solutions, frictionless interactions and tools to make their jobs more efficient. Additional information can be found at digikey.com and on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
