In partnership with The Qué\;bec Government Office in Boston\, this quarter'\;s manufacturing roundtable will feature a panel discussion between executives at some of Canada'\;s most innovative robotics companies around the future of robotics\,
\nemerging trends\, real-world applications\, workforce considerations\, and strategies for adopting automation in small and medium-sized enterprises.
\nThe forum will also highlight the value of U.S.-Canada collaboration in advanced manufacturing and innovation\, demonstrating how companies on both sides of the border can work together to strengthen North American competitiveness.
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\nFeatured Companies
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\nPremier Tech Systems &\; Automation: Headquartered in Qué\;bec\, Premier Tech is an international leader in industrial automation and packaging solutions. The company recently introduced its collaborative robotics platform\, designed to make automation more accessible for manufacturers of all sizes through intuitive\, user-friendly systems that require minimal specialized programming expertise.
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\nOsedea: Osedea is a Montré\;al-based\, engineering-led innovation firm that helps organizations turn ambitious ideas into intelligent\, scalable technology solutions. Its multidisciplinary teams bring together expertise in artificial intelligence\, software engineering\, digital product design\, data\, business intelligence and robotics to solve complex business and operational challenges. From opportunity discovery and rapid prototyping to deployment and scaling\, Osedea combines technical excellence\, human-centred design\, and a pragmatic focus on measurable value to build technologies that perform in the real world and create lasting impact.
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\nMecademic:Based in Montreal\, Canada\, Mecademic designs and manufactures the world&rsquo\;s most compact and precise industrial robots. It fills a vital industry gap by providing high-precision hardware for sectors like medical devices\, electronics\, photonics\, and life sciences&mdash\;where traditional robotics is too bulky. Unlike traditional systems\, Mecademic&rsquo\;s solutions feature an embedded controller in the base and an open architecture\, simplifying integration without bulky external cabinets. Delivering unmatched 5-micron repeatability out of the box\, Mecademic empowers innovators to automate complex\, high-tolerance tasks in the tightest spaces. Target Applications &\; Focus: Medical Devices\, Lab Automation &\; Life Sciences\, Electronics\, Optics &\; Photonics
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\nJoining us as a special guest moderator is Patrick Bench\, President and Founder of Benchmark Strategies\, a leading Boston-based consulting firm with a focus on public affairs and strategic communications.
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\nPrior to launching Benchmark Strategies\, Patrick served for five years as a Vice President of Public Affairs at Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications. Preceding Rasky Baerlein\, Patrick served for five years in economic development roles in Governor Mitt Romney&rsquo\;s and Governor Deval Patrick&rsquo\;s Administrations\, primarily as the Director of Business Development for the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI).
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\nPatrick is a Bachelor of Political Science graduate from Providence College\, with a Master of Public Administration from Suffolk University. He lives with his wife and daughters in Boston\, Massachusetts.
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\nOpening remarks to be provided by Pierre Bouchard\, Quebec Delegate to New England
\nfrom the Qué\;bec Government Office in Boston
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\n LOCATION:Saint Gobain 41 Abrasives Way Worcester\, MA 01606 UID:e.2083.23981 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20261014T094725Z URL:http://business.wachusettareachamber.org/events/details/q4-2026-manufacturing-roundtable-smart-automation-in-action-robotics-productivity-and-cross-border-innovation-23981 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR