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Automation trends, deployment lessons, and engineering analysis from the Chang Robotics team.
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01Chang Robotics at the USA Rare Earth Groundbreaking in Blacksburg
On September 9, 2026, USA Rare Earth broke ground on a new rare earth metal and magnet manufacturing facility in Blacksburg, South Carolina. Chang Robotics is part of the partner team bringing that facility online.We were on site for the ceremony. What follows is what is being bu
Sep 15, 2026Read →
02Who Owns Your Factory's Data? (Matt Chang on FINTECH.TV)
Most conversations about AI on the factory floor start with what the robot can do. Fewer start with where the data goes.Matt Chang, founder and CEO of Chang Robotics, was at the New York Stock Exchange this week for an interview with FINTECH.TV anchor Remy Blaire about physical A
Sep 15, 2026Read →
03Stop Trying To Retain Employees
Lasting loyalty is built much earlier. It's built the moment an employee realizes, 'This company is investing in me.' For decades we've been focusing on employee retention. Now it's time to work on becoming the kind of company people don't want to leave.
Sep 1, 2026Read →
04Here’s how America builds again
Discover how Factory 5.0 automation is revolutionizing American manufacturing.
Jul 20, 2026Read →
05AI-driven velocity is manufacturing’s new competitive edge
The companies that do well in the future will use AI to move quickly and innovate.As seen in Fast CompanyIn the volatile world of manufacturing, one factor is emerging as the ultimate differentiator in 2026: speed, and in particular, operational velocity. This is the ability to s
Jun 23, 2026Read →
06Six Forces Driving the Advanced Robotics Supercycle
Six structural forces have converged to create the strongest demand environment for robotics integration in American industrial history. Read the full 2026 macro report from Chang Robotics.
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May 20, 2026Read →
07The Rise of AI-Driven Robotics
Chang Robotics founder Matthew Chang explores how AI-driven robotics is reshaping defense, industry, and manufacturing, and what leaders must do to guide it responsibly.
Mar 30, 2026Read →
08The Upside of Tariffs: Why U.S. Manufacturing Is Entering a Rebuild Cycle
In 2026, tariffs are accelerating a long-overdue reset in U.S. manufacturing. Learn how predictability, reshoring, and automation are driving a new rebuild cycle.
Feb 19, 2026Read →
09Great Leaders Take Big Risks
Discover how great leaders take big risks without being reckless. Chang Robotics’ founder shares why he declined a buyout offer and the five leadership principles that shaped the company’s mission, culture, and long-term growth.
Feb 5, 2026Read →
10AMRs as a Cyber-Physical Threat
Autonomous Mobile Robots introduce new cyber-physical security risks. Learn key AMR cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies in Part One of this white paper.
Jan 22, 2026Read →
11We Need Female Leaders in Technology Fields
Why women leaders are essential to innovation in technology and robotics. Research-backed insights on diversity, leadership, and the future of inclusive tech.
Jan 13, 2026Read →
12The 2025 Chang Robotics Annual Celebration
The Chang Robotics team gathered in Jacksonville Beach for our 2025 Annual Company Meeting, focused on purpose, innovation, faith, and impact.
Dec 17, 2025Read →
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