Flex Ltd. and Teradyne Robotics are expanding their collaboration to accelerate the adoption of intelligent automation across global manufacturing operations, reflecting a growing industry shift toward flexible, AI-enabled production systems.
Under the expanded engagement, Flex will play a dual role, both as a manufacturer of key robotics components and as a large-scale user of Teradyne Robotics’ automation technologies within its own production environments. This integrated model is expected to enable faster validation and deployment of advanced robotics solutions across diverse industrial applications.
A central part of the collaboration involves Teradyne Robotics’ portfolio, including Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots. Flex manufactures critical components for Universal Robots while deploying collaborative robots (cobots) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from both brands across its facilities. These deployments generate real-time operational insights, helping refine performance and scalability in live production environments.
The partnership builds on a longstanding relationship between Flex and Teradyne in semiconductor equipment manufacturing. Flex has supported Teradyne through advanced manufacturing capabilities, systems integration, and global supply chain execution for semiconductor test platforms. Extending this collaboration into robotics and automation reflects a strategic evolution aimed at addressing increasing production complexity and the demand for scalable, adaptive manufacturing systems.
Industry demand for intelligent automation is being driven by the need to improve efficiency, reduce operational variability, and enhance flexibility across manufacturing lines. The integration of robotics with physical AI technologies is emerging as a key enabler, allowing systems to respond dynamically to changing production requirements.
Through this collaboration, both companies are focusing on next-generation automation applications that incorporate physical AI capabilities into robotics systems. These technologies are designed to improve decision-making, optimize workflows, and enhance productivity in environments where traditional automation approaches may fall short.
Flex’s global manufacturing footprint and experience in producing complex systems provide a large-scale testing ground for these solutions. At the same time, Teradyne Robotics benefits from continuous feedback derived from real-world deployments, enabling faster iteration and refinement of its technologies.
Executives from both organizations highlighted the importance of combining manufacturing expertise with advanced robotics innovation to meet evolving industry needs. The collaboration is expected to support sectors including electronics, industrial equipment, and data center infrastructure, where automation plays a critical role in maintaining efficiency and scalability.
