Gecko Robotics Tour

Posted By: Bill Padnos Industry, NFFS,

See Innovation in Action at Gecko Robotics

Go Behind the Scenes at One of America's
Most Innovative Manufacturing Companies

Every foundry is looking for ways to improve productivity, reduce downtime, solve problems faster, and make better operational decisions. The challenge is figuring out where to start.

Gecko Robotics Announces the Official Launch of Cantilever, the World's  First AI-Driven End-to-End Solution to Inform Decision Making in the Built  World That is why the exclusive tour of the Gecko Robotics headquarters, testing, and manufacturing facility is one of the highlights of the NFFS Innovation Summit, July 22-23 in Pittsburgh.

This is not a typical manufacturing tour. It is an opportunity to see how one of the country's most innovative industrial technology companies develops solutions that are transforming the way critical infrastructure is inspected, maintained, and operated. Gecko Robotics has earned national recognition for helping power plants, defense facilities, manufacturing operations, and energy companies make better decisions by combining robotics, advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and data-driven analytics into practical solutions that improve reliability and reduce risk.

As attendees walk through the facility, they will see how Gecko engineers design, build, and rigorously test robotic systems before they are deployed into some of the world's most demanding industrial environments. The testing labs recreate real-world operating conditions, allowing engineers to validate new technologies, identify potential issues, and continuously improve their products before customers ever use them.

What makes this experience especially valuable for foundry professionals is that the lessons extend far beyond robotics.

The real takeaway is seeing a culture built around continuous improvement.

Gecko Robotics gets up to $71 million in U.S. Navy deal | Pittsburgh  Post-Gazette Every system, process, and design is evaluated using data. Ideas are tested, refined, measured, and improved. Problems are identified before they become failures. Decisions are based on facts rather than assumptions. Whether your foundry is investing in automation, improving maintenance practices, increasing process visibility, or simply looking for smarter ways to solve everyday operational challenges, the same principles can be applied inside your own facility.

Innovation does not always require a multimillion-dollar investment. Often it begins with asking better questions, collecting better information, and creating systems that allow your team to make better decisions. That philosophy is woven throughout the NFFS Innovation Summit and will come to life during this behind-the-scenes experience at Gecko Robotics.

Get a Sneak Peek Before You Arrive

Want to see what makes Gecko Robotics so unique?

CBS recently visited Gecko's Pittsburgh headquarters to showcase the company's remarkable testing and manufacturing facility. Watch the preview before attending the Innovation Summit and see why this exclusive tour is an experience you will not want to miss.

Click Here for a Sneak Peek of the Gecko Robotics Facility

Join Us at the NFFS Innovation Summit

NFFS Innovation Summit 2026 The NFFS Innovation Summit is designed for foundry owners, executives, engineers, operations leaders, supervisors, maintenance professionals, and technical teams who are looking for practical ideas they can implement immediately. Over two days, attendees will participate in peer-to-peer roundtables, hear proven case studies, explore innovative manufacturing technologies, and network with industry leaders facing many of the same operational challenges.

The Summit begins on Wednesday evening, July 22, with an unforgettable networking reception at Patterns of Meaning in Pittsburgh, followed by a full day of educational sessions and the exclusive Gecko Robotics facility experience on Thursday, July 23.

If you are responsible for improving operations, increasing productivity, developing your technical team, or preparing your foundry for the future, this is an investment that will continue to pay dividends long after you return home.

Register today and experience innovation where it is created.

We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh, July 22-23, for two days of practical innovation, meaningful networking, and ideas you can put to work immediately.