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Robot insights The International Federation of Robotics highlights several trends on the robotics industry and where the future lies. Robots continue to grow in manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations. The adoption of robotics helps to lower energy consumption in manufacturing.
Industrial robotics insights The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) reported record highs in robot sales for 2022 as the industry continues growing. Driven by the resurgence in robot orders from automotive companies, the North American robotics market set all-time records in both robots sold and value in 2022.
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Learning Objectives Explore what’s possible now in warehouse robotics and automation integration with a panel from The Robotics Group of MHI, at ProMat 2023. Understand robotic best practices, integration tips and lessons learned. Bill Vining, co-founder Robot Advisory Group. Courtesy: Mark T.
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