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A3 report: North American robotics market sees 7.9 percent decrease in units ordered in first half of 2024

Automation Mag

The North American robotics market saw a decline in both units ordered (down 7.9 million) during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to the latest robotics market report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). percent to 15,705 units) and revenue (down 6.8 percent to $982.83

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Robot sales in North America dip 6% in Q1

Robotics Business Review

ABB robot factory in Michigan. Credit: ABB Robot sales continue to be slow in North America, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). A3 said robot sales in North America were down 6% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

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Accenture, Mujin form robotics integration joint venture

Robotics Business Review

Accenture and Mujin have created a joint venture to help bring robotics and automation to the manufacturing and logistics industries. The new company will combine Mujin’s industrial robotics expertise with Accenture’s digital engineering and manufacturing service, Industry X. Manufacturing is the cornerstone of Japanese industry.

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2023 robot orders down 30% from 2022 in North America, according to A3

Robotics Business Review

North American automakers pulled back in robot orders last year. Source: A3 After two years of record sales, North American robot orders declined by 30% in 2023, said the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation, or A3. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter receives RBR50 award for logistics innovation

Robotics Business Review

The 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have recognized the Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter. a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award winner this month. The annual RBR50 awards honor the top 50 robotics companies for their leadership in automation hardware and software, business models, and emerging applications.

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Accenture invests in humanoid maker Sanctuary AI

Robotics Business Review

Credit: Sanctuary AI In its Technology Vision 2024 report , Accenture said 95% of the executives it surveyed agreed that “making technology more human will massively expand the opportunities of every industry.” Accenture Ventures announced a strategic investment in Sanctuary AI , one of the companies developing humanoid robots.

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Top trends in 2024: Experts share key automation trends for Canadian manufacturers in 2024

Automation Mag

As manufacturers plan for 2024, industrial automation continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, IoT (Internet of Things) and data analytics. As McKinsey and Company stated in January 2024, “AI could contribute to the manufacturing sector a whopping annual impact ranging from $1.2