Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 2, 2024

Source: LinkedIn As The Robot Report reported last October, one of the biggest autotech stories of the year was the stalling of Cruise after California’s Department of Motor Vehicles suspended its driverless testing license. Submit your nominations for innovation awards in the 2024 RBR50 awards. Elon Musk talks about autotech on X.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Source: GXO Logistics While warehouse automation is not yet in most facilities, adoption is rising for mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems, and more. He has experience as an analyst, a consultant, and a supply chain strategist. ET at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 2, 2024

June 1, 2024 marks the one-year anniversary of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network (SCOIN), a two-year pilot program to kick-start supply chain efforts across the country.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 30, 2024

Cover of the 2024 U.S. Source: UC San Diego Unlike China, Germany, or Japan, the U.S. The COVID-19 pandemic also accelerated interest in e-commerce, supply chain automation, and eldercare. Source: “A Roadmap for U.S. Source: BLS.gov The post 2024 edition of U.S. robotics roadmap.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 16, 2024

Here is one by a company called Makersite who touts their new approach called product lifecycle intelligence (PLI).

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 18, 2023

COVER STORY Metalworkers can build supply chains that can bend without breaking thanks to innovative strategies, processes and products. Where do things stand regarding the state of the supply chain as we enter the summer of 2023? “I In the meantime, supply chain challenges persist, hampering best-laid plans.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 6, 2024

Source: Agility Robotics To spread industrial settings, humanoid robots must prove their utility and integrate with enterprise systems. today announced that it has partnered with Zion Solutions Group, which it claimed will be the first systems integrator to offer a humanoid robot to the supply chain industry.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 6, 2024

Source: maxon motor When looking to boost productivity and eliminate mundane manual tasks in the warehouse, adding robots is a good start, but it’s not enough. EDT on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. maxon provides motion controllers, and Balluff offers sensors for warehouse automation.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 7, 2024

Source: Exotec To successfully deploy warehouse automation, an understanding of change management is as important as technical expertise. EDT on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Exotec is 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award Winner for its deployment of the Skypod system at Lane Automotive.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

To summarize, the year 2023 witnessed global political unrest, supply chain disruptions, and rising interest rates, leading many businesses to delay investments and save cash. The uncertainty is expected to persist in 2024, with The Economist describing it as a "second cold war" and "multipolar disorder."

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 16, 2024

Source: Locus Robotics Locus Robotics Corp. Locus received a 2024 RBR50 award for hitting 2 billion picks. I instantly understood the potential this system had,” said Steve Banker, vice president of supply chain services at ARC Advisory Group.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 21, 2024

“We’re working closely with the Australian Government’s Jet Zero Council to overcome the challenges required to build a domestic SAF industry, such as feedstock availability, supply chain constraints and aligning to international standards,” said Camrass.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 21, 2024

Source: Neya Systems Neya Systems yesterday announced that it is partnering with the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, or AUVSI. The partners said they plan to develop a cybersecurity and supply chain framework and certification program for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs). Neya has worked with the U.S.

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E&T

JULY 22, 2022

The facility is backed by the government’s Automotive Transformation Fund, an £850 million programme to electrify Britain’s automotive supply chain. With rising geopolitical threats, Britain needs to move quickly to secure the rare earth minerals necessary to supply our future industries,” said business minister Kwasi Kwarteng.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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. The organization said it expects the slowdown, particularly in automotive manufacturing, to continue until the second half of 2024. The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 13, 2024

According to a global study by PwC in 2024, 4 in 5 consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable products and services. The supply chain tightrope— forget linear, predictable supply chains of the past. In 2022, 41% of Australian businesses faced supply chain disruptions. But despair not!

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 14, 2024

per year between 2024 and 2028. Source: Interact Analysis Overall global industrial robot shipment volumes exceeded 500,000 units in 2023, Interact Analysis reports. per year between 2024 and 2028. 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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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 31, 2024

Source: Getty Images The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) has announced the election of 20 members to its 2024 board of directors, who begin their terms on April 1, 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 26, 2024

The 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have recognized the Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter. Source: Mushiny WTWH Media has named Mushiny Co. a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award winner this month. It recognized the Suzhou, China-based company for its Intelligent 3D Sorter as an innovative technology.

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Dinesh Mishra

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The year 2024 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, packed with milestones, challenges, and moments of immense pride. We began the year on an exhilarating note with my visit to IMTEX 2024, a premier event that showcased the latest innovations in manufacturing and machine tools. Heres to a prosperous and dynamic new year!

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 25, 2024

Source: Outrider Between the automated warehouse and self-driving long-haul vehicles, there is the opportunity to add robotics to yard management. Source: Outrider Outrider patent efforts advance Outrider now has 11 issued patents and over 50 pending patents in the U.S. Outrider Technologies Inc. and internationally.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 11, 2024

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for July, 2024 dropped below 50, with a 47.5 The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) was developed as a service to the fastener industry by the FCH Sourcing Network in 2012 to be a new benchmark for the fastener industry. reading versus 52.1 in June, seasonally adjusted. compared to 52.1

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Source: Symbotic Symbotic Inc. This marks a significant milestone in Symbotic’s growth, demonstrating the broad applicability of our systems and our ability to provide revolutionary supply chain technology to a global market.” Symbotic also established a new business entity, Symbotic Mexico, S. ” Register now. million.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Source, all images: Gardner Intelligence Moldmaking activity slowed contraction in January for the second month in a row, with the Gardner Business Index (GBI) ending January at a reading of 47.1. Not to get ahead of ourselves, but 2024 seems to be off to an encouraging start. GBI: Moldmaking activity was up 2.6 points in January.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Furthermore, the Detroit Three automakers, who source most of their tools in this region, are planning to source tooling for all new full-sized pickup trucks and SUVs in 2024/2025 and 2026, which significantly increases the tooling demand. New nameplates generate new vehicle launches, which require more tools.

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Supply Chain Automotive Sourcing Manufacturing 104

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Source: Stock, Copilot Over the past month, we surveyed our audience to capture the pulse of the moldmaking industry. The Year's Biggest Innovations 2024 has been a landmark year for moldmaking, marked by several groundbreaking developments. – a true holiday miracle!

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 19, 2024

Source: Thyssenkrupp Materials Services Thyssenkrupp Materials Services recently opened a new steel service center in Sinton, Texas, on May 7, 2024. “With our new steel service center in Sinton, we are ensuring the flexible and reliable supply of high-quality materials to existing and new customers.

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for January, 2024. The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) was developed as a service to the fastener industry by the FCH Sourcing Network in 2012 to be a new benchmark for the fastener industry. The FDI opened the year inching up to 49.7 after December’s disappointing 47.5 in December).

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Fastener News Desk

MAY 1, 2024

Suppliers continue to have capacity but work to improve lead times, due to their raw material supply chain disruptions. Operational output is still strong, and the supply chain has the capacity to support. It took some customers longer to replenish their supply chain network after the fourth-quarter rush we commonly have.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Composites 64

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 9, 2023

ARM Hub, a leading robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and design-for-manufacture industry hub, has today announced it will launch Data and AI as-a-Service offering in 2024. With the rapid evolution of Generative AI, manufacturers and supply chain companies are seeking support to become expert users of data and AI technologies.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 18, 2024

NEW YORK, August 13, 2024 – Inc. 1340 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. 5000 Methodology Companies on the 2024 Inc. 757 on 2024 Inc.

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Dinesh Mishra

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

At Hannover Messe 2024, Altair will present technologies, methods, and examples of how companies can succeed in their quest for digital transformation by applying simulation, data analytics, AI, and high-performance computing (HPC). The post Altair at Hannover Messe 2024 appeared first on Machine Insider.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 28, 2024

Source: Locus Robotics Artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize robotics and industries including supply chain and logistics. At the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo, Locus Robotics will offer some help in demystifying AI in the warehouse.

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Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Logistics 90

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

With an estimated 50 GW of new generation required by 2042, Western Australia needs new sources of electricity to power homes and industry,” said Minister Bowen. The application period for feasibility licences in the declared Bunbury offshore wind zone opens 3 September and closes on 6 November 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

Source: Zebra Technologies Only 1 in 6 manufacturers has a clear understanding of its own processes, according to a new study from Zebra Technologies Corp. The report also found that 61% of manufacturers expect artificial intelligence to drive growth by 2029, up from 41% in 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 31, 2024

Source: Code Metal Code Metal Inc., AI and computing move to the edge Worldwide spending on edge computing will reach $232 billion in 2024, and it will have sustained growth through 2027 to nearly $350 billion, predicted IDC. It’s revolutionized how we think about the supply chain.”

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Despite the doors of MACH 2024 not opening for another eighteen months, the exhibition has already received strong support from members of the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) with almost two-thirds of the exhibition space already sold. MACH 2024 opens its doors at the NEC in Birmingham on 15 th April 2024.

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