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Robotics innovation is key to reshoring the $1T apparel manufacturing industry

Robotics Business Review

Sewing machines were controlled via ROS to synchronized apparel operation with a robot. Source: ARM Institute A staggering 97% of the apparel sold and worn in the U.S. is made overseas, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association. Not only does this mean that the U.S. Not only does this mean that the U.S.

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Why Cleanroom Apparel is Essential for Robotics and Automation Facilities

Robotics Automation News

Cleanroom apparel serves as the first line of defense in protecting sensitive equipment, ensuring product quality, and maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence. The modern manufacturing landscape demands […]

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How Robotics is Enhancing Custom Apparel Production

Robotics Automation News

The most exciting development is the application of robotics in custom-made wear manufacturing. The fashion business is changing at a high speed, and technology has a significant role to play in this context.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 46.5%; October 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in October for the seventh consecutive month and the 23rd time in the last 24 months, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM ® Report On Business ®. This is the lowest Manufacturing PMI ® reading in 2024.

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Gildan launches positioning and marketing campaigns for the Gildan, American Apparel, and Comfort Colors brands

Canadian Manufacturing

MONTREAL — Gildan announced the release of its new positioning and marketing campaigns for the Gildan, American Apparel, and Comfort Colors brands. “We American Apparel will debut The 2001 and Only campaign, spotlighting its original AA2001 style. Photo: Gildan.

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BMC selects Zebra to automate operations

Robotics Automation News

Zebra Technologies, an industrial automation company, says Bespoke Manufacturing Company, an apparel manufacturer, has selected S&H Systems and Zebra’s Fetch autonomous mobile robots and fixed industrial scanners to improve visibility and productivity.

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6 new technology projects get ARM Institute funding

Robotics Business Review

The nonprofit ARM Institute said it intends to be an honest broker between robotics and manufacturing stakeholders. Source: ARM Institute The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today selected six new technology projects for funding. Chuck Brandt, chief technology officer of the ARM Institute. competitiveness.

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