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One million robots working in automotive industry

Control Engineering

The automotive industry has the largest number of robots working in factories around the world: Operational stock hit a new record of about one million units. The automotive industry effectively invented automated manufacturing,” says Marina Bill, President of the International Federation of Robotics.

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Automotive lidar’s role growing because of increased use of autonomous vehicles

Control Engineering

IDTechEx is predicting the automotive lidar market to grow to $8.4 Why lidar is important for automotive applications Various sensors are essential to enable ADAS and AV systems, including cameras, radars, ultrasonic systems, etc. Four important technology choices in designing or selecting a 3D lidar module.

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Robot sales reach record high in North America for third straight quarter

Control Engineering

For the third-straight quarter, robot sales in North America hit a record high, driven by a resurgence in sales to automotive companies and an ongoing need to manage increasing demand to automate logistics for e-commerce. Courtesy: Automate.

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North American robot sales reach record high in 2022

Control Engineering

2022’s growth was sparked by a rebound in the automotive industry as companies are looking to robots to keep the supply chain going and help in the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. More than 50% of sales came from the automotive industry, which ordered 23,807 robots, up from 16,752 in 2021. This is likely going to continue.

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Automotive MEMS sensor market expected to have strong growth

Control Engineering

Automotive MEMS insights By 2033, the automotive MEMS sensor market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.7%, with a market value of $14 billion and the United States is expected to be the worldwide leader. The automotive micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) sensors market is expected to be valued at $3.9 during this period.

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North America robot sales rise in 2022

Control Engineering

Robotics insights Total robotics installations in manufacturing rose more than 10% in 2022 with the automotive industry being the main driver. Non-automotive industries were led by electrical/electronics, which posted almost 30% growth. Sales to automotive declined by 36% with 1,258 units installed in 2022.

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Robot orders decline in Q2 2023

Control Engineering

While robot orders declined overall for the second quarter in a row, non-automotive customers ordered more robots during that timeframe than automotive customers, demonstrating the value perceived by a growing number of industries.