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Robot sales in North America dip 6% in Q1

Robotics Business Review

economy, higher interest rates, and even the over-purchasing of robots in 2022 from supply chain concerns. “With advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and connectivity, we’re witnessing a paradigm shift that’s reshaping industries, driving productivity and unlocking new possibilities for growth. .

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What’s Holding Back Aluminum Recycling?

21st Century Tech

Another alloy, aluminum 3003 can be found in consumer goods and is used in chemical and food processing. X-ray transmission technology is proving effective in sorting materials according to atomic density , while developments in artificial intelligence (AI) are making separating and examining metals for purity more precise.

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

Robotics Business Review

economy, higher interest rates, and even the over-purchasing of robots in 2022 from supply chain concerns,” said Jeff Burnstein , president of A3, in a release. “While robot sales naturally ebb and flow, the return to more typical robot sales after the last two record years can likely be attributed to a few obvious issues: a slow U.S.

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CynLr raises Series A funding to realize robot vision for ‘universal factory’

Robotics Business Review

. “These customers are now eager to integrate CyRo into their production lines and experiment the transformational vision of a universal factory that can profitably produce custom-fit consumer goods, even at low volumes.” ” The CyRo modular robot includes three robotic arms for complex manipulation tasks. million. -ft.

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Accenture to acquire Eclipse Automation to help clients build smart factories

Automation Mag

With this acquisition, Accenture will offer automated production lines that leverage the cloud, data and artificial intelligence for smart and connected factories. The company makes automated manufacturing systems to produce sophisticated products for life sciences, industrial equipment, automotive, energy and consumer goods companies.

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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. Continued economic uncertainty and international conflicts make reliance on a smart supply chain our third manufacturing trend in 2024.

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Make on-demand manufacturing easier and faster with RapidDirect

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This may apply to clients who require bridging tooling while ramping up to high-volume production, who have experienced supply chain disruptions or whose demand for new or existing products is erratic or unexpected. How Does RapidDirect Affect Supply Chain? This is the best supply chain of the twenty-first century.