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AGVs & AMRs as Alternatives to Tow Line Conveyance

Robotics Business Review

For manufacturers and others, tow-lines for assembly line conveyance deliver solid ROI, but AGVs and AMRs can provide equal efficiencies and value, with the added benefits of greater scalability and flexibility. The post AGVs & AMRs as Alternatives to Tow Line Conveyance appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Domestic Infrastructure: The Backbone of Reshoring A critical factor in reshoring success lies in domestic infrastructure, particularly in three key areas: transportation, warehousing , and logistics. Developing Logistical Expertise A well-trained workforce is key to supporting reshored supply chains.

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#Trending: From humanoids to low-cost automation – IFR reports on what’s next for industrial robotics in 2025

Automation Mag

2 Humanoids IFR explains that robots in the shape of human bodies will become general-purpose tools that can load a dishwasher on their own and work on an assembly line elsewhere. This AI-driven robotics simulation technology will advance in traditional industrial environments.

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Movers & Shakers Interview: Mitac-Synnex Group (Parent Company of Getac)

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Getac is already the trusted vendor of many notable OEMs, serving their needs from a rugged mobile computing and solutions perspective within their research & development, manufacturing, logistics departments, and global dealerships and services networks.

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IFR report analyzes top five global robotics trends for 2023

Automation Mag

Compared to traditional assembly lines, considerable energy savings can be achieved through reduced heating, explains IFR. This is important as more and more logistics companies refuse to ship batteries for safety reasons. The adoption of robotics helps in many ways to lower energy consumption in manufacturing.

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Why is Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Necessary for Future Growth?

Factory Worx

FactoryWorx Inventory Management provides complete visibility and optimisation of all stock and inventory movement associated with production and logistics. Key Technologies in Manufacturing digital transformation. Let's look at the technologies driving the industry's most significant advancements and improvements.

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Comau debuts SmartReach, TPX Robot Teach Pendant, and in.Grid

Robotics Business Review

Comau said its strategy extends to dedicated expertise in retooling and repurposing existing lines and equipment to increase manufacturing efficiency and flexibility. For instance, Comau recently designed a fully automated assembly line to produce pickup trucks at the JMC Ford Xiaolan Plant in Shanghai.

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