Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2024

Accenture and Mujin have created a joint venture to help bring robotics and automation to the manufacturing and logistics industries. Called Accenture Alpha Automation, the new venture is owned 70% by Accenture and 30% by Mujin. Accenture Alpha Automation officially started operating on Jan. 15, 2024. .

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A recent Association for Advancing Automation (A3) report finds that robot sales in North American declined by 30 percent in 2023 after record orders in the two previous years. Companies purchased 31,159 robots in 2023, compared to 44,196 ordered in 2022 and 39,708 in 2021.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

North American automakers pulled back in robot orders last year. 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. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Addverb, an autonomous mobile robots maker, has agreed a strategic partnership with ABCO Systems, a distribution solutions provider that specializes in streamlining warehousing operations.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 30, 2022

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. The market grew 26% and 29% for units ordered and revenue, respectively, over 2021.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 19, 2024

ABB says it will continue to advance its portfolio to meet the growing market needs for mobile robots. Source: ABB ABB Robotics has announced its first Flexley Tug T702 autonomous mobile robot (AMR). Using Visual SLAM technology, mobile robots can create a map of their environment.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 5, 2024

Sewing machines were controlled via ROS to synchronized apparel operation with a robot. The ARM Institute and its members said they believe that the key lies within robotics and automation. It then developed a flexible robotic system to assemble fabric pieces into garments. Not only does this mean that the U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The CLX robotic vision stack was inspired by human eyesight. The Bengaluru, India-based company specializes in “visual object sentience,” robotics, and cybernetics. He also cited plant-level automation customers. It was an exhibitor at the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 2, 2023

To highlight its newly launched KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform AGV system, KUKA partnered it with a KR IONTEC robot in a cell developed by Mujin for palletizing and depalletizing consumer goods. KUKA will spotlight the Airskin safety technology on two industrial robots. requirements.

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i4.0 today

MARCH 31, 2023

From 4th-10th May, visitors will be able to learn how the company’s motto ‘Automating the World’ can be applied to drive the productivity and competitiveness of the consumer packaged goods (CPGs) sector. A second interactive display will highlight how quick it is to install the company’s robotic solutions.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 31, 2023

Association for Advancing Automation’s (A3) latest report shows a decline in North American robot orders for the second quarter in a row after record purchases in 2021 and 2022. The persistent labour shortage, particularly in the manufacturing sector, continues to be a significant catalyst for automation, says A3.

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

(CNW Group/Nulogy Corporation) TORONTO — Nulogy, a provider of supply chain collaboration solutions, and Formic, a robotics company, announced a partnership to jointly strengthen manufacturing supply chains through their respective SaaS (Software as a Service) and RaaS (Robotics as a Service) product offerings. ” .”

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 31, 2023

Robotics insights The North American robotics market has experienced a significant decline for the second consecutive quarter due to a sluggish U.S. economy and high interest rates, resulting in a 37% drop in robot orders and a 20% decrease in value in Q2 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. A slow U.S.

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Control Engineering

MAY 16, 2023

North American companies ordered fewer robots in the first quarter of 2023 than for the same period last year. Automotive customers accounted for 68% of all robot orders in Q1, with 5,659 robots purchased. They also might be waiting to see the latest innovations in robotics at Automate 2023 next week in Detroit.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Automate , is returning to Detroit for a second straight year, running from May 22-25, 2023. Produced by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), Automate will feature advances in robotics, vision, artificial intelligence (AI), motion control and other technologies from more than 600 exhibitors.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

At PLAST 2023 in Milan, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Italia showcases the company’s own-label robotics series, alongside two energy-efficient and compact IntElect machines equipped with digital tools and remote monitoring. Packaging and medical are continuing to perform strongly and consumer goods remains as important as ever.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 26, 2024

The 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have recognized the Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter. a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award winner this month. The annual RBR50 awards honor the top 50 robotics companies for their leadership in automation hardware and software, business models, and emerging applications.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 29, 2022

The latest stats from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) show that robot sales remain high for the third consecutive quarter. A resurgence in robot demand from automotive companies, as well as increasing demand for logistics automation in e-commerce, has contributed to the high numbers.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Pittsburgh-based company said it plans to use the funding to accelerate market initiatives for its autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. The company also noted that multiple segments of manufacturing are investing heavily in automation, including automotive, heavy equipment, plastics, and consumer goods. billion by 2027.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 12, 2024

A second solution demonstration will feature a KUKA Robot Development Kit using a LBR MED 14 R820 cobot that can slash solution development time by months. Using robot technology such as KUKA’s LBR iisy cobot, however, can take the strain off technicians by precisely conducting these repetitive exams autonomously.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

www.kuka.com KUKA KUKA is a global automation corporation with sales of around 3.3 The drag-and-drop feature and the extensive function library enable rapid workflow optimization, which also saves time and resources. billion euro and roughly 14,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 3, 2022

ABB is expanding its FlexPicker® Delta robot portfolio with the IRB 365. Responding to the rise in e-commerce and growing demand for shelf ready packaged goods, the IRB 365 has been developed for applications including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods, where production line speed and adaptability are essential.

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HGR Inc.

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Overcoming Staffing Challenges During the Rise of Automation in Manufacturing. Automation World | Dec 7, 2022 | Automation World. How Robotics Can Help Manufacturers Solve Labor Shortages. Mark Allinson | Nov 8, 2022 | Robotics & Automation. Alex Sixt | Dec 6, 2022 | The Robot Report.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 22, 2022

Dematic has entered into a strategic partnership with warehouse robotics expert Dexterity. Dematic will now offer full-task robotics globally as part of its intelligent automation solutions. Dematic will deploy robotic systems already contracted with Dexterity’s consumer goods manufacturing, retail and parcel customers.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 17, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how advances in PC-based controls, motion controls and robotics for food and packaging are making automation for food and beverage packaging easier to automate. Beckhoff Automation MX-System is a pluggable platform for cabinet-free packaging machines.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 1, 2024

Our Exhibition Audience Is Made for Our Exhibitors Of its 4,000-plus visitors, IntraLogisteX USA draws senior buyers from a wide range of major retailers, consumer goods companies, and third-party logistics providers. Sectors include fulfilment, picking and sortation, warehouse automation, storage and racking, barcoding and labelling.

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Robotics Automation News

JULY 21, 2022

Learn More About Who is Liable for a Truck Accident Consumer goods are transported across locations by commercial trucks over 75 percent of the time. Truck transportation is essential to the economy of American cities and communities.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

With a special focus on automation and LSR. Including packaging, medical, automotive, electronics and consumer goods. Indicative of the labour and productivity challenges faced by processors currently, the company also presents its extensive in-house automation competence. Producing six flower pots every 3.5

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Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 14, 2022

” Nulogy’s Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Business Network Platform enables fast-moving consumer goods brands and their upstream supply networks to collaborate on a centralized, data-driven platform. This recognition is a positive indicator of our work to build stronger, more sustainable supply chains in 2023 and beyond.”

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

where insulation is required, as well as in medical and healthcare products and the consumer goods sector. Dynamic, user-friendly automation All eight Sumitomo (SHI) Demag exhibits at Fakuma feature some form of automation from the company’s extensive three-tiered SAM strategy.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Hrishikesh Kulkarni has an extensive experience of over 14 years in the field of Automation & Robotics Industry. He currently heads India Operations for Zimmer Automation LLP – world’s leading manufacturer of automation and handling solutions. Mechatronics in automation technology is making steady progress.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 29, 2023

Major Australian manufacturing sectors (footwear, fashion, light consumer goods) went offshore for financial reasons and the age of mass consumerism and the internet changed our buying habits,” she said. Walker went on to detail how manufacturing in the South East of Melbourne bounced back from this.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

Pavilions at FABTECH are dedicated to 3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming & Fabricating (Hall A) ; Welding, Welding Automation, Robotics & Industrial Automation (Hall B) ; and METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe (Hall D). One example is an automated two-press, two-robot production cell.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

Not only did 3D printing a manual EOAT greatly reduce cost versus using a robot, but it increased operator safety and shortened the effective molding cycle time versus loading inserts by hand into the hot mold cavity (left showing operator using the claw to rapidly load inserts).

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MEM

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

RapidDirect is a rapid prototyping service of choice for clients in aerospace, robotics, medicines, automotive, consumer goods, and many other industries. Automated DFM Feedback. The automated DFM feedback tool assesses a part’s design and assures that the part is manufacturable with CNC machining.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Industries served include automotive, appliance, lawn and garden, hunting and fishing, RV, marine, packaging and consumer goods. Roussey: Technology continues to evolve in the industry — from AM to improved automation practices. One Tederic NEO.T500-i3800b w/ linear servo robot (TLR-RTE1400).

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 27, 2024

Accenture Ventures announced a strategic investment in Sanctuary AI , one of the companies developing humanoid robots. The Robot Report reached out to Sanctuary to learn more about the investment but hadn’t heard back at press time. Agility Robotics has piloted its Digit humanoid with Amazon and GXO Logistics.

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