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

Robotics Business Review

The organization said it expects the slowdown, particularly in automotive manufacturing, to continue until the second half of 2024. We’ve seen a slowdown in the manufacturing of electronic vehicles this year, along with fewer new distribution centers, both likely reducing the demand for robots,” he added.

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North American robot orders decline in 2023, A3 report finds

Automation Mag

These 2023 orders were divided almost equally among automotive (15,723 robots sold) and non-automotive companies (15,436 robots sold). There was a 34 percent drop in sales to automotive OEMs and automotive suppliers over 2022 and a 25 percent total decrease in all other industries.

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ARS Automation designs compact FlexiBowl 200 to handle small parts

Robotics Business Review

It added that the feeder should prove useful for manufacturers in industries where both precision and space are at a premium, such as automotive, electronics, medical devices, and consumer goods. The FlexiBowl family of parts feeders now includes the 200.

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KUKA unveils KR FORTEC industrial robot

Robotics Business Review

The Midea Group unit’s robots work in a variety of markets, including automotive, electronics, metals and plastics, consumer goods, e-commerce and retail, and healthcare. Augsburg, Germany-based KUKA is one of the world’s leading suppliers of robotics.

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Sabic and Sinopec Start Up Joint Venture PC Plant in China

Plastics Today

The new production facility will serve converters in the greater China region in the electronics, consumer goods, appliances, automotive, healthcare, and building and construction sectors.

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Latest A3 report reveals decline in North American robot orders for the second quarter

Automation Mag

Over the last five years, we’ve seen a steady acceleration of robot orders as all industries have struggled with a labour shortage and more non-automotive companies recognize the tremendous value automation provides,” said Alex Shikany, vice-president of membership and business intelligence, A3.

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A3 report: North American robotics market sees 7.9 percent decrease in units ordered in first half of 2024

Automation Mag

“Despite these challenges, the push for operational efficiency and workforce augmentation continues to drive demand for robotics in industries such as food and consumer goods and life sciences, among others. A3 shares that automotive OEMs ordered 4,159 units in the first half of 2024, marking a 14.4 percent to $62.84