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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.

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PUDU T300 marks Pudu’s move from service to industrial robots

Robotics Business Review

said today at Hannover Messe that it is expanding from service robots into supply chain applications with the new PUDU T300 mobile robot. The Shenzhen, China-based company said its new robot offers maneuverability, a “map-and-go” feature, and flexible deployment to help manufacturers worldwide.

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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. The installation location and cleaning strategies are also discussed for actual adoption.

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Software improves AI, automation flexibility

Control Engineering

Automotive supplier automates workpiece pickup with AI control. German-based company ZF, an automotive supplier, was faced with the challenge of reconciling flexibility and precision when automating the workpiece feed of a large-volume milling station where gears are produced. . The robot with added AI setu took only a few days.

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Manufacturers using digital transformation to future-proof operations

Control Engineering

Future-proofing manufacturing goes beyond acquiring data; manufacturers also need to evolve their business models and how they sell, acquire and distribute items to better serve their customers. Leading manufacturers are making the digital transition with help from trusted partners. That’s the future of manufacturing.

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Four things to look for in a robotic integration partner

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives As supply chains are disrupted, baby boomers age out and the need for general use products continues to grow, manufacturers are faced with producing more with less. Courtesy: Mission Design & Automation 2.

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The electric steel dilemma and its impact on motor vendors

Control Engineering

Historically, motors used in commercial and industrial applications have represented a major customer base for electric steel suppliers, and motor vendors have resultingly had little difficultly ensuring prioritized supply lines. Short term COVID related supply shocks have been one reason for the price performance of cold-rolled steel.