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Will Coronavirus spark supply chain reviews for manufacturers?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The Coronavirus outbreak and lock downs imposed by the Chinese government are starting to impact supply chains in sectors including pharmaceuticals, automotive and telecommunications.

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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. 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.

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Robot sales in North America dip 6% in Q1

Robotics Business Review

“It’s particularly encouraging to see that non-automotive customers are continuing to grow their adoption of robots, demonstrating the expanding reach and impact of automation across various industries.” economy, higher interest rates, and even the over-purchasing of robots in 2022 from supply chain concerns.

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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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Research—PLM and Digital Thread Address Key Sustainability Challenges

Gary Mintchell

To fully take advantage of the green potential, companies must not only collect and analyze their data from the design and manufacturing phase, but also integrate the supply chain. Aras’ “Spotlight on the Future 2024” study, conducted in December 2023, surveyed 835 executives from Europe, the US, and Japan.

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ABB discusses the evolving role of robotics in healthcare

Robotics Business Review

When ABB first started working with healthcare providers, the company already had years of experience with the pharmaceutical industry and medical device manufacturers, said Collados. ABB aids in pharmaceutical research Collados highlighted a few ABB use cases to showcase robotics potential in the industry. Click here to enlarge.

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AI in Manufacturing: Transforming Efficiency, Sustainability, and Tomorrow

MEM

Supply Chain Optimization in Automotive Manufacturing In the automotive manufacturing sector, supply chain efficiency is paramount. AI is a key player in optimizing the entire supply chain. From sourcing raw materials to delivering finished vehicles, AI-driven algorithms work tirelessly.