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Europe has a key role to play in the development of robots, humanoids

Robotics Business Review

Source: Adobe Stock While headlines often spotlight U.S. The company first sold the UR5 cobot in 2008, followed by the launches of UR10 in 2012 and UR3 in 2015. Europe is a major center of robotics development and use, according to Humanoid. Universal Robots’ growth is evidenced by its acquisition by Teradyne Inc.

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What Year Did a Robot Hand First Debut at IMTS?

Modern Machine Shop

Source: AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology IMTS 1980-1988: Attendance skyrocketed and broke records. It introduced software standard MTConnect, an advanced manufacturing center and the new innovation center. IMTS 2010 also introduced the Manufacturing Museum and Industry Inspiration Day.

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Radical approach needed to overcome skilled welder shortage

Manufacturer's Monthly

Statistics from the ABS demonstrate that the number of tradesmen identifying as welding trades workers fell from 83,400 in 2012, to 75,800 in 2014, and again to 69,600 in 2019. Tapping into hidden sources of talent. Skill sets: tapping into hidden sources of talent. Weld Australia estimates that the total is now less 60,000.