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Rockwell Automation to strengthen its position with Clearpath Robotics acquisition

Automation Mag

“Rockwell and Clearpath together will simplify the difficult and labour-intensive task of moving materials and product through an orchestrated and safe system to optimize operations throughout the entire manufacturing facility,” said Blake Moret, chairman and CEO, of Rockwell Automation.

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Odense Robotics culture of collaboration can overcome economic challenges, says CEO

Robotics Business Review

“We’re looking at agriculture, food, construction, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing — places used to automation and not so used to it.” By the early 1980s, manufacturing had shifted to Asia, and AP Moller – Maersk decided to invest in research into more efficient means of production.

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Connected and automated mobility revolution set to deliver £66 billion prize by 2040

SMMT

Tech could help save 3,900 lives and prevent 60,000 serious accidents – while adding 342,000 additional jobs, with 12,250 directly in automotive manufacturing by 2040. billion, and off-road logistics, including vehicles used in warehouses, ports and airports, worth £2.3

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UK urged to roll out automated vehicle rules or risk losing £66bn economic uplift

E&T

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the tech could help save 3,900 lives and prevent 60,000 serious accidents. It could also add 342,000 additional jobs, with 12,250 directly in automotive manufacturing, by 2040.

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Real Pet Food Co raises capital, undergoes exec overhaul

AU Manufacturing

Since 2015, Chua has collaborated with Grant and has contributed to the development and growth of the company in all countries. Meanwhile, Dalo has been with the company since 2018 and has more than 25 years of operational leadership expertise in food manufacturing and logistics.

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ABB invests $20M to expand its North American robotics headquarters

Automation Mag

ABB is expanding its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Our investment is a significant step in accelerating ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the U.S.,

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Veteran tech exec Peggy Johnson named Agility Robotics CEO

Robotics Business Review

Agility Robotics co-founder Damion Shelton has served as CEO since the company’s founding in 2015. Johnson will guide Agility’s next phase of growth as it expands commercial deployments, broadens its product portfolio, and prepares to manufacture Digit at scale. In May 2023, the company named Melonee Wise CTO.

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