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

Robotics Business Review

ABB (Switzerland), a global leader in electrification and automation, is based in Zurich and has more than 105,000 employees worldwide. With over 140 years of experience, the company integrates software and engineering to optimize manufacturing, energy, and automation processes. KUKA’s sales have exceeded €4 billion ($4.2

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Cloud-based ERP and MES Solution Improves Production at Automotive Parts Supplier

Gary Mintchell

This case study falls a little short of my vision for Automation World when we began 20 years ago. Inductive Automation entered the fray in 2003 upping the ante. But…check out this case study sent to me by Plex (a Rockwell Automation company). I wanted to make the team of people the heroes of the story, not the product.

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Massimo Motor adds mobile robots to production line for UTVs

Robotics Business Review

Massimo Motor’s new production facility with automated guided robots in Garland, Texas. Founded in 2020, Massimo Marine manufacturers and sells Pontoon and Tritoon boats with a dedication to innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and great customer service. 34,931 sq. m) factory in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. 34,931 sq.

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China to invest $137B in robotics and high-tech industries, reports IFR

Robotics Business Review

Annual installations of industrial robots by local suppliers rose from from 30% in 2020 to 47% in 2023. In addition, various industries are expanding their usage of automation, the IFR reported. The company claimed that its Iron robot is already working in an automotive factory. billion) into humanoid development.

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Interact Analysis identifies opportunities for motion control and robotics

Robotics Business Review

This has affected sales of industrial automation components to machine builders and OEMs, including motion control products, said Interact Analysis. The market for linear systems has surged over the past three years, with sales revenue growing from $237 million in 2020 to $488 million in 2023.

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Robot sales in North America dip 6% in Q1

Robotics Business Review

Credit: ABB Robot sales continue to be slow in North America, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). “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.”

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How to Automate a Prototyping Shop

Modern Machine Shop

Prototyping shops and automation are a seemingly counterintuitive pairing. But as KAD Models ’ Randolph, Vermont, location demonstrates, automation can work for prototyping shops — it just requires a shift in perspective on how to perform automation. Images courtesy of FANUC America.