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The impact of economic trends on the motion control market: In conversation with Tim Dawson, Interact Analysis

Automation Mag

This reportedly follows a significant period of growth for the motion controls market between 2020 and 2023. Soft manufacturing demand was the primary cause of the decline. MA: How do you think the ongoing developments in industrial automation will influence the demand for motion control in different manufacturing sectors?

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How robotics-as-a-service can help manufacturers with operations challenges

Control Engineering

Robotics insights The consumer packaging industry faces significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and a worker shortage, leading to a need for increased automation. There’s a buzz around manufacturing and automation, but it’s not as widespread as you might think, but we need automation.

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Robot sales in North America dip 6% in Q1

Robotics Business Review

ABB robot factory in Michigan. Credit: ABB Robot sales continue to be slow in North America, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). A3 said robot sales in North America were down 6% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

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Kiwibot acquires AUTO to strengthen delivery robot security

Robotics Business Review

Kiwibot will add intellectual property from AUTO Mobility Solutions to its delivery robot portfolio. Source: Kiwibot Consolidation among mobile robot providers is not limited to warehouses. ” Kiwibot develops delivery robots Berkeley, Calif. . ” Kiwibot develops delivery robots Berkeley, Calif. .

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Strategies for Delivering a Qualified Talent Pipeline for Manufacturers

Mold Making Technology

Bureau of Labor Statistics “Back in 2011, we were already talking about a skills gap, with 600,000 job openings in manufacturing. The pandemic didn't just disrupt supply chains; it fundamentally reshaped the workforce landscape. million fewer people working now compared to February 2020. . “We have 1.7

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

Robotics Business Review

Søren Elmer Kristensen, CEO of Odense Robotics, greets global delegates at R-24. Credit: Eugene Demaitre ODENSE, Denmark — Last week, the R-24 conference for robots, automation, and drones demonstrated why the city of about 206,000 residents is one of the most vibrant for technology in Europe and the world.

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Global industrial robot market set for ‘steady’ 5-7 percent growth, predicts new forecast

Automation Mag

A recent Interact Analysis forecast predicts that the industrial robots market will continue to grow around five to seven percent until 2027. Despite this, long-term projections remain steady, with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and new energy-related applications fueling global demand for industrial robots.

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