Control Engineering

AUGUST 30, 2022

For the third-straight quarter, robot sales in North America hit a record high, driven by a resurgence in sales to automotive companies and an ongoing need to manage increasing demand to automate logistics for e-commerce. The market grew 26% and 29% for units ordered and revenue, respectively, over 2021. Courtesy: Automate.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 27, 2024

Agility Robotics has piloted its Digit humanoid with Amazon and GXO Logistics. We see huge potential for their robots in post and parcel, manufacturing, retail, and logistics warehousing operations, where they could complement and collaborate with human workers and automate tasks that traditional robotics can’t.”

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 25, 2024

Outrider ’s patent portfolio covers the numerous inventions, innovations, and technologies our team developed to re-define the logistics yard,” stated Andrew Smith, founder and CEO of Outrider. “In based company. In 2017, we recognized that autonomously moving 50,000-lb.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

The acquisition follows ABB’s minority investment in Sevensense after it joined the company’s innovation ecosystem in 2021, the same year ABB acquired ASTI Mobile Robotics. Other automotive manufacturers will roll out the technology in the UK, Finland and Germany. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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SMMT

JULY 12, 2023

Follows SMMT’s Bronze and Silver Award recognition in 2021 and 2022 and creation of Mission Automotive, the UK’s first ever industry-led initiative to unlock ex-Forces talent. Such has been its success that the initiative has already been replicated in the renewable energy sector, with the launch of Mission Renewable in 2021.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 4, 2024

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. This is another significant move for Agility Robotics as it gears up to manufacture its Digit humanoid at scale. In May 2023, the company named Melonee Wise CTO.

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SMMT

AUGUST 4, 2022

to reach 112,162 units in July, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). up on 2021 as manufacturers prioritise private customers. fall on 2021, with the industry facing its most challenging year for three decades. UK new car registrations fell by -9.0% to deliver a 13.9%

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

ABB had invested in Sevensense in 2021, the same year it acquired ASTI Mobile Robotics for $190 million. Source: ABB ABB sees pilots as path to multiple markets ABB had already conducted pilot projects with customers in the automotive and logistics industries. ” ABB did not disclose how much it paid for Sevensense.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 19, 2024

This combination of mobile robotics and leading AI-powered navigation technology brings unmatched intralogistics flexibility and scalability for ABB’s customers, in an environment that is shifting from linear production to dynamic manufacturing networks,” Marc Segura, President of ABB Robotics, said in a release.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Follows SMMT’s Bronze Award recognition in 2021 and ongoing support of Mission Automotive, founded to help automotive companies unlock ex-forces talent. The Silver Award follows SMMT’s signing of the Armed Forces Covenant in February 2021 and Bronze Award recognition in the same year.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

KSA logistics scenario. The largest economy amongst the Gulf Cooperation Council members, Saudi Arabia, is striving to position itself as the logistics hub of the region with its Vision 2030 initiatives, driving growth in the logistics sector. Under Vision 2030. Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

KSA logistics scenario. The largest economy amongst the Gulf Cooperation Council members, Saudi Arabia, is striving to position itself as the logistics hub of the region with its Vision 2030 initiatives, driving growth in the logistics sector. Under Vision 2030. Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Here’s a look back at the notable acquisitions of 2022 and 2021. Berkshire Grey had struggled financially after going public via a SPAC in 2021. million for 6 River Systems , which makes autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for logistics applications. Note that there’s one major acquisition still pending from 2022.

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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Residential construction and automotive manufacturing have shown weakness as buyers take a wait-and-see approach. Residential construction and automotive manufacturing have shown weakness, says Eric Andreozzi , head of industrial services at Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC. Car buyers have to find used cars.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Figure said it plans to use the funding to grow its AI training, manufacture more robots, and hire the engineers necessary to get production units to market in the 2024-2025 timeframe. January 2024: BMW announces that it will test Figure 01 at an automotive plant. July 2023: Figure raises venture round of $9 million.

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AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Applied EV is a true Australian success story of a company leading through innovative design, data and manufacturing. In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. billion and net income of €6.7

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Partner Delight To ensure long-lasting relationships with our partners, suppliers, logistics service providers CHIRON drives the following initiatives: Tactics (Plan): Find the real market price by Benchmarking and by securing a more balanced suppliers/vendors portfolio by redistributing volume.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 12, 2024

or Sanctuary AI, is entering a new strategic partnership with automotive components supplier Magna International Inc. Through this expanded partnership, Sanctuary plans to equip Magna’s manufacturing facilities with general-purpose AI robots. . | Credit: Sanctuary AI Humanoid robot developer Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corp.,

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 23, 2023

million research and manufacturing project at the company’s HQ in Brookvale, NSW and testing in Kalgoorlie, WA. Harrison SPARC was started in 2021 to innovate and expand The Harrison Group’s capabilities and offering in the critical infrastructure industries. Harrison Group director Julie Harrison says the $1.9

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Dinesh Mishra

JULY 25, 2023

KSH Distriparks is Pune’s leading logistics service provider for best-in-class container logistics solutions for a seamless transportation network, buffer yard solutions, ocean imports, bonded warehouse facilities, and DPD transportation services. billion dollar industry by 2028 growing at a compounded annual rate of 1.7%

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 20, 2022

The automotive industry was severely hit by the pandemic, with a 13.6% In 2020, new electric car sales grew by 40% from 2019 levels, and by 2021, global EV sales reached around 6.5 Europe, is followed by China, where electric cars captured a 15% share of new car sales as of 2021. as of 2021.

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Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 7, 2022

It acquires the Canadian distribution business from the American company PennEngineering® in Danboro, Pennsylvania, USA, an innovative manufacturer of fastening solutions. and logistic services. million in sales in the financial year 2021. The Bossard Group Continues to Expand Expertise in Additive Manufacturing.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 1, 2022

It is being seen as the next big, digitally-enabled leap in automotive manufacturing – modular assembly. Mass personalization has become inevitable in the automotive sector due to the unique tastes and preferences of each consumer. Digital Twinning in Mobility: Market Share Estimates by Functional Area, Global, 2021.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 13, 2024

robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. “We had our first manipulator roll off the line in 2016, and ABB is still the first major robotics company to manufacture systems in the U.S.,” ABB acquired AMR maker ASTI in 2021. Source: ABB ABB Ltd. today opened its renovated U.S.

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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Q2 2022 Revenues of $429 million, up 22% from Q2 2021. compared to a loss of $(0.44) in Q2 2021; Adjusted EPS of $0.21, up from a loss of $(0.33) in Q2 2021. YTD 2022 Revenues of $847 million, up 19% from YTD 2021. in YTD 2021; Adjusted EPS of $0.94, up from $0.20 in YTD 2021. in YTD 2021.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 1, 2022

MSMEs contribute an impressive amount ($15 trillion in 2021) to APAC’s gross domestic product (GDP), and about 20% to 30% of this contribution goes to the manufacturing GDP. Partner with strong logistics companies for seamless logistics operations, resulting in greater customer satisfaction.

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i4.0 today

DECEMBER 12, 2022

With the increasing likelihood of a global economic recession in 2023, many industries are struggling with increasing manufacturing cost, such as labor and raw material costs, and maintaining their profit margins. fold increase in demand for logistics and delivery robots and a 6.8-fold Industry 5.0 For example, IDTechEx predicts an 8.8-fold

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Dinesh Mishra

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The M&M Board had undertaken that MEML would merge into M&M with effect from April 1, 2021, to synergize EV development, manufacturing, and sales operations. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality and real estate.

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Control Engineering

MAY 18, 2023

Collaborative robot insights The collaborative robot (cobot) market dropped 20% in 2022 after a strong 2021, which led some to worry the market was heading for a downturn for the future. Following a rapid rebound in 2021 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the growth rate of the collaborative robot (cobot) market dropped to around 20%.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The UK has a strong and proud manufacturing history and, for a small nation, has long punched above its weight on the global stage. Today, the UK remains the ninth largest manufacturing nation in the world, with a £183bn output. A record 517,385 new robots were installed in 2021 – an impressive 31% uplift from 2020.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JULY 3, 2023

Here, online models will support substantial savings on personnel, inventory, and logistics. The push towards a seamless digital retail journey will also receive impetus from Gen Zs and Millennial customers – an increasingly prominent segment of automotive buyers. million in online BEV sales.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 10, 2022

and Detech, a leading international technical distributor of high-tech equipment for the manufacture of electronic products, have today announced a distribution collaboration. Founded in 2003, Detech is a supplier/manufacturer of new and refurbished SMT equipment to the electronics manufacturing sector. About Panasonic Group.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Today, the rapid growth of the e-commerce industry and the paradigm shift in the automotive sector are the key drivers for the increasing trend in the use of AGVs. In 2021, Australia released AS 5144-4, which was derived from ISO 1691-4 and therefore can also be used as a reference. Design risk assessment (DRA).

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Panasonic Connect Europe began operations on October 1 st , 2021, creating a new Business-to-Business focused and agile organisation. Business and Industry Solutions delivering tailored technology solutions focused on Retail, Logistics and Manufacturing. About Panasonic Group. About Panasonic Connect Europe.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 30, 2022

Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, carbmee is an enterprise software company offering a game-changing Environmental Intelligence System (EIS)-enabled carbon management platform. To support this growth, carbmee plans to expand its workforce from 40 employees in 2021 to 100 in 2022 and to 200 by the end of 2023.

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Dinesh Mishra

DECEMBER 13, 2023

According to the report, leaders are prioritizing proximity-based hubs that concentrate production facilities and sales within the same region to streamline logistics, improve inventory management, and accelerate response to market demand. Companies must also increase their digital maturity.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Bundy Group’s attendance at, and involvement with, such conferences as Control System Integrators Association, Automate and the International Manufacturing Technology Show. As an example, in a 2021 Bundy Group automation transaction, we kicked a strategic buyer out of our managed process three times. Learn more. Learn more.

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