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Global additive manufacturing industry shows growth in Q2 2022

AU Manufacturing

The global additive manufacturing sector has generated a total of $3 billion for the second consecutive quarter of 2022, according to SmarTech Analysis. Still, business leaders in the industry reaffirmed their expectations, noting additive’s value in innovating manufacturing during periods of an extended supply crisis. .

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2023 robot orders down 30% from 2022 in North America, according to A3

Robotics Business Review

The organization said it expects the slowdown, particularly in automotive manufacturing, to continue until the second half of 2024. economy, higher interest rates, and even the over-purchasing of robots in 2022 from supply chain concerns,” said Jeff Burnstein , president of A3, in a release. The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based

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Inflation, Ukraine war and lingering effects of the pandemic shine light on Canada’s supply chain

Canadian Manufacturing

VANCOUVER — Whether it’s a shortage of children’s Tylenol or delays in getting new vehicles, Canadians are increasingly aware of the relentless supply chain crunch. A stubborn feature of the pandemic has been the congestion in the supply chain that has affected trade networks and consumers around the globe.

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Weekly Roundup – Could These Risks Derail Your 2023 Engineering Projects? 3 Critical Factors for Industry’s Future, Can Robotics Solve Labor Shortages – Week of 12/05/22

HGR Inc.

Design News | Dec 6, 2022 | Design News. Design News asked Matthew Bey, senior global analyst for RANE, a risk intelligence company, about the current supply chain risks that could impact engineering projects in 2023. What Distributors Would Like to See More of … and Less of from Manufacturers. Read More.

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North American robot orders decline in 2023, A3 report finds

Automation Mag

Companies purchased 31,159 robots in 2023, compared to 44,196 ordered in 2022 and 39,708 in 2021. There was a 34 percent drop in sales to automotive OEMs and automotive suppliers over 2022 and a 25 percent total decrease in all other industries.

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Robot sales in North America dip 6% in Q1

Robotics Business Review

North American companies purchased 31,159 robots in 2023, compared with 44,196 ordered in 2022 and 39,708 in 2021. economy, higher interest rates, and even the over-purchasing of robots in 2022 from supply chain concerns. It’s clearly not just a trend but the cornerstone of modern manufacturing.”

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Autonomous Manufacturing: AMFG Receives $8.5 Million in Funding Led by Intel Capital

Additive Manufacturing

AUSTIN, Texas/November 18, 2022 — AMFG Corp. With this new funding, AMFG will continue to help companies scale their additive manufacturing processes, further solidifying AMFG’s position at the forefront of the autonomous manufacturing revolution. has secured $8.5M These include expanding into the U.S