Robotics Business Review

JUNE 12, 2024

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. In Q1 2023, North American companies ordered 9,168 units for a total of $597 million.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 2, 2023

To highlight its newly launched KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform AGV system, KUKA partnered it with a KR IONTEC robot in a cell developed by Mujin for palletizing and depalletizing consumer goods. The KMR iiwa is location-independent and highly flexible, making it the perfect fit for today’s Industry 4.0 requirements.

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Control Engineering

MAY 16, 2023

North American companies ordered fewer robots in the first quarter of 2023 than for the same period last year. During Q1, non-automotive orders in consumer goods, semiconductor & electronics, plastics & rubber, life sciences/pharmaceutical/ biomedical, metals, and others purchased 3,519 robots, down 42% over Q1 2022.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 27, 2024

In December 2023, the company announced the acquisition of intellectual property from Giant.AI 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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Control Engineering

AUGUST 31, 2023

economy and high interest rates, resulting in a 37% drop in robot orders and a 20% decrease in value in Q2 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Bureau of Labor Statistics) remains a key driver of automation. The post Robot orders decline in Q2 2023 appeared first on Control Engineering. A slow U.S. A slow U.S.

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 8, 2024

million) during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to the latest robotics market report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). percent increase over the first half of 2023. percent increase over the first half of 2023. percent to 15,705 units) and revenue (down 6.8

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 31, 2023

Association for Advancing Automation’s (A3) latest report shows a decline in North American robot orders for the second quarter in a row after record purchases in 2021 and 2022. The persistent labour shortage, particularly in the manufacturing sector, continues to be a significant catalyst for automation, says A3.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

At PLAST 2023 in Milan, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Italia showcases the company’s own-label robotics series, alongside two energy-efficient and compact IntElect machines equipped with digital tools and remote monitoring. Packaging and medical are continuing to perform strongly and consumer goods remains as important as ever.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 27, 2023

Through the execution of its first-ever project, the Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC (SoMAC CRC) could unveil a new cost-effective solution for protecting launch vehicles and spacecraft against extreme heat and pressure. SoMAC CRC commenced operations in January 2023.

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has reported that robot sales in North America were up 8.8 Continuing the strong performance shown earlier this year in emerging robotics markets, life sciences/pharma/biomed (up 35 percent), and food & consumer goods (up 13 percent) both reportedly showed another quarter of double-digit growth.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 17, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how advances in PC-based controls, motion controls and robotics for food and packaging are making automation for food and beverage packaging easier to automate. Beckhoff Automation MX-System is a pluggable platform for cabinet-free packaging machines.

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MARCH 31, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric will highlight sweet spots for its smart solutions in the food packaging industry with a range of chocolate-filled demos at Interpack 2023 in Hall 6, Stand A40. Visit Mitsubishi Electric on Stand A40, Hall 6 at Interpack, taking place from 4th-10th May 2023, at Messe Düsseldorf, in Düsseldorf, Germany: www.interpack.com.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For the first time in its exhibition history, the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag booth at Fakuma 2023 (B1-1105) features entirely all-electric machines. With a special focus on automation and LSR. Including packaging, medical, automotive, electronics and consumer goods.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 25, 2024

As manufacturers plan for 2024, industrial automation continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, IoT (Internet of Things) and data analytics. Claire Fallon is executive director of the International Society of Automation (ISA).

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

At Fakuma 2023, visitors will get the opportunity to see Sumitomo (SH) Demag’s LSR processing competence in two live demonstrations. where insulation is required, as well as in medical and healthcare products and the consumer goods sector. The post Sumitomo (SHI) Demag LSR Double-bill at Fakuma 2023 appeared first on i4.0

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 5, 2023

Pharmaceutical company Sigma Healthcare Limited has signed a binding term sheet with Chemist Warehouse for the supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines as well as Fast-Moving-Consumer-Goods (FMCG) products for a five-year period beginning on 1 July 2024. per cent to 2.5 per cent.

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MAY 25, 2023

At COMPUTEX Taipei 2023, the Group will present smart technologies empowering sustainable cycles to create green values for customers. The post The BenQ Group Presents a Green Booth Compliant with ISO 20121 at COMPUTEX Taipei 2023 Showcasing Smart Solutions, Highlighting Innovative and Sustainable Values appeared first on i4.0

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The latest Dragos OT Cybersecurity Report documented 905 ransomware attacks impacting organizations in 2023, but the first three quarters of 2024 have already seen 1,033 incidents, signalling a troubling increase and underscoring the escalating threat to operational technology systems. Consumer Goods : 26 incidents (6%).

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

And IBM’s submission of three additional quantum-safe signature schemes in 2023 continues to support NIST and its ongoing standardization efforts. IBM’s FN-DSA (formerly Falcon) was also among the four algorithms NIST initially selected in 2022, and is expected to be standardized in the future.

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Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 14, 2022

. “Our ongoing mission is to enable sustainable innovation for our consumer brand customers around the world—powering their external supply chains through emerging technologies such as data-enabled visibility and collaboration. “The supply chain management software segment is projected to reach $18.04

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 2, 2023

CHICAGO, May 2, 2023 —nTop, the leading engineering design software company, announced today at RAPID + TCT the next major update of their flagship product: nTop 4. nTop Automate enables users to multiply the impact of engineering resources by executing nTop workflows through a programmatic environment. nTop Implicit File (.implicit)

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Connectivity, automation, and reproducible quality are the prerequisites to successfully future up your factory”, says Felix Ewald, CEO & CoFounder of DyeMansion. Customers can monitor and analyze their own workflow, allowing for a lot more productivity, automated traceability, increased uptime and flexibility.

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Dinesh Mishra

DECEMBER 13, 2023

in the next three years to digitize, automate, and relocate supply and production facilities NEW DELHI; Dec. 12, 2023 – Companies are ramping up regional suppliers and production facilities to become less vulnerable to disruption, according to Accenture’s “ Resiliency in the making ” research. billion in 2026, according to the report.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 23, 2025

Simulation software prevents collisions, automation systems keep parts moving through production at a predictable speed, with specialized cutting tools carving money out of solid billets and castings. Source: All images taken by MMS Machine shops run thanks to a combination of skilled professionals and advanced technology.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 30, 2022

Carbmee serves enterprise customers across various industry verticals, including fast-moving consumer goods, automotive, logistics, and pharmaceuticals. 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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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This year, WEPACK ASEAN’s exhibition scope will be further upgraded, encompassing food packaging processing equipment, packaging products and containers, internal logistics and automated factories, paper and other consumables, raw paper exhibition areas, paper trade exhibition areas, among others.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Cavalier Tool is showcasing ideal projects for its robot-driven Hermle automated machining cell and how the company is applying modular design concepts to unlock its full potential. Its automated machining processes feature hard steel cutting, graphite cutting and sinker EDM operations integrated with rail-mounted robotics.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 22, 2023

The automotive, appliance, hardware, consumer goods markets, and beyond will benefit from the applications of this press system. AIDA is a global leader in the design, manufacture, sale, service and support, refurbishment and modernization of metal stamping presses and metal forming automation equipment.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 15, 2025

On the mold base side, National services customers within industries such as medical, consumer goods, automotive, packaging and pharmaceuticals. Results: The Ziersch machines enable a more automated solution to offer precision and repeatability for tight-tolerance jobs. Depicted is the match grinding of eight fixture plates.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe (Hall D) Fabricating & Metalworking is proud to present the FABTECH 2023 Product Showcase, which is an invaluable guide to navigating the trade show floor at McCormick Place in Chicago this September. An estimated 45,000 people will attend FABTECH 2023. Greenerd Press & Machine Co.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) helps streamline automation and increase productivity in the molding process. presents the QMC123, released in 2023, as an advanced magnetic mold clamping technology option, distinctive by its magnetic holding force measurement and analysis. at competitive pricing. Source | RJG Inc. Stäubli Corp.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 10, 2024

Most mold customers hail from the automotive and consumer goods markets, but the company also makes tooling for the aerospace and medical segments. Most molded products are for consumer goods customers. It was named the AMBA Mold Maker of the Year in 2022 and Trail Blazer of the Year in 2023.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Recent acquisitions include a Hermle C650 HS Flex System with a six-pallet automation cell for 24/7 machine utilization. Fast forward to 2023, our 50th anniversary, and my son, Eric, has joined the company. We have taken steps toward diversification into consumer goods.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

Local and international players have their hands full catching up with the post-pandemic pent-up demand – a trend reflected in the mega-buzz around IMTEX 2023. Presenting, their views on the sector, the challenges, demand drivers, and the offerings and the product launches that they plan to showcase at IMTEX 2023.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

MAKERS AND MOVERS: STRATASYS INDIA Makers and Movers 2023 started off to a scintillating start with a highly informative and engaging conversation between Rajiv Bajaj, the Managing Director of Stratasys India & SEA, and our editor on additive manufacturing and how it is transforming the manufacturing industry. Presenting, talk highlights.

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Foley

JULY 11, 2023

Agility and resiliency remain essential attributes for manufacturers in 2023. By leveraging technologies such as advanced automation, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, blockchain, and other technologies, manufacturers continue to optimize production, increase efficiency, and drive innovation.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Source: Association for Advancing Automation Like other industries, robotics has faced uncertainty around the economy and U.S. The number of robots ordered and their total value declined in the first nine months of 2024, according to the Association for Advancing Automation, or A3. rise in revenue compared with Q3 2023.

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