Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Samantha Mou, Research Analyst based in China, covers Industrial Automation. She continues, “This has been affecting sales of industrial automation components to machine builders (OEMs), including motion control products. Planar technology is still in its trial period, generating sales of nearly $20 million in 2023.

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MAY 8, 2025

A FANUC robot working in car manufacturing. FANUC is a Japanese world leader in robotics and factory automation. Source: FANUC America The latest numbers of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR’s) show automakers in the U.S. have been investing more in automation. Additionally, while the U.S.

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MAY 9, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Safety and Efficiency in Robotics Design In Episode 195 of The Robot Report Podcast, our guest isGiovanni Campanella, the Industrial Automation and Robotics General Manager at Texas Instruments (TI). Amazon currently has a number of other robotic picking applications deployed.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Robot Report is seeking nominations for its 2025 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. The RBR50 has recognized the most innovative and influential organizations in robotics for the past dozen years. Here are the winners from 2024 , 2023 , 2022 , and 2021. The deadline for submissions is Friday, December 20, 2024.

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Design World

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Workplace safety is a growing concern as more warehouses become automated. 2-2023 focuses on mobile robot systems integration. 2, the American… The post A3 releases more safety standards for industrial mobile robots appeared first on Design World. The new ANSI/A3 R15.08-2-2023

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Automation World

MAY 28, 2024

The International Federation of Robotics reports strong robotics demand across all major segments of U.S. manufacturing in 2023.

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MAY 19, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Automate 2025 Recap In Episode 196 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Mike Oitzman and Eugene Demaitre review last week’s Automate event, which they both attended. Oitzman also names his pick of the most innovative robot at the trade show, presented by CeiliX.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Source: Universal Field Robotics Sandvik AB today said it has acquired Universal Field Robots, or UFR, a developer of autonomous systems for the surface and underground mining markets. As of 2023, the company had about 41,000 employees, sales in 170 countries, and revenue of SEK 127 billion ($11.5 billion U.S.). billion U.S.).

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APRIL 18, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Vibration Control in Manufacturing & Robotics In Episode 192 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-host Eugene Demaitre interviews Rob Marshick, national sales manager at ITT Enidine Inc. In this episode, he explains the value of these components for robotics designers. billion in revenues in 2024.

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Design World

MAY 24, 2023

Schaeffler is exhibiting an array of advanced innovations for the industrial automation and robotics industries under the theme “Driving Smart Manufacturing at Every Axis” at the Automate 2023 trade show, which takes place through May 25 in Detroit’s Huntington Place Convention Center.

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Chris Hohmann

JANUARY 16, 2023

The humble heroes here are the workers, who were told for years that they’ll become redundant as their routine jobs will be taken over by automation, artificial intelligence and … Continue reading Jobs in 2023: Luddites 1 – Robots 0.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Robot density in the manufacturing industry in 2023, according to the IFR. Source: IFR Factories worldwide are continuing to adopt more robots, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. The Frankfurt, Germany-based IFR noted the growth in its “World Robotics 2024″ report.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 1, 2025

A series of humanoid robot announcements at the end of the month dominated our top 10 stories in December 2024. Here are the 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in the past month. Microbot Medical submits LIBERTY surgical robot to FDA for approval Microbot Medical has submitted a 510(k) premarket notification to the U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 16, 2025

CES 2025 didn’t disappoint, with robots of all shapes and sizes designed for various applications. Credit: The Robot Report The annual Consumer Electronics Show brings together the latest in technology product announcements. Last week, Las Vegas was once again full of robotics and AI-based systems.

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Design World

MAY 18, 2023

Industry-leading automation solution provider Omron Automation Americas will offer an integrated, intelligent, and interactive experience at Automate 2023. The automation tradeshow and conference will take place from May 22-25th, 2023 at Huntington Place in Detroit, MI.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 17, 2025

ABB Robotics makes industrial systems such as this IRB robot demonstrating friction stir welding. Source: ABB One of world’s top industrial automation providers is becoming more independent. ABB Group announced during its earnings call today that it plans to spin off its entire robotics division.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 11, 2024

FANUC America has expanded its footprint to over 2 million square feet and has created over 400 jobs since 2019 The amount of news emanating from the traditional robotic companies amazes me. and our steadfast commitment to the future of the automation and robotics industry,” said Mike Cicco, President and CEO, FANUC America.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 29, 2023

Robotics investment for April 2023 amounted to $1.63B, the result of 47 funding rounds. Total robotics investment for 2023 equals approximately $3.3B. The post April 2023 Robotics Investments Total $1.63 Billion appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

The company said its robot can fulfill labor shortages in harsh outdoor conditions, complete hazardous tasks, and increase project efficiency and cost savings. It said the robot is capable of 1 mm-level accuracy in performing fine motor skills like picking, placing, pressing, twisting, and connecting. million in 2023.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

We covered 25 acquisitions in 2023, which was down significantly from the 50 we covered in 2022. Below are eight robotics acquisitions, in chronological order, that stood out to us in 2023. In late November 2023, the European Commission shared an update on its investigation into the deal.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2023

2023 has been full of exciting innovations within the robotics industry. We’ve seen the rise of new technologies, and robotics developers have pushed the boundaries of what robots can do. At the same time, there has been a dip in robotics funding across the board, and some sectors have struggled to gain public trust.

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

During the 2023 peak season, Ambi Robotics’ robots sorted 7.4 Source: Ambi Robotics The month between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the busiest time of year by far for logistics providers, and this year, its even shorter than most peak seasons. million packages at 410 sorts per hour. The Berkeley, Calif.-based

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 27, 2023

A number of robotics companies shut down in 2023. There are many reasons robotics companies fail. From an ill-conceived idea to poor execution, tough economic headwinds or the inability to raise funding, building and running a sustainable robotics company is challenging. This is never a fun recap to write.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2024

Robotics investments reached about $418 million in November 2023 as a result of 40 funding rounds. November’s $418 million was the lowest monthly funding amount through the first 11 months of 2023. With the November investments, robotics funding for the first 11 months of 2023 totals approximately $12.1

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Automation Mag

MARCH 7, 2025

A recent report from Interact Analysis, a market intelligence firm, finds that the global robotic picking market is an emerging market with vast opportunities for growth. According to the firm, the robotic picking market is set to experience rapid growth over the next few years, albeit more constrained than originally predicted.

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MAY 11, 2025

The humanoid robot market could experience a boom, with projections indicating a substantial and sustained increase over the next decade. Source: Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Industrial robots have become indispensable in modern manufacturing, performing tasks with precision, speed, and efficiency. billion U.S.

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JUNE 14, 2024

The industrial robot market is expected to grow by ~3.7% Source: Interact Analysis Overall global industrial robot shipment volumes exceeded 500,000 units in 2023, Interact Analysis reports. The global market research firm says the industry is starting to bounce back from a 2023 low point. per year between 2024 and 2028.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The company started an autonomous tractor navigation brand called Efarm.pro in 2023. At the end of January 2023, according to reports, about 250,000 sq. Explore the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards 2024. million sq. acres) of Ukrainian agricultural land had become minefields. Apply to speak.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Robotics companies raised $749 million in December 2023 as a result of 41 investments. Robotics investments reached about $12.9 billion for 2023. In December 2023, makers of autonomous mobile robots for indoor applications such as e-commerce fulfillment were well represented.

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MAY 9, 2025

The Robot Report Podcast Safety and Efficiency in Robotics Design In Episode 195 of The Robot Report Podcast, our guest is Giovanni Campanella, the industrial automation and robotics general manager at Texas Instruments. He explained the importance of touch and force sensing to the future of robotics at Amazon.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 9, 2024

. | Source: Adobe Stock Interact Analysis reduced its forecast for the global mobile robot market by 18% in 2027 due to a series of macroeconomic factors it said are impacting demand. In Interact Analysis’ most bullish prediction scenario, mobile robot shipments could reach nearly two million by 2030.

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Ozmo, Skyline Robotics’ flagship robot, uses force sensors to calculate how much pressure it can use when cleaning windows. Source: Skyline Robotics Alimak Group and Skyline Robotics are creating an automated building maintenance unit (BMU). We are leading a new era of automated facade access.

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Design World

AUGUST 22, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be in attendance in booth #N-10011 at PACK EXPO 2023 demonstrating automation solutions for consumer-packaged goods and life sciences customers and OEMs.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

August 2023 robotics funding equaled $851 million, the result of 48 investments. Total 2023 funding for the months of January through August comes to approximately $8.85 The post August 2023 Robotics Investment Totals $851 Million appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

. | Source: Vention Vention launched its first turnkey robot for sanding. The company said it developed the product due to growing demand for robot workcells for sanding applications, especially in cabinet making. This is a collaborative robot ( cobot ) with advanced safety features for working alongside humans.

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MARCH 25, 2025

Shanghai-based Fourier Intelligence provides one example of humanoid robot development in China. Source: IFR While other countries debate the best mix of public policy, academic research, and private investment to advance their economies, the People’s Republic of China is focusing on robotics. Click here to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

North American automakers pulled back in robot orders last year. Source: A3 After two years of record sales, North American robot orders declined by 30% in 2023, said the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation, or A3. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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