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

Robotics Business Review

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. The organization said it expects the slowdown, particularly in automotive manufacturing, to continue until the second half of 2024.

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Accenture invests in humanoid maker Sanctuary AI

Robotics Business Review

Credit: Sanctuary AI In its Technology Vision 2024 report , Accenture said 95% of the executives it surveyed agreed that “making technology more human will massively expand the opportunities of every industry.” Called Accenture Alpha Automation, the new venture is owned 70% by Accenture and 30% by Mujin.

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Accenture, Mujin form robotics integration joint venture

Robotics Business Review

Accenture and Mujin have created a joint venture to help bring robotics and automation to the manufacturing and logistics industries. Called Accenture Alpha Automation, the new venture is owned 70% by Accenture and 30% by Mujin. Accenture Alpha Automation officially started operating on Jan.

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Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter receives RBR50 award for logistics innovation

Robotics Business Review

The 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have recognized the Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter. a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award winner this month. The annual RBR50 awards honor the top 50 robotics companies for their leadership in automation hardware and software, business models, and emerging applications.

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Are You a Moldmaker Considering 3D Printing? Consider the 3D Printing Workshop at NPE2024

Mold Making Technology

Automation. Automating the moldmaking process enables moldmakers to do more. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Speakers span multiple industries including aerospace, medical and consumer goods, and represent companies including OEMs, moldmakers and large-scale contract manufacturers. Bridge production. Customer service.

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Sigma inks Chemist Warehouse supply contract for PBS, FMCG goods

AU Manufacturing

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. per cent to 2.5

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Top trends in 2024: Experts share key automation trends for Canadian manufacturers in 2024

Automation Mag

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). trillion by 2030.”