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Machine vision, automation streamline logistics and warehousing operations

Control Engineering

Due to staffing shortages and major supply chain issues, manufacturers are willing to emphasize automation more to meet surging demand. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) used machine vision and sensing technologies to move around freely and a key part around automation when it comes to logistics.

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Hot Control Engineering robotics articles in 2023

Control Engineering

Control Engineering top 5 articles online about industrial robot trends, logistics and robotics, what to look for in an integration partner and more. Six industrial robotics trends for 2023 Robotics are becoming more important and manufacturers are recognizing their growing role in many different industries and applications.

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Manufacturer opens packaging and logistics headquarters

Control Engineering

Robotics insights ABB Robotics’ packaging and logistics headquarters is part of their $22 million investment in the U.S. ABB officially opened its new Robotics Packaging and Logistics Headquarters, located north of Atlanta in Alpharetta, Georgia. as more companies seek to re-shore their manufacturing and distribution operations.

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Logistics, robotics advances at the heart of improving automation

Control Engineering

ProMat emphasized material handling and logistics; Automate emphasized robotics and automation. This is the way of the future in manufacturing, warehousing and logistics. Robots — industrial and collaborative — are being applied to more manufacturing applications. It’s a twofold challenge,” said Steve Pinsky at Fortna.

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Ultra-low voltage motor, motor drive industry growth driven by mobile robotics, increased flexibility

Control Engineering

billion by 2027, driven by demand from battery-driven applications and increased flexibility in manufacturing and logistics processes. This growth is being driven by demand from battery driven applications and a need for greater flexibility in manufacturing and logistics processes. between 2022 and 2027. Within the U.S.,

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Robot sales reach record high in North America for third straight quarter

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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.

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Five robot trends for 2023

Control Engineering

Another interesting trend is using new tech equipment to give a robot a “second life” with manufacturers have repair centers to let the robots continue to provide value to their customers. Robots continue to grow in manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations. Connected robots are transforming manufacturing.