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The state of AI, robotics heading into 2025

Robotics Business Review

Editor’s Note: Join us on January 21, 2025 for a free State of the Robotics Industry webinar. Erik Nieves (Plus One Robotics), Ken Goldberg (UC Berkeley), Aaron Prather (ASTM), and Mike Oitzman (The Robot Report) will examine the latest market trends, cutting-edge technologies, and emerging applications shaping the future of robotics.

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DigiKey debuts supply chain transformed season 3

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: DigiKey DigiKey , a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced the release of Season 3 of the Supply Chain Transformed video series , sponsored by Omron Automation and onsemi.

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ABB plans to spin off its robotics division

Robotics Business Review

ABB Robotics makes industrial systems such as this IRB robot demonstrating friction stir welding. ABB Group announced during its earnings call today that it plans to spin off its entire robotics division. “Only robotics and discrete automation declined from last year. Source: ABB ABB Robotics is global No.

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MISUMI acquires Fictiv for $350M to scale component offerings

Robotics Business Review

Once the all-cash transaction closes, the global supply chain company will join MISUMI. With the transaction, MISUMI said it will accelerate development of systems that use artificial intelligence through digitally native tools built on top of robust physical infrastructure. . | Source: Fictiv MISUMI Group Inc.,

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Robot sales in North America dip 6% in Q1

Robotics Business Review

ABB robot factory in Michigan. 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.

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Top Trends in 2025

Automation Mag

While the end of 2024 suggested a growing focus on humanoid robotics and further advancements in AI, automation technologies have taken a backseat in current plans for Canadian manufacturers. He works with companies in robotics, automation, manufacturing, packaging and capital equipment on branding, marketing and search engine strategies.

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

Robotics Business Review

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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