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U.S. automotive industry increased robot installations by 10% in 2024

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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. automotive sales dropped 15% in 2024 compared to 2023.

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Rockwell Automation adds NVIDIA Omniverse to digital twin software

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With Rockwell Automation’s Emulate3D digital twin software, users can identify potential control issues preemptively, saving valuable time and resources during implementation. Rockwell Automation said this integration will enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence (AI) and physics-based simulation technology.

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Standard Bots launches 30kg robot arm and U.S. production facility

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Source: Standard Bots Standard Bots yesterday unveiled a new robot and announced that it has expanded its production facility in Glen Cove, N.Y. reach robot at Automate in Detroit next week. Were thrilled to debut both our expanded factory and our latest innovations at Automate. payload, 2 m (6.5 Standard Bots emphasizes U.S.-based

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Slip Robotics picks up $28M for trailer loading/unloading robots

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SlipBot moves automotive parts for Nissan in Mississippi. Source: Slip Robotics For more than a century, truck trailers have been loaded and unloaded in the same way, leading to wasted time for drivers and dangerous bursts of activity for forklift operators. SlipBot automates trailer loading and loading for Valeo in Indiana.

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Automotive industry likely to continue leading robotics growth, says A3

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Automotive manufacturing will continue to drive North American robotics adoption, says A3. Source: ABB The Association for Advancing Automation, or A3, today released its quarterly and end-of-year report on robot orders in North America for 2023. Burnstein: The automotive industry in the U.S.

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The state of AI, robotics heading into 2025

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Automation became a particularly intense sticking point during negotiations. Initially, union representatives requested new contractual language dictating that automation and semi-automation could not replace a single human worker. This saga encapsulates the media perception surrounding labor and automation.

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Automatic gripper changes can add flexibility in manufacturing

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An automated gripper changer is part of the CubeBOX machine tending workcell shown here. Source: Tezmaksan Robot Technologies Production manufacturing demands are increasingly diverse, so adaptability and efficiency are essential, according to Hakan Aydogdu, CEO of Tezmaksan Robot Technologies.