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North American robot orders decline in 2023, A3 report finds

Automation Mag

A recent Association for Advancing Automation (A3) report finds that robot sales in North American declined by 30 percent in 2023 after record orders in the two previous years. In fact, we anticipate record numbers at our Automate Show in May as more companies prepare for new automation projects.”

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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.

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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. 15, 2024.

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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. In fact, we anticipate record numbers at our Automate Show in May as more companies prepare for new automation projects.” 20 to 22, 2025 in Orlando, Fla.

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Mushiny Intelligent 3D Sorter receives RBR50 award for logistics innovation

Robotics Business Review

The annual RBR50 awards honor the top 50 robotics companies for their leadership in automation hardware and software, business models, and emerging applications. . “This recognition highlights China’s global innovation and marks a significant step for Mushiny in smart warehouse logistics,” said the company.

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Mitsubishi Electric’s Stand at Interpack is a Chocolate Box of Robotic Automation Perfection

i4.0 today

From 4th-10th May, visitors will be able to learn how the company’s motto ‘Automating the World’ can be applied to drive the productivity and competitiveness of the consumer packaged goods (CPGs) sector. The post Mitsubishi Electric’s Stand at Interpack is a Chocolate Box of Robotic Automation Perfection appeared first on i4.0

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Robot orders down in first quarter of 2023

Control Engineering

According to the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), companies ordered 9,168 units valued at $597 million in Q1 2023, a 21% drop in total units and a 10% drop in value over the same quarter in 2022, which was the third-best quarter on record for North America. A3 is a CFE Media and Technology content partner.