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Automotive lidar’s role growing because of increased use of autonomous vehicles

Control Engineering

IDTechEx is predicting the automotive lidar market to grow to $8.4 Why lidar is important for automotive applications Various sensors are essential to enable ADAS and AV systems, including cameras, radars, ultrasonic systems, etc. The installation location and cleaning strategies are also discussed for actual adoption.

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North American robot sales reach record high in 2022

Control Engineering

2022’s growth was sparked by a rebound in the automotive industry as companies are looking to robots to keep the supply chain going and help in the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. More than 50% of sales came from the automotive industry, which ordered 23,807 robots, up from 16,752 in 2021.

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Manufacturing industry recovery dependent on prudent fiscal policies

Control Engineering

Global manufacturing insights The Interact Analysis Manufacturing Industry Output (MIO) Tracker predicts a slight dip in global manufacturing industry output in 2024, followed by an uptick in 2025, contingent on appropriate fiscal policies and stimulus initiatives. contraction – rather than 0.3% Could the global malaise stick?

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Induction motors market will reach $40.5 billion by 2032

Control Engineering

The need for induction motors is expected to rise as the electric vehicle (EV) sector grows because manufacturers are turning to them for their low maintenance requirements. It is an excellent choice for the manufacturing and automotive industries because to its durability and low maintenance needs. billion in 2032. is expected.

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The electric steel dilemma and its impact on motor vendors

Control Engineering

Historically, vendors like ABB, WEG, Siemens and Nidec have had minimal difficulty securing supply of key raw materials used in the manufacturing of their motors. Of course, there have been many supply disruptions throughout the market’s life, but very few have evolved into longer-term issues.

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Four things to look for in a robotic integration partner

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives As supply chains are disrupted, baby boomers age out and the need for general use products continues to grow, manufacturers are faced with producing more with less. Many manufacturers are going in blind, and they rely on the integrator to lead the way.

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Software improves AI, automation flexibility

Control Engineering

Manufacturers are dealing with a flexibility gap, which is the range between viable small batch manufacturing and high-volume automation. In high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, for example, deploying industrial robots is often not profitable. However, manufacturing has been impacted by the ongoing global labor shortage.