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North American robot orders decline in 2023, A3 report finds

Automation Mag

These 2023 orders were divided almost equally among automotive (15,723 robots sold) and non-automotive companies (15,436 robots sold). There was a 34 percent drop in sales to automotive OEMs and automotive suppliers over 2022 and a 25 percent total decrease in all other industries.

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

Robotics Business Review

The organization said it expects the slowdown, particularly in automotive manufacturing, to continue until the second half of 2024. economy, higher interest rates, and even the over-purchasing of robots in 2022 from supply chain concerns,” said Jeff Burnstein , president of A3, in a release.

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AI in Manufacturing: Transforming Efficiency, Sustainability, and Tomorrow

MEM

Quality Control in Electronics In electronics manufacturing, where minuscule components play a critical role, AI-driven computer vision systems are the new quality control champions. Supply Chain Optimization in Automotive Manufacturing In the automotive manufacturing sector, supply chain efficiency is paramount.

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Ottawa is increasing its ‘friendshoring’ focus to improve supply chains: analysts

Canadian Manufacturing

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen coined the term “friendshoring” a year ago, saying allies should rely on each other to make supply chains more resilient, and defang hostile actors from taxing or withholding goods. He said that question is coming up for electronics and will likely affect pharmaceuticals, too.

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Learning from experience

i4.0 today

A lack of access to ‘real world’ academia in polymer engineering is being tackled by Jaguar Land Rover, with Ian Ray at the automotive manufacturer championing an award-winning Training & Development Programme. This value increases markedly within supply chains as knowledge moves up the scale.”

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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Celebrates 15 years of German-Japanese Partnership

i4.0 today

The Systec platform for machines with a clamping force between 800 t and 1500 t for the automotive industry in Germany and China, is set to launch later this month. The renowned platform software assesses the sustainability of companies, scrutinizing the entire supply chain.

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AM Medical Summit, Powered by ASME, Co-locates withAdvanced Manufacturing Minneapolis, November 2-3

Additive Manufacturing

About Metrix, An ASME Company Metrix is an integrated events and content platform for engineers and technical professionals focused on digital transformation in industries from aerospace and automotive to energy, medical, and more. million name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers.