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Robot orders down in first quarter of 2023

Control Engineering

During Q1, non-automotive orders in consumer goods, semiconductor & electronics, plastics & rubber, life sciences/pharmaceutical/ biomedical, metals, and others purchased 3,519 robots, down 42% over Q1 2022. Automotive customers accounted for 68% of all robot orders in Q1, with 5,659 robots purchased.

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Robots are becoming more flexible and resilient

Control Engineering

Industries that stand to benefit the most include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, logistics and construction as companies are trying to fill labor shortages to keep operations running efficiently.

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Video: AI-enabled item-picking robot speeds fulfillment, is easy to integrate

Control Engineering

Application industries include e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and electronics among others. Richard (Rick) Ankney, global account manager, robots and discrete automation, Robotics Business Unit, ABB, explains advantages of ABB AI-enabled Robotic Item Picker.

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Robotic grippers developed to pick up delicate, heavy objects

Control Engineering

We think the gripper design has potential applications in fields ranging from robotic prosthetics and food processing to pharmaceutical and electronics manufacturing,” Yin said. “We

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Motion control, ease of use, sustainability: Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023

Control Engineering

Among show-related efforts beyond explaining their sustainability offerings, exhibitors can participate in a post-show donation program, benefiting local organizations in the Las Vegas area, by donating any unwanted food, electronics or booth materials. PMMI will donate or recycle any remaining carpet after the show.