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Autonomous mobile robots’ role growing in industrial operations

Control Engineering

Robotics Insights. Automation’s role is growing in manufacturing due to increased demand and a skills gap problem that is only growing. Robots are playing a key role in narrowing the gap. As robots get smaller and smarter, they are becoming more autonomous, which increases their value and their skillset on the plant floor.

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Automation upgrades reduce sortation system wiring and lower costs

Control Engineering

Business continues to boom in the intralogistics industry. However, for large postal and parcel providers, e-commerce retailers and third-party logistics (3PL) companies, capital investments still need to make good business sense. Owens and Daboub also are working on custom robotics to fill the Singulator’s operator stations.

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FABTECH 2022: Where Innovation Meets Opportunities

Fabricating & Metal Work

Pavilions are dedicated to 3D/additive manufacturing; finishing; forming & fabricating; METALFORM; robotics & industrial automation; tube & pipe; welding; and welding automation. The modular Connected Shop platform includes scheduling, logistics, and ERP/MRP connection informed by nesting intelligence.