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These financial results from Beckhoff Automation reflect what Ive long suspectedthe market for automation and manufacturing has been weak not only in Germany but also globally. The company has announced 2024 fiscal year revenues of 1.17 billion, a sharp decline of 33% compared to the 2023 annual result of 1.75 billion. The companys explanation: However, this decline in revenue had been expected due to the huge boom trend observed over previous years.
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The Robotics Summit & Expo is finally here! The show will bring together over 5,000 developers focused on building robots for aerospace and defense, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and other markets. The show begins at 9:00 a.m. ET at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Room 258ABC with two back-to-back keynotes. The first, Redesigning Atlas: Boston Dynamics on the Future of Humanoids , will be from Aaron Saunders, chief technology officer of Boston Dynamics.
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