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Automate Forward Exceeds Goals, Demonstrates Robotics Growth, Says A3’s Jeff Burnstein

March 26, 2021 · Weeklong virtual event from Association for Advancing Automation had strong exhibitor presence, attendee turnout.

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In a First, Yearly Non-Automotive Robotic Orders Higher Than Automotive Orders

January 28, 2021 · Robotic Industries Association statistics on industrial robot arms also finds fourth quarter of 2020 was second-best quarter for orders

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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) launches five new virtual events

June 18, 2020 · RIA Robotics Week announced as trade group moves fall conferences online.

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Robotic unit orders show growth over last year

November 21, 2019 · Robotic Industries Association (RIA) statistics report more than 5% increase

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First half of 2019 sees continued growth in robotic sales

August 20, 2019 · More than 180,000 robots have been shipped to American companies since 2010, and more than 1.2 million new manufacturing jobs have been created during the same time.

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Automate 2021 sees record number of early sign ups

August 12, 2019 · More than 500 exhibitors are expected at the next Automate, the first since the show's move to its new home in Detroit.

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RIA Standards Committee releases all-new methods and metrics for collaborative robot testing

May 14, 2019 · Although cobots have inbuilt sensors and safety mechanisms, application variety requires tests to ensure limits are appropriate for the type of human/robot contact expected.

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RIA announces 2019 Engelberger Robotics Award winners

March 11, 2019 · Robotic Industries Association (RIA) to present 2019 Engelberger Robotics Awards to Catherine Morris and Howie Choset at Automate 2019 in Chicago on April 10.

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North American robot shipments hit record with big non-automotive growth

March 1, 2019 · Shipments to non-automotive companies grew 41% to 16,702 shipments for the year, with food and consumer goods driving nearly 50% of the growth.

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RIA and Pittsburgh Robotics Network establish partnership

January 24, 2019 · Organizations to collaborate on promoting work of Pittsburgh robotics companies and research institutions across the nation.

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A3 announces call for 2019 Automate Launch Pad Startup Competition

January 16, 2019 · Entrepreneurs vie for $10,000 cash award, spotlight at the April 8-11 Automate show and conference.

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North American robotics orders to non-automotive companies surge to new records

November 29, 2018 · Automotive and non-automotive segments are closer than ever in the history of RIA's reports dating back to 1984.

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North American machine vision market sets new records

June 20, 2018 · Market grows 19% in first quarter of 2018.

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Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2017

December 28, 2017 · The industry's momentum continues to build, even as it changes shape to adapt to technology; acquisitions across technology competencies have heralded the arrival of Consolidation 2.0, while automation and cybersecurity shake up the way players throughout the supply chain do business.

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A3 report: North American automation market shattering records in 2017

December 27, 2017 · Results set records in the areas of robotics, machine vision, motion control, and motor technology.

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