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…Not only is choosing a robot for space missions a safer way, but it’s also at least 50x more economical. The Apollo program, which was completed successfully in 1972, cost the U.S. $25.4 billion back in 1973, which is equivalent to about $165 billion in 2021 dollars. However, if we look at NASA's Perseverance Rover, which took flight in July…
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…its intention to be a “robot-friendly city.” It said it plans to establish a technology investment fund, introduce robotic services in healthcare facilities, and build the Suseo Robotics Cluster startup and venture hub. SMG said in a release that it plans to invest ₩202.9 billion (about $160 million U.S.) through 2026 in becoming a leader in the robot services industry.…
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Industrial robots in Europe are on the rise: The European Union´s (EU) 27 member states installed almost 72,000 units in 2022 – up 6% year-on-year. Those are preliminary results presented by the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. “The top five adopting countries within the EU are Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Poland,” said Marina Bill, president of the International…
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…a 25% increase in industrial robot sales in 2022 as reported by AER Automation, the Spanish Association of Robotics and Automation. “Global competition is driving an increasing number of manufacturers in Spain towards automation,” Søren Peters said. “Still, a major challenge is how to find and implement suitable solutions, which is what our marketplace helps solve.” Automation demand grows Boosting…
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…the most interesting or impressive robots we saw at Automate. One notable trend is that industrial automation and collaborative robot arms are converging in capabilities, as cobots increase in size and industrial robot arms get outfitted with new sensors and components designed to make them safer to use. Another is that automotive industry continues to be the show's most dominant…
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…labor shortages driving demand for robots as companies look to move their operations closer to home, there is a growing demand for dedicated support and expertise from our U.S. packaging and logistics customers. Our new facility, supported by our manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, will help us meet this need by providing our customers with the latest, AI-enabled robotic…
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…labor shortages driving demand for robots as companies look to move their operations closer to home, there is a growing demand for dedicated support and expertise from our U.S. packaging and logistics customers,” he added. “Our new facility, supported by our manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich., will help us meet this need by providing our customers with the latest,…
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…candy store. There are industrial robots, collaborative robot arms, autonomous mobile robots, and plenty of exhibitors with warehouse robotics solutions. The annual event—put on by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)—has evolved to include solutions of value to multiple industries and processes. These days, it’s not just a show about industrial robots used to “make” or assemble goods in factories.…
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…connecting businesses with over 16,000 robot and automation suppliers globally—over 1,100 in the U.S. The Chicago-based company also offers a range of services for quotes on robots, leasing options, and more. Italy demonstrates strength in packaging CEO Soren Peters. Source: HowToRobot One of the Italian robotics industry’s key strengths is within packaging machinery and automation. The country has the highest…
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…candy store. There are industrial robots, collaborative robot (cobot) arms, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and plenty of exhibitors with warehouse robotics solutions. The annual event—put on the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)—has evolved to include solutions of value to multiple industries and processes. These days, it’s not just a show about industrial robots used to “make” or assemble goods in…
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…industry. Recent reports from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and A3 may differ on North American market growth, but they both noted that automakers and their suppliers again lead in robotics purchasing and use. The FANUC M-1000ia robot arm (see video below) moving a 1,000 kg (2,205.6 lb.) battery was one of the biggest returning displays on the show…
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…workers. Rather than replacing workers, robots assisting cleaning tasks can free up workers to perform other high-value, strategic tasks—something the warehouse workforce and operations alike would benefit from amid the ongoing labor crunch and the drive to boost productivity. The Evolution of Robotic Cleaning The use of robots in the industrial space has rapidly evolved in recent years. In 2022,…
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…and Mexico installed 20,391 industrial robots – up 30% compared to 2021. These are preliminary results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “North America represents the second largest operational stock of industrial robots in the world after China,” says Marina Bill, President of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “The United States, Canada, and Mexico are key markets…
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…strong growth, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Total installations in manufacturing rose by 12% and reached 41,624 units in 2022, it said yesterday. The No. 1 adopter of robotics is the automotive industry, said the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Companies based in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico installed 20,391 industrial robots—up 30% compared with 2021, said the…
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…a little overwhelmed by industrial robots these days, you’re in good company. To begin, there are so many different types. Suffice it to say that Gartner’s Dwight Klappich, who tracks robots closer than most, says about 34 different robots are currently in use in plants and warehouses. That’s a lot, and the invasion of the robots is not becoming less…
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