Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.05
…future,” said Michael Marlowe, managing director and director of government relations at the Automation Federation. “Events like the FIRST Robotics Competition drive home just how exciting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and automation-related learning can be for young people. ISA and the Automation Federation have immense potential to tap into this excitement, and attract many more young people to our profession.” Marlowe encourages all ISA and AF members to take a closer look at how they can get more involved in FIRST programs and activities. Last year, more than 200,000 volunteers (including mentors, coaches and judges) worldwide contributed approximately…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.70
…manufacturing,” said Michael Marlowe, Automation Federation managing director and government relations director. “These activities are essential if we are to prepare young people to compete for well-paying jobs in an increasingly high-tech, high-skill marketplace.” Marlowe encourages all professionals in automation, manufacturing and engineering learn more about how they can contribute to the future of today’s young people, noting partner organizations including FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), DiscoverE (formerly the National Engineers Week Foundation), and Project Lead The Way. The first image shows the 315 events in 2013. The second reflects more than 1,600 events 10 days…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 17.85
Raytheon Company, with 2014 sales of $23 billion and 61,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 93 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as cybersecurity and a broad range of mission support services.
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 26.83
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth - a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 32.18
TU Delft collaborates with a large number of other educational and research institutes within the Netherlands and abroad and has a reputation for high-quality teaching and research. TU Delft has extensive contacts with governments, trade organisations, consultancies, the industry and small and medium-sized companies.