Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.76
Robot orders and shipments in North America set new records in 2015, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group. A total of 31,464 robots valued at $1.8 billion were ordered from North American companies during 2015, an increase of 14% in units and 11% in dollars over 2014. Robot shipments also set new records, with 28,049 robots valued at $1.6 billion shipped to North American customers in 2015. Shipments grew 10% in units and 9% in dollars over the previous records set in 2014. The automotive industry was the primary driver of growth in 2015, with robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.60
…lean programs and pay rates for lean champions. North American robotics market sets new records for first nine months of 2015 RIA reports increase of 6% in units and 9% in dollars over the same period in 2014. Study identifies sustainability disconnect between consumers and executives Consumers ready to 5% more for online orders if delivered sustainably, 76% would wait an extra day for climate-friendly transport. In other news ProMat 2015 registration tops 37,000 Show producer MHI announced a 8.8% attendance jump over 2013. Automate 2015 sets show and conference attendance records Co-located with ProMat, exhibition space was 76% larger,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.18
Robot orders and shipments in North America set new records in the first nine months of 2015, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group. A total of 22,427 robots valued at $1.3 billion were ordered from North American companies in the first nine months of 2015, an increase of 6% in units and 9% in dollars over the same period in 2014, which held the previous record. Robot shipments to North American customers through September totaled 21,436 robots valued at $1.2 billion, breaking the previous record set in 2014 by 16% in units and 10% in dollars.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.05
…robot and robot system manufacturing firsthand at ABB’s North American robotics headquarters. The event is intended to celebrate modern manufacturing and encourage careers in the industrial sector. ABB is one of 28 Oakland County manufacturers who will be hosting tours, giving the 400 participating students the opportunity to see the operations of businesses in industries that closely match their interests. Over the course of the day students will also learn how to get the training needed to qualify and excel in the many manufacturing job opportunities available in Oakland County. All students are enrolled in the Engineering & Emerging Technologies…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 40.34
An American robotics network is being launched. The network is termed the Robotics Virtual Organization (Robotics VO). The formation of the network is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, but has to be self-sufficient by the end of the first year.