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IHS Technology says while the global market for industrial PCs has experienced ups and downs in recent years, it is forecast to pick up in 2016 and will start to stabilize in 2018. The key reason for the increase in short-term growth is an expected improvement in the outlook for process industry investment and the continued use of industrial PCs…
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Yaskawa and Clearpath have partnered to develop a mobile machine tending and material movement solution ideal for shop floor environments. This fully integrated solution will feature a Motoman MH12 robot equipped with end-of-arm tool and vision system, mounted on Clearpath’s OTTO 1500 self-driving vehicle. This project is currently under development and supported under the advanced research division of Clearpath. “Our…
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The North American robotics market has set new records to begin 2016, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group. A total of 7,406 robots valued at approximately $402 million were ordered from North American companies during the first quarter of 2016. The number of units ordered in the first three months of 2016 is a new record…
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Forty-six years after the first Earth Day, consumer awareness of the environment and their ensuing demand for sustainable products has prompted the processing and packaging industry to respond with sustainable initiatives in operations and packaging. The “Breaking Down Sustainable Packaging” infographic, produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, shows how the industry, particularly food and beverage, household…
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Automated Item Pick (AIP), Swisslog’s human-robot picking solution, was awarded the 2016 Industriepreis on the opening day of Hannover Messe. The motto of this year’s competition was “Success through Progress,” and AIP was chosen as the winner in the “Intralogistics & Production Management” category for its outstanding economic and societal benefits. The award was presented to Christian Baur, CEO of…
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Clearpath, a provider of self-driving vehicle technology and services, was named a Silver Winner for its OTTO 1500 self-driving vehicle by the Edison Awards. The award program celebrates 29 years of honoring the best in innovation and excellence in the development of new products and services. The announcement was made at an annual award gala on April 21st at The…
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Approximately 20,000 young people from around the world are projected to gather in St. Louis, Mo., 27-30 April, to participate in the 2016 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship. The annual championship—which celebrates excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), innovative thinking and teamwork—culminates months of regional qualifying competitions involving K-12 students across 39 countries…
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Seegrid announced the recipients of the first annual Robo Journalist of the Year Award during Modex 2016. Jeff Christensen, vice president of products and services, shared, “I would like to thank the many experts in robotics journalism who applied for this award. It was difficult to choose between all the leading journalists reporting on the critical roles robots perform in…
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Cimcorp (Booth 4347), a manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic gantry-based order fulfillment and tire handling solutions, announced the opening of its new U.S.-based office, Cimcorp USA, in Norcross, Georgia. Located in a business and technology park and incorporated in February, Cimcorp will open its U.S. office during the second quarter of 2016. The location will provide Cimcorp’s sales and…
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In order to help ensure successful workforce development and sustainable economic growth, Yaskawa Motoman is working to closely align STEM education, certification and training with the needs and expertise of industry leaders. According to the company, organizations must provide the right products, technology and education to fill the gap between what the industry wants and what educational institutions can provide.…
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Schneider Packaging Equipment, a leading manufacturer of end-of-line solutions for case packing, sealing and palletizing, has built a state-of-the-art training laboratory at its headquarters in upstate New York. The lab provides customers the opportunity to train on equipment in a controlled environment. Through hands-on training, customers are able to learn specific technical skills without slowing or stopping their production lines,…
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According to the latest market research study released by Technavio, the global material handling robotics market is expected to exceed $20 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of more than 8% during the forecast period. The report segments the global material handling robotics market by end-user and can be divided into five broad categories: automotive, chemical, industrial machinery, food…
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If you only had one minute to connect with Modex exhibitors what would you want to hear? What would persuade you to visit their booth? More than 50 Modex exhibitors took that challenge to tell their story using the power of video. They have created a series of videos to tell you why they should be on your show agenda.…
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ABB Robotics has introduced “IRC5 Operations Web Based Training (US519),” an online, interactive training course that will teach students how to operate a robot using the ABB FlexPendant and the IRC5 robot controller. ABB’s first ever web based robotics training course will provide students the same quality and depth of a class at an ABB training facility without having to…
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Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, has announced a partnership with Servus Intralogistics to distribute and integrate the company’s robotic shuttle system in North America. “The Servus technology offers our customers a flexible and affordable solution for goods-to-person order fulfillment,” stated Aaron Jones, president of Bastian Solutions. “Whether in a distribution or manufacturing environment, Servus’ unique design can…
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