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Autonomous Mobile Robot Makers Answer the Call During Holiday Rush

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reported that more than half a million robots were sold globally last year. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are being used for a variety of tasks, and suppliers say they see an increased interest in more flexible systems that can carry higher payloads and adapt to changing workflows. Recession worries loom over industry OTTO Motors…

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Automate 2023 Shows Renewed Focus on Manufacturing, Partnerships, and Data as a Differentiator

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…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 floor, coinciding with the…

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Picking Robot Providers Share Four Best Practices for Successful Fulfillment

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Guerry cited e-commerce as a hotbed in particular. “There are thousands of robots installed worldwide today that did not exist in this segment just five years ago,” he said. “Consumer behavior is driving companies to address demand for personalization of both products and delivery.” The others we spoke with concurred. “More and more companies…

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Piece-Picking Robots Make Their Mark in Logistics

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Guerry cited e-commerce as a hotbed in particular. “There are thousands of robots installed worldwide today that did not exist in this segment just five years ago. Consumer behavior is driving companies to address demand for personalization of both products and delivery,” Guerry said. And no one we spoke with said anything different. “More…

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Logistics, Manufacturing, and Robots: 5 Big Things to Know and Watch

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…the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). For Germany, manufacturing made up over 19% of the economy. For the U.S., though, only 11.39% of economic output in 2019 was linked to manufacturing. So what is the relationship between South Korea's use of robotics and its large manufacturing sector? It is complex, but it does show what could be in the future…

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