Topic: Electronics

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RightHand Robotics Picking Up Where Amazon’s Kiva Systems Left Off

December 19, 2018 · RightHand Robotics, a Somerville, Mass-based company founded in 2014 by Leif Jentoft and Yaro Tenzer, closed a $23 million Series B round for its RightPick robotic piece-picking technology.

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Printing Glucose Sensors Results in Less Cost, Pain

December 18, 2018 · Researchers at Washington State University have found a way to produce flexible glucose sensors using 3D printing via direct ink writing.

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5G Resources: CAD and Simulation in the Era of Supercharged Networks

December 11, 2018 · Cloud CAD vendor Onshape and simulation software maker ANSYS discuss the impact of 5G on design engineering.

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North American robotics orders to non-automotive companies surge to new records

November 29, 2018 · Automotive (52%) and non-automotive (48%) segments are closer than ever in the history of RIA's reports dating back to 1984.

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IFR: Global industrial robot sales doubled over the past five years

October 19, 2018 · Global sales value up 21% year over year. United States robot installations increased to 33,192 units in 2017, 6% more than in 2016.

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Material Handling & Logistics Conference: Day 1.

September 10, 2018 · The future of work, robotics and artificial intelligence were on the first morning's agenda

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What You Should Know about the Internet of Things and How to Lay the Foundation for Success

May 1, 2018 · The Internet of Things, or IoT, is moving beyond a catchword to real-world utilization, however, not all stakeholders fully understand this transformative technology, enterprises must lay a solid foundation to ensure success into this rapidly evolving landscape.

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Tompkins Robotics, a division of Tompkins International, partners with RightHand Robotics

April 10, 2018 · Tompkins Robotics (Booth B727), a division of Tompkins International, and RightHand Robotics (Booth B4087), a leader in robotic piece-picking solutions, announced today a collaboration that will combine the world's first portable, automated sortation system, t-Sort, with RightPick, robotic piece-picking systems, providing unmatched flexibility and throughput for e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment.

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Vecna Robotics Partners With RightHand Robotics

April 3, 2018 · At MIDEX 2018, the companies will showcase collaborative solutions to streamline intralogistics and material handling processes.

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IFR report: Japan delivers 52% of global industrial robot supply

November 29, 2017 · International Federation of Robotics reports sales within Japan reached a 10-year high, and Japan exported 115,000 industrial robots in 2016 valued at $2.7 billion.

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Nano Dimension Brings Industrial Quality to 3D-Printed Prototype Circuit Boards

October 20, 2017 · The DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D printer from Nano Dimensions dual-material system lets users 3D-print prototype multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs).

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RightHand Robotics unveils innovative piece-picking solution

April 4, 2017 · RightHand Robotics (Booth S1891) is demonstrating RightPick, a combined hardware and software solution that handles the key task of picking individual items or “piece-picking.”

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Near Shoring Will Have Impact on Supply Chain Automation, Says AlixPartners Report

February 10, 2017 · In a new manufacturing outlook report focusing on the automotive and industrial sectors, AlixPartners observes that many of the labor-cost advantages associated with near-shoring may be lost if companies fail to spend more on automation in the future.

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AlixPartners examines automation in manufacturing and logistics management

February 7, 2017 · In a new “manufacturing outlook” report focusing on the automotive and industrial sectors, AlixPartners observes that many of the labor-cost advantages associated with near-shoring may be lost if companies fail to spend more on automation in the future.

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Manufacturing Nearshoring Will Have an Impact on Supply Chain Automation

February 3, 2017 · AlixPartners 2016 annual survey of manufacturing and distribution companies serving North America and western Europe found that 69% say they consider near shoring a possible opportunity to meet US and European demand, this up from just 40% in last year's analysis.

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Industrial robotics market expected to reach $41 billion according to new research report

December 20, 2016 · Articulated robots are the largest segment, accounting for $12.97 billion following increasing usage in packaging and healthcare sectors. Food and beverage industry expected to post highest growth rate at 7%.

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Global industrial robotics poised for ‘huge growth’

August 17, 2016 · Study forecasts 15% CAGR through 2020.

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Collaborative robot report predicts ‘phenomenal’ growth

July 14, 2016 · Cobots designed for material handling process represent the most prevalent application of collaborative robots.

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North American robotics market records strongest opening quarter ever

April 28, 2016 · Growth in non-automotive industries soars, robot sales for materials handling applications up 6%.

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Global material handling robotics market to exceed $20 billion by 2019

March 30, 2016 · Technavio research indicates food and beverage segment will see fastest growth.

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