Topic: Manufacturing

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General Motors Acquires Cruise Automation to Speed Self-Driving Car Strategy

March 11, 2016 · General Motors is buying Cruise Automation, a San Francisco self-driving vehicle startup, the latest move by the auto giant in its effort to outflank Silicon Valley in the race to develop shareable, autonomous vehicles.

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North American robotics market sets new records in 2015

February 12, 2016 · Materials handling among fastest-growing segments as 2015 orders increased 14% in units and 11% in dollars over 2014's record year.

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Father of Robotics Joseph F. Engelberger dies at 90

December 1, 2015 · Brooklyn-born 'Henry Ford of robotics' pioneered robots in industrial, automotive manufacturing and healthcare applications.

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North American robotics market sets new records for first nine months of 2015

October 28, 2015 · RIA reports increase of 6% in units and 9% in dollars over the same period in 2014.

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Industrial robotics market expected to reach $41 billion by 2020

October 28, 2015 · Materials handling is the largest segment by function in the industrial robotics market.

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Switching from a ‘Person-to-Goods’ to an Automated ‘Goods-to-Person’ DC Operation

October 13, 2015 · In its new logistics center, German machine manufacturer Grob installed automated storage technologies and goods-to-person picking to speed materials to the assembly line.

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RMT Robotics announces new ADAM sales agent agreement in Italy

June 12, 2012 · RMT Robotics adds MIBA as an official partner in the sale and promotion of ADAM mobile robots.

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