60 seconds with Jeff Burnstein, A3
April 1, 2015
Modern spends 60 seconds talking to Jeff Burnstein, president of A3, about automation.
Global motion control shipments increased 9% in 2014
March 3, 2015
Actuators and mechanical systems had a strong year, increasing 12% to $467 million.
Robotics: On a case-by-case basis
March 1, 2015
When their prowess in manufacturing proved a liability in warehousing and distribution, robots were forced to rapidly evolve.
Automate Launch Pad Competition to award startups
February 16, 2015
Eight semi-finalists to compete for $10,000 at Automate 2015, co-located with ProMat.
Wynright partners with Olive-Harvey College to offer ‘living laboratory’ to supply chain students
February 16, 2015
College to complete $45-million transportation, distribution and logistics facility in 2015.
MCA launches new Motion Control Online website
January 15, 2015
Initially launched in 2006, the site serves as a global resource for end-users, member companies, advertisers and job seekers.
Lenze opens Michigan office, expands operations in automotive industry
January 15, 2015
Automation technology leader increases presence in Midwest.
Global motion control shipments grow 6.2% in the first half of 2014
September 17, 2014
Since the beginning of 2009, the motion controller category has averaged 19% growth per quarter.
The Association for Advancing Automation sets membership record
August 27, 2014
RIA, AIA and MCA membership at highest levels ever.
Motion Controls Robotics announces strategic partnership
June 26, 2014
New solutions helps to automate packaging that was previously manual.
Global motion control shipments grow 3.3% in first quarter 2014
June 10, 2014
Motion controllers category orders increased 29%.
The Vision Show and Conference to be held in Boston, April 15-17, 2014
February 26, 2014
Robotics Industries Association to host a full-day workshop on collaborative robots -- those that can work directly alongside human counterparts.
Motion controller shipments surge 22% in 2013
February 26, 2014
Global shipments for motion control products down 5% overall.
Motion Control Association surpasses the 100 company membership mark
January 2, 2014
MCA was founded in late 2006 with only a handful of members. Membership increased 40% in 2013 alone.
Is there a robot in your distribution future?
December 1, 2013
Genco is looking to piece handling robots and automatic lift trucks to take its business to the next level of materials handling.
Motion Control shipments down 5.4% through first nine months of 2013
November 15, 2013
Study of manufacturers and distributors indicates orders and shipments will grow in next six months.
Automate 2015: 80% of exhibit floor plan sold
September 26, 2013
Robotics companies have already reserved more space than in 2013.
A3 to address Congressional Robotics Caucus on how robots save and create jobs
July 22, 2013
Association for Advancing Automation president Jeff Burnstein to speak at July 25 briefing.
Yaskawa America acquires Agile Planet
June 18, 2013
Agile Planet is a developer of intelligent robotics software and hardware products.
New robot safety standard approved
May 23, 2013
Systems can now be designed with a direct exchange of materials between humans and robots.
