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Baldor Electric names food and beverage industry business manager

July 7, 2016 · 24-year employee to support food and beverage accounts with motors, mechanical power transmission products, robots and drives.

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Omron Launches Adept Robots

July 1, 2016 · We are excited to bring to our customers a new line of robots from Omron Adept Technologies that enable complete automation solutions to be designed from a single source.

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Universal Robots hires general manager for Americas region

June 21, 2016 · Douglas Peterson brings more than 25 years of experience in industrial automation and electronics manufacturing.

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DHL challenges smart minds to develop innovative robotics and green solutions

June 15, 2016 · Visionaries invited to submit ideas for self-driving delivery carts or sustainable logistics concepts.

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North American machine vision market contracts in first quarter of 2016

June 9, 2016 · Despite declines, machine vision market in North America saw growth over year-end 2015 levels; 56% of industry experts expect upward turn in the next six months.

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SSI Schaefer acquires a majority shareholding in robotics specialist RO-BER

June 3, 2016 · Strategic partnership with gantry robot manufacturer to increase expertise at SSI Schaefer.

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Yaskawa America names new CEO

June 1, 2016 · Former president and COO of the drives and motion division to build upon increased market share.

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Industrial PC market to stabilize in 2018

May 3, 2016 · Robotics is the fastest growing industrial sector for PCs, followed by materials-handling equipment.

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Yaskawa and Clearpath partner to develop mobile manipulation solution

April 28, 2016 · Solution to be introduced in the United States at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, September 12-17, 2016.

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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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PMMI infographic recognizes gains in sustainability

April 26, 2016 · PMMI celebrates Earth Day with infographic, announces 25 new members.

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Swisslog Wins the 2016 INDUSTRIEPREIS for Automated Item Pick

April 26, 2016 · Robotic picking solution developed in collaboration with KUKA wins in the Intralogistics & Production Management category.

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Clearpath named 2016 Edison Award winner

April 26, 2016 · Clearpath wins silver at New York ceremony for OTTO 1500 self-driving vehicle.

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New trends revealed in DHL’s ‘2016 Logistics Trend Radar’

April 25, 2016 · Self-learning or "machine-learning" systems – is one of 26 key developments highlighted in DHL's 2016 Logistics Trend Radar

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Upcoming FIRST championship showcases young future leaders in automation

April 13, 2016 · Following months of regional qualifying competitions involving K-12 students across 39 countries, 20,000 students expected to attend.

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Modex Wrap Up: The robots are here …. now what?

April 11, 2016 · What are we to make of all the attention on robots at Modex? Are we at the crest of the usual hype cycle, or on the cusp of widespread adoption?

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Modex attendees were on a mission

April 7, 2016 · From cutting-edge robotics to user-friendly software to state-of-the art storage equipment, exhibitors at this premier trade show clearly put their best feet forward when presenting themselves to the 25,000+ attendees.

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Innovation Award winners announced at Modex Industry Night

April 7, 2016 · Winning products and technologies recognized for quantifiable and sustainable ROI, cost savings and customer satisfaction.

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Seegrid announced robotics journalist awards during Modex

April 7, 2016 · The award acknowledged top journalists in the materials handling industry who have reported on the vital roles robots play in today's factories and distribution centers.

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Clearpath’s self-driving vehicles transport depalletized loads

April 5, 2016 · Clearpath Robotics (Booth 3771) unveiled the OTTO 100 autonomous self-driving vehicle in a press conference on Tuesday.

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