Topic: Automation

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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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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 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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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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Cimcorp announces new U.S.-based office

April 4, 2016 · Cimcorp (Booth 4347), a manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic gantry-based order fulfillment and tire handling solutions, announced the opening of its new U.S.-based office, Cimcorp USA, in Norcross, Georgia.

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KNAPP highlights new robotic picking solution

April 4, 2016 · In a booth press conference on Monday, KNAPP Logistics and Automation's Kevin Reader, marketing director, discussed the company's newest technologies, including the Pick-it-Easy fully automatic picking work cell. Robot-centric and ideal for high-quality picking of slow- to medium-moving items, the work cell is on display in Booth 3747.

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VSP sees the solution

April 1, 2016 · VSP Global turned to automated storage and robotic piece picking to increase the throughput of its state-of-the-art optical lab in California.

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VSP Optics Group: Materials handling in focus

April 1, 2016 · In VSP Optics Group's California lab, automated storage and robotics come together to create a new way of producing glasses and to enable a new approach to the market.

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Yaskawa: Robotics education is a strategy for the economy

March 30, 2016 · Technology and education intended to fill the gap between what the industry wants and what educational institutions can provide.

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Schneider Packaging Equipment opens training lab for customers

March 30, 2016 · Lab replicates real-world applications and will help troubleshoot without slowing or stopping production lines.

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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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