Topic: Automation

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ABB introduces online training course

March 24, 2016 · Robotics training course to provide the same quality and depth of a class at a training facility.

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Tesla co-founder joins Clearpath board of advisors

March 8, 2016 · Marc Tarpenning joins Clearpath's board of advisors to support self-driving vehicle development.

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North American machine vision market sets new record in 2015

March 2, 2016 · Leading growth categories for machine vision components in 2015 were lighting (16%), imaging boards (10%), and software (4%).

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Food & Beverage: 4 trends evolving from the inside out

March 1, 2016 · To reduce errors and increase profit margins, food and beverage distributors are implementing four key strategies within their warehouses and distribution centers.

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Robotic system supports e-commerce picking and replenishment

March 1, 2016 · To address growing order complexity, robotic butlers bring goods to workers and savings to the bottom line for a 3PL.

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Industrial robotics market in heavy industries to grow at 6.2% CAGR during 2016-2020

February 23, 2016 · Material handling robots segment accounted for nearly 47% of the global industrial robotics market in heavy industries in 2015.

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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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Clearpath CEO joins Robotic Industries Association as a new board director

February 9, 2016 · Clearpath CEO Matt Rendall selected as one of RIA's four at-large directors.

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Eliminate Manual Tasks with Robotic Process Automation

February 8, 2016 · Many transportation/logistic organizations are applying a new wave of robotic process automation (RPA), a “no coding” approach that integrates and automates data-driven activities.

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ISA and Automation Federation commemorate kickoff of 2016 FIRST Robotics Competition

January 18, 2016 · Associations encourage their members to participate in and contribute to FIRST programs.

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Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2015

December 30, 2015 · Continued consolidation, rapid technological advancements and labor challenges point toward an ambitious new year.

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IDC supply chain predictions foretell widespread transformation

December 17, 2015 · The next four years are likely to see a re-imagining of the manufacturing supply chain amid changing customer demands and technological innovation.

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RoboUniverse conference and expo makes west coast debut

December 9, 2015 · Conference includes a track devoted to the use of robotics in manufacturing and logistics.

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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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Despite Q3 contraction, North American machine vision market sets new record

December 1, 2015 · First nine months concludes with 13% contraction in sales of machine vision systems, market expected to stay flat for next two quarters.

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ABB Robotics awarded IACET accreditation

November 30, 2015 · Accreditation means all ABB training courses are approved for Continuation Education Credits nationally recognized by wide range of organizations.

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Matrix Design becomes RIA Certified Robot Integrator

November 30, 2015 · In business for more than 15 years, the integrator designs and installs robotic systems serving the manufacturing and robotics industries,

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Yaskawa Motoman announces new VP and organizational changes

November 30, 2015 · New VP brings nearly three decades of experience in industrial manufacturing and distribution.

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Nidec Minster Corporation becomes RIA Certified Robot Integrator

November 9, 2015 · Company joins more than two dozen certified as robot integrators by the Robotic Industries Association.

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RIA launches tribute website in honor of the Joseph F. Engelberger

November 9, 2015 · Site recognizes accomplishments of the "Father of Robotics" and opens nominations for robotics awards.

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