Topic: Industrial Machinery

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A3 releases Part 3 of ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 Robot Safety Standard

January 14, 2026 · A3 released Part 3 of the ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 American National Standard for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems - Safety Requirements.

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Report: Warehouse automation deal activity on the rise

August 4, 2025 · A new report from market research firm Interact Analysis found that the warehouse automation sector, backed by news from Geekplus and Dexterity, is entering a new growth phase.

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ABB identifies three major trends for AI and robotics in 2024

March 27, 2024 · ABB identified three major trends for AI in robotics in 2024, focusing on new levels of robotic autonomy, AI robots in new sectos and more opportunities for education and training.

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Toyota, READY Robotics to introduce sim-to-real robotic programming in industrial manufacturing

January 18, 2024 · Toyota, READY Robotics and NVIDIA collaborate in effort to optimize and enhance safety in car manufacturer's aluminum hot forging production process.

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Omron Automation Launches Proof of Concept Center in Michigan

November 22, 2021 · Omron Automation Americas says its new Proof-of-Concept Center in Novi, Mich., will help customers by providing engineers and facilities to test robotics applications before deployment.

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Q3 Robot Sales of $1.48B Put 2021 on Track for Biggest Year Yet, Says A3

November 11, 2021 · Not only did North American third-quarter orders of robots continue a strong trend, but they also demonstrated that more industries are adding automation, according to A3.

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What to Look for When Performing Industrial Robot Maintenance

September 19, 2021 · The art of robot maintenance requires knowledge of the different types of industrial automation, as well as the functions, components, and best practices of each.

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Timken Acquires Intelligent Machine Solutions to Expand Linear Motion Line With Industrial Robots

August 23, 2021 · Intelligent Machine Solutions, which makes floor-mounted, seventh-axis robotic transfer units, and gantry systems, will grow Timken's Rollon presence across industries.

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Epson Robots Signs Advanced Industrial Products as Distributor in Kentucky, West Virginia

August 20, 2021 · Epson Robots said AIP will provide support and help customers in multiple markets gain access to its affordable and easy-to-use robot line, including SCARA systems.

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Industrial Automation Leader FANUC Produces 750,000th Robot

July 1, 2021 · The Japanese company said it can make 11,000 robots per month and is one of the top 10 robotics suppliers to the manufacturing industry in the world.

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FANUC America Adds 10 Model Variations to LR Mate Tabletop Robot Series

May 6, 2021 · FANUC Americas has updated its LR Mate tabletop robot line with 10 model variations, including for cleanroom and food-safe environments.

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Rockwell Automation and Comau Collaborate on Robot Controls for Manufacturers

April 20, 2021 · Comau and Rockwell Automation are integrating their robotics controls to enable manufacturers to optimize processes and more easily adopt automation.

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IoT World Virtual: COVID Cements the Need for Connectivity, Digitization

August 12, 2020 · Annual IOT conference examines how COVID rehapes digitlization projects, data analytics, and digital twin adoption

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Manufacturing Technology Orders Down One-Third

July 15, 2020 · AMT report details effects of COVID-19 pandemic on sales.

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NAM COVID-19 Survey Highlights Supply Chain Disruptions

March 19, 2020 · The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) survey found that the majority of manufacturers expect supply problems and a negative financial impact because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ABI Research: Robotics industry set for change

December 19, 2019 · Of the 8 million robots shipped in 2030, nearly 6 million will be mobile

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3D Printing Isn’t the Death of Die Casting

September 23, 2019 · CAASE19 Virtual Conference sessions explores how additive manufacturing can augment existing die casting processes.

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HP Opens New 150,000-Square-Foot 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence

June 12, 2019 · The Center will be targeting R&D, engineering, co-development, and sustainable innovation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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ANSYS 2019 R2 Strengthens Digital Thread Between Design, Engineering and Manufacturing

June 7, 2019 · Latest ANSYS release accelerates digital transformation across every industry.

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RAPID+TCT 2019 Drives Additive Manufacturing to Next Level in Motor City

May 24, 2019 · Thousands of attendees delve into 3D printing, the future of manufacturing, digital twins, data management and so much more.

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