ABB Robotics Invests $20M to Expand Robotics Production in Michigan
March 16, 2023
ABB Robotics is growing its U.S. production facilities and team and plans to use the latest technologies to build its robots and meet demand across the Americas.
SME Offers New Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals Certification
December 6, 2022
SME has partnered with the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation and FIRST to establish the new robotics certification.
Britbots and Sapphire Capital Partners Launch British Robotics Start-Up Fund
November 10, 2022
Britbots has launched an investment fund taking advantage of recent U.K. tax rules to help robotics startups address post-Brexit, post-COVID challenges.
Norwegian Robot Adoption to Accelerate, Says 2022 Market Report
October 12, 2022
From aquaculture to battery production, Norwegian manufacturers and small and midsize enterprises are ready to adopt automation, found a HowToRobot, Gain & Co., and the NFEA.
Robotics and Automation Help Companies Through Economic Challenges, Says Thomas H. Lee Partners
August 29, 2022
Thomas H. Lee Partners is a leading investor in supply chain and logistics automation startups. Despite economic headwinds, the private equity firm still sees robots as transformative.
Kassow Robots KR1018 Seven-Axis Cobot Now Available for American SME Applications
March 11, 2022
Kassow Robots says its K1018 collaborative robot, which is now available in North America, is strong enough for metal machine tending tasks and precise enough for pick-and-place operations.
Geek+ and FDL Group Implement Sorting Robots to Accelerate E-Commerce
September 9, 2021
With the help of integrator FDL Group, Geek+ has deployed 29 sorting robots to help employees at an Athinaiki S.A. warehouse in Greece, facilitating last-mile deliveries.
Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President
March 30, 2021
Despite challenges from international trade and the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the best time for businesses to adopt automation, says IFR President Milton Guerry.
SME Celebrates 20 Exceptional Women in Robotics and Automation
February 4, 2021
SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, recognized 20 successful female leaders working to broaden the use of robotics and automation in the smart manufacturing...
SME and Plataine Industrial IoT Study Finds 3x Increase in Industry 4.0 Adoption
August 13, 2020
Joint survey reveals manufacturers embracing digital manufacturing even before COVID.
SME Selects 2020 Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers
July 7, 2020
The 2020 awardees, from the U.S. and Canada, have centered their research and management efforts around manufacturing processes, environmental sustainability, additive manufacturing and much more.
Senvol President Elected Chairman of SME’s Additive Manufacturing Community Advisors
August 27, 2019
SME's AM Technical Community Advisors serve as the primary resource for guidance to SME and its members on AM technologies.
SME, Stratasys Announce Winners of FANUC-Inspired SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition
July 23, 2019
Six teams—three high school and three college teams—received top honors for the designs they created during the three-day contest.
Rapid+TCT Spotlights Hot 3D Printing Sectors
March 29, 2018
The RAPID+TCT 3D printing/additive manufacturing event takes place April 23-26 in Ft. Worth, TX.