Topic: Technology

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A3: Record-setting growth for North American robotics market

August 23, 2017 · Association for Advancing Automation reports the first half of 2017 saw growth of 33% in units and 26% in dollars over 2016.

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Iceland Food Delivery Takes Off With Leading E-Tail

August 23, 2017 · Flytrex drone delivery system has been deployed in Reykjavík, Iceland, delivering online food orders across the city.

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Randstad Report: 76% of U.S. workers do not fear automation

August 18, 2017 · Only 14% of worry automation will take their job, nearly one-third (30%) say they think automation will make their job better.

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Collaborative robots improve production costs, product quality

August 3, 2017 · Small manufacturer decreases reliance on suppliers by using affordable automation to bring parts production in-house.

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Expectations and Future Last Mile Delivery Logistics

August 1, 2017 · While various futuristic delivery options are being developed and tested, they're not yet trending, but keep your eyes on them for the future, especially when parcels can be delivered by autonomous vehicles or drones, that will change the last mile delivery game considerably.

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Australian team wins Grand Championship at 2017 Amazon Robotics Challenge

August 1, 2017 · Contestants were awarded $270,000 in prizes to support continued innovation within the robotics and automation community.

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Bell and Howell spins off sorting business to Fluence Automation

August 1, 2017 · Move to expand innovation in areas such as e-commerce, robotics and track-and-trace technologies.

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IDTechEx research explores how mobile robots will transform materials handling

July 31, 2017 · From forklifts to mobile picking robots to automated last-mile delivery, new technologies will either perish or they will reshape the industry.

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Robotic Piece Picking Hits Tipping Point

July 12, 2017 · Having graduated from concept to compelling, robotic piece-picking solutions are hungry for career advancement.

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A3 fall conferences to offer insight into latest automation, strategies and networking

June 22, 2017 · Conferences will provide in-depth training in robot safety, motion control, vision systems and collaborative robots to spur manufacturing growth and the creation of entirely new categories of jobs.

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KNAPP expands North American headquarters in Georgia

June 21, 2017 · Market growth fuels expansion; plans to add 150 employees.

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The Evolving Distribution Center Technology Stack

June 14, 2017 · With the growth of e-commerce, the technology stack for distribution centers is expanding. We explore why WES/WCS software is gaining prominence and share how operations are expanding their use of data science.

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Painting the Digital Future of Retail and Consumer Goods Companies

June 9, 2017 · With trillions in potential profit at stake over the next decade, retail and consumer goods leaders are harnessing the power of digital to meet rapidly changing market needs and stay ahead of the competition.

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The Big Picture: Adaptability as King

June 8, 2017 · Traditionally, warehouse automation has been about bringing optimal efficiency to specific processes in warehouses. Learn why new technologies like mobile robots and AR glasses promise breakthroughs in adaptability, even as more conventional systems become more modular and flexible.

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Three companies attain AIA Certified System Integrator distinction

June 1, 2017 · Three companies join 10 current certified system integrators with three-year certification.

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New report examines impact of artificial intelligence on manufacturing

June 1, 2017 · Partnership, collaboration, and technology investment crucial for growth opportunities, finds Frost & Sullivan's Industrial Automation and Process Control team.

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Global motion control shipments grow 13.6% to begin 2017

May 31, 2017 · Survey of motion control and motor manufacturers shows 70% expect market growth in the next six months, 23% expect flat performance and 7% predict a decline.

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Uber Fires Self-Driving Vehicle Engineer Anthony Levandowski amid Legal Battle with Google

May 30, 2017 · Uber has fired the head of its self-driving vehicle unit, Anthony Levandowski, amid the continuing fallout from the engineer's alleged theft of trade secrets from his former employer, Google.

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Mobile Computers Role in the Warehouse Data Web

May 23, 2017 · The spread of technology throughout the warehouse has created abundant and valuable information, if only you can find it.

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ABB acquires B&R Automation

May 17, 2017 · Acquisition to combine B&R's products and software for modern machine and factory automation with ABB's robotics, process automation, digitalization and electrification.

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