Topic: Technology

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2017 AIA Board of Directors election results announced

February 22, 2017 · Automated Imaging Association re-elects four incumbent board members.

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Robotic Industries Association Report: 2016 breaks robot sales records

February 20, 2017 · Q4 shipments grew 33% from the pervious year, with shipments of 8,825 robots valued at nearly half a billion dollars.

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OTTO Motors to Supply Toyota Motor Manufacturing with Flexible Automation

February 16, 2017 · Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi will use the OTTO 1500 self-driving vehicle for tire delivery in its assembly plant.

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Ford Invests $1 Billion in Autonomous Vehicle and Artificial Intelligence Robotics Firm Argo AI

February 13, 2017 · Ford is investing $1 billion during the next five years in Argo AI, combining Ford's autonomous vehicle development expertise with Argo AI's robotics experience and startup speed on artificial intelligence software – all to further advance autonomous vehicles.

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SencorpWhite names Chris Lingamfelter president of White Systems

February 8, 2017 · Initial focus will be industrial storage and retrieval hardware and software business before expanding into integrated systems.

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FedEx Bets on Automation as it Prepares to Fend Off Uber and Amazon

February 6, 2017 · The shipping giant is investing in autonomous trucks, and is interested in delivery robots and an Alexa app.

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Other Voices: Building toward the factory of the future from the bottom up

February 6, 2017 · Investments in robotics and automation can start in a single work cell.

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Collaborative robot supports smart manufacturing capabilities

February 3, 2017 · Manufacturer deploys flexible tool for low-volume production.

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Manufacturing Nearshoring Will Have an Impact on Supply Chain Automation

February 3, 2017 · AlixPartners 2016 annual survey of manufacturing and distribution companies serving North America and western Europe found that 69% say they consider near shoring a possible opportunity to meet US and European demand, this up from just 40% in last year's analysis.

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Green Business Initiative Number 1: Automation

January 30, 2017 · Going green means to practice certain actions in order to benefit the environment.

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Analyze how your Warehouse can be Transformed with Automation

January 30, 2017 · Consumers are continuously changing their preferences, demanding new and better products.

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Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announces launch pad competition for startups

January 26, 2017 · Entrepreneurs vie for cash award and spotlight at Automate 2017.

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Association for Advancing Automation (A3) launches trade association in Mexico

January 24, 2017 · A3 Mexico to support the robotics and automation industry in a fast-growing market.

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Learn How to Make Smart Sortation Automation Decisions

January 16, 2017 · Making smart automation decisions in today's fast-paced distribution center (DC) environments requires careful evaluation of all variables.

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New report highlights the opportunities and risks in the ongoing digital transformation

December 19, 2016 · IDC releases predictions that suggest manufacturers slow to adapt will not survive, but leaders will also face a new set of challenges.

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Apple Exposes Plans for Its Self-Driving Car

December 4, 2016 · Apple has acknowledged for the first time that it is investing in building a self-driving car, and in a letter to US transport regulators, Apple said it was "excited about the potential of automated systems in many areas, including transportation."

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BMW Logistics Using Autonomous Transport Robots

November 18, 2016 · The German auto manufacturer has launched a fleet of ten self-driving Smart Transport Robots to transport components through its logistics operations at its Wackersdorf plant.

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U.S. Dept. of Energy Awards $5 million for Truck Platooning Study

November 16, 2016 · The study will be led by by Purdue University using Peloton's NEXTCAR project team which includes Cummins, Peterbilt Motors Company, ZF TRW, the University of Arizona and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

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System Report: Whirlpool puts mobile robots to work

November 8, 2016 · In Whirlpool Corp.'s Clyde, Ohio, factory, mobile robots have automated the delivery of parts to the line. The result is a more consistent, efficient and safer operation.

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Mobile robot handles monotonous production floor deliveries

November 8, 2016 · Manufacturer introduces “high-tech mailman” to navigate a busy facility.

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