Topic: Technology

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GE, Caterpillar invest in Clearpath Robotics

October 17, 2016 · iNovia Capital, Caterpillar Ventures, GE Ventures and previous investors invest $30 million to expand Clearpath's new OTTO Motors division's development of indoor, self-driving materials handling vehicles.

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L’Oreal: To Automate or Not to Automate

October 6, 2016 · Like many global companies, L'Oreal is facing new demands from its customers in a dynamic market; robotic layer picking and slotting software are two of the tools the health and beauty leader is using to stay competitive.

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Automated material handling equipment market is expected to reach $44.68 billion by 2022

August 30, 2016 · Market for automated guided vehicles expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2016 and 2022.

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Report forecasts growth in automated truck loading systems

August 24, 2016 · Report highlights key factors influencing the growth of the ATLS market.

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Manufacturer simplifies complexity with collaborative robot

August 19, 2016 · Custom molder uses adaptable robot to increase workforce productivity and serve customers.

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Record number of robots ordered in first half of 2016

August 18, 2016 · Food and consumer goods industries ordered 41% more robots than the same period in 2015.

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Omron Launches Adept Robots

July 1, 2016 · We are excited to bring to our customers a new line of robots from Omron Adept Technologies that enable complete automation solutions to be designed from a single source.

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North American machine vision market contracts in first quarter of 2016

June 9, 2016 · Despite declines, machine vision market in North America saw growth over year-end 2015 levels; 56% of industry experts expect upward turn in the next six months.

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System Integration Roundtable: Navigating an Uncertain Landscape

June 7, 2016 · The fulfillment engine of the past was based on historical data, hazy predictions and an assumption that it would remain unchanged for some time. The industry is now working to take the mystery out of the future and build systems that will not just stand the test of time, but ace it.

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SSI Schaefer acquires a majority shareholding in robotics specialist RO-BER

June 3, 2016 · Strategic partnership with gantry robot manufacturer to increase expertise at SSI Schaefer.

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Industrial PC market to stabilize in 2018

May 3, 2016 · Robotics is the fastest growing industrial sector for PCs, followed by materials-handling equipment.

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Necessity is the mother of invention at Quiet Logistics

May 1, 2016 · Faced with the loss of a robotic pick solution, Quiet Logistics invented its own robots. Are they the next generation of robotic-enabled picking in the warehouse?

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Centralized unitizing robots prove reliable and flexible

May 1, 2016 · Large pulp and paper company relocates and expands robotic unitizing system.

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Yaskawa and Clearpath partner to develop mobile manipulation solution

April 28, 2016 · Solution to be introduced in the United States at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, September 12-17, 2016.

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North American robotics market records strongest opening quarter ever

April 28, 2016 · Growth in non-automotive industries soars, robot sales for materials handling applications up 6%.

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Swisslog Wins the 2016 INDUSTRIEPREIS for Automated Item Pick

April 26, 2016 · Robotic picking solution developed in collaboration with KUKA wins in the Intralogistics & Production Management category.

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Clearpath named 2016 Edison Award winner

April 26, 2016 · Clearpath wins silver at New York ceremony for OTTO 1500 self-driving vehicle.

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Upcoming FIRST championship showcases young future leaders in automation

April 13, 2016 · Following months of regional qualifying competitions involving K-12 students across 39 countries, 20,000 students expected to attend.

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Innovation Award winners announced at Modex Industry Night

April 7, 2016 · Winning products and technologies recognized for quantifiable and sustainable ROI, cost savings and customer satisfaction.

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Clearpath’s self-driving vehicles transport depalletized loads

April 5, 2016 · Clearpath Robotics (Booth 3771) unveiled the OTTO 100 autonomous self-driving vehicle in a press conference on Tuesday.

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