Topic: Technology

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KNAPP highlights new robotic picking solution

April 4, 2016 · In a booth press conference on Monday, KNAPP Logistics and Automation's Kevin Reader, marketing director, discussed the company's newest technologies, including the Pick-it-Easy fully automatic picking work cell. Robot-centric and ideal for high-quality picking of slow- to medium-moving items, the work cell is on display in Booth 3747.

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VSP sees the solution

April 1, 2016 · VSP Global turned to automated storage and robotic piece picking to increase the throughput of its state-of-the-art optical lab in California.

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Yaskawa: Robotics education is a strategy for the economy

March 30, 2016 · Technology and education intended to fill the gap between what the industry wants and what educational institutions can provide.

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Bastian Solutions to distribute Servus technology in North America

March 21, 2016 · Robotic shuttle system combines storage and transportation to create seamless product handling from receiving to shipping.

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General Motors Acquires Cruise Automation to Speed Self-Driving Car Strategy

March 11, 2016 · General Motors is buying Cruise Automation, a San Francisco self-driving vehicle startup, the latest move by the auto giant in its effort to outflank Silicon Valley in the race to develop shareable, autonomous vehicles.

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North American machine vision market sets new record in 2015

March 2, 2016 · Leading growth categories for machine vision components in 2015 were lighting (16%), imaging boards (10%), and software (4%).

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Mobility & robotics in the warehouse: How far have we come?

March 1, 2016 · A time when autonomous robots navigate the warehouse or DC unattended could be right around the corner. Is your company ready?

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Industrial robotics market in heavy industries to grow at 6.2% CAGR during 2016-2020

February 23, 2016 · Material handling robots segment accounted for nearly 47% of the global industrial robotics market in heavy industries in 2015.

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Clearpath CEO joins Robotic Industries Association as a new board director

February 9, 2016 · Clearpath CEO Matt Rendall selected as one of RIA's four at-large directors.

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ISA and Automation Federation commemorate kickoff of 2016 FIRST Robotics Competition

January 18, 2016 · Associations encourage their members to participate in and contribute to FIRST programs.

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Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2015

December 30, 2015 · Continued consolidation, rapid technological advancements and labor challenges point toward an ambitious new year.

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Raymond supported STEM education, contributed to 75 nonprofit organizations in 2015

December 18, 2015 · Educational initiatives reached hundreds of high school and college students.

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IDC supply chain predictions foretell widespread transformation

December 17, 2015 · The next four years are likely to see a re-imagining of the manufacturing supply chain amid changing customer demands and technological innovation.

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Father of Robotics Joseph F. Engelberger dies at 90

December 1, 2015 · Brooklyn-born 'Henry Ford of robotics' pioneered robots in industrial, automotive manufacturing and healthcare applications.

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Despite Q3 contraction, North American machine vision market sets new record

December 1, 2015 · First nine months concludes with 13% contraction in sales of machine vision systems, market expected to stay flat for next two quarters.

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RIA launches tribute website in honor of the Joseph F. Engelberger

November 9, 2015 · Site recognizes accomplishments of the "Father of Robotics" and opens nominations for robotics awards.

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Operational Benefits of Automated Pallet Storage

October 12, 2015 · Transitioning from manual to automated pallet load handling offers a variety of benefits in warehousing, distribution, fulfillment and shipping applications.

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IFR predicts 15% annual growth for robots

October 12, 2015 · US robot installations up 11%; global market value including support services estimated at $32 billion for 2014.

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RIA events next week focus on safety and collaborative robots

October 9, 2015 · Events to include tabletop exhibitions of products and services from leading robotics companies.

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Michigan State, CalPoly, Virginia Tech Students win Amazing Packaging Race

October 5, 2015 · Challenges at more than 25 exhibitor booths spanned both Pack Expo and Pharma Expo.

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