Robotics 24/7    Topics    News and Resources  

Latest News and Resources


Raymond supported STEM education, contributed to 75 nonprofit organizations in 2015
Educational initiatives reached hundreds of high school and college students.

IDC supply chain predictions foretell widespread transformation
The next four years are likely to see a re-imagining of the manufacturing supply chain amid changing customer demands and technological innovation.

RoboUniverse conference and expo makes west coast debut
Conference includes a track devoted to the use of robotics in manufacturing and logistics.

Father of Robotics Joseph F. Engelberger dies at 90
Brooklyn-born 'Henry Ford of robotics' pioneered robots in industrial, automotive manufacturing and healthcare applications.

Despite Q3 contraction, North American machine vision market sets new record
First nine months concludes with 13% contraction in sales of machine vision systems, market expected to stay flat for next two quarters.

ABB Robotics awarded IACET accreditation
Accreditation means all ABB training courses are approved for Continuation Education Credits nationally recognized by wide range of organizations.

Matrix Design becomes RIA Certified Robot Integrator
In business for more than 15 years, the integrator designs and installs robotic systems serving the manufacturing and robotics industries,

Yaskawa Motoman announces new VP and organizational changes
New VP brings nearly three decades of experience in industrial manufacturing and distribution.

Nidec Minster Corporation becomes RIA Certified Robot Integrator
Company joins more than two dozen certified as robot integrators by the Robotic Industries Association.

RIA launches tribute website in honor of the Joseph F. Engelberger
Site recognizes accomplishments of the "Father of Robotics" and opens nominations for robotics awards.

Sealed Air wins two awards at ISSA Innovation
International Sanitary Supply Association recognizes compact and robotic floor cleaners.

Bastian Solutions expands AutoStore distribution to Latin America, India, Australia and New Zealand
Integration of the robotic goods-to-person system expands outside North America.

North American robotics market sets new records for first nine months of 2015
RIA reports increase of 6% in units and 9% in dollars over the same period in 2014.

Industrial robotics market expected to reach $41 billion by 2020
Materials handling is the largest segment by function in the industrial robotics market.

QComp Technologies becomes US authorized integrator of ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot
Company joins select group of integrators that will help integrate the robot into small parts assembly applications.

Switching from a ‘Person-to-Goods’ to an Automated ‘Goods-to-Person’ DC Operation
In its new logistics center, German machine manufacturer Grob installed automated storage technologies and goods-to-person picking to speed materials to the assembly line.

Operational Benefits of Automated Pallet Storage
Transitioning from manual to automated pallet load handling offers a variety of benefits in warehousing, distribution, fulfillment and shipping applications.

IFR predicts 15% annual growth for robots
US robot installations up 11%; global market value including support services estimated at $32 billion for 2014.

Working With Goods-to-Person Picking to Deliver Parts to the Assembly Line
In Grob's new parts and raw materials warehouse, automated and conventional storage work with goods-to-person picking to deliver parts to the assembly line.

RIA events next week focus on safety and collaborative robots
Events to include tabletop exhibitions of products and services from leading robotics companies.



Email Sign Up

Get news, papers, media and research delivered
Stay up-to-date with news and resources you need to do your job. Research industry trends, compare companies and get market intelligence every week with Robotics 24/7. Subscribe to our robotics user email newsletter and we'll keep you informed and up-to-date.



Robot Technologies