Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 13.78
July 14, 2020
…into a global corporation with over 20 U.S. offices as well as international offices in Brazil, Canada, India, and Mexico. Additionally, the company engineers and manufactures many of its own products, including ZiPline Conveyor and Exacta: Supply Chain Software. Our history of solutions varies in complexity from simple to highly automated, such as mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGV), goods-to-person technology, sortation, and conveyor. Every solution our team proposes is considered on its own merits to provide tremendous productivity gains and a quick return on investment.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.89
December 09, 2019
…Imaging, Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA) and A3 Mexico. RIA, AIA, MCMA and A3 Mexico combined represent over 1,250 automation manufacturers, component suppliers, system integrators, end users, research groups and consulting firms from throughout the world that drive automation forward. For more information, visit: A3, RIA, AIA, MCMA, A3 Mexico. The association hosts a number of industry-leading events, including the upcoming A3 Business Forum (January 13-15, 2020 in Orlando, FL), and the biennial Automate Show & Conference (May 17-20, 2021 in Detroit, MI). Other events include the Robot Grinding & Finishing Conference (April 27-28, 2020 in St. Paul, MN),…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.32
May 23, 2019
…3D printers at facilities connected to the Jabil Additive Manufacturing Network, spanning sites in the United States, China, Hungary, Mexico, Singapore and Spain. Expanded additive manufacturing capabilities are complemented by Jabil Engineered Materials, which are custom polymer formulations and compounds produced according to ISO 9001 Quality Management System standards. As part of its open-systems approach, Jabil works with 3D printers from industry leaders including Desktop Metal, EOS, Farsoon, HP and Ultimaker. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.86
April 03, 2019
…leadership in robotics and AI. Following the roundtable, A3 Mexico will host a panel discussion on the automation and robotics industry in Mexico. “Moving to Motown” networking party, Tuesday, April 9 from 5:15 pm–7:00 pm, where A3 will discuss its move to Detroit in 2021. The Engelberger Awards dinner, Wednesday, April 10, 5:30 pm–8:00 pm celebrates the winners of the industry’s highest honor, the Engelberger Award, given in the categories of Leadership and Education. The $10,000 Launch Pad Startup Competition on April 10, where seven finalists will have five minutes to pitch their technology solution to a panel of judges…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.28
September 05, 2018
…data shows that the U.S. along with Canada and Mexico are lagging behind some of the other regions in regards to industrial robot shipments, with around 48,000 in 2017 compared to more than 230,000 in Asia-Pacific. This difference is mainly due to Japan having a different attitude towards robots and the other piece is the cost of it and the demand perhaps is not quite there for it. I think that is going to change.” Walaszek said the overarching trends of e-commerce are driving the need for more workers, coupled with the structural changes going on with regard to the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.35
November 29, 2017
…other Asian countries and in the United States and Mexico. After the strong growth of robots in the electrical/electronics industry in 2015 (11,659 units), a decrease of 7% followed in 2016. However, the electrical/electronics industry has preferred to invest in production facilities abroad. Furthermore, continued investments in robots can be expected in this sector with the increasing demand for chips, displays, sensors, batteries and other technologies around electro mobility, and industry 4.0 (connected industries). The two most important customer groups of industrial robots in Japan - automotive and electrical/electronics - had jointly, a share of 64% of the total supply…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.72
January 24, 2017
…Mexican automation industry. With the world’s 11th largest economy, Mexico is home to a vast array of industries including substantial automotive and aerospace manufacturing sectors. According to A3, in 2015 industry-wide sales of robots in Mexico almost tripled to 6,320 units, exceeding $243 million. A3 is embracing Mexico’s broad-based growth and potential by forming a new association, A3 Mexico, focused on this expanding market. A3 is the umbrella group for Robotic Industries Association (RIA), AIA – Advancing Vision + Imaging, and Motion Control & Motor Association (MCMA). In Mexico, RIA, AIA, and MCMA will operate as individual groups under A3…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.92
November 08, 2016
…laundromats and some residential washers sold in Canada from Mexico to Clyde. At the time, the move was expected to add some 80 to 100 production jobs, according to news reports. While wages were lower in Mexico, Whirlpool expected to offset those costs through lower transportation costs, since production would be closer to the markets served; through lower energy costs; and by leveraging automation at Clyde. “Competition in the appliance industry has accelerated in the last 10 years,” Keppler says. “The consumer is more sophisticated and has a different set of expectations. Speed to market is more important than ever.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.90
October 06, 2016
…States,” Rodriguez says. Slotting has also gone live in Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Canada and France, with plans for other facilities in Western Europe, Australia and South Africa. Now that it is up and running, slotting is delivering a sustainable competitive advantage. Improvements have ranged from reductions of up to 28% in bends and reaches, reductions of up to 21% in travel distances and improvements of from 10% to as much as 30% in lines per hour picked, depending on the maturity of the operation. “If you have the volume to justify the investment, it makes perfect sense,” Rodriguez says.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.92
June 21, 2016
…in Ann Arbor, Mich., Irvine, Calif., Dallas, Texas, and Mexico City with future short range plans to expand into South America. “Douglas Peterson has a proven track record of more than 25 years in industrial automation and electronics manufacturing; spearheading strategic leadership, successfully building up sales channels and expanding them internationally,” said chief commercial officer of Universal Robots, Daniel Friis. “We’re excited to have him lead the Americas team into the next growth phase.” Peterson comes to Universal Robots from a CEO position with Tennessee Industrial Electronics, a leader in refurbished FANUC CNC and robot parts. Prior to this he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.69
December 09, 2015
…New York: April 10-12, 2016 Dubai: April 20-21, 2016 Mexico City: May 31-June 2, 2016 Seoul: June 22-24, 2016 Launched at the Javits Convention Center in New York City in May of this year, RoboUniverse is a conference with multiple tracks that address the use of robotics in different industries and applications and an exhibition that features companies who are pioneers in this space, and includes many robots for industrial and personal use. The event has been designed to provide attendees with insight into robotics and earning about the education, business, and technical opportunities within this growing industry. Specifically, presentations…
