Exoskeletons on the Move
December 1, 2018
Sensors, CAD models and human-based designs advance wearable exoskeletons.
North American robotics orders to non-automotive companies surge to new records
November 29, 2018
Automotive (52%) and non-automotive (48%) segments are closer than ever in the history of RIA's reports dating back to 1984.
Mastercam Mill Focused on Streamlining Your Manufacturing Process
November 16, 2018
Two-dimensional high speed toolpaths, 3D enhancements and multiaxis features combine with additional new enhancements in a software package intended to improve shop floor productivity.
Big Plans for BigRep 3D Printing Systems
November 7, 2018
The German company known for large-scale extrusion printing will be unveiling its latest technology at FORMNEXT 2018, offering 5X speed-up with precision controls.
BigRep, Bosch Rexroth Team on Large-Format Printing
November 5, 2018
Large format printers will include CNC-grade control systems and drives.
Inventory Management 101: Time to step up to the plate
October 4, 2018
Carrying excess inventory comes at a high cost, but so too do stock-outs and lost customers. Here's how inventory management software is helping shippers bridge the inventory gap and come...
Honeywell, Carnegie Mellon University to Collaborate on Robotics and AI for Connected Distribution Centers
August 28, 2018
The collaboration will focus on next-generation machine learning and robotic controls to help distribution centers address rising e-commerce demands and resource challenges.
Collaborative robot works overnight for manufacturer
August 6, 2018
CNC machine shop and manufacturer employs cobot to automate repetitive jobs.
An April Additive Manufacturing Odyssey: AMUG 2018
May 4, 2018
A recap of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference 2018.
Robotics, vision and motion control industries set new growth records in 2017
February 28, 2018
Non-automotive robot orders grew 20.5% in units and 7.3% in dollars; shipments up 29.7%.
SWW18: SolidWorks Carves Out its Role as the Amazon of Manufacturing
February 9, 2018
SolidWorks World set the stage for SOLIDWORKS Product Designer launch, xDesign updates, and partnership announcements with HP, Desktop Metal, 3D Systems
A3 report: North American automation market shattering records in 2017
December 27, 2017
Double-digit growth, in units and dollars, sets records in the areas of robotics, machine vision, motion control, and motor technology.
A3: Record-setting growth for North American robotics market
August 23, 2017
Association for Advancing Automation reports the first half of 2017 saw growth of 33% in units and 26% in dollars over 2016.
Semi-Autonomous Vehicle Gets Disabled Racer Back in Driver’s Seat
June 29, 2017
Sam Schmidt, a former driver paralyzed in a 2000 race car accident, recently achieved a long-standing dream to compete against legend Mario Andretti on the Indianapolis Speedway.
A3 fall conferences to offer insight into latest automation, strategies and networking
June 22, 2017
Conferences will provide in-depth training in robot safety, motion control, vision systems and collaborative robots to spur manufacturing growth and the creation of entirely new categories of jobs.
Global motion control shipments grow 13.6% to begin 2017
May 31, 2017
Survey of motion control and motor manufacturers shows 70% expect market growth in the next six months, 23% expect flat performance and 7% predict a decline.
Automate 2017 show breaks records
April 25, 2017
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has announced that the Automate 2017 show and conference broke all previous attendance records with show attendance of 12,960 people, which is a 37% increase over 2015.
A3 previews Automate 2017 show and conference
March 23, 2017
Event to include International Symposium on Robotics, Future of Automation Theater, and first ever U.S./China Robotics Forum.
3D Printing Prosthetics Part 1: Ways to Get Involved
March 14, 2017
The need for truly affordable prostheses has led a number of individuals — engineers, research students, medical professionals, even parents whose children face limb challenges — to create their own...