Skin-Deep Sensors
June 15, 2017
University of Minnesota are developing new sensors that can be 3D printed directly on a person's hand.
Boeing’s THREAD Prints Embedded Electronics, Optics
May 11, 2017
The process embeds strands of different materials groups such as copper, fiber optic, steel, nitinol, and others, and can also embed tubes into an item.
The Evolution of the Digital Supply Chain
May 5, 2017
Everyone is talking about terms like digitization, Industry 4.0 and digital supply chain management, but what sort of technologies fall under these broad terms, and how will they change the management...
RightHand Robotics unveils innovative piece-picking solution
April 4, 2017
RightHand Robotics (Booth S1891) is demonstrating RightPick, a combined hardware and software solution that handles the key task of picking individual items or “piece-picking.”
Autonomous Vehicle Consortium Steers Toward One-Stop Test Platform
March 28, 2017
The ADAS IIT (Innovation in Test) collaboration plans to create a scalable, future-proof ADAS test solution based on the National Instruments hardware and software platform.
Near Shoring Will Have Impact on Supply Chain Automation, Says AlixPartners Report
February 10, 2017
In a new manufacturing outlook report focusing on the automotive and industrial sectors, AlixPartners observes that many of the labor-cost advantages associated with near-shoring may be lost if companies fail...
AlixPartners examines automation in manufacturing and logistics management
February 7, 2017
In a new “manufacturing outlook” report focusing on the automotive and industrial sectors, AlixPartners observes that many of the labor-cost advantages associated with near-shoring may be lost if companies fail...
Manufacturing Nearshoring Will Have an Impact on Supply Chain Automation
February 3, 2017
AlixPartners 2016 annual survey of manufacturing and distribution companies serving North America and western Europe found that 69% say they consider near shoring a possible opportunity to meet US and European demand,...
Industrial robotics market expected to reach $41 billion according to new research report
December 20, 2016
Articulated robots are the largest segment, accounting for $12.97 billion following increasing usage in packaging and healthcare sectors. Food and beverage industry expected to post highest growth rate at 7%.
Siemens Steps Up Industry 4.0 Vision With Mentor Graphics Acquisition
December 6, 2016
Siemens is broadening its software portfolio in an effort to conquer what it sees as the next big frontier: the industrial digital enterprise.
Optomec Announces Breakthrough for Embedded Electronics
August 19, 2016
Optomec has developed a system for micron-scale 3D printed embedded electronics.
Global industrial robotics poised for ‘huge growth’
August 17, 2016
Study forecasts 15% CAGR through 2020.
Collaborative robot report predicts ‘phenomenal’ growth
July 14, 2016
Cobots designed for material handling process represent the most prevalent application of collaborative robots.
Universal Robots hires general manager for Americas region
June 21, 2016
Douglas Peterson brings more than 25 years of experience in industrial automation and electronics manufacturing.
Harvard Researchers Elevate Metal Freeform 3D Printing
May 24, 2016
Harvard researchers have developed a new 3D printing process that allows for freeform metal printing without requiring support structures.
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%.
Global material handling robotics market to exceed $20 billion by 2019
March 30, 2016
Technavio research indicates food and beverage segment will see fastest growth.
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.
North American robotics market sets new records in 2015
February 12, 2016
Materials handling among fastest-growing segments as 2015 orders increased 14% in units and 11% in dollars over 2014's record year.
