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.
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.
North American robotics market sets new records for first nine months of 2015
October 28, 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
October 28, 2015
Materials handling is the largest segment by function in the industrial robotics market.
U.S. Transportation Announces ‘Drone’ Registration
October 19, 2015
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta today announced the creation of a task force to develop recommendations for a registration process for Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
New Generation of Robots for Manufacturing
June 11, 2015
They are nimbler, lighter and work better with humans, and they might even help bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
The Association for Advancing Automation sets membership record
August 27, 2014
RIA, AIA and MCA membership at highest levels ever.
Global robotics sales set new record
June 23, 2014
Study shows double-digit growth in numerous markets; one of five robots sold went to China.
Motion Control Association announces 2013 board members
February 28, 2013
The Motion Control Association (MCA), the global trade group representing the motion control industry, announced its 2013 Board of Directors on February 21st during the annual MCA Business Conference in Orlando,...
