Collaborative robot report predicts ‘phenomenal’ growth
July 14, 2016
Cobots designed for material handling process represent the most prevalent application of collaborative robots.
Baldor Electric names food and beverage industry business manager
July 7, 2016
24-year employee to support food and beverage accounts with motors, mechanical power transmission products, robots and drives.
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%.
Upcoming FIRST championship showcases young future leaders in automation
April 13, 2016
Following months of regional qualifying competitions involving K-12 students across 39 countries, 20,000 students expected to attend.
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.
Additive Manufacturing Challenge Winners Announced
March 25, 2016
This year's winning projects showcase additive manufacturing applications in aerospace and automotive.
Uber Reportedly Shopping Around For Self-Driving Mercedes-Benz Transportation Fleet
March 19, 2016
Uber allegedly has placed an order for a number of $100,000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans, fueling speculation about the ride-sharing company's plans to ultimately field a fleet of self-driving automobiles.
General Motors Acquires Cruise Automation to Speed Self-Driving Car Strategy
March 11, 2016
General Motors is buying Cruise Automation, a San Francisco self-driving vehicle startup, the latest move by the auto giant in its effort to outflank Silicon Valley in the race to...
Boston Dynamics Robots Include 3D-Printed Components
March 9, 2016
Boston Dynamics had incorporated additive manufacturing into the construction of its new ATLAS robot.
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.
PTC Draws On Augmented Reality to Round Out its IoT Vision
February 1, 2016
Using an augmented reality platform to overlay digital data, companies can elevate interaction with a product to provide service operators with detailed instructions or facilitate design reviews for engineers.
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.
Amazon Reveals Impressive Prime Air Drone
November 29, 2015
Yes, Amazon still wants to deliver packages with drones, and we don't blame them - as Jeremy Clarkson explains, using drones to drop off packages could be great for buyers,...
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.
Walmart Seeks Amazon-Like Drones for Delivery
October 27, 2015
Walmart wants to start using drones in an effort to create a more efficient supply chain, and connect their network of stores, distribution centers, fulfillment centers and transportation fleet a...
