Collaborative robotics market to exceed $1 billion by 2020
June 19, 2015
Research predicts tenfold increase, largely in manufacturing applications.
Motion Control Association is now Motion Control & Motor Association
June 17, 2015
Association adjusts its focus following merger with SMMA, The Motor & Motion Association.
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council issues 2015 Edition of National Standards
June 17, 2015
MSSC released today its national skill standards for front-line work in advanced manufacturing and logistics.
German university wins inaugural Amazon Picking Challenge
June 1, 2015
Robotic piece-picking system bests 27 teams from around the world to claim $20,000 prize.
ABB to manufacture robots in U.S.
May 27, 2015
The company's third robotics production facility will serve North America, where the United States is ABB's largest market with $7.5 billion in sales.
Industrial robotics market to reach $44.48 billion by 2020
May 25, 2015
Food and beverage is among the three industrial segments expected to lead overall demand for industrial robots.
Teradyne acquires Universal Robots, a leader in collaborative robots
May 18, 2015
Acquisition follows Universal Robots' 70% revenue growth from 2013 to 2014, when it reached $38 million.
Amazon’s Plans For Delivery Drones
May 12, 2015
Amazon said it was ready to start commercial drone deliveries as soon as regulations were in place - details about how Amazon's proposed delivery drones may work have now been...
Daimler Says Nevada License To Help Self-Drive Trucks Gain Traction
May 6, 2015
Auto-Maker Daimler introduced an autonomous truck on Tuesday night - the company says a driver must be present, but that driver has the option to relinquishing control to the vehicle.
Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics
April 29, 2015
The robots are designed to work autonomously alongside workers, performing repetitive tasks such as warehouse delivery, pick and pack, and more.
EnerSys sponsors FIRST championship for high school students
April 24, 2015
Company donates batteries to support science, technology, engineering and math education.
Automate 2015 sets show and conference attendance records
April 23, 2015
Exhibition space was 76% larger, show attendees jumped 61%, and conference participants grew 63% over 2013.
Upcoming FIRST Championship showcases STEM-gifted young people
April 20, 2015
Event to host 17,000 people ages 6-18 who will learn about potential career paths in automation.
Swisslog Acquires Warehouse Automation Provider FORTE Industries in the United States
April 20, 2015
This acquisition will support Swisslog's strategy in the North American market with a complementary product and service portfolio.
PwC US: Manufacturers remain optimistic despite growing concerns around strong U.S. dollar
April 8, 2015
Optimism for domestic economy at highest level since 2005, more than a third of respondents report a lack of qualified workers.
Yaskawa celebrates 100-year anniversary
April 2, 2015
Founded in 1915 as a producer of coal mining equipment, the company now employs 14,000.
According To Steve Wozniak Computers Are Going To Take Over From Humans
March 24, 2015
Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak has revealed that he's increasingly worried about the threat that Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses to humanity - disses the $17K Apple Watch, says computers will make...
Cimcorp’s new shuttle, robotic gantry-based system for goods-to-person picking
March 23, 2015
In a press conference on Monday, Cimcorp Automation (Booth 4237) debuted the 3D Shuttle, a gantry-robot based system that supports goods-to-person picking.
Amazon Gets FAA Clearance to Test Delivery Drones
March 19, 2015
The e-commerce giant had threatened to take its research and development overseas.
Global motion control shipments increased 9% in 2014
March 3, 2015
Actuators and mechanical systems had a strong year, increasing 12% to $467 million.
