PMMI’s Trends in Robotics Market Assessment 2014 shows increase in use of robotics
March 5, 2014
Study anticipates growth in job functions such as integration services, mechatronics engineering, robotic training and operating, and PLC and servo programming.
Packaging Corner: Robotic Palletizing Addresses Mixed-Load Challenges
March 1, 2014
Advances in the robotic palletizing technology can now enable a single robot to deftly build the pallet load.
The Vision Show and Conference to be held in Boston, April 15-17, 2014
February 26, 2014
Robotics Industries Association to host a full-day workshop on collaborative robots -- those that can work directly alongside human counterparts.
Motion controller shipments surge 22% in 2013
February 26, 2014
Global shipments for motion control products down 5% overall.
North American robotics shipments grow 11% in 2013, orders down 5%
February 13, 2014
Despite a slight contraction in overall new orders, the non-automotive industries segment grew 22% -- including 13% growth in materials handling.
Seegrid GT10 Robot named Edison Award finalist
February 13, 2014
Company recognized in the Applied Technology category and Industrial Productivity sub-category.
ABB creates SMART robot education package
January 3, 2014
Package intended to teach students the fundamentals of manufacturing automation technology.
Motion Control Association surpasses the 100 company membership mark
January 2, 2014
MCA was founded in late 2006 with only a handful of members. Membership increased 40% in 2013 alone.
FANUC merges all operations in Americas into single corporation
December 10, 2013
Former president of FANUC Robotics Americas becomes president and CEO of the new company.
North American machine vision sales soar 23% in third quarter 2013
December 4, 2013
Experts predict continued growth in coming months.
Automation IG cecomes RIA Certified Robot Integrator
November 20, 2013
Company becomes RIA's 19th Certified Robot Integrator.
Motion Control shipments down 5.4% through first nine months of 2013
November 15, 2013
Study of manufacturers and distributors indicates orders and shipments will grow in next six months.
Applied Manufacturing Technologies becomes RIA Certified Robot Integrator
November 12, 2013
Company becomes RIA's 18th Certified Robot Integrator.
Rimrock Corporation becomes RIA Certified Robot Integrator
November 8, 2013
Company becomes RIA's 17th Certified Robot Integrator.
Forbes names FANUC 26th most innovative company in the world
November 7, 2013
Robotics manufacturer recognized for people, processes and philosophies.
3D Systems celebrates Manufacturing Day with open house events Nationwide
October 3, 2013
Public is invited to experience the latest in advanced manufacturing at select 3D Systems locations.
Midwest Engineering Systems becomes RIA Certified Robot Integrator
October 3, 2013
Company becomes sixteenth RIA Certified Robot Integrator.
Packaging: Robotic palletizer’s safety features enable non-stop production
October 2, 2013
By installing a specialized robot and divider, the company was able to maintain constant production while increasing from six cartons palletized per minute to 160.
Emerson Power Transmission Solutions honored for championing national science and technology program
September 26, 2013
Company receives Achieving Excellence Together Award for establishing and supporting FIRST program aimed at inspiring students in engineering and robotics.
Automate 2015: 80% of exhibit floor plan sold
September 26, 2013
Robotics companies have already reserved more space than in 2013.