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Robotics August 30, 2022

Robot sales reach record high in North America for third straight quarter

The Association for Advancing Automation reports a record high for robot sales in the second quarter of 2022 thanks to a rebound in automotive sales.

By Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Courtesy: Chris Vavra, CFE Media and Technology
Robotics May 31, 2022

Robot sales achieve record high in Q1 2022

North American companies started the year by purchasing the most robots ever in a single quarter, with 11,595 robots sold at a value of $646 million.

By Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
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Robotics April 26, 2022

Six winners announced for annual robotics award

Six winners were named for the 2022 Engelberger Robotics Awards and will be honored at Automate 2022 and Automatica in June.

By Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Past winners of the start-up challenge, this year sponsored by Cowen, include Innovative Mechatronic Systems B.V (2019) for its Archimedes Drive, a toothless gearbox. Courtesy: A3
Plant Automation February 24, 2022

Entries open for startup challenge at automation show

The Cowen Startup Challenge: Automate to Outperform, taking place at Automate 2022 in Detroit in June, will exhibit innovative companies and entrepreneurs with a $10,000 prize.

By Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Courtesy: Chris Vavra, CFE Media and Technology
Robotics October 19, 2021

Robot orders rise to pre-pandemic levels

Robot orders in the second quarter of 2021 were up 67% over the same period in 2020, indicating a return to levels before COVID-19.

By Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Robotics July 24, 2021

AI being used in real-world robotics applications

Robots are getting smarter all the time and it's thanks to artificial intelligence- (AI) related systems.

By Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Robotics May 6, 2021

Robot sales have strong start for 2021

Robot sales rose over 20% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to 2020 with non-automotive sales leading the way.

By Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Plant Automation February 23, 2021

Automation benefits on the factory floor

There are many ways automation benefits can be tangibly realized now and they will be needed as the COVID-19 pandemic is changing how we realize value on the factory floor.

By Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Robotics August 31, 2020

Robotics, machine and motion control market outlook positive for 2021

While the market is down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the market outlook for 2021 is positive according to a report by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) and ITR Economics.

By Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Safety & PPE June 30, 2017

How to weld non-standard parts using automation

With automation like thermal imaging cameras and 3-D programming, non-standard parts that used to cause challenges for welding systems are much easier to weld.

By Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Maintenance Strategy February 14, 2013

Association for Advancing Automation launches new website

The Association for Advancing Automation's (A3) website, www.A3automate.org is designed to engage stakeholders in automation.

By Association for Advancing Automation (A3)