Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.