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Association for Advancing Automation celebrates 50th anniversary

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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the world’s largest robotics and automation trade group, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024.

The global advocate for the benefits of automation now represents more than 1280 member companies as it promotes automation technologies and ideas that transform and redefine the business environment.

Jeff Burnstein, who joined A3 in 1983 and has served as president of the association since 2007, says: “The success of A3 for the past five decades is directly attributable to the unflagging support of our members, the incredible advances in automation technology, and the resilience and talent of the team we’ve assembled. [Read more…] about Association for Advancing Automation celebrates 50th anniversary

Essert Robotics emerges as ‘key player’ in life sciences industry

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As the life science industry undergoes significant transformations, Essert Robotics emerges as a key player, providing cutting-edge automation solutions tailored to meet the evolving challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

These challenges in the pharmaceutical sector are mainly related to developments like an increasing demographic shift, but also to a growing need for decentralized production and the emergence of novel therapeutic concepts.

By means of innovative robotic solutions, Essert Robotics supports the life sciences sector in taking these hurdles. [Read more…] about Essert Robotics emerges as ‘key player’ in life sciences industry

GUSS goes electric with its autonomous orchard spraying vehicles

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GUSS Automation’s autonomous herbicide orchard sprayer is now available in a 100 percent electric version.

Electric GUSS is built to withstand the high standards GUSS Automation produces and is the first electric autonomous herbicide orchard sprayer in the world.

This technologically advanced machine is designed to lower operating costs while increasing precision and efficiency. [Read more…] about GUSS goes electric with its autonomous orchard spraying vehicles

Simbe expands store intelligence solution to support large format retail environments

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Simbe, a provider of retail store robotics and automation solutions, has launched what it says is “the industry’s first intelligence platform for large format retail environments”.

After a successful launch with BJ’s Wholesale Club, Simbe is now making its Store Intelligence solution available to the wider market.

Simbe’s solution works throughout the store environment, including packaged goods, meat, dairy, frozen, beauty, alcohol, and more. [Read more…] about Simbe expands store intelligence solution to support large format retail environments

Rolling into the Future: A Look at Hospital Automation

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Imagine you’re sitting in a hospital room, witnessing a ballet of beeping machines and bustling staff. It’s all part of a rhythm – a dance of data and diligence – that technology and automation have fine-tuned for your care.

Gone are the days of endless paperwork and waiting for test results that seem to take forever. Now, hospitals are harnessing tech to make your experience not just bearable, but actually better.

From the way they keep track of your records to the method they dispense your meds, it’s all getting a digital makeover. [Read more…] about Rolling into the Future: A Look at Hospital Automation

Lafayette Engineering: Pioneering in Advanced Sortation Systems

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In the fast-paced realm of warehouse management and material handling, Lafayette Engineering is a prominent leader, specializing in sophisticated sortation systems.

These systems are essential in logistics, where they identify and accurately direct items on conveyor belts to their intended destinations. This process, driven by a variety of devices and specialized software, is key to ensuring material handling is both efficient and precise.

Businesses often face significant challenges in sorting products for market delivery. Lafayette Engineering’s sortation systems are vital in this aspect, segregating products into different lanes that lead to various destinations. [Read more…] about Lafayette Engineering: Pioneering in Advanced Sortation Systems

The digital crystal ball: Predicting the next move forward for sales intelligence

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In a letter to French physicist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy, in 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote (of the new American states): “Our new Constitution is now established and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

But in a modern context, it would be safe to paraphrase Franklin and update his assertion to “nothing can be said to be certain, except death, taxes and the advancement of artificial intelligence”.

AI allows us such a panoptic view of modern Big Data business analytics, which is often referred to as “business intelligence”, that such BI can now be further quantified into subdivisions. [Read more…] about The digital crystal ball: Predicting the next move forward for sales intelligence

The Role of Automated Financial Tools in Enhancing Robotics Industry Efficiency

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Revolutionizing Financial Management in the Age of Robotics

Explore how the adoption of automated financial tools is transforming the robotics industry.

From streamlining operations to ensuring financial transparency and compliance, discover the significant impact of these innovations. [Read more…] about The Role of Automated Financial Tools in Enhancing Robotics Industry Efficiency

Mujin expands into Europe with new office in the Netherlands

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Mujin, a specialist in intelligent robotic automation, has opened its first European office, strategically located in the Netherlands.

This expansion follows a series of transformative achievements, including significant funding, global expansion, and growing market adoption.

Mujin’s new European headquarters, situated in the heart of the Netherlands, represents a pivotal step in the company’s commitment to global expansion, driven by an $85 million Series C funding round. [Read more…] about Mujin expands into Europe with new office in the Netherlands

Automation: The Silent Powerhouse Behind Business Growth

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Picture a business as a beehive – buzzing with activity, each bee playing a vital part in making honey. Now, imagine if some of that buzz could run on autopilot.

That’s what automation is all about – taking care of the routine stuff so the bees, or in this case, the employees, can focus on more important tasks.

It’s like having a silent powerhouse in the background, tirelessly working to keep everything ticking along smoothly. Automation is sneaking into businesses everywhere, and it’s not just for the tech-savvy giants; it’s helping small and medium businesses too. [Read more…] about Automation: The Silent Powerhouse Behind Business Growth