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Robotics poised to increase productivity and reshore manufacturing, says new report

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Robotics and automation technologies are likely to increase productivity and reshore manufacturing, according to a new report.

As the adoption and use of robotics increase, a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, the world’s top-ranked think tank for science and technology policy, evaluates the impact robotics is likely to have on the future of production.

The report shows that robotics has the potential to reshore manufacturing production to developed countries, and it argues that most forecasts exaggerate the impact automation brought by robotics will have on employment. [Read more…] about Robotics poised to increase productivity and reshore manufacturing, says new report

Record sales of collaborative robots reveal increasing demand for end-of-arm tooling

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With a growth of 23 percent in annual installations of collaborative robots from 2017 to 2018, the new World Robotics Report, published by International Federation of Robotics, shows a huge demand for end-of-arm-tooling, (EoAT).

In 2018 almost 14,000 new cobot arms were installed, and if this trend continues, that number will double in approximately three years, prompting an unprecedented EoAT market opportunity that OnRobot is ready to address.

For the first time ever, the annual World Robotics Report includes a specific analysis on the market for cobots, documenting a robust 23 percent growth worldwide. [Read more…] about Record sales of collaborative robots reveal increasing demand for end-of-arm tooling

Robotics market to exceed $150 billion by 2025, says report

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The global robotics market is set to exceed $150 billion by 2025, according to a new report, Disruption in Human-Robot Collaboration.

PreScouter, a Chicago-based research intelligence company, has released a detailed report on the recent advances in robotics and how these advances will be disrupting the workforce, promoting improved collaboration between man and machine.

The researcher says the global robotics market will exceed $150 billion by 2025 and the industrial robot sector will account for nearly $13 billion of that in North America alone. [Read more…] about Robotics market to exceed $150 billion by 2025, says report

Public policy group calls for updating of laws to enable driverless truck platooning

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A US public policy organization called the Competitive Enterprise Institute is urging states to update their laws to enable driverless truck platooning.

The CEO says the measures would offers safety, economic, and environmental benefits.

New automated vehicle technology will help freight truck companies transport consumer goods in a more fuel-efficient way, reducing transportation costs and emissions and boosting highway safety thanks to always-on automatic emergency braking. [Read more…] about Public policy group calls for updating of laws to enable driverless truck platooning

DHL Trend Report: Digital twins to significantly improve logistics operations

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DHL has released a new Trend Report, Digital Twins in Logistics, at the inaugural Internet of Things (IoT) Day, at DHL’s Innovation Centre in Germany.

The report explains the concept and rise of digital twins as well as how it creates value.

The technology, which involves using digital models to better understand and manage physical assets is already well established in some industries and has the potential to significantly change logistics operations.

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Europe construction and demolition robot market worth $60 million

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The European construction & demolition (C&D) robots market reached $58.58 million in 2018, representing the largest regional market in the world, according to a new report from Research and Markets.

The trend and outlook of Europe market are forecast in optimistic, balanced, and conservative views.

The balanced (most likely) projection is used to quantify Europe construction & demolition robots market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Product Type, Automation Degree, Robot Function, Application Vertical, and Country.

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Report: North American articulated robots market set to grow

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The revenue of the North America articulated robots market is projected to reach $5.85 billion by 2026 in terms of robot systems including hardware, software & service, a 2019-2026 CAGR of 11.98%, according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com.

The North America Articulated Robots Market by Subsystem, Function, Component, Payload, Industry Vertical, and Country 2015-2026: Growth Opportunity and Business Strategy report says annual shipments are expected to exhibit a CAGR of 14.72% during the same period, advancing to 54.26 thousand units in 2026.

Highlighted with 16 tables and 73 figures, this 159-page report is based on  research of the entire North America articulated robots market and all its sub-segments through detailed classifications.

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RIA publishes new technical report on collaborative robots

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The RIA R15.06 Standards Committee has finalized Technical Report R15.806-2018 to address the test methods and metrics for measuring pressure and force associated with quasi-static and transient contact events of collaborative applications.

A collaborative robot, or cobot, is a type of robot intended to physically interact with humans in a shared workspace. Collaborative robots are experiencing rapid market growth.

According to Markets and Markets research, the collaborative robots market is expected to reach a value of $4.28 billion by 2023, growing at an astounding 56.94 percent compound annual growth rate.

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Food manufacturers are turning to robots to meet customers’ needs, says ING report

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The importance of technology for food manufacturers continues to grow, according to a new ING report, Food tech: technology in the food industry.

The research report revealed the use of robots in the European food industry is becoming more commonplace, with a 50 per cent increase in the sale of robots to the food industry over the last five years.

The research also uncovered the growing demands from retailers and consumers is having an impact on the uptake of technologies like robotics in the industry. [Read more…] about Food manufacturers are turning to robots to meet customers’ needs, says ING report

Robotic toymaker Anki to close down

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Anki, a startup company which made robotic toy cars and trucks, is planning to close its doors, according to a report on the Recode website.

The company had raised more than $200 million in funding for the venture, and generated $100 million in revenue in 2017, but is now making all of its 200 employees redundant.

In a statement to Recode, the company says that it had been left “without significant funding” which meant it could not finance its hardware and software development plans going forward.

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