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RIA publishes new technical report on collaborative robots

May 14, 2019 by Sam Francis

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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Record number of robots shipped in North America in 2018

March 11, 2019 by Anna

Robots shipped to North American companies in record numbers last year, with more non-automotive companies installing robots than ever before, according to statistics from the Robotic Industries Association (RIA).

35,880 units were shipped in 2018, a 7 percent increase over 2017, with 16,702 shipments to non-automotive companies, up 41 percent.

Notable growth came in areas like food and consumer goods (48 percent), plastics and rubber (37 percent), life sciences (31 percent), and electronics (22 percent).

JMP Solutions achieves second RIA certification for robot solutions

October 12, 2018 by Anna

JMP Solutions, an independent robotic systems integrator, has for the second time achieved the Certified Robot Integrator designation from the Robotic Industries Association (RIA).

The RIA Certified Robot Integrator program was established in 2012 in response to an industry need for a benchmark for evaluating technical and robot safety acumen, as well as overall integrator business excellence.

“We are thrilled to be among the best certified robotic system integrators,” said Ken McLaughlin, General Manager of JMP’s Automation & Robotics Division.

Siasun becomes first Chinese company to join leading US robotics association

September 11, 2017 by David Edwards

Siasun Robot & Automation has become the first Chinese company to join the US Robotic Industries Association.

Siasun is said to be China’s largest robot supplier and integrator. By joining RIA, the company will gain greater access to the association’s members, partners and personnel.

It may also learn about new technologies and more support for any plans expansion in America. [Read more…] about Siasun becomes first Chinese company to join leading US robotics association

North American robotics market sets new records in 2015

February 11, 2016 by Abdul Montaqim

Robot orders and shipments in North America set new records in 2015, according to Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group.

A total of 31,464 robots valued at $1.8 billion were ordered from North American companies during 2015, an increase of 14% in units and 11% in dollars over 2014.

Robot shipments also set new records, with 28,049 robots valued at $1.6 billion shipped to North American customers in 2015. Shipments grew 10% in units and nine percent in dollars over the previous records set in 2014. [Read more…] about North American robotics market sets new records in 2015