To: President-Elect Donald Trump A3 congratulates you on your election as the 47th President of the United States of America. As an association dedicated to leadership in automation, the company very much appreciate your emphasis on strengthening American manufacturing. A3 calls on you as the president-elect to keep the U.S. competitive in automation and robotics and…
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OSARO®, a global leader in machine-learning-enabled robotics for high-volume fulfillment centers, has launched OSARO AutoModel™. This marks a significant advancement in its OSARO SightWorks™ perception platform. In order fulfillment, where speed is critical, businesses often face days or even weeks of costly downtime to update their robots for new SKUs. In contrast, OSARO AutoModel enables robots to automatically…
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ABB Robotics has launched an Energy Efficiency Service providing manufacturers with a package of consultation, analysis and tools to increase the energy efficiency of its robots. The service offers up to 30 percent energy savings1, addressing the high energy costs that hinder the competitiveness of 58 percent of surveyed global manufacturers, according to a recent…
Read More >>Swisslog, leading provider of best-in-class warehouse automation and software, has announced that Komatsu will install a Swisslog automation solution within its Ripley, Tennessee distribution center to meet its growing omni-channel distribution needs. Designed by Swisslog experts, the solution features the AutoStore system optimized by Swisslog’s SynQ software. The solution is expected to be operational by January 2025. The…
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ABB Robotics has announced its sponsorship of MassRobotics, the leading innovation hub and startup accelerator for robotics in the United States. As part of this sponsorship, ABB Robotics will donate several of its versatile GoFa™ 5kg collaborative robots (cobots), and licenses to its RobotStudio® simulation programming software to MassRobotics, providing emerging companies access to cutting-edge technology to drive innovation and development. MassRobotics is dedicated…
Read More >>Companies deploying robots can get clear guidance on how to keep human workers safe at the International Robot Safety Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 1-3. Hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), which develops robotic standards in the U.S., the conference will feature revisions to the industrial robot flagship standard—ISO 10218—along with talks describing technologies and…
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Automated fulfillment solutions address safety challenges head-on. By: Kari Miikkulainen, Contributor In the fast-paced world of warehouse and distribution center (DC) operations, employee safety and well-being is a critical concern. Traditionally, these environments have relied heavily on manual labor, often requiring employees to perform physically demanding tasks like lifting and carrying heavy crates of goods,…
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Factors to consider when transitioning to an automated material handling process. By: Brian Guzek, Contributor There are many challenges customers need their packaging and material handling equipment to address. First and foremost is easy operation. This hinges on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) designing equipment to be easy to operate, troubleshoot and maintain. In addition, automation…
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FANUC’s Scholarship Fund provides $50K Annually to Support North American Manufacturing Careers FANUC America, a global leader in industrial automation and robotics, proudly announces the establishment of the FANUC Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund in collaboration with the SME Education Foundation. As the largest automation scholarship in SME Education Foundation history, this initiative will foster the…
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AutomationDirect has added the Murrplastik MP18 series cable/hose drag chains which are built from rugged polyamide (PA) and are available in various sizes with support for cables up to 15mm diameter. Drag chains are used to route cables/hoses to moving components while keeping them organized and protected. They help extend cable and hose life, provide…
Read More >>Leaders in Material Handling
• Bishamon
• Gorbel
• Herkules Equipment Corporation
• Nilfisk
• Tennsco
