In 2021, industrial robots market components valued at $10.5 billion, with drivetrain components accounting for 42%. China expected to catch up by 2027.

On the podcast this week, we talk to Marc Segura, President of the ABB Robotics Division. Marc is an industry veteran with 25+ years at ABB.

Mecademic announced and showcased its latest robotic innovation at Automatica in Munich this past week.

Interact Analysis predicts this long-term growth will be mostly driven by demand from the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry. 

Ambi Robotics introduces a new sort-to-Gaylord feature with the launch of AmbiSort B series solution.

In Q1 2023, North American companies ordered just 9,168 units, according to A3, down 21% from the same quarter in 2022. 

Cincoze recently launched the DX-1200 embedded computer, the latest addition to its Rugged Computing – DIAMOND product line.

Robin uses artificial intelligence, computer vision and machine learning to help employees handle and sort customer packages before shipping.

Yaskawa released its MotoPick 4 software system, and is expanding its Smart Pendant’s capability with its new Pallet Builder extension. 

Relativity Space successfully launched the first 3D-printed rocket, however, the rocket failed to reach orbit.

North American companies ordered 44,196 robots in 2022, an 11% increase from 2021, according to the Association for Advancing Automation.

Rapid Robotics is now integrated with the entire Yaskawa robotics portfolio, and can deliver more speed and higher payload robots.

The new company will be named Yamaha Robotics Solutions Asia Pte. Ltd. and registration was completed on January 13, 2023.

Strech’s first commercial application is with DHL Supply Chain, a company that Boston Dynamics has been collaborating with since 2018.

Epson’s Robots offer customers value and simplicity through Motion Ai’s manufacturers and Premier Automation Solutions

Robots were everywhere at CES 2023. Mike Oitzman highlights some of his favorite robots he saw in Las Vegas.

Siemens has entered into a cooperative agreement with Comau to offer their jointly engineered product the Sinumerik Run MyRobot / DirectControl.

North American robot sales are on track to reach record highs for the second year in a row according to A3.

Fruitcore Robotics brought in 23 million euros, over $24 million, in Series B funding.

Wandelbots, the Dresden, Germany-based robotics software developer, announced that it has added FANUC to its portfolio of robotics manufacturers.

The ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 robot arm combines industrial robot speed, payload, and accuracy with collaborative robot safety.

Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation has been collaborating with Changi Airport Group to develop a baggage loading system.