Robotic Purchases Picking Up in Several Industries
Several trends indicating an upswing in robotic purchases were noted at the International Federation of Robotics’ IREX Robotics show in Tokyo recently, as reported by Jeff Burnstein, Robotics Industry Association (RIA) president. The first appears in the automotive industry—the largest customer for robotics—with indications that manufacturers will remain a significant customer as new car models are introduced into the marketplace. Suppliers to the auto industry…
Automation Robot Purchases Increase in Life Sciences and Food/Consumer Goods Companies
According to a third-quarter report issued by the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), automation robot orders rose in two manufacturing categories: life sciences and food & consumer goods. The increase shows 14% more sales with life sciences customers, and a 12% increase with food & consumer goods customers. The RIA reports that some 192,000 robots are now used in the United States, placing the United States…
5 Ways Robots are Green
Robots are among the most efficient machines available to manufacturers and can be part of any company’s strategy for green manufacturing, reports Brian Huse, Director of Marketing and PR for Robotics Industry Association (RIA). Faster cycle times, improved quality and less scrap contribute directly to a greener footprint, and robots are well known for these advantages. If you use robots you have a green manufacturing…