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Students Showcase Custom-Built Robots at Annual Robotics Championship

This week, more than 18,000 students from around the globe traveled to St. Louis, Mo., put their engineering skills to the test at the annual FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship, held at various venues throughout the city.

27 Apr 2015

Adoption of Advanced Robots to Boost Industrial Productivity, Lower Total Labor Costs

The use of advanced industrial robots is nearing the point of takeoff, a development that could power a new wave of productivity growth in many industries and lead to changes of up to 5 percentage points in the cost competitiveness of major export economies relative to the U.S., according to new research by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

11 Feb 2015

Cutting Dynamics adds Rethink Robotics' Baxter Robot to Thermal Deburring Line

Cutting Dynamics today joined the roster of advanced manufacturers using collaborative robotics to transform its business, adding Rethink Robotics' Baxter robot to a critical part of its thermal deburring line in its Avon, OH plant. Baxter works alongside Cutting Dynamics' team of aerospace manufacturing engineers, automating the finishing process for its line of high-precision parts.

24 Sep 2014

Lincoln Electric Granted Worldwide License for Helical Robotics' Magnetic Robotic Technology

The Lincoln Electric Company, a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., and Helical Robotics®, LLC announced today that Lincoln Electric has been granted an exclusive worldwide license for Helical Robotics' proprietary magnetic robotic technology. This agreement will expand Lincoln Electric's automation solutions to include the industry's first trackless automated arc welding and cutting solution.

22 Sep 2014

AV&R Named Finalist in 34th Mercuriades Contest

The Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) announced last week the finalists of the 34th Mercuriades, Quebec’s most prestigious contest celebrating entrepreneurship, success and ambition of local businesses. AV&R is proud to be a finalist in the Exportation and Development of International Markets category.

From AV&R 24 Mar 2014

Research and Markets Adds Report on Global M2M Services Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global M2M Services Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

4 Mar 2014

University of Sheffield Sign Land Deal for Developing Factory 2050 for Advanced Manufacturing

The first development on the new site will be Factory 2050, a stunning circular building which will combine a range of technologies, including advanced robotics, flexible automation, unmanned workspace, off-line printing in virtual environments linked to plug-and-play robotics, 3D printing from flexible automated systems, man-machine interfaces, and new programming and training tools.

3 Mar 2014

Pemamek Receives Frost & Sullivan Award for Welding Automation Solutions

Based on its recent analysis of the welding automation market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Pemamek Oy Ltd. with the 2013 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Company of the Year.

20 Sep 2013

Cirrus Acquires Robotic Trim and Drill Facility for Conforming Jet Development

Cirrus Aircraft announced today the Vision SF50 personal jet program has made significant progress toward certification, including acquisition of manufacturing equipment to build the new airplane. The company confirms that first delivery is still scheduled for late 2015.

30 Jul 2013