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Evolving consumer demands, combined with the accelerated growth in e-commerce during the global pandemic, has exposed bottlenecks within the supply chain. From space restraints where manufacturers are trying to figure out how to do more with less, to labor recruitment and retention challenges for labor-intensive tasks, the distribution and fulfillment market is being squeezed. Read More

Amid the current manufacturing landscape, business leaders are zeroing in on the fact that the implementation of robotic automation can help achieve productivity gains and corporate growth. Equally important to this success is the ability to cultivate a strong human workforce. One of several ways manufacturers can do this is by providing robot training to current employees. Read More

A proven weld method, robotic resistance welding (aka: spot welding) for high-volume parts is an ideal solution for increasing competitive edge. Popular for an array of industries including automotive, aerospace, furniture, electronics and more, the benefits of spot welding robots and their peripherals should not be overlooked. Read More

The need to optimize labor-intensive, high-throughput areas of the clinical diagnostic lab grows stronger every day. From standalone workcells for “task-targeted” process automation to integrated systems for pre- and post-analytic sequencing, clinical labs are implementing advanced technologies, including robots. Read More

Once only used for high-volume, low-mix applications in structured environments, robotic automation is quickly becoming a necessity for companies that move goods from business to consumer. Thanks to advancements in 3D vision sensors, computer processing speeds and advances in artificial intelligence (AI), affordable implementation and quick deployment of robots in the retail supply chain is now a reality. Read More