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An Industry Proudly Comes of Age at Boston Event Business conclaves are always an excellent barometer of the state of the industry they’re focused on. And the Robotics Trends RoboBusiness Leadership Summit 2011, held last week in Boston, was no exception. Optimism reigned supreme throughout the two-day event, reflecting a view that the robotics industry was now back and stronger than ever, following months of slowed performance brought on by the recession. |
Food Processing Industry Looks Appealing to Robotics Vendors
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Posted Apr 8, 2009; Article type: Industry analysis
Automakers account for 95 percent of industrial robots, but only because other industries, including food packing and distribution, haven’t figured out how to apply robotics to their specific needs. That’s changing, even in the highly idiosyncratic food industry.
Automakers account for 95 percent of industrial robots, but only because other industries, including food packing and distribution, haven’t figured out how to apply robotics to their specific needs. That’s changing, even in the highly idiosyncratic food industry.
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iRobot Expands into Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
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Posted Feb 12, 2009; Article type: Industry analysis
Through acquisition and partnership(s), iRobot is making a concerted effort to enter the unmanned underwater vehicle marketplace. Military spending will remain relatively stable, even given the current economic crisis.
Through acquisition and partnership(s), iRobot is making a concerted effort to enter the unmanned underwater vehicle marketplace. Military spending will remain relatively stable, even given the current economic crisis.
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Braintech Inc. Diversifies by Acquiring Shafi, Inc.
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Posted Feb 12, 2009; Article type: Industry analysis
With its acquisition of Shafi, as well as through its own organic growth, Braintech has greatly increased its number of product installations and customers. This has resulted in an increase in revenue, but also a concomitant rise in operating expenses.
With its acquisition of Shafi, as well as through its own organic growth, Braintech has greatly increased its number of product installations and customers. This has resulted in an increase in revenue, but also a concomitant rise in operating expenses.
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FANUC Receives USDA Acceptance for M-430iA Robot 
Posted Feb 12, 2009; Article type: Industry update
FANUC has become the first manufacturer of industrial robotic solutions to receive equipment acceptance from the United States Department of Agriculture for meat and poultry processing.
FANUC has become the first manufacturer of industrial robotic solutions to receive equipment acceptance from the United States Department of Agriculture for meat and poultry processing.
