Fanuc hits 1 million robots built
ROCHESTER HILLS–Fanuc Corp. announced the production of its one millionth industrial robot. Fanuc developed its first robot in 1974 and entered the North American market in 1982, primarily as a supplier to …
The next revolution in manufacturing: Industry 4.0 event draws a big crowd
LATHRUP VILLAGE—Industry 4.0 is the catchall term for recent advances in computing power, data analysis, sensor technology, wireless data speed, and even battery technology—which combine to make it possible to …
Lear acquires Industry 4.0 specialist InTouch Automation
SOUTHFIELD—The Southfield-based automotive seating and electronics manufacturer Lear Corp. (NYSE: LEA) announced the acquisition of Novi-based InTouch Automation, a supplier of Industry 4.0 technologies and complex automated testing equipment critical …
Automate, North America’s largest automation trade show, returns to Detroit May 22-25
DETROIT—Automate, the leading automation showcase in North America, will return to Detroit May 22-25, 2023, with the latest in cutting-edge robotics, vision, artificial intelligence, motion control, and more. Produced by …
Third quarter robot orders put 2021 on track for biggest year yet
ANN ARBOR—Strong robot sales in the third quarter of 2021 bring the total number of orders so far this year to nearly 29,000 units valued at $1.48 billion, the best …
New Automate Preview Series launches Sept. 14
ANN ARBOR—The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is hosting the new Automate Preview Series, a program of six executive webinars, starting Sept. 14. The series will outline some of the …
RIA to present free webinar on the next five years in automation
ANN ARBOR—The Robotic Industries Association will present a free webinar, “Automation: The next five years—what you need to know,” on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to noon Eastern time. …
Manufacturing Growth Alliance sets webinars on talent, automation, more
LANSING–Small manufacturers across the state are invited to a series of events being hosted by the Manufacturing Growth Alliance to celebrate Michigan’s $105 billion manufacturing Industry during October. National Manufacturing …
Automation company AMT promotes Salvalaggio to COO
ORION TWP.—Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), North America’s largest independent automation engineering company, announced that vice president of operations services Craig Salvalaggio has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of …
Orion robotics firm marks 30th anniversary
ORION TWP.—Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), North America’s largest independent automation engineering company, announced the company’s 30th anniversary on Aug. 11. Founded in 1989 by Michael Jacobs, the company has grown …