Genuine Parts Co. Announces Industrial Automation And Robotics Acquisition
GPC has expanded its Automation Solutions Group with the acquisition of Axis New England and Axis New York, adding approximately $55 million in annual revenues.
Greenville Technical College And KUKA USA Form Strategic Partnership To Improve Robotics Training In The Southeast
Unique training will be available for students and businesses to learn how to use industrial robots.
Autonomous Vehicles Among The Influences Changing The Robotics Market
According to a new report from Tractica, non-industrial robots represented 70 percent of the $39.3 billion robotics market globally in 2017, growing from a 64 percent share in 2016.
Toyota Research Institute Renews Support Of Open Source Robotics Foundation
“Our support of the open source research community has been a huge asset in our robotics work as well as our automated vehicle development,” said James Kuffner, chief technology officer at TRI.
FCA Foundation Grants ‘Power Up’ 51 Michigan High School Robotics Teams
Ahead of the Jan. 6 kickoff of the 2018 FIRST Robotics season, the FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of North American automaker FCA US LLC, has announced more than $228,000 in grants to 51 Michigan-based FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams.
Minimizer Donates Use Of 3-D Printer To Student Robotics Team
“The parts manufactured on Minimizer’s 3D printer are always the envy of judges and other teams,” said BP robotics coach Sarah Oelkers.
Brose Grants $15,000 To Pontiac, Michigan, School For FIRST Robotics Program
FIRST is a hands-on, mentor-based program designed to spark young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. Each year the program releases a new competition game, and this year’s is called FIRST STEAMWORKS. The teams and their mentors develop and build a robot to compete in several local events and qualify for state and world championships.
Dana Adds Robotics From Remtec Automation To Kentucky Facility
Remtec Automation successfully installed two turnkey material handling workcells with vision guidance for Dana for an RTV silicone dispensing station and rear axle assembly.
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors Using Robots From Rethink Robotics To Improve Production Processes
By introducing robotics, Yangfeng Automotive Interiors says it is improving two production processes, while freeing up employees to be used at positions where they can add more value.
DENSO Continues Strong Commitment To FIRST Robotics And STEM Education In 2017
DENSO has backed FIRST, a program designed to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology, for more than 15 years, through volunteer mentors, product and technology donations and monetary funding. Since 2002, DENSO has donated more than $800,000 to FIRST Robotics.
