INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

• Low-Barriers to Entry Help Pre-engineered Robotic Machine Tending Solve the Labor Shortage Gap
  Pre-engineered robotic machine tending solutions can help newcomers and companies with high-mix, low-volume operations “dip their toes” into robotics quickly,
• MICPA Appoints Robert Doyle as new President and CEO
  RIA's Robert Doyle is named President and CEO of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
• Mobile Robots – Where Are They Going Now?
  In warehouses, hospitals, and factories, mobile robots are doing tasks that can tax workers with repetitive stress injuries or fatigue.
• Collaborative Robots: Raising the Human Condition
  Collaborative robots take on new and varied roles in automotive, electrical, floral design and consumer goods.
• Human-Robot Interaction: A Team Sport
  As HRI evolves, human-robot teams are in the queue.

NEWS

• Motion Controls Robotics Solves Flexible, Fast Palletizing for Gallon Jugs
  Motion Controls Robotics (MCRI) solves new challenges faced by a leading dairy producer using two FANUC robots working together...
• Eckhart Grows Specialty Automation Capability with 3M and KUKA
  Eckhart today announced participation in the 3M (NYSE:MMM) Robotics Network with a focus on the automation of metal finishing processes.
• New Scale Robotics Announces UR+ Certification for its Gripper/Caliper and Multi-Tool Mount for UR e-Series Cobots
  New Scale Robotics has announced that its NSR-PG-10-20-URe Gripper/Caliper and NSR-MTM-3-URe
• OnRobot Expands Innovative Gecko Gripper Family with Compact Gecko Single-Pad (SP) Gripper for Small-Footprint Applications
  Gecko SP gripper offers no-mark automation for flat, shiny, and perforated workpieces with no electricity or air supply.
• Positioning for Growth, Applied Manufacturing Technologies Promotes Rick Vanden Boom and Expands Executive Team with the Hire of Mark McGinnis
  AMT promotes Vice President of Automated Systems Group Rick Vanden Boom to Vice President of Sales and hires Mark McGinnis

EDUCATION

• Robots Aren’t Taking Jobs: Uncovering the Real Crisis in Manufacturing
  This paper will discuss how automation creates jobs, and bust the myths on the use of robots in manufacturing.
• Artificial Intelligence & Automation
  Now available - Leveraging The Power of AI: Your Resource Guide
• Robot Safety & Risk Assessment Training
  The benefits of Robot Safety Training are numerous, providing benefits for the employer and most especially the employee - the person most at risk. Make sure that all your technicians are safety trained.
• Collaborative Robots White Paper: FREE Download
  The field of collaborative robots is currently the hottest area of interest within the robotics industry, and with good reason.
• ARCHIVED WEBINARS: Catch up on our offerings on your schedule
  It's never too late to watch a Robotics Webinar hosted by RIA. Watch from anywhere to take advantage of the free access to all of our archived webinars!