Industrial Robotics Industry Insights Resource
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Robotic Application Research: Past, Present, & Future
by Brette Christe, JR Automation Technologies, LLC
POSTED: 07/16/2009
In 1961, the first manufacturing robot, the Unimate, hit the assembly line for GM. This welding robot, which received its commands
Positive Action: One Robot Integrator's Unique Response to the Economy
by (staff interview with) Keith Wanner, President, RobotWorx
POSTED: 03/04/2009
RIA: How is the economy affecting the used robot market? KW: This is a good time to be in the used robot market.
by Brian Huse, Director, Marketing & PR, Robotic Industries Association
POSTED: 01/02/2009
Is your company recession proof? Last year wasn’t so bad for some RIA members.
High-Density Robotic Painting: Latest Trend Lowers Costs
by Randy Schuetz, Tech. Leader, Painting & Dispensing, and Mary Kay Morel, Staff Writer/Editor, Motoman
POSTED: 11/14/2008
One of the primary reasons paint spray booths are expensive to operate is the high energy cost of providing temperature-controlled supply air to replenish exhaust air.
SOLUTIONS FOR LEAN MANUFACTURING: INTEGRATING ROBOTIC AUTOMATION WITH BUSINESS SYSTEMS
by Brette Christe, Technical Writer
POSTED: 11/14/2008
If lean manufacturing is a goal, it may be a good idea to investigate automation solutions that integrate with business systems.
Forging New Relationships for the Robotics Industry
by Jeff Burnstein, Executive Vice President
POSTED: 09/16/2008
One of our main goals at RIA is to educate our members and others interested in robotics about new opportunities and “what’s next” for robotics applications.
Robotics Online Clicking Strong for Members and Customers
by Brian Huse, Director, Marketing & PR
POSTED: 08/19/2008
Customer connections are thriving on Robotics Online where more than 4,900 clicks were recorded by advertisers in July, and a growing list of members received hot leads by way of RFQs and contacts from Company Profiles.
Robotics Industry Forum Turns Networking into Connectioneering!
by Brian Huse, Director, Marketing & Public Relations
POSTED: 08/08/2008
Are you ready for a unique kind of networking that leads to new and improved business? On November 6, 2008, your RIA membership unlocks the door to Connectioneering at the Robotics Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida.
Robotic Transporters for Large Weldments
by Chris Anderson, Technology Leader – Welding
POSTED: 05/19/2008
Robotic transporters are key when you want to automate welding of extremely large, heavy parts.
Making The Most Of Motors And Drives
by Jack Browne, Contributing Editor
POSTED: 04/07/2008
Electric motors and drives improve year after year more as an evolutionary process than by revolutionary developments.
Press and Machine Tending Robotics
by Bennett Brumson, Contributing Editor
POSTED: 03/18/2008
Manual press and machine tending applications are among the least desired jobs in industrial labor due to the danger, repetition and nasty environment.
The European Robotics Market and How the Germans Lead
by Gordon Feller, Contributing Editor
POSTED: 03/04/2008
As the EU economies continue to expand, Germany, the largest of the 26 EU economies, offers profitable market opportunities for producers of innovative automation technology and peripheral equipment.
The Year Ahead in Robot Safety
by Jeff Fryman, Director, Standards Development, Robotic Industries Association
POSTED: 02/04/2008
We are only a few weeks into the New Year, and I hope one of your resolutions is to work safe.
Robots Rally CNC Operations Against Offshore Competition
by Jack Browne, Contributing Editor
POSTED: 12/17/2007
Robots have traditionally served CNC applications and systems by loading and unloading tools and work materials.
by Mary Kay Morel, Staff Writer/Editor
POSTED: 12/03/2007
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