BRISTOL, CT—Arthur G. Russell Co. Inc. (AGR), a leading provider of automated assembly systems, has acquired ProMATIC Automation Inc., based in Fletcher, NC. The acquisition strengthens AGR’s ability to serve a broader range of customers by offering a more diverse portfolio of automation technology.
FRANKFURT—According to the International Federation of Robotics, artificial intelligence and humanoid technology are the top two trends affecting the automation industry in 2025.
CHATTANOOGA, TN—The automaker cited declining demand for electric vehicles as the reason for reducing production to two shifts and offering voluntary severance packages.
WASHINGTON—According to Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, almost 2 million U.S. manufacturing jobs could be left unfilled within the next 10 years.
MAGDEBURG, Germany—Engineers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation here are developing an automated process for electronics recycling..
NEW YORK—
As a wave of Baby Boomers reach retirement age during the next five years, collaborative robots will help manufacturers cope with the skills gap.
The mobile factories are deployed on-site, where they assemble and position completed solar farm sections, significantly reducing installation time and costs.
SAO PAULO, Brazil—According to news reported by Reuters, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced today that it is exploring the possibility of setting up a final assembly line for its KC-390 military cargo aircraft in Poland.
TOYOTA CITY, Japan—As a result, Toyota will temporarily close one of two lines at its Takaoka plant and two additional lines at a Toyota Industries Corp. factory. This disruption could impact RAV4 and Harrier deliveries, though Toyota is exploring recovery production.
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