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2023 Manufacturing Technology Orders Beat Expectations as December Adds $491 Million
December 2023 orders of manufacturing technology totaled $491 million, up nearly 22% from November 2023, and nearly 12% above December 2022, according to the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT. -
Global Manufacturing Compound Annual Growth Rate of 2.7% (2023-28)
Despite a tough year ahead for most regions and territories in 2024, growth will return in 2025 for many sectors. -
Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Poised for 2024 Recovery
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry recovery is taking hold with electronics and IC sales increasing in the final quarter of 2023 and more growth projected for 2024. -
Product Variety and Volume Volatility Resolved in E-commerce
Robotics and Drives Services delivers maximum agility, high throughput and optimized real-estate in demanding customized pick-and-package operations. -
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments and Revenue Fall in 2023
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments in 2023 decreased 14.3% to 12,602 million square inches while wafer revenue contracted 10.9% to $12.3 billion over the same period. -
Tompkins Solutions and Soft Robotics Deliver AI-Enabled Technology to the Logistics Industry
This collaboration will deliver cutting-edge AI-powered robotics to logistics operations worldwide, enabling them to address ongoing supply chain issues and optimize order fulfillment. -
Low Voltage AC Drive Shipments Exceed 20m in 2023
The low voltage (LV) AC drive market saw unit shipments surpass 20 million in 2023 as the market continues to expand. -
Four Predictions to Help Manufacturers Navigate Market Volatility in 2024
Increased competition, new industry regulations and ever-growing customer expectations will encourage forward-thinking manufacturers to turn to new technologies to optimize operations and increase their competitive differentiation. -
Siemens Brings Secure Thermal Digital Twin Technology to the Electronics Supply Chain
Siemens Digital Industries Software is bringing an innovative approach for sharing accurate thermal models of integrated circuit packages to the electronics supply chain. -
IoT in Supply Chain Management: Uses and Examples
Meeting growing customer demands and optimizing costs while taking care of the movement of assets and their safety requires the implementation of new technologies to maintain operational efficiency. -
November 2023 Manufacturing Technology Orders Fall Despite Economy’s Soft Landing
Despite a soft economic landing, U.S. manufacturing technology orders, per the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT, saw a 10.3% decline to $399.8 million, contributing to a year-to-date drop of 13.3% compared to 2022. -
DHL Supply Chain and AutoStore Announce Partnership Expansion to Further Automate Global Warehousing
Through this partnership, a fleet of more than 1,000 robots has significantly boosted operational efficiency and throughput in DHL’s fulfillment warehouses. -
Stimulus Policies Improve Outlook for China’s Manufacturing Output
To better understand how China’s manufacturing industry is performing and its outlook for the future, we spoke with Interact Analysis Research Analyst Samantha Mou. -
Global Semiconductor Capacity Projected to Reach Record High 30 Million Wafers Per Month in 2024
Global semiconductor capacity is expected to increase 6.4% in 2024 to top the 30 million wafers per month (wpm) mark for the first time after rising 5.5% to 29.6 wpm in 2023. -
Collaborative Palletizing: A Logical First Step into Robotic Automation
Because more than 80% of goods in the United States are shipped via pallet at some point during their product life cycle, more companies than ever are looking to robotic palletizing as a logical first step into robotic automation. -
AI-Driven Warehouse and Retail Automation Leader GreyOrange Closes on $135M Growth Financing
The funding will further accelerate GreyOrange’s growth and industry defining leadership in automation within the warehouse fulfillment and retail markets. -
Metrics, Mandates and Management: Trends and Predictions for OT Security in 2024
Let's unpack three emergent trends for industrial cybersecurity and explore three predictions for the year ahead. -
A Manufacturer's Resolution: Address Supply Chain Chokepoints Like the Panama and Suez Canals
Shipping pressures are driving the move to reshore manufacturing operations. -
Avoiding Christmas Peak Overload with Warehouse Robotics
Robotic solutions for automated storage and retrieval, as well as order picking, provide the secret to successfully hitting seasonal peaks–and can give a competitive edge at this crucial time of trading. -
Four Predictions for 2024: AI Set to Supercharge Robotic Automation
We’ve reached that point in the year when it’s time to reflect upon the trends from the past 12 months, while looking ahead at what 2024 has in store for the world of robotics and automation.




















