We’ve told you about industrial robots, robot parts, workcells, the robotic industry, automation, and on and on and on… You get it. You are probably reading this article because you are interested in robotics. Maybe you are an engineer. Maybe you are studying to be an engineer. Maybe you are learning about becoming a robotic technician. Or maybe you have soaked in all this robotic information and are ready to become a part of the robotic world.
That’s right! We are looking to fill several positions at RobotWorx, and we are going out into the community to find candidates for these positions.
Come visit us at the annual Marion Campus Career & Education Fair, which will be held this Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 11 AM until 2 PM. The event will be held at the Alber Student Center on the Ohio State University at Marion’s campus. We will have information on the positions we are looking to fill.
Did you miss the FABTECH 2011 trade show in Chicago this year? Don’t worry! Several RobotWorx employees visited the show and saw some new, innovative technologies. We even have the pictures and video to prove it!
FANUC, Motoman, and KUKA were among the exhibitors who automated arc welding, spot welding, machine tending, pick and place, and material handling applications with their industrial robots and robotic systems.
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) reports that 2011 will be a record-breaking year for industrial robotic installations. Robot sales have risen 18% this year and are expected to keep climbing in the next few years. A 6% rise per year between 2012 and 2014 are forecasted.
The IFR cites that that the automotive and electronics industries still lead manufacturing industries in robot orders. Also, China is expected to surge ahead of other regions in 2014.
Advanced Manufacturing Partnership:
On Friday, June 24th, at Carnegie Mellon University, President Obama launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP). The collaborative research effort brings together leading academic institutions, businesses, and government agencies to promote innovation and invention.
A total of $500 million has been allotted for AMP. Six universities are involved at this stage including CMU, Georgia Tech, Stanford and Michigan.
Robot technology is on the brink of yet another major advancement. The goal is increased cooperation between robotic and human workers. Find out what this will mean for robot technology and robot users.
Reasons for Heading in the Direction of Collaboration:
Robots and humans bring different strengths to the table. Industrial robots are capable of performing with precision and repeatability. They are also extremely strong.
Technological advancements tend to be accompanied by doomsday cries and skepticism. This is definitely true for robotics. Many see the use of robotics as a threat to every job imaginable, especially those in the manufacturing sector.
The reality is more complicated and thankfully, much more positive in nature. Contrary to popular belief, robots are actually responsible for creating jobs and improving job quality.
This year RobotWorx is investing in the local community and the next generation with a donation to the Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio (JANCO).
JANCO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping students in grades K-12 with life skills. It offers hands-on programming that targets three things: workforce readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
Food and beverage companies are using robots to better meet sanitation standards and production needs for primary packaging and processing. At the upstream production stage, robots come in direct contact with the food - handling pastries, slicing and butchering meats, dispensing icing, packing cookies, and more.
Advancements in robotic vision, robot design, and EOAT have made it possible for robots to work this closely with food.
