June 2017 fundings, acquisitions and IPOs
June, 2017 saw two robotics-related companies get $50 million each and 17 others raised $248 million for a monthly total of $348 million. Acquisitions also continued to be substantial with SoftBank's...
View ArticleRobotics industry growing faster than expected
Two reputable research resources are reporting that the robotics industry is growing more rapidly than expected. BCG (Boston Consulting Group) is conservatively projecting that the market will reach...
View ArticleJuly 2017 fundings, acquisitions, IPOs and failures
July, 2017 was a big month for robotics-related company funding. Four raised more than $100 million and 15 others raised $271 million for a monthly total of $919 million. Acquisitions also continued to...
View ArticleHigh resolution optical encoder offers 400 and 500 cycles per revolution
US Digital’s E4T line of miniature optical encoders is available with 400 and 500 cycles per revolution (CPR) resolutions. Specifically designed for robotics, medical and other industrial automation...
View ArticleIndustrial robots in China up, up and away!
China has rapidly become a global leader in robotics and automation. 2016 annual sales of industrial robots reached the highest level ever for any single country: 87,000 units (up 27% from 2015)....
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