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Article: Technology breakthroughs launch 'new phase' of robotic handling.(Brief Article)
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- Tooling & Production
- Article date:
- September 1, 2000
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Rapid technical changes in the European robotics-for-material-handling markets are providing manufacturers with opportunities for tapping into new markets and expanding current applications. The industry is evolving in a dynamic fashion while sustaining growth, according to a new study by Frost & Sullivan.
The report goes on to show that the market is beginning to profit notably from the use of robotic products that incorporate machine vision systems. As a result, both productivity and quality standards are significantly raised in a number of emerging applications. The reduction in mechanized machinery and fixtures among endusers, because of the advances in ...