North American robotics companies enjoyed one of the industry’s strongest opening quarters ever, according to new statistics released from Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s trade group.

North American robotics companies sold more robots in 2011 than ever before, according to new statistics from Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry's trade group.

Kuka Robotics Canada, a subsidiary of Kuka Roboter GmbH, a supplier of industrial robots, has opened a new facility in Mississauga, Ont.

Robotics will be a major driver for global job creation over the next five years, according to a study conducted by market research firm Metra Martech.

The draft of the new ANSI RIA R15.06 Robot System Safety Standard was introduced at the 2011 National Robot Safety Conference in Knoxville, Tenn., last month. The new standard is…

The RoboBusiness Leadership Summit, now in its seventh year, has announced the lineup of keynote presenters for the 2011 event, bringing together nearly 100 years of practical robotics experience.

RMT Robotics, a manufacturer and integrator of robotic gantry material handling systems based in Grimsby, Ont., has named Dave Barker the customer care manager.

Kuka Systems North America is entering the burgeoning Canadian solar panel manufacturing sector. The company signed a $12-million contract to install three partially automated, post-lamination framing lines for trimming, framing,…

North American robotics companies enjoyed their best opening quarter since 2007, according to new statistics released by the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry's trade group.

Dr. Shinsuke Sakakibara, managing counselor, Fanuc Corporation, Japan, is the new president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), replacing outgoing president Åke Lindqvist. The IFR executive board elected Dr.…