manufacturing
Most US manufacturing jobs lost to technology, not trade
Posted in Business on 4th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
Increasing protectionism is unlikely to override forces of automation.
Foxconn's profit is up as increased deployment of robots improves cost control
Posted in Hardware on 13th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
Foxconn has been working to expand automation on its campuses, including the iPhone assembly facility in Zhengzhou.
Why 3D printing will be such a key technology for space
Posted in Hardware on 9th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
Using 3D printing, it takes less time to get from initial design to final part than using traditional casting and the quality is often better.
5 Robot Trends to Watch for in 2016
Posted in Business on 2nd Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
We saw significant advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence in 2015. Heres what were watching closely in 2016.
China Wants to Replace Millions of Workers with Robots
Posted in Business on 7th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
China needs advanced robotics to help balance its economic, social, and technological ambitions with continued growth.