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I just returned from attending the 2013 Automate show at McCormick Place in Chicago. Despite the frigid temperatures outside, I was impressed by the crowds inside warming up to the latest robotics technology.

LONDON—Global sales of robots are expected to total $20.2 billion by 2016, growing at an annual rate of almost 11 percent annually, according to a new study.

LETCHWORTH, UK—Engineers at systems integrator Alphr Technology have developed a vision-guided robotic automation system to assemble plastic spigots.

A new technology from TE Connectivity could change how power and data are transferred in robots, conveyors and other manufacturing equipment.

PALO ALTO, CA—Robots will play an increasing role in electronics assembly in the coming years, says Douglas Alexander of Component Engineering Consultants.

Finding and using new technology has been a constant guiding principle for Twin City Fan and Blower (TCFB) throughout its nearly 40-year history.

Sudden downtime of an automotive assembly line can be costly.

EPSON’s new robot can withstand exposure to vapor-ized hydrogen peroxide gas.

ANN ARBOR, MI—A free webinar Dec. 5 will address the role of robotics and automation in logistics and distribution operations.

POCASSET, MA—Hydroid Inc., a maker of autonomous underwater vehicles, has begun constructing a new assembly plant and research facility here. The company will hire at least 21 new workers next year.