Top 5 Stories in Industrial Automation

Date: July 12, 2024

1. FANUC America Completes New Campus as Part of Strategic Investment Plan

   FANUC America has completed a new campus as part of its strategic investment plan in North America, totaling $250 million.

2. FANUC Academy to Become Largest Corporate Robotics and Industrial Automation Training Facility

   The FANUC Academy will become the largest corporate robotics and industrial automation training facility in the U.S., with a $110 million investment.

3. History of Automation in Manufacturing

   The evolution of automation in manufacturing has progressed from ancient water wheels to modern industrial automation, significantly improving efficiency and productivity.

4. Impact of Automation on Employment and Productivity

   Advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are expected to raise productivity growth globally by 0.8 to 1.4 percent annually, with almost half of all activities having the potential to be automated.

5. Top Articles in Industrial Automation

   A collection of top articles from the week, covering industrial technology, including Ericsson, AWS, and Hitachi showcasing manufacturing advancements.