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| Advertisement  4 Types of Robots Every Manufacturer Should Know There is a lot of buzz these days about how robots can help manufacturers address some of the challenges they face in today’s market. But what exactly do analysts and automation experts mean when they say “robot?” And how can different types of robots improve a manufacturing operation? To fill in the picture, here’s an overview of four main types of industrial robots — articulated, SCARA, delta, and cartesian — and how they can help. Learn About the 4 Types |
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|  Greenville Technical College partners with KUKA to train students on robots that are found at manufacturing companies in the region.
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|  Digital transformation requires not just changes in technology but rethinking organizational structure, leadership, workplace culture and work itself.
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|  Trade shows highlight the best looking industrial machines and products, but this year at RAPID additive manufacturing proved its more than just a pretty face and viable option for production parts.
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|  “We are coming off a record year in 2018 so slight declines aren’t unexpected, and long-term signs remain very healthy,” said Jeff Burnstein, president, Robotics Industry Association.
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|  The announcement comes less than a week after the automaker’s talks to merge with Renault SA of France collapsed.
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