Chicago’s McCormick Place welcomed the commencement of Automate 2024, North America’s premier automation and robotics trade show, on May 6. With over 750 exhibitors anticipated to participate, the event promises to unveil cutting-edge automation solutions encompassing robotics, vision systems, motion control, and artificial intelligence.
Organized by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), a body dedicated to championing automation technologies, Automate 2024 boasts a lineup of industry pioneers, including manufacturers, suppliers, integrators, and end-users.
Among the highlights from the first day’s proceedings:
Inaugural Automate Innovation Awards The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) introduced the inaugural Automate Innovation Awards during a dedicated ceremony. The recipients—AMD, ECM, and GrayMatter Robotics—received recognition for their innovative contributions to the automation sector. A3 lauded the winners for their impactful products, which have demonstrated tangible benefits such as enhanced efficiency, cost reduction, improved quality, and safety.
Official Launch of Modular Large Robot Portfolio ABB commemorates 50 years of robotic innovation with the unveiling of its latest offerings. Noteworthy additions include the IRB 7710 and IRB 7720, expanding the modular large robot portfolio. ABB’s booth (#2239) also features AI-powered Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), collaborative robots, and software innovations, underscoring the company’s commitment to versatility and technological advancement.
Collaboration for Advancing Robotic Manipulation NVIDIA and Intrinsic, a subsidiary of Alphabet specializing in software and AI robotics, announced a collaboration aimed at enhancing autonomous robotic manipulation. Leveraging NVIDIA’s AI and Isaac platform technologies, Intrinsic aims to bolster robotic dexterity and modular AI capabilities. The collaboration seeks to empower industries with scalable automation solutions, catering to diverse applications in industrial, logistics, and manufacturing domains.
Automate 2024 continues to be a focal point for industry leaders and enthusiasts alike, offering insights into the latest advancements driving the future of automation.
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