Automate 2024, the prominent automation and robotics trade show in North America, commenced today at McCormick Place in Chicago, boasting participation from over 750 exhibitors. The event showcases cutting-edge automation solutions spanning robotics, vision systems, motion control, and AI from global innovators. Alongside the exhibition, a paid Automate Conference offers attendees access to over 100 talks delivered by industry experts.
Organized by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), which represents a diverse array of stakeholders in the automation sector, including manufacturers, suppliers, integrators, end-users, and research institutions, Automate aims to promote automation technologies and foster industry collaboration.
Highlights from the first day include the unveiling of the inaugural Automate Innovation Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to industrial automation. Winners such as AMD, ECM, and GrayMatter Robotics were acknowledged for their innovative products and solutions, showcasing advancements in hardware, software, and systems for automation.
AMD’s Embedded+ Architecture, ECM’s PrintStator platform, and GrayMatter Robotics’ SCAN&GRIND system were singled out for their contributions to enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving safety in various industrial applications.
Another notable announcement came from ABB, celebrating 50 years of robotic innovation with the launch of an expanded modular large robot portfolio. The introduction of new robots, including the IRB 7710 and IRB 7720, reflects ABB’s commitment to meeting evolving market demands. Additionally, the company showcased AI-powered Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and collaborative robots, demonstrating advancements in flexibility and intelligence in industrial automation.
Further enhancing robotic capabilities, NVIDIA and Intrinsic announced a collaboration aimed at advancing autonomous robotic manipulation through AI. By integrating NVIDIA AI and Isaac platform technologies, the partnership seeks to improve dexterity and modular AI capabilities for robotic arms, facilitating automation in various industries including logistics and manufacturing.
Overall, Automate 2024 promises to be a significant platform for industry players to explore the latest advancements in automation technology and foster collaboration towards a more automated future.
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