North American robotics numbers set new records once again in 2017. Annual all-time highs were reached in each of the measured categories of ordered units, order revenue, shipment units, and shipment revenue. Notable highlights include: NA customers purchasing 34,904 total units Non-automotive orders contributed massively in 2017 with 20.5% growth The most sizable growth by industry for the year were from: Plastics & Rubber (59.6%) Metals (53.9%) Food & Consumer Goods (44.2%) Strong numbers continue to come in from industry in Q1 of 2018. With a decline in automotive sales more than offset by large growth in units shipped from the life sciences (262%), plastics/rubber (130%), and food/consumer goods (64%) industries. For the full reports take a look at the RIA's full year 2017 and Q1 2018 releases. Companies throughout the manufacturing spectrum are using robotics to operate faster, smarter, and more efficiently. Are you taking full advantage of what is possible in robotics? Contact VMRA today.
