McMurtrywill remain executive chairman with responsibility for group innovation and product strategy. 

According to the 2017 World Robotics Report, conducted by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), more than 1.7 million new industrial robots will be installed in factories around the world by 2020. 

Machine vision technologies for Vision Guided Robotics (VGR) have greatly enhanced the flexibility and capability of robots in many industrial applications, expanding the value of robots in markets ranging from automotive to food to pharmaceutical to warehousing/distribution/order fulfillment. 

Recently, I walked through the premier U.S. exposition featuring world class manufacturers of measuring systems in Chicago and modular fixturing is now even more popular than ever. I guess the concept is now a proven “missing link” and wrestling with parts and work holding challenges are nearly a thing of the past.

For Zeiss, Bosello’s tailor-made solutions are a further step in the process of evolving into a one-stop provider of non-destructive measuring and inspection technology.

All NVBOTS employees will be retained and the base of operations will remain in Boston, MA for the foreseeable future.

Sansera Engineering in India manufactures components for the automotive and aerospace industries. The quality requirements for engine parts are extremely high and always pose new challenges for Sansera.

Some trends are inevitable developments that are years in the making, while others are more disruptive, bleeding in from areas unknown.

X-Rite and Gerber Technology will demonstrate how apparel companies can accelerate the design, creation and merchandising process by simulating photorealistic virtual garment samples.

Datest will provide their Fremont, CA facility and personnel for the inspection services center, showroom and demonstration center.