A novel combination of industrial automation with new drive technologies and model-based controls means that a robot and machine tool can operate as one – with precision and flexibility, for a range of critical to heavy materials.
Ordering activity rose in the latest market-sector summary, though there are concerns among buyers about order backlogs, future orders, and inventories, especially in the transportation sector.
Raw steel production increased 1.0% from September to October, the first monthly increase since June, but the trend is negative everywhere except the U.S.
