
Special Report: China’s Labor Struggles
A first-hand report on the changes occurring in China’s workforce. This huge and changing labor pool is critical to today’s connector industry, but equally critical is understanding and
A first-hand report on the changes occurring in China’s workforce. This huge and changing labor pool is critical to today’s connector industry, but equally critical is understanding and
September 2013 – Industrial robots are a common sight on the factory floor, particularly in automotive markets. They offer high-precision handling and speed, and reduce operator risk, such as worker exposure to hazardous materials, and to production dangers in general. In the near future, industrial robots will include those that cooperate with humans, instead of replacing them. This will open up new potential for utilizing robots in factories and in the agricultural market, as well as for domestic purposes.
Würth Elektronik Opens China Office The Würth Elektronik Group has been in Asia for over 13 years, where it has established several local businesses, manufacturing facilities, and its own Quality and Design Center. Würth Elektronik has now opened an office for circuit board technology in Shenzhen, in the Guangdong region (China). With this move, theRead More
May 21, 2013 – A record number of industrial robots were sold in 2011, with a worldwide increase of 38% over 2010, reaching 166,000 units. Arthur Visser looks at the potential for industrial robots in 2012 and beyond.
June 11, 2013—The two companies will jointly develop a 60-inch flagship model.
May 2, 2013—Foxconn is said to have received the first batch of 10,000 robots.
February 14, 2013—Tim Cook expects China to overtake the US as the company’s biggest market in 2013.