Growing numbers of robots find factory jobs

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The World Industrial Robot Almanac 1998 reports that the number of new robot installations reached 84,900 units in 1997, 6.5% higher than in 1996. The report adds that demand for 1998 would reach 90,000 units in 1998 and 100,000 units in 1999. The statistics also reveal that US and European robots markets experienced record levels of growth in 1996 and 1997. The almanac is a joint project of the UN Economic Commission for Europe and the International Federation of Robotics.

All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Robots

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Market accelerates for vehicle navigation systems

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Analysts speculate a significant growth in the market for car navigation systems, particularly computer-based systems, in 1999. In Japan, shipments of car navigation systems from members of the Electronic Industries Assn of Japan rose 29% to 1,068,000 units in 1998. In Europe, the trend is towards systems that offer electronic map displays. In North America, vendors are offering a wider range of systems.

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Ground Navigation Equipment

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