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Samsung increases stake in Rainbow Robotics, establishes Future Robotics Office

Robotics Business Review

” Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technologys ( KAIST ) Humanoid Robot Research Center founded Rainbow Robotics in 2011. In addition, Samsung plans to use Rainbow Robotics RB cobots , dual-arm mobile manipulator , and autonomous mobile robots ( AMRs ) to automate manufacturing and logistics tasks.

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50 most innovative robotics companies

Robotics Business Review

This marked a significant step in the decommissioning efforts of three reactors that lost their cooling systems during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, leaving behind an estimated 880 tons of radioactive fuel. The robot is being used by the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), which manages the plant.

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Accenture, Mujin form robotics integration joint venture

Robotics Business Review

Accenture and Mujin have created a joint venture to help bring robotics and automation to the manufacturing and logistics industries. Mujin was founded in 2011 and is based in Tokyo. Mujin said it designed its controllers as a common platform for industrial and collaborative robots for pick-and-place and other logistics applications.

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Symbotic acquires Veo Robotics

Robotics Business Review

Symbotic, a leading developer of logistics automation, has acquired “substantially all of the assets” of Veo Robotics for an undisclosed amount. The system implements dynamic Speed and Separation Monitoring as defined by ISO 10218-2:2011 and ISO/TS 15066:2016, enabling safe interaction between humans and robots.

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Motion strengthens national footprint with Wittenbaker acquisition

Manufacturer's Monthly

Kendrigan explains that the acquisition was driven by a need to address logistical inefficiencies for clients operating in Western Australia. The mining and bulk materials sectors in WA are some of the most demanding industries in Australia.

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Over two tonnes of uranium missing in Libya, UN agency warns

E&T

“The loss of knowledge about the present location of nuclear material may present a radiological risk as well as nuclear security concerns,” the IAEA said, adding that reaching the site required “complex logistics”. It is unclear when the uranium went missing or who could have taken it.

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Fastenal Names New Executive VP of Operations

Fastener News Desk

In his new role, he will oversee supply chain, compliance, supplier development, content, property management, eCommerce, supply to fulfillment distribution, and logistics operations of the Company. From February 2011 to December 2012, Mr. Broersma served as the Director of Asian Operations, while living in Shanghai, China.