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Samsung increases stake in Rainbow Robotics, establishes Future Robotics Office

Robotics Business Review

Source: Rainbow Robotics Samsung Electronics Co. ” Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technologys ( KAIST ) Humanoid Robot Research Center founded Rainbow Robotics in 2011. The RB-Y1 dual-armed mobile manipulator was announced this year. Samsung first acquired a 14.7% billion ($59 million U.S.).

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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. With open-source software and continued development, Stretch 3 is accelerating the future of at-home assistive robots.

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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.

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Growth made possible with Capral

Manufacturer's Monthly

In 2011 PCW bolstered its depth and experience when Peter Smith entered partnership with Spinks, and the current entity known as “PCW Commercial Windows” was born. A more sensible position logistically,” said Spinks. They’re innovators, and they continue to stay on trend.”

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Success through collaboration

Manufacturer's Monthly

In 2011 PCW bolstered its depth and experience when Peter Smith entered partnership with Spinks, and the current entity known as “PCW Commercial Windows” was born. A more sensible position logistically,” said Spinks. They’re innovators, and they continue to stay on trend.”

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Redefining Laser Cutting: What’s Next for Metal Fabrication?

Fabricating & Metal Work

Farmington, CT) – Solid state — or 1mµ — laser sources became the standard for cutting sheet metal after gaining mainstream traction among sheet metal manufacturers in 2011. A persistent technology around since the 1960s, these laser sources were new only to our industry. TRUMPF Inc. Messer Cutting Systems, Inc.

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What is supply chain?

Fastener News Desk

There are five areas where supply chain vulnerabilities most often show up : planning and supplier networks transportation and logistics systems financial resiliency product complexity organizational maturity McKinsey research suggests that supply chain disruptions lasting one month or longer now occur every 3.7 years, on average.