Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Hello Robot said it has improved the manufacturability and the usability of the robot. In January 2023, Hello Robot earned a $2.5 Credit: Hello Robot The post Stretch 3 from Hello Robot designed for open-source mobile manipulation appeared first on The Robot Report.

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Cisco Industrial Automation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I am consistently asked by our customers: How can manufacturers contain customer satisfaction without excessive overstock? How can manufacturers better predict the output of manufacturing? Could there be a link between IT-OT infrastructure and manufacturing visibility and resiliency?

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 14, 2024

Source: Interact Analysis Overall global industrial robot shipment volumes exceeded 500,000 units in 2023, Interact Analysis reports. The global market research firm says the industry is starting to bounce back from a 2023 low point. The market saw record highs in 2021, and lows in revenues and shipments in 2023.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2024

Robotics investments reached about $418 million in November 2023 as a result of 40 funding rounds. November’s $418 million was the lowest monthly funding amount through the first 11 months of 2023. With the November investments, robotics funding for the first 11 months of 2023 totals approximately $12.1

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Source: Rainbow Robotics Samsung Electronics Co. More recently, Rainbow in 2023 opened a branch office in Schaumburg, Ill., 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. Samsung first acquired a 14.7%

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 3, 2023

The latest annual SME Compass Report by fintech SME lender Banjo Loans, found 70 per cent of Australian small businesses believe 2023 will be a year of revenue growth for them. Perhaps as expected, this staffing demand is led by healthcare, hospitality and manufacturing. SMEs tell us that recruitment is a challenge.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Robot density in the manufacturing industry in 2023, according to the IFR. Source: IFR Factories worldwide are continuing to adopt more robots, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. Asia has 182 units per 10,000 people employed in manufacturing — an increase of 7.6%. Apply to speak.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 5, 2025

Source: igus As market analysts predict that up to 20 million humanoid robots could be deployed in industrial settings by 2030, igus GmbH last week unveiled its first humanoid, Iggy Rob. Source: igus Iggy Rob uses AMR base for industrial efficiency Rather than using legs, Iggy Rob is built upon the proven ReBeL Move AMR platform.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Source: AgiBot Robot training, especially for emerging humanoids for diverse environments or applications, requires a lot of high-quality data. The open-source platform invited researchers and practitioners “to collaboratively shape the future of embodied AI.” ” Register today to save 40% on conference passes!

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2025

Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics has announced the fourth cohort of its Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program, marking a record-breaking year with an unprecedented number of applicants. Members of the 2023 Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Program at the Robotics Summit & Expo. During the program, the Newton, Mass.-based

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2023

2023 has been full of exciting innovations within the robotics industry. As 2023 comes to an end, let’s look back at some of the biggest trends in the robotics industry this year. As 2023 comes to an end, let’s look back at some of the biggest trends in the robotics industry this year.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

We covered 25 acquisitions in 2023, which was down significantly from the 50 we covered in 2022. Below are eight robotics acquisitions, in chronological order, that stood out to us in 2023. In late November 2023, the European Commission shared an update on its investigation into the deal. Ocado paid roughly 2.8% Not a bad start.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Source: A3 After two years of record sales, North American robot orders declined by 30% in 2023, said the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation, or A3. The organization said it expects the slowdown, particularly in automotive manufacturing, to continue until the second half of 2024. The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles has become crucial for manufacturing companies striving for sustainability. New Pathways for Sustainable Manufacturing Success The shift toward sustainable manufacturing practices opens a myriad of growth opportunities.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Ares Group were the transport providers, with Kennedys Trailers who manufactured the trailer in Victoria. It stands as a testament to Australias manufacturing muscle and logistical finesse, in an era when many believed such capabilities had waned. The successful delivery doesnt just represent a triumph of planning.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Source: Universal Field Robotics Sandvik AB today said it has acquired Universal Field Robots, or UFR, a developer of autonomous systems for the surface and underground mining markets. Stockholm, Sweden-based Sandvik provides technologies for the mining , manufacturing, and infrastructure industries. billion U.S.). Apply to speak.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This news relates to its 2023 IoT & Edge Developer Survey. What’s clear is that developers are actively building production solutions leveraging open source technologies to tackle today’s IoT challenges across industrial, agricultural, and municipal settings.” I’ve been sitting on additional news from The Eclipse Foundation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 4, 2025

Weld Australia insists that manufacturing plays a crucial role in technological advancement, research, and development for Australia. In 2023, the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) brought together 120 world leaders. It may help us turn back time and rebuild our once flourishing manufacturing industry.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Source: Cruise General Motors (GM) today announced that it will no longer fund Cruise LLC’s robotaxi deployment work. billion in 2023. However, the company faced a number of struggles in 2023, culminating in an Oct. In June, for example, GM invested another $850 million into the self-driving startup , despite it losing $3.48

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Source: NVIDIA Outside the glare of the klieg lights that ChatGPT commanded this past year, a troupe of autonomous machines nudged forward the frontiers of robotics, according to NVIDIA. Here are six that showed promise, swimming, diving, gripping, seeing, strolling and flying through 2023. Goran Vuksic with his AI-powered droid.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Source: Cruise General Motors Co. billion in 2023. Cruise has been an early innovator in autonomy, and the deeper integration of our teams, paired with GMs strong brands, scale, and manufacturing strength, will help advance our vision for the future of transportation.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 26, 2024

We are continuing to observe a surge in ransomware and database leak activities,” said Callie Guenther, Senior Manager of Cyber Threat Research at Critical Start. “With bad actors becoming more sophisticated, it is vital for organizations to have a strong security culture and strategy in place. .”

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 25, 2025

Source: IFR While other countries debate the best mix of public policy, academic research, and private investment to advance their economies, the People’s Republic of China is focusing on robotics. This initiative aims to continue China’s technology-driven success in manufacturing, noted the IFR. Click here to enlarge.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 17, 2023

Advances in automation technologies are transforming the industrial manufacturing landscape. Broadly termed “digital transformation,” these smart manufacturing initiatives bring physical and cyber systems together for greater performance, efficiency, sustainability and safety. 2022 was no different.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2025

Source: Robotics Factory The Robotics Factory has opened the application window for its Accelerate program. Sector-specific programming includes understanding how to manufacture at scale and cost, developing a bill of materials, and designing for manufacturing and assembly.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Source: Adobe Stock Interact Analysis reduced its forecast for the global mobile robot market by 18% in 2027 due to a series of macroeconomic factors it said are impacting demand. Source: Interact Analysis What’s holding back mobile robots?

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 17, 2025

Source: Nuro Nuro Inc. The companyoffers two flagship products to automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and mobility companies: the SAE Level 4 Nuro Driver and Level 2++ Nuro Driver Assist. In addition, back in October 2023, before GM stopped funding Cruise’s AV deployments, the company planned to bring its AVs to Japan.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 8, 2025

Source: Cyngn Cyngn Inc. “Since August 2023, we have secured 12 additional patents, reflecting our relentless pursuit of innovation in autonomous technology,” stated Lior Tal, CEO of Cyngn. US-11,851,074-B2 System and Methods of Large-Scale Autonomous Driving Validation 12/26/2023 18.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s worth your time following the variety of database products that may help you in your manufacturing digital transformation. To be effective, organizations need the ability to collect, process, and analyze high-volume data from different sources in real time—a process that is extremely challenging. This release is from MongoDB.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

Source: Adobe Stock The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today announced that the continuation of its cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Manufacturing Technology Program. manufacturing through automation and workforce development through 2028. “We

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 17, 2025

Source: ABB One of world’s top industrial automation providers is becoming more independent. Source: ABB ABB Robotics is global No. The company said its robotics spinoff will continue to operate with regional manufacturing hubs in Sweden, China, and the U.S. In 2023, ABB planned to spend $20 million to expand U.S.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Northern Territory Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and operate the Territory’s first battery cathode manufacturing plant in Darwin. Once operational, the pilot facility will manufacture up to 10,000 tonnes of lithium-iron phosphate battery cathode material per year.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 14, 2023

With a growing focus in corporate and business circles on waste management, the circular economy and sustainable resource consumption, Waste Expo Australia 2023 comes at an opportune time for leaders to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities for the sector. Free registrations for the event have opened.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Source: IFR World Robotics The International Federation of Robotics’ latest World Robotics report recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide in 2023. By region, 70% of all newly deployed robots in 2023 were installed in Asia, 17% in Europe, and 10% in the Americas.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Source: Adobe Stock While headlines often spotlight U.S. With over 140 years of experience, the company integrates software and engineering to optimize manufacturing, energy, and automation processes. The Munich-based company specializes in combining AI with robotics for user-friendly solutions to complex manufacturing challenges.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Getty Images Modern Machine Shop’s editors and columnists covered a lot of ground in 2023. Modern Machine Shop’s Top 10 Articles of 2023 Tips for Designing CNC Programs That Help Operators. Despite enhancements to manufacturing technology, there are still issues today that can cause programs to fail.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Interact Analysis here discusses two new growth areas it has identified from its research and conversations with manufacturers: smart conveyance technology and robots with machine-integrated control. Planar technology is still in its trial period, generating sales of nearly $20 million in 2023.

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