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Robotics innovation is key to reshoring the $1T apparel manufacturing industry

Robotics Business Review

Sewing machines were controlled via ROS to synchronized apparel operation with a robot. Source: ARM Institute A staggering 97% of the apparel sold and worn in the U.S. is made overseas, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association. Not only does this mean that the U.S. However, this was no small feat.

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Why Cleanroom Apparel is Essential for Robotics and Automation Facilities

Robotics Automation News

Cleanroom apparel serves as the first line of defense in protecting sensitive equipment, ensuring product quality, and maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence. The modern manufacturing landscape demands […]

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50 most innovative robotics companies

Robotics Business Review

We are passionate about the impact robotics can have on the world. Thats why for 14 years, the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have honored the most innovative robotics companies, technologies, and applications from around the world. The RBR50 Gala returns April 30 from 6-8 PM in Boston at the Robotics Summit & Expo.

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Aescape raises $83M to bring robotic massager to more locations

Robotics Business Review

which has developed massage robots using artificial intelligence, this week said it has raised $83 million in strategic funding. Robotic massage uses custom end effectors, apparel Aescape said its Aertable uses sensors and AI to map, understand, and adapt to each body’s unique contours and areas of tension.

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How Robotics is Enhancing Custom Apparel Production

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The most exciting development is the application of robotics in custom-made wear manufacturing. The fashion business is changing at a high speed, and technology has a significant role to play in this context.

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S&S Activewear improves warehouse efficiency with Korber software, Geek+ robots

Robotics Business Review

S&S Activewear has deployed robots from Geek+ and software from Körber. The apparel distributor has also deployed robots from Geekplus Technology Co. “Innovation is a core tenet of S&S’s decades-long history in the apparel industry,” stated Brian Beale, chief technology officer of S&S. and Canada.

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UPS and Gap units partner to offer ‘unmatched automation and supply chain capabilities’ to apparel merchants

Robotics Automation News

Two business units from within logistics giant UPS and famous retail brand GAP are combining their expertise to offer “unmatched automation and supply chain capabilities” to apparel and footwear merchants.

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