Robotics Business Review

JUNE 3, 2024

MAP is a cloud-based command center that can design and manage automated manufacturing workcells. Source: Vention Vention Inc. to bring industrial automation to small and midsize manufacturers. “Now, even the most complex use cases can become achievable for small and medium[-size] manufacturers.”

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With Rockwell Automation’s Emulate3D digital twin software, users can identify potential control issues preemptively, saving valuable time and resources during implementation. Rockwell Automation said this integration will enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence (AI) and physics-based simulation technology.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 6, 2024

Source: Replique In the realm of modern manufacturing and automation, the integration of robotics continues to redefine industry standards. Henrike Wonneberger, co-founder and chief operating officer at Replique, explores the relationship between additive manufacturing and robotics.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

Yokogawa has sent a couple of process automation announcements recently. In response to this need, Yokogawa began discussions with robot manufacturers in 2019 and in the following year went on to develop a prototype robot management and operations platform that has since been used in proof-of-concept field tests with several customers.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · New dimensions in warehouse automation In Episode 159 of The Robot Report Podcast, editors Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the latest news. On today’s show, we also have a conversation with Chris Walti, co-founder and CEO of warehouse automation provider Mytra AI. Register now and save.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

Rockwell works with partners to streamline automated manufacturing. Source: Business Wire Rockwell Automation yesterday announced that it is working with Microsoft “to enable intelligent factories by simplifying complexity and helping empower customers to achieve sustainability goals and operational excellence.”

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Source: ARS Automation As industrial robots become ever faster and more accurate, they need automated systems upstream and downstream to keep up. ARS Automation this month announced the launch of FlexiBowl 200, it latest flexible feeding system for modern manufacturing. claimed the Arezzo, Italy-based company.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 13, 2024

Robots are taking a greater role and improving automation in many ways, but are humanoid robots the next step? Innovation in robotics, which started in 1961 with the Unimation arm and continues to today, “has created highly specialized automation that has driven us to automate these workspaces,” she said.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Source: Premier Labs While many startups come out of universities and search for problems to solve, another model is the “venture studio,” in which a company creates startups in response to customer needs. The company said it has worked with some of the world’s largest manufacturers and leading engineering companies.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 10, 2024

The Robotics Manufacturing Hub is modular, adaptable, and multi-use, with OEM diversity. Source: The ARM Institute When the ARM Institute launched its Robotics Manufacturing Hub about a year ago, it quickly realized that U.S. manufacturers were, and still are, eager to explore the possibilities.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

AutonomyOS is designed to help automate manufacturing tasks. Source: Omnirobotic Omnirobotic Inc. The Laval, Quebec-based company said it plans to use the financing to commercialize robots using its proprietary AutonomyOS platform for manufacturers struggling with labor shortages in high-mix production environments. .”

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Image: Steeline The Northern Territory now boasts advanced manufacturing capabilities thanks to a Steeline GRP investement in Australia’s longest-reach robot welder, largest aluminium router and a state-of-the-art beamline for metal processing and manufacturing. The total project pool of $3.5 x 11m ART Router Machine.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The Southland Development Authority is reinvigorating manufacturing in Chicago’s suburbs through programs such as the Metals HUB. Credit: Adobe Stock For decades, the Chicagoland area has played a pivotal role in American manufacturing capability. It uses digital manufacturing technology from MxD , the U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 4, 2024

Source: NEURA Robotics Talk about combining robotics and artificial intelligence is all the rage, but some convergence is already maturing. today announced a strategic partnership to introduce “cognitive robotics” into manufacturing. focusing on automation and safety sensing. Pleasanton, Calif.-based

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2024

The study looked at how electrician tasks such as cable pulling could be automated in Denmark. Source: AI generated, via HowToRobot In a construction site in Denmark, two electricians grapple with a stubborn cable, their arms stretched overhead as they maneuver it into place. ” Register now. . ” Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 25, 2024

Outrider has obtained more patents to automate movement of semi-trailers. Source: Outrider Between the automated warehouse and self-driving long-haul vehicles, there is the opportunity to add robotics to yard management. patent for yard automation appeared first on The Robot Report. Outrider Technologies Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 14, 2024

Source: FAULHABER STIWA is an experienced developer of compact mechatronic systems that can perform a series of consecutive product steps autonomously. The Austrian machine manufacturer said its LTM-CI is optimized for small parts assembly. The compact LTM-CI from STIWA is optimized for small part assembly. At just 12.5 wide and 19.1

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Rockwell Automation keeps its acquisition team busy. Rockwell Automation Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., This continues to be a critical challenge for manufacturers,” said Matt Fordenwalt, Rockwell’s senior vice president, Lifecycle Services. Still trailing the traditional product portfolio, though.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 6, 2024

maxon provides motion controllers, and Balluff offers sensors for warehouse automation. Source: maxon motor When looking to boost productivity and eliminate mundane manual tasks in the warehouse, adding robots is a good start, but it’s not enough. This free webinar on controllers and warehouse automation will be at 2:00 p.m.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Efficiency and sustainability are becoming increasingly important to industrial automation users. ABB Robotics today launched an Energy Efficiency Service to provide manufacturers with a package of consultation, analysis, and tools to increase the energy efficiency of their robots. Click here to enlarge. Click here to enlarge.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

For manufacturers, rising electricity costs and potential blackouts could disrupt critical operations. By leveraging low-cost daytime renewable energy, businesses can automate operations to take advantage of cheaper prices, potentially reducing energy costs significantly. Find a smarter energy strategy today with Flow Power.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ruland Manufacturing has chosen Flexxbotics FlexxCORE technology for its robotic machine tending needs. Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics, which delivers workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced that Ruland Manufacturing Co.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 5, 2024

Source: ARM Institute A staggering 97% of the apparel sold and worn in the U.S. lost these jobs when apparel manufacturing moved overseas, but it poses a significant risk to our national security, as evidenced by the nation’s struggle to manufacture and obtain personal protective equipment (PPE) at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 27, 2024

Source: Universal Robots The artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $407 billion by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 37.3%, according to Forbes. They came from various industries, primarily manufacturing, healthcare, food and beverage, and automotive.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

“With fresh capital secured, we have the balance sheet to help us drive growth with our existing customers through improved product performance and the release of new automation technology that will change the game for material handling in warehousing and distribution.” Automated forklift with full pallet load at Vecna’s headquarters.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

GrayMatter automated manually intensive tasks at Lawrence Brothers. Source: GrayMatter Robotics Like businesses in other industries, U.S. manufacturers face widening labor shortfalls and need automation to help fill those gaps. GrayMatter Robotics today announced that it has raised $45 million in Series B funding.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Luxolis’ computer vision technology provides edge and background detection for electronics manufacturing. Source: Luxolis Electronics manufacturing is an example of a sector that requires automation with high levels of precision. Their stated goal was to improve efficiency and safety.

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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

MAY 1, 2024

Recently, Tormach introduced its new 1500MX CNC mill that can be operated with the ZA6 industrial robot via the company’s free and open source PathPilot ® control software. What is lights-out manufacturing and who are the Tormach customers who would use it? Tell us about the ZA6 industrial robot arm.

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Design World

MAY 24, 2023

Advantech, a supplier of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) hardware and automation technology, announces a collaboration with Red Hat, a provider of open-source solutions, that will enable equipment manufacturers, systems integrators, and enterprise IT teams to drive continuous innovation and accelerate digital transformation.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Automotive manufacturing will continue to drive North American robotics adoption, says A3. Source: ABB The Association for Advancing Automation, or A3, today released its quarterly and end-of-year report on robot orders in North America for 2023. Automate 2024 will be from May 6 to 9 in Chicago. The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Comau is expanding from automotive manufacturing to logistics applications such as pick and place. Source: Comau If change is constant in technology, even established industrial automation providers must adapt to keep up. Comau has 50 years of experience with manufacturers and employs more than 3,700 people in 13 countries.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

Source: Zebra Technologies Only 1 in 6 manufacturers has a clear understanding of its own processes, according to a new study from Zebra Technologies Corp. The report also found that 61% of manufacturers expect artificial intelligence to drive growth by 2029, up from 41% in 2024. Zebra commissioned Azure Knowledge Corp.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The balance between dependable suppliers and cost-effective materials seems to have reached its end for discrete manufacturers. The escalation of prices introduces a ‘knock-on’ effect, with each supplier passing on the burden to the next, ultimately squeezing the already struggling margins of manufacturers.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 13, 2024

Partnering with Microsoft continues to be an important part of manufacturing software development. Under the new partnership, the Microsoft 365 ecosystem will plug into this data layer, enabling customers to connect their day-to-day office documents and processes with manufacturing tools.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

New offerings include the igusGO AI-driven app and more low-cost automation. Source: igus At its annual press conference last week, igus GmbH previewed numerous new products in advance of the Hannover Messe trade show. He touted the company’s low-cost automation approach. The company , whose U.S.

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