Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

An entire ecosystem built around collaborative robots. And today, November 29, I sat in on a press conference announcing Universal Robots newest product—the UR30 collaborative robot (cobot) with a 30 kg payload capacity. This will be beneficial in, for example, the automotive industry. Why develop a new product?

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 1, 2024

ETRI’s robotic hand with omnidirectional tactile sensors. ETRI is introducing a tactile sensor that fits into a robotic finger with stiffness and a shape similar to a human finger. ETRI is introducing a tactile sensor that fits into a robotic finger with stiffness and a shape similar to a human finger.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 12, 2024

The Phoenix humanoid robot is being developed to enable embodied AI and support general-purpose applications. Credit: Sanctuary AI Humanoid robot developer Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corp., or Sanctuary AI, is entering a new strategic partnership with automotive components supplier Magna International Inc.

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Additive Manufacturing

JULY 20, 2022

From initial use as a prototyping tool to additive manufacturing’s role as an enabler for electrification, mobility, and more, the automotive industry is accelerating additive manufacturing. John Rupp: Where are you seeing AM being used in automotive sector? What we’ve seen is heavy use of additive in form and fit prototyping.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2024

announced today that the GX10B and GX20B, larger models in its GX-B series of SCARA robots, are now available through its channel distributor partners. “These new SCARA robots are powerful, automation solutions with a low total cost of ownership, expanding opportunities for our partners.” Source: Epson Epson America Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Source: Agility Robotics Agility Robotics Inc. The company said Ricoh will help it expand its customer-support capabilities throughout North America, better preparing it for larger deployments of its bipedal mobile manipulation robot, Digit. Digit won the 2024 Robot of the Year as part of the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 5, 2024

Ubtech says its humanoid robots can be used in industrial manufacturing, exhibition halls, warehousing and logistics, commercial office services, home services, and college and research institutions. The companies did not specify the number of robots that will be deployed or the number of facilities they’ll be at.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 10, 2024

The electric 1200CX robot for drywall finishing is designed to fit into smaller spaces. The company said that years of development and customer feedback have led to a more compact, lightweight, and maneuverable version of its flagship robot, the 1550 model. Why has the construction industry been slow to adopt robots?

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 27, 2023

And Doosan itself has been through some major changes: in 2022, DTR Automotive purchased Doosan Machine Tools to create DN Group, consisting of DN Automotive (formerly DTR Automotive) and DN Solutions (formerly Doosan Machine Tools). Can you tell me how DN Solutions fits into the DN Group's overall business?

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with CNC Design sales manager Michael Sutherland about the advantages of linear tracks for robots in an automated environment. Its spectrum of products ranges from linear guideways, racks, pinions and gearboxes right through to linear tracks and gantry robots. TrackMotion Floor.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast Funding the next wave of robotics The Robot Report Podcast Nuro navigates to fully autonomous driving In Episode 176 of The Robot Report Podcast, we feature an interview with venture capitalists Juliette Chevallier, Principle at Scale Ventures, and Jasmeet Singh founder of JMOON Ventures.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · Ask an Expert: Versaflex conveyors with mk North America Our new Ask an Expert Podcast features discussions with product experts about how technologies are changing the landscape of automation and robotics. We dive deep into the Versaflex AP10 , a flexible pallet conveyor solution. Register now.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 23, 2024

The AVP incorporates the latest Qualcomm QCS8550, the most advanced mobile processor chip from the leader in mobile, automotive, and robotics system-on-chip (SoC) technology. It is supported by several tools to simplify and streamline development including a Qualcomm RB5 development kit.

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AU Manufacturing

MAY 10, 2023

The Victorian government is encouraging young female and non-binary students to attend this year’s Trades Fit Expo and explore potential career pathways across a range of industries, such as engineering, robotics, mining, automotive, and clean energy. For more information about the Trades Fit expo, visit vic.gov.au.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Fanuc, a world leader in industrial robotics and factory automation, has introduced the M-950iA “heavyweight industrial robot”, capable of lifting 500 kg – including automotive components, construction materials and EV battery packs.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

. | Source: FANUC FANUC yesterday introduced the M-950 i A industrial robot, which is capable of lifting heavy items including automotive components, construction materials, and electric vehicle battery packs. We’re thrilled to introduce our new robot to the market,” said Eric Potter, general manager of FANUC America Corp.’s

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 23, 2024

Partnering with leading automotive accessory fitters and vehicle manufacturers including Mareeba Mitsubishi, ARB and INEOS, Norweld showcased unique solutions catered to both fleet and recreational customers, locally and overseas. This includes newly opened flagship manufacturing and fitting locations in Brisbane, Perth and Newcastle.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The CLX robotic vision stack was inspired by human eyesight. The Bengaluru, India-based company specializes in “visual object sentience,” robotics, and cybernetics. “With General Motors … they require one standard robot platform to handle 22,000+ parts for assembly of the vehicles,” Ramaswamy said.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2024

GrayMatter Robotics recently provided a peek into its deployment with Life Line Emergency Vehicles. This is where GrayMatter Robotics comes in. based company offers its robotic sanders through a robotics-as-a-service ( RaaS ) model. The robots can prepare a surface and sand for shape correction. The Carson, Calif.-based

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i4.0 today

JULY 29, 2024

TM Robotics has launched a revolutionary new robotic feeding system — the Infinifeed — to the UK and wider European market. Powered by Shibaura Machine’s advanced THE series of industrial robots, the Infinifeed is an automated feeding system that addresses the common challenges of parts feeding and sorting. Today Magazine.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

CaseFlow orchestrates case-picking robots and workers, noted new CEO Karl Iagnemma. Source: Vecna robotics Vecna Robotics today announced that it has closed $14.5 based company provides mobile robots for materials handling. Iagnemma has been a robotics researcher and an entrepreneur. The Waltham, Mass.-based

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 4, 2024

Photo Credit: Universal Robots Universal Robots has expanded its portfolio with a new 30-kg-payload cobot. UR30 is the second in Universal Robot’s new series of cobots, and it is built on the same architecture as the UR20. This will be beneficial in the automotive industry, for example.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 18, 2023

WELDING TIPS Implementing robotic welding can significantly improve a manufacturing operation’s productivity and weld quality, but what are the robotic welding basics you should know to be successful? Success with robotic welding requires a well-researched plan.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 3, 2022

bebopsensors.com , the world leader in smart fabric sensor technologies, announced today the BeBop Sensors RoboSkin line of skin-like coverings for tactile awareness for humanoid robots and prosthetics. The Missing Component to Make Robots More Human – the Sense of Touch. Humanoid Robots — a World Designed with and for Humans.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 9, 2023

Robust yet intuitive robot capability is effectively addressing these issues, boosting manufacturing output and product quality for optimal productivity gains. Robot Integration Insights Integrators that pull from their wealth of internal experts can better facilitate successful completion of new applications in their fields of expertise.

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Trimantec

AUGUST 10, 2020

Are you looking to enhance your existing line processes through robotic integration? Robots are changing the manufacturing industry and will continue to do so throughout the coming years. Table of Contents: History of Robotics. Robotics in Manufacturing. Types of Industrial Robots. History of Robotics.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

Source: Kane Robotics Kane Robotics Inc. has combined artificial intelligence with visual sensors to enable its collaborative robot to automatically track and grind weld seams with high accuracy and speed. Kane Robotics cited the case of Paul Mueller Co. How is Kane Robotics’ approach different from others?

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MEM

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

CKF have recently designed, installed and commissioned a new robotic case packing system for an international third party logistics company. Situated within one of their many UK facilities, the new system is the latest robotic automated installation to be successfully completed on this site.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 2, 2024

Source: LinkedIn As The Robot Report reported last October, one of the biggest autotech stories of the year was the stalling of Cruise after California’s Department of Motor Vehicles suspended its driverless testing license. We’ve done many pilots both in automotive, as well as the commercial space,” she said.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 22, 2023

Snow’s core product is resistance welding machinery, and that spans the gamut from a shop that has one small machine in its operation, all the way to a Tier I automotive supplier that is putting machines into a line, as well as some with small robotic workcells, noted Sam Snow. “We Snow also develops robot cells when it makes sense.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 22, 2023

One of the most noticeable components of a fully automated AIMS cell is AutoFetch – the AMR robot responsible for transferring pallets between the setting station called AutoSet, to the tool grinder. Pictured is integrated manufacturing with robot transfer. Jan Irzyk is currently focused on ANCA Integrated Manufacturing System (AIMS ).

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i4.0 today

MAY 17, 2023

ABB Robotics has enhanced its industry-leading logistics automation portfolio with the launch of the Robotic Item Picker – a new AI and vision-based solution that can accurately detect and pick items in unstructured environments in warehouses and fulfilment centers. With a payload of up to 3kg and a reach of up to 1.65

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i4.0 today

APRIL 21, 2023

A highly flexible ABB robot is helping a major UK chemicals company produce accurate laser welds on chemical production equipment. The company, an ABB Value Provider, has extensive experience designing and building robotic automation solutions for companies in industries including aerospace, automotive and nuclear.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The compatibility and ease of use of tool changers with various robotic tools and end-effectors contributes to versatility in the production process, while at the same time reducing errors and keeping your operators safe. Target industry segments include electronics, aerospace, automotive and general industry. with higher momentum.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Most accurate robot in class for 1.5 kg payloads for highest manufacturing quality, 50 percent higher payload than comparable robots on the market, Consumes 20 percent less energy using OmniCore E10 controller enabling manufacturers to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs. Robot Control Mate makes programming simple.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The KAD Models team has nicknamed its FANUC M-710 i C robot “Ripley.” From this prototyping shop, Kippen and his team work with medical, consumer electronics, aerospace and automotive customers on low-volume production using a combination of Haas and Matsuura machines. Images courtesy of FANUC America.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

For automotive companies, fully autonomous vehicles are a holy grail. The Dojo supercomputing platform will build Tesla’s momentum toward fully self-driving vehicles and could also support enhanced capabilities in the company’s AI powered humanoid robot, Optimus. It has been appropriated by other disciplines, including software.

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