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KUKA unveils KR FORTEC industrial robot

Robotics Business Review

KUKA’s KR FORTEC industrial robot aims to provide high dynamic performance to achieve shorter cycle times. Source: KUKA KUKA AG has revealed its KR FORTEC industrial robot. This latest robot fits between KUKA’s KR QUANTED and KR FORTEC ultra robots. cm) and can handle payloads of up to 529 lb.

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Vision Systems Let Robots See What They Are Doing

Fabricating & Metal Work

With integrated 3D cameras from vision solution providers like Roboception, robots can inspect components, construct intricate assemblies and adjust dynamically to varying parts and locations. For nearly a century, manufacturers have developed and applied robotic equipment to boost speed, accuracy and repeatability in a wide variety of tasks.

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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. The ARM Institute and its members said they believe that the key lies within robotics and automation. It then developed a flexible robotic system to assemble fabric pieces into garments. Not only does this mean that the U.S.

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3D Systems to add extrusion technology to solution portfolio with acquisition of Titan Additive LLC.

Manufacturer's Monthly

3D Systems has acquired Titan Additive LLC (Titan Robotics), the Colorado-based designer and fabricator of large-format, industrial 3D printers. Titan Robotics is the only manufacturer offering hybrid tool head configurations that include pellet extrusion, filament extrusion, and a spindle tool head for precision finishing.

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KUKA to Showcase Production Lifecyle Digitalization and Robot Versatility at Automate 2025

Fabricating & Metal Work

For shops seeking robotic welding, a KR CYBERTECH nano ARC from KUKA will demonstrate electroslag welding. KUKA.Sim and theAI-based Microsoft KRL Copilot provide robotic simulation and programming, and robot networking can be accomplished with KUKA.iiQoT for a completely data-driven factory.

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Collaborative Engineering Drives Quality Mold Solutions

Mold Making Technology

This team is involved in the design, development and maintenance of high-precision molds, including multi-cavity and complex molds used in various industries such as automotive, medical and consumer goods. CNC milling and sinker EDM machines use multi-pallet automation with robotic tending to run parts fully unattended.

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SAM Automation & Digital Monitoring Make Italian Market Debut

i4.0 today

At PLAST 2023 in Milan, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Italia showcases the company’s own-label robotics series, alongside two energy-efficient and compact IntElect machines equipped with digital tools and remote monitoring. Packaging and medical are continuing to perform strongly and consumer goods remains as important as ever.