Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The mission for Glide is to provide independence and agency to sight-impaired individuals. | Credit: Glidance Glidance Inc. has been developing Glide, a robotic walking aid for people with vision impairments. The Seattle-based company’s device has an ergonomic handle, and its sensors are designed to help users avoid obstacles, find waypoints on maps, and stop at stairs and elevators.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Two years after Barbco — a manufacturer of trenchless boring equipment — bought a five-axis mill to machine its monolithic parts from a single block , its machine shop has mostly reversed course. It is in the process of selling its five-axis machine, and instead relies on a double-column Johnford DMC-4100PH three-axis mill. Many of its one-piece constructions are weldments once again, and the shop has even needed to learn G-code after using conversational programming for most of its

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The 100th ANYmal passes locomotion testing. Source: ANYbotics ANYbotics AG recently celebrated the production of its 100th ANYmal quadruped. The Zurich-based company said the unit’s unique golden casing symbolizes its “commitment to the advancement of robotic inspections.” ANYmal has also successfully completed numerous test missions in long-term, year-round trials. “Inspection robots such as ANYmal are critical in improving worker safety, increasing productivity, and sup

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The Guardian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Recovery of world’s second-biggest economy held back by severe property slump and lacklustre global demand China’s president, Xi Jinping, acknowledged in his new year’s message that “some enterprises had a tough time” in 2023 as data showed a weakening of factory production deepened this month, but he vowed to step up the pace of the economy’s recovery.

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In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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The Fabricator

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Recent discussions on government regulations has Josh Welton revisiting something he wrote in 2020 following a massive explosion in Beirut. Reports deemed the incident a welding mishap. Were welders to blame, or were they scapegoats?

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Metrology

DECEMBER 31, 2023

API's Dynamic 9D LADAR with integration into leading software and robotics platforms offers a flexible automation solution to meet the varied needs of each industry. The post LADAR Application | Automated Inspection Cell appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Photo Credit: Cortec Corporation Cortec Corporation ’s EcoLine 3690 is a canola-oil-based rust preventive for long-term protection of metal components. It leaves behind a thin, oily film that clings to metal surfaces and protects in severe conditions, such as high humidity and marine environments. The product contains 72% USDA certified bio-based content, replacing a large portion of the nonrenewable content present in traditional oil-based rust preventives.

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Control.com

DECEMBER 31, 2023

SMC has released two new components: a digital temperature and humidity switch to monitor moisture in pneumatic systems and a flow controller for water to be used in cooling systems.

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Photo Credit: Walter USA LLC Walter ’s new indexable inserts comprising the WIS30 ceramic grade are designed for both milling and turning operations. Based on the elements silicon (Si), aluminum (Al), oxygen (O) and nitrogen (N), the SiAlON ceramic inserts with high aluminum content are effective when machining super alloy materials (ISO S workpiece group), such as Inconel 718, Rene, Hastelloy and Waspaloy.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Photo Credit (clockwise): PFA Inc., Hasco, Creaform Inc., and Boride Engineered Abrasives Happy New Year! What better way to start a new year than with an MMT technology roundup, featuring new or proven equipment, technologies and services that can better your company and your workforce as a whole? For those who may not be familiar, MMT compiles a list of products that it has shared online and in print twice a month in these easy-to-read snippets.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?