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Pudu Robotics CEO predicts that service robot market will expand

Robotics Business Review

Parkhotel employees in Eisenstadt, Austria, celebrate the arrival of service robots. Source: Pudu Robotics Commercial service robots are more common in East Asia than elsewhere, but the rest of the world could catch up in 2024, according to Pudu Technology Co. The Shenzhen, China-based company claimed that it is China’s top exporter of such robots. “If 2023 was the year of GenAI, I believe 2024 will be the year of the robot,” stated Felix Zhang, founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics

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Checking for possible unexpected Negative Branches in a Future Reality Tree

Chris Hohmann

When building a Future Reality Tree (FRT), a solution is “injected” to a string of cause-and-effect in order to neutralize it. If there is no check about a potential new problem created by the injected solution, it could be that ironically the solution to the first problem creates a new one, potentially worse.

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Portescap adds encoder, motor for robotics

Robotics Business Review

The 08ECP20 Ultra EC motor joins Portescap’s BLDC portfolio. | Credit: Portescape Portescap, a developer of miniature motion solutions, recently introduced the 08ECP20 brushless DC slotless motor. Portescap said this mini actuation solution is designed for engineers looking to downsize devices and applications without compromising on performance or reliability.

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Bobcat: From welding shop to National Inventors Hall of Fame

The Fabricator

Josh Welton tells the story of the Keller brothers and their fascinating rise from running a small welding shop to making the world’s first skid-steer loader and growing the Bobcat brand.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Innovative methods of protection against fraud in the banking system

Robotics Automation News

Trends in the use of artificial intelligence are no longer new, but the application of AI-based fraud detection in banking is intriguing. After all, the emergence of online payment platforms and digital banking means that banks are no longer just physical institutions it is much more.

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The Last Pass: The confusing alphabet soup of welding acronyms

The Fabricator

The welding industry commonly uses many acronyms, abbreviations, and slang terms, and that can be frustrating for new students and entry-level welders.

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INSPECTIS Optical BGA Inspection Systems Now Offers Higher Magnification

Metrology

INSPECTIS has announced that its popular BGA inspection systems can now be supplied with optional new XM lenses that offer up to 285x screen magnification, compared to the original standard lens with 200x. The post INSPECTIS Optical BGA Inspection Systems Now Offers Higher Magnification appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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HummingbirdEV to open microfactory for its zero-emission commercial vehicles in UAE

Robotics Automation News

HummingbirdEV, a global provider of advanced commercial vehicle electrification systems, announced today it will establish a new advanced microfactory facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The facility will produce HummingbirdEV’s zero-emission commercial vehicles to accelerate adoption of sustainable transportation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Southeast Asia, and India.

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One change that’s keeping 600,000 pounds of plastic out of landfills

Fastener News Desk

January 3, 2024 By Joe Wiltshire | Corporate EHS & Sustainability Manager Whatever screen you’re reading this on, there’s a good chance it was shipped on a pallet. To keep it and all the others together, workers used a lot of plastic wrap. Like a home cook transporting a pyramid of brownies, they used enough Saran Wrap to make sure nothing could fall out.

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Einride and Mars partner to develop ‘largest’ electric project in industry

Robotics Automation News

Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, has agreed a partnership with food manufacturer Mars Inc to deploy a fleet of digitally optimized electric heavy-duty trucks across Mars’ network by 2030.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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Eplan Updates Data Portal, Adding New Manufacturers and Components

Control.com

Software and service solutions provider Eplan has updated its data portal, which houses hundreds of thousands of components from hundreds of manufacturers.

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Starship Technologies celebrates five years of autonomous robot deliveries at George Mason University

Robotics Automation News

Starship Technologies, a provider of autonomous delivery services, and Sodexo, marked a series of milestones and exclusive giveaways to mark five years of autonomous robot deliveries at George Mason University (Mason). Mason was the first university in the US to offer autonomous robot deliveries provided by Starship.

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The confusing alphabet soup of welding acronyms

The Fabricator

The welding industry commonly uses many acronyms, abbreviations, and slang terms, and that can be frustrating for new students and entry-level welders.

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RightHand Robotics launches new robotic piece-picking system for warehouses

Robotics Automation News

RightHand Robotics, a provider of data-driven, autonomous robotic picking solutions for order fulfillment, has launched its next-generation solution, the RightPick 4 system. The groundbreaking piece-picking system revolutionizes the level of autonomy and reliability of robotic order fulfillment in modern warehouse operations and distribution centers.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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You can cut aluminum on a CNC plasma system

The Fabricator

Some think that aluminum cannot be cut using a CNC plasma cutting table. Gina Cutts says otherwise.

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