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It’s been six months since the DW team met with igus for the launch and open house of the company’s Michigan-based “Enjoyneering” Center last winter. For a company that has historically moved on new initiatives as quickly as Igus, six months is actually a fair amount of time. So I was excited to sit down… The post Joyful Joyful: igus at IMTS 2024 appeared first on Design World.
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Allient Inc., a leader in innovative motor solutions, proudly announces the launch of the Electroflux Series, a groundbreaking line of motors designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern robotics and advanced mechanical applications. The Electroflux Series motors are engineered to deliver unmatched precision, efficiency, and reliability, making them ideal for a wide range of… The post Allient introduces Electroflux Series for advanced robotics appeared first on Design World.
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Kawasaki Robotics and other key industry players collaborated to bring interactive demonstrations focusing on advanced robotics to attendees at the International Manufacturing Technology Show.
Planzer and LOXO have unveiled what they say is a “ground-breaking achievement” – the first autonomous driving commercial vehicle to navigate the streets of the Swiss capital, Bern, with the aim of achieving full L4 driving autonomy. The co-pilot project ‘Planzer – Dynamic Micro-Hub w LOXO’ brings city logistics to a new level.
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