Automation World

MAY 12, 2024

The Cloi CarryBot is available in two payload types, both featuring autonomous navigation capabilities as well as fleet management and materials control software.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 12, 2024

When old food packaging, discarded children’s toys and other mismanaged plastic waste break down into microplastics, they become even harder to clean up from oceans and waterways. These tiny bits of plastic also attract bacteria, including those that cause disease. Researchers are turning to microrobots for help. In a study in ACS Nano , a publication by the American Chemical Society, researchers describe swarms of microscale robots (microrobots) that captured bits of plastic and bacteria from w

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 12, 2024

Image: The University of Queensland A range of hyper-accurate cancer drugs is in production at a newly opened research and manufacturing hub at The University of Queensland. The new Australian Research Council (ARC) hub for Advanced Manufacture of Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals (AMTAR) connects biotech firms with the expertise and equipment needed to design, test, and deliver cancer treatments.

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Control.com

MAY 12, 2024

The ctrlX World partner network has just gotten larger with the addition of its first pneumatic supplier, SMC Deutschland. Users can now add SMC’s sensors and actuators to their ctrlX automation systems.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 12, 2024

Image: ARBS ARBS 2024 will feature over 340 exhibitors ready to unveil the latest advancements in HVAC&R and building services at the International Convention Centre Sydney from 28-30 May. As the largest ARBS yet, there’s never been a better opportunity to book your ticket and experience the future of the industry firsthand. Alongside the exhibition is a comprehensive seminar program addressing the most relevant topics in the industry, including heat pumps, electrification, and skill shortag

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 12, 2024

Source: MoldMaking Technology The Mold Technologies Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) proudly announced the recipients of its four international awards during a ceremony at NPE this week, held at the MoldMaking Technology booth. These awards, presented annually by the division, recognize excellence in the moldmaking industry and highlight the outstanding contributions of practitioners and trainees. 2024 marks the inaugural year for the presentation of the Apprentice of the Year

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 12, 2024

Cybernetix Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on robotics, automation, and industrial AI, has agreed a strategic partnership with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, as part of the firm’s long-term robotics cluster engagement efforts.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 12, 2024

Image: Kito In the bustling industrial landscape, efficiency and reliability are paramount. With the Kito RY Series Wire Rope Hoist, businesses can elevate their operations to new heights. Engineered for unparalleled performance and durability, this hoist is the ultimate solution for high-demand lifting applications. There are many key benefits of the Kito RY Series Wire Rope Hoist.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 12, 2024

BYD, one of the largest automakers in China, which is itself the world’s largest car market, is partnering with ForwardX Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots, to implement what they describe as “groundbreaking automation solutions” in BYD’s battery production line.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 12, 2024

Image: Eaknarin/stock.adobe.com Solar Victoria has released its Notice to Market for 2024–25 to ensure all clean energy systems are installed safely, fit-for-purpose and future-ready. The annual Notice to Market provides the Victorian solar industry with a clear overview of rules and expectations for participation in the Solar Homes Program. This year the Notice to Market introduces nine new mandatory requirements and four new recommendations.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 12, 2024

The chuck jaws used in this turning operation were previously machined, but carried more weight and clamped with more pressure than necessary. Now, APG’s sister company uses 3D printed jaws more optimized to this process. When Alpha Precision Group (APG) of Ridgway, Pennsylvania, added its first metal 3D printer in 2018, its dual aims were to experiment with this technology as a means of iterating parts destined for metal injection molding (MIM) and to be able to create more durable workho

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Metrology

MAY 12, 2024

Aberlink has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation 2024. This is in recognition of the outstanding design innovation and error mapping of the Extol CNC CMM. The post Aberlink’s Extol CMM Design Innovation Receives King’s Award For Enterprise appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 12, 2024

Source: Methods Machine Tools Inc. Methods Machine Tools Inc. has released the Nakamura-Tome WY-100V to the U.S. market. The two-turret, twin-spindle precision CNC multitasking lathe is the first of the V series. New AI-infused software releases, enhanced multi-processing features and faster simultaneous operations reduce cycle time up to 30%. The WY-100V features Nakamura-Tome’s specialized ChronoCut technology to deliver high spindle speeds and milling speeds.

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Metrology

MAY 12, 2024

Mech-Mind has announced the official release of its new Mech-MSR 3D measurement and inspection software. Mech-MSR is the next-gen Mech-Mind AI software designed for creating end-to-end inspection applications deployed on Mech-Eye LNX 3D laser profilers. Leveraging a no-code graphical user interface and robust built-in algorithms, Mech-MSR enables users to tackle a wide range of inspection tasks with unprecedented efficiency and precision.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 12, 2024

Source: Getty Images CGTech has announced a new partnership with 3DCAD to extend the simulation, validation and enhancement capabilities of its Vericut software to a wider range of organizations in Mexico. Vericut enables manufacturers to generate CNC machining simulations to detect errors, potential collisions or areas of inefficiency. Vericut enables NC programmers to reduce prove-outs, virtually eliminate errors and optimize NC programs for faster, more efficient machining.

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Metrology

MAY 12, 2024

With just a simple snap of a picture, without the requirement for CAD or specifications, KonnectAi’s advanced system augments existing quality inspection processes, ensuring that products and processes meet the highest safety and quality standards. The post KonnectAi Leverages Google Cloud to Launch AI Quality Inspection Tool appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 12, 2024

Deep Robotics has been making great strides with its quadruped robot in China, Singapore and South Korea. In Singapore, Deep Robotics, in collaboration with its official partner EGP, is participating in the AMR SPPG Tunnel Project of the Singapore Powergrid (SPPG).

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Metrology

MAY 12, 2024

There is a high demand for AI solutions in industrial applications. These solutions need to be efficient, trustworthy and secure in order to be used in series production or quality control. However, the new possibilities opened up by generative AI also raises questions. Can users rely on what a chatbot says? How can vulnerabilities in an AI model be detected early on during development?

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 12, 2024

Serve Robotics, a startup providing autonomous sidewalk delivery robots, has unveiled the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 10,000,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $4.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $40 million, prior to deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses.

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Metrology

MAY 12, 2024

Elementary, an innovator in AI-powered machine vision, has announces a significant milestone in its mission to redefine manufacturing automation with its AI-powered vision inspection. Rockwell Automation, a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, makes a strategic investment, signifying strong support for Elementary's visionary approach to elevating manufacturing quality standards.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 12, 2024

In a joint research project, Rise and Apple have developed a unique bio-based foam. The properties of the foam suggest that it could replace fossil-based materials such as polymer foam, which is often used in packaging, insulation and lightweight composites. The research results are presented in a Whitepaper from Rise and Apple.

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Metrology

MAY 12, 2024

In the realm of industrial metrology, where precision and accuracy are paramount, the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionize traditional measurement techniques and processes. The post Could Generative AI Become a Transformative Force in Industrial Metrology? appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 12, 2024

Pudu Robotics, a provider of service robotics, has launched its first robot designed expressly for industrial applications – the Pudu T300. The Pudu T300 features superior maneuverability with an ability to navigate efficiently through the variety of narrow passageways commonly found in industrial facilities.

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Metrology

MAY 12, 2024

3D metrology has already proven its value at every stage of the product development cycle, from design to production. However, look closely at how 3D measurement technologies are deployed within manufacturing organizations, and you will notice that their departments typically work in silos. The post Scaling 3D Measurement Data Usage To Improve Quality appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 12, 2024

Bota Systems, a provider of multi-axis force-torque sensors, has launched the PixONE, awhich it describes as “a cutting-edge through-hole sensor that integrates high-performance electronics within a compact, ultra-lightweight design”. Designed for seamless integration into robotic systems, PixONE features a through-hole architecture facilitating internal cable routing to enhance robot agility and safety.

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Metrology

MAY 12, 2024

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 13th May appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 12, 2024

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The Fabricator

MAY 12, 2024

The less that students at Minneapolis’ Roosevelt High School are learning as they build a go-kart from scratch far outweigh the final product.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 12, 2024

EasyMile, a developer of driverless technology, and Rocsys, a provider of hands-free charging solutions for electric vehicles, have unveiled their strategic collaboration. In a significant step towards a future of fully autonomous industrial vehicle operations, EasyMile and Rocsys have started working together to introduce fully autonomous charging solutions within the EasyMile offering.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 12, 2024

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