Robotics Business Review

MAY 26, 2024

[link] A collaboration between NVIDIA and academic researchers is prepping robots for surgery. Researchers from the University of Toronto, UC Berkeley, ETH Zurich, Georgia Tech and NVIDIA developed ORBIT-Surgical. It is a simulation framework to train robots that could augment the skills of surgical teams while reducing surgeons’ cognitive load. ORBIT-Surgical supports more than a dozen maneuvers inspired by the training curriculum for laparoscopic procedures, a.k.a. minimally invasive surgery.

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Control.com

MAY 26, 2024

Denso, Certhon, and Dogtooth Technologies tackle the challenge of picking delicate produce with harvesting robots designed to improve efficiency and sustainability in agriculture.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 26, 2024

Semiconductor manufacturing is an involved process that depends on advanced technology and relies on complex parts with extremely tight tolerances to produce the tiny wafers that modern life depends on. With the 2022 passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, the United States government is committed to invest billions of dollars in subsidies to encourage the manufacturing of microchips and semiconductors inside the U.S.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 26, 2024

Image: Summit Art Creations / stock.adobe.com CSIRO, Australia’s premier science agency, collaborates with Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) to unveil a complimentary 10-week online learning initiative tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the clean energy domain. The ‘Innovate to Grow: Clean Energy’ program seeks to assist SMEs in the early stages of research and development (R&D) or planning of innovative clean energy ideas.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 26, 2024

The Coca-Cola system, consisting of The Coca-Cola Company and its authorised bottler Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, has decided to increase its investment in Kenya by up to $175 million over the next five years, should the business achieve its anticipated growth targets in the country. Hosting Kenyan President H.E.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 26, 2024

Image: Motion Australia Explore the future of industrial solutions with Motion’s latest release: the first edition of their interactive magazine, Industry inMotion 2024. Packed with insights into fluid power, safety solutions, and advanced engineering capabilities, this magazine covers vital sectors like agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. Featuring dynamic video content, informative infographics, and expert sound bites, it serves as an essential guide to the latest trends and technologies s

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 26, 2024

Image: ELO2 The ‘ELO2 Consortium,’ an Australian Made Moon rover prototype is touring the country, hopping from state to state to undertake design validation testing at specialist facilities. In March, the ELO2 Consortium demonstrated its autonomous robotics capabilities by driving a rover at the Australian Rover Challenge in Adelaide from a remote command centre across the globe.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 26, 2024

Urbx has launched its robotic inventory storage and retrieval system. The company says it is capable of fulfilling complex, multi-SKU orders at “unprecedented speeds”.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 26, 2024

Sunset Sleepers produces 100mm steel posts for 75-80mm concrete sleepers and heavy-duty 150mm posts for 100mm. 120mm sleepers, up to nine meters long / Image: Sunset Sleepers Since being nominated in the 2023 Endeavour Awards for their excellence in growth, we check-in with concrete sleeper manufacturer, Sunset Sleepers, to find out more about their plans to automate production.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 26, 2024

Source: Tungaloy Tungaloy has expanded its DrillMeister exchangeable-head drilling tool system by adding 16 new modular drill bodies with chamfering inserts with a TungFlex connection. Incorporating the performance of a solid-carbide drill with the efficiency of an indexable-insert drill, the DrillMeister exchangeable-head drill system now includes modular drills with chamfering inserts that enable drilling and chamfering in a single operation.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 26, 2024

Frost & Sullivan’s Manufacturing webinar series delved into the topic ‘ Nature and Biodiversity in Manufacturing Climate Targets.’ Led by industry experts, the session highlighted how prioritizing nature and biodiversity in their climate targets can enable manufacturers to differentiate themselves in the industry. The panel included Vivekananda Bhat, Growth Expert and Associate Director at Frost & Sullivan; Rajendran P N, Executive Vice President – Operations at Yokohama Off-Highwa

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 26, 2024

Source: Rego-Fix Rego-Fix has appointed Brent Broderick as the company’s new national sales manager. In addition to managing sales team members, Broderick will provide ongoing technical education and guidance to Rego-Fix customers. Rego-Fix selected Broderick for his proven ability to direct sales, distribution and procedural strategies. Additionally, his more than 35 years of industry and direct service experience position Broderick to lead sales representatives in matching customers̵

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 26, 2024

Frost & Sullivan’s Energy webinar series delved into the topic ‘ Where next for the hydrogen economy?’ Led by industry experts, the session highlighted the latest industry dynamics within the hydrogen space, with a particular focus on the recent regulatory developments and the potential impact on hydrogen production. The panel included John Raspin, Growth Expert, Partner, and Director at Frost & Sullivan; Jonathan Robinson, Growth Expert and VP of Research at Frost & Sullivan;

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Metrology

MAY 26, 2024

Summary of headline metrology and smart manufacturing news from the past 7 days. The post ‘METROLOGY BREW’ News Bulletin – 27th May appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Plastics Today

MAY 26, 2024

In an email to staff just before a long weekend, Best Theratronics owner Krishnan Suthanthiran went on a rant, deploring the number of holidays workers in Canada are entitled to and the resulting “unsuccessful” manufacturing landscape.

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