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3 reasons mobile robots haven’t reached mass adoption

Robotics Business Review

Source: ifm efector Automated mobile robotics is the obvious answer to increased consumer demand and continuing labor shortages today. So, why haven’t AMRs “crossed the chasm” into mass adoption? Or, put even more simply: What aren’t you selling more robots? We’ve identified three major problem statements that explain these challenges. And, we’ve developed the tools and strategies you need to overcome them. 3 challenges preventing AMR mass adoption Right now, three primary barriers deter potenti

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Ten years after the no vote, can Scotland engineer a case for independence?

The Guardian Manufacturing

The SNP is keen to keep the issue alive, but others, including former PM Gordon Brown, say leaving the UK could see the economy founder Rosyth dockyard lies just upstream of the three bridges – two road and one rail – that span the Firth of Forth. But on a September morning it is impossible to see the river through the thick early mist that blankets central Scotland.

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Cyngn DriveMod now helps mobile robots navigate outdoors

Robotics Business Review

Cyngn’s autonomous DriveMod Tugger tugs up to 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg) to automate repetitive hauling. | Source: Cyngn Cyngn announced this week that its AI-powered autonomous navigation solution, DriveMod, can now operate in outdoor environments. This means organizations can send the DriveMod Tugger on missions that go indoors and outdoors, giving facility managers even more opportunity to automate repetitive workflows and shift employees over to more interesting, higher-value tasks.

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Air bending long on the press brake, Part I

The Fabricator

For bends less than 12 in. long, the radius usually “floats” as it’s air-bent into a V die. Longer bends require more forming tonnage, which can affect how an air-bent radius forms.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A SpaceX Case Study

Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.

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HMS Networks Releases the Anybus Defender Industrial Security Lineup

Control.com

HMS Networks has released the Anybus Defender family of industrial security appliances, consisting of four scalable models specifically engineered to protect crucial network infrastructures.

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Endries Announces Opening of New Distribution Center in Illinois

Fastener News Desk

September 10, 2024 Algonquin – IL, August 2024 – Endries International, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of our new distribution center in Algonquin, Illinois. The new facility is a key milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to improving service efficiency, expanding operational capabilities, and supporting the growing needs of our customers.

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What Are The Polishing Methods For Non-Standard Stainless Steel Parts?

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Stainless steel is a widely used metal material, and its surface quality has a vital impact on its performance. So let's learn about the methods and advantages of grinding stainless steel non-standard parts.

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Kubota acquires Bloomfield Robotics to track specialty crop health

Robotics Business Review

Kubota has acquired Bloomfield Robotics, to add AI-based crop monitoring features to the tractor. | Credit: Kubota tractor Kubota North America Corp. this week announced the acquisition of Bloomfield Robotics Inc., which specializes in agricultural imaging and analysis. Bloomfield uses advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to monitor the health and performance of individual plants.