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Robot Manufacturing with Single Axis Positioning Systems

Design World

To achieve lower production cost and improve return on investment, manufacturers are adding custom positioning systems to their process. For example, with one IEC 61131-3- compliant automation program running on one processor, manufacturers move robots smoothly along linear track systems while performing several tasks in the same cell.

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Chicago’s South Suburbs see the future of manufacturing as American and robotic

Robotics Business Review

The Southland Development Authority is reinvigorating manufacturing in Chicago’s suburbs through programs such as the Metals HUB. Credit: Adobe Stock For decades, the Chicagoland area has played a pivotal role in American manufacturing capability. It uses digital manufacturing technology from MxD , the U.S.

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Hyundai to buy ‘tens of thousands’ of Boston Dynamics robots

Robotics Business Review

Hyundai Motor Group plans to implement Boston Dynamics’ robot line, including its Atlas humanoid, Spot quadruped, and Stretch trailer-unloading robots. and Hyundai Motor Group yesterday announced plans to deepen their partnership, which includes Hyundai purchasing “tens of thousands” of robots in the coming years.

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New SCARA robots offer greater flexibility for digital manufacturing

Design World

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its MELFA RH-10CRH and RH-20CRH SCARA robots, providing manufacturers with greater flexibility in adopting digital manufacturing while addressing skilled workforce shortages.

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Pudu Robotics launches PUDU D9 humanoid robot

Robotics Business Review

The PUDU D9 humanoid robot includes he DH11 advanced manipulators. Source: Pudu Robotics Pudu Technology Inc. last week unveiled its first full-sized bipedal humanoid robot, the PUDU D9. ” Pudu Robotics has focused on research and development, manufacturing, and sales of service robots.

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50 most innovative robotics companies

Robotics Business Review

We are passionate about the impact robotics can have on the world. Thats why for 14 years, the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards have honored the most innovative robotics companies, technologies, and applications from around the world. The RBR50 Gala returns April 30 from 6-8 PM in Boston at the Robotics Summit & Expo.

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Samsung increases stake in Rainbow Robotics, establishes Future Robotics Office

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Source: Rainbow Robotics Samsung Electronics Co. today announced that it is increasing its stake in Rainbow Robotics to 35% to accelerate the development of robots such as humanoids. to market its collaborative robots in the U.S. The RB-Y1 dual-armed mobile manipulator was announced this year.

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