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Editor’s Pick: FANUC Offers Free Trial of CNC Virtualization Platform

June 29, 2020 · Software creates digital twins of machine controls for low-risk program testing.

The 6 River Systems Fulfillment Solution

June 26, 2020 · Fulfillment operators need to scale quickly and cost-effectively to meet growing demand—yet finding and retaining quality warehouse personnel is getting more difficult and seasonal hires take time to train; especially if you’re trying to leverage automation technologies.

Texas Turns to 3D Printing for PPE Production

June 26, 2020 · Industrial 3D Printer Join Efforts to Produce PPE

Amazon Acquires Autonomous Technology Company Zoox

June 26, 2020 · Amazon.com Inc has agreed to pay over $1 billion to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, a move that will expand the e-commerce giant's reach in autonomous-vehicle transportation technology.

The Post-Pandemic Warehouse and Distribution Center Workplace

June 26, 2020 · As the economy begins to recover, distribution center and warehouse operators will be challenged with not just operating efficiently, but safely - emerging technologies may help in the effort.

Ansys Sponsors Student Competition for Autonomous Vehicle Technology Design

June 26, 2020 · Ansys grants access to software and sponsors digital event to launch Indy Autonomous Challenge.

MakerBot Joins Google for Education Integrated Solutions Initiative

June 26, 2020 · MakerBot Cloud's integration with Google for education further streamlines 3D printing for teachers and students.

Simulation Charts Course to “Next Normal” Manufacturing

June 26, 2020 · Siemens leverages hardware and software portfolio to help manufacturers promote workplace distancing.

When Robotics Intersect a Pandemic

June 25, 2020 · Robotics and the technology that drives them have stepped up to the plate to assist health care workers and patients.

World Economic Forum Names ProGlove a Technology Pioneer

June 24, 2020 · Innovator of data capture solutions recognized for potential to impact supply chains globally.

MHS Announces Expanded Autonomous Mobile Robot Capabilities

June 24, 2020 · MHS, a single-source provider of material handling automation and software solutions, announces its expanded portfolio of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) capabilities.

Software Solution for Ecommerce-Driven Warehouses

June 24, 2020 · As inventories swell and order volumes grow, businesses must adapt warehouse infrastructure, implementing new automation and guided work technologies, inventory management processes and order fulfillment workflows.

DHL Supply Chain, Blue Yonder, and Microsoft team up for robotics collaboration

June 24, 2020 · The companies said that this platform significantly reduces integration time and programming efforts, in order to on-board new automation devices into warehouse facilities, which, in turn, provides shippers with more flexibility in selecting robotics systems geared towards their specific business needs, while leveraging Microsoft Azure IoT and cloud platform services.

Manufacturing Institute Sees Demand for Reskilled Workers

June 24, 2020 · eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute (eKAMI) students, including displaced coal miners, find jobs during school closure; eKAMI's focus on reskilling workers extends to staff, who leverage 3D printers to build and donate masks for frontline healthcare workers.

NVIDIA and Mercedes-Benz to Make Software-Upgradable Vehicles

June 23, 2020 · GPU Giant and Automaker Envision Continually Upgradable Software Framework for Vehicles

AutoGuide Mobile Robots opens testing center in Massachusetts

June 23, 2020 · With virtual demonstrations offered now, the test facility enables customers to see the flexible, safe and easy-to-deploy AMRs in action.

ForwardX Robotics Introduces Collaborative Mobile Robots as a Service

June 23, 2020 · ForwardX Robotics, a Beijing-based provider of autonomous mobile robots, said its robotics-as-a-service offering is intended to make technology widely accessible.

Universal Robots now connect with industry standard protocol

June 23, 2020 · Universal Robots (UR) is now supporting the OPC UA standard to their robots.

Hyster-Yale Group releases free operator training video content to support reopening

June 22, 2020 · The offer is meant to help businesses adhere to current health and safety protocols as they onboard the necessary labor to keep operations moving as the economy reopens.

Lessons Learned to Help Companies Overcome Predictive Maintenance Skepticism

June 22, 2020 · Predictive maintenance can provide measurable benefits for manufacturers who apply the technology on their production lines.

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