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Transforming Material Handling Equipment into Fully-Autonomous Self-Driving Vehicles

April 23, 2020 · In this Q&A, Amanda Baier, Vecna Robotics’ Director of Marketing Communications, discusses the role of autonomous mobile robots in the logistics space.

EnvisionTEC to 3D Print Mass Quantities of Nasopharyngeal Swabs

April 23, 2020 · Swabs to be printed for COVID-19 testing based on successful clinical trial.

Kia Motors Producing Protective Face Shields At U.S. Manufacturing Plant

April 22, 2020 · Assembly of PPE at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia expands Kia's "Accelerate the Good" efforts to help people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vecna Robotics - FedEx Video for Press Day

April 22, 2020 · Human and robotic workflows can easily adapt to ever-changing environments and demands, creating an ongoing improvement cycle.

Self-Driving Vehicles for Bulk Materials Handling

April 21, 2020 · Vecna Robotics’ Pivotal™ technology safely transforms OEM material handling equipment into fully-autonomous self-driving vehicles, orchestrates tasks across resources for optimized workflow efficiency, and employs the power of AI to create a machine learning feedback loop for system-wide continuous improvement.

New Warehouse Management & Execution System Offers Breakthrough Capabilities

April 21, 2020 · In this Q&A, Dan Gilmore, Softeon’s chief marketing officer, discusses the state of the supply chain automation market and shows how the company is responding to new market trends.

America Makes Unveils Two Challenges for Additive Manufacturing Amidst Crisis

April 21, 2020 · Challenges to address face mask issues for health care workers and COVID-19 related problems for first responders.

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) adds 5 certified system integrators to network

April 17, 2020 · MiR's global network of CSIs ensure proper installation and service of MIR's fleet of user-friendly, powerful and robust AMRs for heavy and light internal transport.

PTC’s Onshape Teams Up With FIRST For Design Competition

April 17, 2020 · FIRST, a nonprofit that offers robotics competitions for students primary/secondary students, has partnered with PTC for a virtual design competition.

Robotic Research Uses Innovations to Assist Healthcare in COVID-19 Crisis

April 17, 2020 · DC-area engineering firm produces reusable face shields for region's hospitals, offers sterile 3D printer patent for COVID applications globally.

AMUG Names AM / 3D Printing Programs Supporting COVID-19 Response

April 16, 2020 · AMUG reports that many organizations have asked how they can help.

Introducing IAM Robotics’ Collaborative AMR & Showcase Innovation Center

April 15, 2020 · Tom Galluzzo, founder and CEO at IAM Robotics, discusses the current state of robotics and automation in the supply chain and previews an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that IAM will introduce later this year.

AutoStore Provides Dense Storage that Serves Micro-Fufillment to Large Regional Hubs

April 15, 2020 · Bastian Solutions’ VP of Global Sales Greg Conner outlines the challenges that warehouse operators are facing and shows how advanced material handling technology helps them overcome these hurdles.

Bridging CAD to Additive Manufacturing

April 15, 2020 · Plug-ins and new formats help preserve model integrity in the roundtrip journey.

In Pursuit of Predictable 3D Metal Printing

April 15, 2020 · Simulation software offers promise in the desire for repeatable, standardized 3D metal prints.

Yale robotic reach truck wins gold Edison Award

April 14, 2020 · Robotic reach truck can perform at 30 feet and reach into double-deep storage locations, enabling operations to automate new processes beyond floor-level, point-to-point transportation.

Workforce Shortages, Uncertainty May Cause 5G Network Infrastructure Revenue to Drop Up to 10% in 2020

April 14, 2020 · ABI Research whitepaper identifies the short-and long-term impacts the global pandemic will have on 5G and mobile network infrastructure.

Lubrizol’s Powder TPU for 3D Printing Passes Skin Sensitization Tests

April 14, 2020 · This enables ESTANE 3D TPU M95A to be a material solution for product designers exploring 3DP for end-use applications that require skin contact.

Additive Manufacturing Meets Miniaturization

April 13, 2020 · In this webinar, you'll learn about how additive manufacturing can be used to create challenging microstructures in industrial applications.

Teaching Additive Manufacturing Under Lockdown

April 13, 2020 · Penn State University Professor, Dr. Guha Manogharan, uses virtual machines and simulation software to continue advanced additive manufacturing instruction. Guha teaches a graduate lab course on metal additive manufacturing and design.

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