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Productive Robotics introduces full line of teachable cobots

April 8, 2019 · Productive Robotics, Inc. is unveiling its full line of next-generation teachable collaborative robots (cobots) at ProMat 2019 at Booth N6957.

Championship-Level Disabled Athletes Tap into 3D Printing’s Potential

April 8, 2019 · 3D printers were beneficial in designing an ergonomic hand bike handle for Florian Jouanny, the first European tetraplegic athlete who completed the Ironman Triathlon.

MHI to feature new Robotics and Automation Solution Center at ProMat 2021

April 8, 2019 · ProMat 2021 will feature a new Robotics and Automation Solution Center in the North Hall of McCormick Place.

JBT announces strategic collaboration with Crown Equipment

April 7, 2019 · JBT Corporation, a global technology provider, recently announced it has solidified deals with Crown Equipment Corporation to automate their equipment.

AddiFab to Showcase Blend of Additive Manufacturing and Injection Molding at RAPID + TCT in Detroit

April 5, 2019 · At the RAPID + TCT show, AddiFab and Mitsubishi Chemical will be co-exhibiting the FIM technology paired with Mitsubishi Chemical's range of injection moldable materials.

Next-Generation Data Capture Emerges

April 4, 2019 · New types of “edge” technologies promise new options for real-time location insights. Learn how these emerging forms of data capture might supplement traditional AIDC as well as the importance of software platforms, analytics and applications that take advantage of real-time location data.

MecSoft Partners with FlexCNC

April 4, 2019 · As part of this partnership, FlexCNC will be bundling MecSoft's VisualCAD/CAM product with their FlexCNC milling machines.

Robotics leaders join forces at ProMat 2019

April 3, 2019 · More than a game, this is a fun and exciting way to educate yourself on key trends and technologies available to help you succeed in the next decade.

Automate 2019 opens next week in Chicago

April 3, 2019 · The biennial event is the biggest yet with more than 500 exhibitors poised to share the latest technologies with 20,000+ attendees hoping to implement automation to better compete in the global market.

AutoStore Announces Newest Distribution Partner, Kuecker Logistics Group

April 3, 2019 · AutoStore partners with Kuecker Logistics Group, a turnkey systems integrator. They have experience in a diverse range of markets including solutions for e-commerce fulfillment, retail, wholesale, protein, cold chain, convenience store, pharmaceutical, 3PL and food/beverage distribution

Yard Management Systems Update: From “black holes” to high visibility

April 3, 2019 · Having trucks backed up in the yard waiting to be loaded or unloaded can get pretty expensive. Yard management systems (YMS) help fill the gaps and create better supply chain efficiencies.

Omron Automation and Voelker Controls Company announce new partnership

April 3, 2019 · Voelker Controls to focus particularly on auto ID and machine vision solutions to improve quality and traceability.

Fast Radius Raises $48M to Expand Platform for Production-Grade Additive Manufacturing

April 3, 2019 · Funds will accelerate expansion of Fast Radius software platform, identification and launch of additive applications and scale-up of production-grade additive manufacturing capacity.

ProMat Preview: Managing Inventory Through Aerial Robots

April 3, 2019 · PINC's CEO Matt Yearling provides a preview of his ProMat 2019 session on the inventory management issues many companies are facing, and how autonomous aerial drones can help.

CONTACT Software’s Elements for IoT Earns Software Award

April 2, 2019 · The Research and Application Center Industry 4.0 named Elements for IoT the winner 2019 in the category "Internet of Things."

3D Printing on the Rise, But Large-Scale Production Use Remains Elusive

April 1, 2019 · Survey finds 3D printing is gaining traction as a production method for end-use parts, but scale remains limited.

Building Student Teamwork Via Robotics

April 1, 2019 · Next-Gen Engineers Student Design Competition Profile: VEX IQ Challenge Next Level

Additive Manufacturing is Leaving the Island

April 1, 2019 · With 3D printing growing increasingly mainstream, manufacturing execution systems are a tool against equipment downtime and production floor chaos.

Aiming to be the Amazon of On-Demand Manufacturing

April 1, 2019 · Vendors enter the field, adding new networks for ordering custom parts and prototypes.

3D Printing Services: The CAD Connection

April 1, 2019 · Software-integrated plug-ins and online analysis pave the way for on-demand manufacturing.

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