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COVAL SAS, a France-based manufacturer of vacuum systems and components, has announced the second generation of its CVGC carbon vacuum gripper. The gripper is designed for collaborative robots. The new release, according to COVAL, looks to optimize its modularity and compatibility while simultaneously enhancing its performance. New design comes from user feedback COVAL has redesigned the CVGC carbon vacuum gripper…
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Kenco, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, today announced an AutoStore system, a leading robotic automated storage and retrieval system 〈ASRS〉, is live at the company’s Jeffersonville, Ind., distribution center. Designed in conjunction with KPI Solutions, the system is Kenco’s largest AutoStore installation, with 49,000 bins, 130 grid robots, 10 picking ports and four replenishment ports. Specifically designed to meet…
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Flexiv, a general-purpose robotic offering provider, announced its collaboration with O-DEAR, a Taiwan-based automation supplier and integrator. The announcement came during the 37th Taipei International Robotics and Automation Show (TAiROS). The event, held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall, also saw the debut of Flexiv’s Moonlight three-axis parallel adaptive delta robot for the first time within Taiwan. O-DEAR, Flexiv demonstrate…
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Tasks that are easy for humans can be difficult for robots. Pallet handling is a perfect example. Human operators are great at picking pallets of all shapes and sizes, even if there is plastic wrap covering the pockets, or if the pallets are skewed in the rack. Automated lift trucks work best when pallets are clean, in good condition, and…
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Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Fla. recently completed its first robotic-assisted, minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), making it one of only two hospitals in the Tampa Bay area to offer robotic-assisted CABG. Cardiothoracic Surgeon Michael Kayatta, MD, and his partner, Cardiovascular Surgeon John Ofenloch, MD, performed the procedure earlier this week, with the assistance of their highly skilled…
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Motion plastics component provider igus GmbH recently announced its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024. The trade show will be held Sept. 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. This year, igus will showcase its latest advancements at two booths, 236557 and 236230, which the company said will highlight its commitment to improving motion control and automating…
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Symbotic Inc., a provider of A.I.-enabled robotics technology for warehouse fulfillment processes, has announced it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Veo Robotics, a provider of intelligent safeguarding technology for industrial robots. Assets purchased under this $8.7 million deal include the FreeMove 3D depth-sensing computer vision system for industrial workcells and all related intellectual property. By integrating FreeMove…
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Circus SE, an AI robotics company specializing in autonomous kitchen systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Beijing University Food Raw Material Joint Procurement Centre. This partnership aims to build and scale an autonomous food supply network using Circus Autonomy One (CA-1), a fully automated food production robot capable of ingredient dispensing, cooking, cleaning and packaging without…
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Is your mezzanine living up to its full potential? Many businesses find themselves grappling with flooring issues that hinder efficiency and pose safety risks. Whether you're dealing with bar grate decks unsuitable for robotic traffic, deteriorating plywood or poly deck floors, or cracking concrete surfaces, these challenges can significantly impact operations. Transforming Bar and Plank Grate Floors While designed for…
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Mitsubishi Electric launched its newest pre-engineered work cell product to its existing lineup with LoadMate Plus. Automated Robotic Industrial Assistant (ARIA), according to the company, is cost-effective offering to address labor shortages and productivity challenges across a multitude of industries. ARIA robot work cell capabilities ARIA has a payload capacity of up to 13 kg (28.6 lbs.) and reach capabilities…
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Industrial and packaging systems provider Coesia recently acquired a minority share in Packaging with Robots (PWR), a provider of automated robotic packaging systems for the food industry. Coesia said this strategic partnership aims to drive new business opportunities leveraging technological and geographical synergies. With PWR, Coesia will expand its portfolio to provide full-line automated packaging solutions based on robotics and…
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Robot Era, a Beijing-based humanoid robot startup, introduced a self-developed dexterous hand called XHand. The company says it allows for the completion of a number of everyday and industry tasks. XBot-L humanoid uses the XHand Robot Era’s XBot-L, a full-size humanoid robot, is equipped with the XHand. In the video below, XBot-L exercises its fingers, clenches and unclenches its hands,…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute (ARM) recently announced the selection of six new technology projects for funding from its 24-01 Technology Project Call. The call centered on special topic areas including multi-modal inputs for AI robotics in manufacturing, rapid re-tasking and robot agility, multi-robot multi-human collaboration, and virtual commissioning of advanced robotic systems. The ARM Institute is a Manufacturing…
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LG Business Solutions USA opened its latest Business Innovation Center (BIC), a 3,600-square-foot showroom at LG Electronics’ North American headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. The new center provides resellers, partners and customers with a one-stop technology showcase that demonstrates LG’s full portfolio of commercial technologies and wide-ranging business offerings. This newest location joins LG BICs in Atlanta, Chicago and Los…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
