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…the game engine Unity, motion plastics specialist igus Inc. last week said it has given its online configurator for low-cost linear robots a facelift, making its operation even more efficient. The configurator was launched last year to make it easier for companies to get started with automation. Many companies are recognizing the benefits of autonomous machines because they increase efficiency,…
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…low volumes of difficult-to-recycle mixed plastics, paper, and metals sourced from residue supplied by primary materials-recovery facilities and other material providers. “With the success of the pilot facility we launched last year in Denver, we’ve been working hard to bring online additional facilities powered by our application of AI for material identification and advanced automation,” stated Matanya Horowitz, founder and…
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…fabricated metals, industrial machinery, and plastics and rubber. The majority of companies (38.8%) have annual revenues of less than $50 million, while 11.2% have somewhere between $100 million to $249.9 million in revenues, and another 9.2% reported revenues of $2.5 billion or more. What is your preferred commercial model for your planned robotics initiatives? Source: Peerless Research Group Businesses just…
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…fabricated metals, industrial machinery, and plastics and rubber. The majority of companies (38.8%) have annual revenues of less than $50 million, while 11.2% have somewhere between $100 million to $249.9 million in revenues and another 9.2% reported revenues of $2.5 billion or more. Beginning their journeys Many companies are just beginning their warehouse robotics journeys, according to the survey. In…
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…Semiconductors and electronics/photonics: Up 2% Plastics and rubber: Up 4% Life sciences/pharma/biomed: Up 4% All other industries: Up 65% U.S. companies adopt global robot brands While U.S. integrators and users are adopting more robots, most of them are manufactured in other countries, said the study. Of the top 16 brands analyzed, all of them came from outside the U.S. (Collaborative…
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…about the scale of the plastics pollution problem in the Great Lakes and to initiate action to end plastic waste and litter. The company’s donation will be used to help expand CGLR’s Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup initiative. “We are lucky to live near the beautiful Great Lakes, which not only provide immense economic value to the region, but they also…
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…food and beverage, fulfillment, and plastics and chemicals. “We expect 160 to 220 kg payload articulated robots to represent an estimated 30% of the total installed market, composed of 250,000 to 300,000 units in 2022, with a potential compound annual growth rate [CAGR for] '22 to ’26 of 2%,” said Clement, citing a report by the International Federation of Robotics…
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…both rigid packaging and loose plastic Induct with throughput of 1,600 – 2,000 picks per hour (PPH) Fit within the confines of most induction workstations with a footprint of 2.7 by 1.4 m (8 ft., 10 in. by 4 ft., 6 in.). “AI and reinforcement learning are in Kindred’s DNA and embedded in all our products, said Anne Marie Neatham,…
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…it develops and makes motion plastics, which are self-lubricating, high-performance polymers intended to reduce costs wherever things move. “€234 million [$257 million U.S.] more sales in one year, with almost the same selling prices until the end of the year, and everything produced as well as sourced in-house—we've never had that before,” said Frank Blase, CEO of igus. “Our colleagues…
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…them ideal for use in plastic molding, metal casting, cleaning, and spraying applications, the company said. The IRB 5710 is designed to address the needs of the automotive industry as it retools for electric vehicles. Source: ABB Robots designed for speed Both robot families are powered by ABB’s new OmniCore controller V250XT, the latest addition to the OmniCore controller family.…
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…tending with heavy metal and plastic parts and precise enough to carry out pick-and-place tasks at high payloads, said the company. “The KR1018 is a very strong, compact cobot with a weight of only 34 kg [74.9 lb.], ideal for performing various jobs at industrial companies,” said Dieter Pletscher, head of global sales at Kassow Robots. “SMEs [small and midsize…
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…(PET) from post-consumer bales of plastic soft drink bottles at speeds up to three times faster and at a higher accuracy than manual sorters can achieve. Evergreen then recycles the material into reusable flakes or pellets, which it sells to end markets as feedstock for new containers and packaging. Matanya Horowitz, founder and CEO of AMP Robotics “Evergreen is a…
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igus GmbH, which manufactures motion plastics used in robotics and industrial automation, yesterday announced that it has chosen a new leadership team for its business unit in Rumford, R.I. The Cologne, Germany-based company said the five new vice presidents will focus on expanding its presence in North America. “At igus, we are continually raising the bar to deliver better solutions…
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…Semiconductors and electronics/photonics: Up 2% Plastics and rubber: Up 4% Life sciences/pharmaceuticals/biomedical: Up 4% All other industries: Up 65% “Improvements in technology, new financing models, and simpler applications continue to be positive trend lines leading into 2022, in particular helping small companies automate and join the global stage,” Burnstein said. “Hiring technicians and machine operators in the Bay Area is…
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…products in reusable packaging, like plastic crates and totes. Automated systems can easily handle these packaging types, which, unlike cardboard alternatives, can be reused hundreds or even thousands of times. Waste reduction: By automating the distribution of perishables, like fresh fruits and vegetables, food brands and retailers can ensure that products reach stores and consumers as quickly as possible. This…
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…
