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Like many other small and midsize enterprises, HWL Löttechnik GmbH has faced growing labor shortages, demands for energy efficiency, and the intricacies of high-mix, low-volume production. The thermal treatment company has deployed a robot using the MIRAI intelligent vision technology in its Berlin factory to take over the repetitive task of handling reflective metal objects. HWL has customers in power…
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Path Robotics Inc. announced its new Autonomous Fit-up, or AF-1, system for robotic welding this week at the FABTECH trade show in Chicago. The company claimed that the robotic cell, which can fit-up and weld metal parts, “marks a significant leap foward in the metal fabrication industry.” “Today marks a significant milestone in the advancement of American manufacturing,” said Andy…
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The Pittsburgh Robotics Network today invited the public to “step into the heart of the robotics capital of the world” at its Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The organization said the event is “for anyone curious about the robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence technologies that are revolutionizing our world.”…
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In today's fast-paced and competitive e-commerce landscape, efficient order fulfillment is a key driver of customer satisfaction. Solo Brands Inc. and Locus Robotics Corp. this week announced a strategic partnership. Solo will optimize and streamline its order-fulfillment operations with 16 artificial intelligence-powered autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, at its warehouse in Mexicali, Mexico. “We are excited to partner with Locus…
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ForwardX Robotics this week launched the Flex 60-SW at Logistic-Tech Tokyo 2023—The Third Innovation Expo. The company said its latest vision-based autonomous mobile robot, or AMR, includes automatic weighing scales and an interactive touchscreen to improve picking accuracy in the warehouse. “The introduction of Flex 60-SW marks an exciting milestone for ForwardX Robotics,” stated Nicholas Chee, CEO of ForwardX. “We…
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The Otto Group, one of the world’s largest e-commerce retailers, has signed a strategic agreement with Boston Dynamics, a global provider of mobile robotics, to continue automating its logistics operations, the companies announced earlier this week. The plan is to deploy Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots in more than 10 and Stretch robots in more than 20 of the group’s facilities…
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One of the most popular robotics applications shown at this week's FABTECH trade show was welding. Neuromeka Co. this week exhibited its collaborative robot for welding at the metal processing, manufacturing, and finishing event at Chicago's McCormick Place. Neuromeka said the system can help small and midsize manufacturers, particularly in the shipbuilding sector, which has been grappling with labor shortages…
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Time and convenience are essential for customers of quick-serve restaurants, or QSRs. Tel Aviv, Israel-based Flytrex Inc. today announced Autonomous Pickup. The company said it enables a fully autonomous delivery process—from order placement through pick-up and delivery to customers’ yards. Flytrex claimed that its new capability can cut delivery times to about five minutes from the time orders are ready,…
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ff Venture Capital this week announced the opening of its first Upstate New York office within The Tech Garden in downtown Syracuse, the location’s first in-residence investor. The Tech Garden is home to GENIUS NY, which claimed to be “the world’s largest business accelerator for uncrewed aerial systems” or UASes. “This partnership offers ffVC a unique opportunity to be actively…
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The market for autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, in manufacturing could grow about 30% per year over the next five years, reaching an estimated size of $6.2 billion by 2027, according to Interact Analysis. AMR vendors are continuing to consolidate, with Rockwell Automation Inc. saying on Sept. 5 that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Clearpath Robotics Inc.…
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Nauticus Robotics Inc. today announced that it has entered into a service contract with Shell PLC. The initial scope of work includes inspection services on a Shell subsea field development in the Gulf of Mexico, and the contract could lead to future inspection projects. The new contract follows Nauticus' successful qualification phase for autonomous inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR). The…
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Labor shortages have affected large parts of the world and various industries, including security. Ascento Robotics yesterday announced pre-seed funding of $4.3 million and the launch of its Ascento Guard autonomous robot for outdoor patrols. “The global security industry is facing mounting challenges,” said Allesandro Morra, co-founder and CEO of Ascento. “Labor shortages mean a lack of qualified personnel available…
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Align Production Systems, a leading innovator in material handling systems, has announced a strategic partnership with Kollmorgen, which is known for its vehicle control products. The companies said the collaboration will “revolutionize” automated guided vehicles, or AGVs. “Our partnership with Kollmorgen marks a pivotal moment in the AGV technology for heavy industry,” stated Jason Stoecker, CEO of Align Production Systems…
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ABB today announced an investment of $280 million to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and build a new state-of-the-art ABB Robotics European Campus in Västerås, Sweden. The Campus will serve as the hub for ABB Robotics’ offering in Europe, providing customers with artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled collaborative and industrial robots, as well as digital solutions to support flexible automation, the…
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At FABTECH in Chicago this week, Vention Inc. announced its Coordinated Motion technology, which it developed with Universal Robots A/S to synchronize motion control across six robot joints and a single external linear axis. This enables precise tool center point, or TCP, trajectory execution through multiple waypoints at specific times across a robot workspace, said the Montreal-based company. “It is…
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