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If we needed more proof that the world’s warehouses and DCs are being equipped with more robots and automation, then ProMat 2023 definitely sealed the deal. Sprinkled among the many different “traditional” materials handling vendors on the exhibition floor—and in some cases, integrated right into those vendors’ own booths—was an amazing number of advanced robotics solutions that a record 51,000…
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For robotics adoption to spread to new applications, the systems must become easier to program. Some developers and suppliers are working to move away from requiring users to code every point in a trajectory, manually jog a robot into position, or model parts in CAD software. RoboDK today announced that it has released the design and assembly instructions of its…
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Wauseon Machine (WM), a leading provider of robotics automation, tube forming equipment, and built-to-print precision machines parts, has annnounced an increase in the capacity and capability of its Aftermarket Services through the formal consolidation of McAlister Design and Automation (MDA) and WM. This merger will significantly streamline the process for customers to receive goods and services such as preventive maintenance,…
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Robotiq Inc. today announced its PE20 palletizing system, which it claimed is “the most powerful palletizer” in its product lineup. “With a payload capacity of 18 kg (40 lb.) and stacking heights of up to 2,150 mm (84 in.), this turnkey solution is designed to help businesses effectively scale future operations and achieve a quick return on their investment,” wrote…
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Mujin Corp. today said it has successfully raised $85 million in Series C funding. The Tokyo-based company said it plans to use the capital to make its MujinController platform more available to integrators and end users to they can develop innovative automation applications. MujinController works with any industrial robot, enabling users to develop and deploy them for manufacturing, logistics, and…
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Mujin, a leader in intelligent robotics for manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain operations, has raised $85 million in its Series C funding round, the company announced today. The funding round was led by SBI Investment Co., Ltd. in Japan, along with Pegasus Tech Ventures, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm, 7 Industries from the Netherlands, corporate investor Accenture, and…
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Dexory today announced that it has partnered with Linkline Transport to use robots to collect and deliver data in real time to improve operational visibility and efficiency at its warehouse in Kettering, U.K. “Dexory is really excited to have Linkline on board and really seeing the value of data-driven technology for their operations,” said Oana Jinga, co-founder and chief commercial…
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Labor shortages have become one of the most pressing challenges for small and midsized enterprises in member nations of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD. The International Federation of Robotics last week announced Go4Robotics, a new online platform to provide independent guidance in manufacturers' journey to automation. “The lack of skilled labor is a strong driver for…
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From the narratives of Ex Machina and Blade Runner to the claims this year by Google engineer Blake Lemoine that its AI was sentient, the concept of machines with emotions has always sparked people's imaginations. While the truth to these tales remains uncertain, a tangible new reality is emerging: Robots are have gained the sense of “feeling,” moving into the…
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The global population of people older than 65 is rapidly increasing the need for care. Although care robots promise to fill in for caregivers, their implementation has been slow and unsatisfactory, noted a team of international researchers. It said it has developed “the first universal model that can be employed across cultural contexts to explain how ethical perceptions affect the…
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At this year's PACK EXPO, B&R Industrial Automation GmbH plans to show systems from Codian Robotics B.V. that are now integrated and rebranded within B&R's portfolio. The Codian line of delta configurations, including hygienic models, can be incorporated into any machine configuration, said the company. “With an extensive selection of pick-and-place robot mechanics open to any control platform, we are…
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Picking and packaging are among the robotics applications to see at Pack Expo. Soft Robotics Inc. plans to demonstrate its mGripAI system, which combines proprietary 3D vision, artificial intelligence, and soft grasping technologies, at PACK EXPO 2023. “We're excited at the commercial traction that we're seeing with mGripAI,” stated Harley Green, vice president of strategic accounts at Soft Robotics. “More…
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Collaborative robot arms have been reaching into new applications as they gain capabilities. The new UR20 cobot from Universal Robots A/S will be on display at FABTECH, which is billed as “North America’s biggest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event.” The new robot has an additional 18 in. of reach radius, or a 36-in. diameter increase, greatly broadening the…
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A slow U.S. economy and high interest rates have taken a toll on robot orders in North American, resulting in a decline for the second quarter in a row after record purchases in 2021 and 2022, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). A3's latest report found that companies ordered 7,697 robots valued at $457 million from April to…
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