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PACK EXPO 2023 will provide opportunities for the packaging industry to see technologies that can address its unique concerns as well as labor challenges. Epson America Inc. today said it plans to showcase its automation and printing systems “designed to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate overall production processes.” “More businesses are seeing the need to increase packaging and labeling…
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Hirebotics today announced that it will be showing its new products and capabilities for welding and cutting with collaborative robot arms at FABTECH 2023, which will be from Sept. 11 to 14 in Chicago. “We are excited to unveil our new products and capabilities at FABTECH,” said Rob Goldiez, CEO of Hirebotics. “We are proud to offer the most advanced…
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While automation adoption has not increased unemployment, a slow U.S. economy and high interest rates have resulted in a decline in North American robot orders for the second quarter in a row after record purchases in 2021 and 2022. Companies ordered 7,697 robots valued at $457 million from April to July 2023, a 37% decline in robot orders and 20%…
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Runner Group, a manufacturer of kitchenware and sanitaryware, needed more efficient internal transportation to respond to changing consumer demand. The Xiamen, China-based company decided to build a smart factory and add automation in the form of 12 autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, from Mobile Industrial Robots ApS. “The implementation of automatic logistics processes empowers us to take a leading position…
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Meltio, which described itself as a leader in wire-laser metal deposition additive manufacturing, today announced the Meltio Space software. The company said Meltio Space is a toolpath generator designed to accelerate adoption of its technology and help users benefit from robotic 3D printing without requiring expertise in robotics or programming. “Meltio Space makes it possible to design very reliable parts…
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ABB Robotics yesterday announced that it will highlight next-generation collaborative robot technologies to enable metal fabricators “to efficiently weld and cut parts with unmatched simplicity and precision” at FABTECH 2023. The company said it will show its GoFa 12 cobot, which is designed for small to midsize enterprises, fabrication job shops, and first-time users of robotic welding equipment. ”With an…
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As in many sectors, agriculture is suffering a shortage of skilled labor, so farmers are increasingly turning to automation. Apex.AI today announced a project with Bernard KRONE Holding SE & Co. KG and Lemken GmbH to jointly develop commercial-ready autonomous farming systems. Their 'Combined Powers' concept vehicle can autonomously plow, cultivate, sow, mow, turn, and swath. The companies said they…
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Attendees of PACK EXPO 2023 will see plenty of technologies in Las Vegas, but knowing where to start with automation can be a challenge. Universal Robots offers evaluation advice, a justification calculator, and demonstrations to help. Before you head to PACK EXPO, the collaborative robot leader recommends doing the following three things to assess your packaging and palletizing needs: Take…
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Stray particles can be destructive in electronics production, so robots and the components that support them must minimize contamination. igus yesterday launched the Clean SCARA Cable Solution, which it said is made of high-performance plastics and works almost particle-free, according to ISO Class 2, even in high-speed applications. Microscopic debris can ruin electronic components, semiconductors, and displays, noted igus. Machines…
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In addition to the each-picking robots that received attention during the recent e-commerce boom, many automation providers have focused lately on the need to handle totes, boxes, cases, and pallets. From high-bay lift trucks and truck-unloading systems to heavy-duty mobile robots and automated pallet jacks, robots have specialized for these applications. More affordable and capable collaborative robots, improving machine vision,…
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While engineering specialties ranging from mechatronics to artificial intelligence are helping the robotics industry to grow, one area that is often overlooked is the need to provide hands-on experience with real-world robot operations, or RobOps, said InOrbit Inc. The company today announced InOrbit Education Edition, a free program to provide educational institutions with access to its platform. “We want to…
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Nurses and other care staffers have come under tremendous stress, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. German Bionic today officially introduced its Apogee+ powered exoskeleton to the North American healthcare market. The company said it designed the technology as a “personal lift assist.” “With its full range of features, our new Apogee+ power suit is designed to help ease the extremely…
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The U.S. Surgeon General recently said that loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day. As healthcare providers and governments seek remedies, Intuition Robotics has developed the ElliQ companion, which uses artficial intelligence to engage with older adults. The company today announced that it has secured $25 million in the first closing of its latest…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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