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Mobile robotics vendors face many of the same challenges as their customers in manufacturing, logistics, and e-commerce—supply chain strains, shortages of skilled labor, and less available capital. Locus Robotics Corp. has managed to thrive in these conditions, announcing today that Inc. Magazine has named it to the Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row. The annual list…
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Cyngn Inc. today began its 2023 Autonomous Vehicle Roadshow in Sacramento, Calif., with demonstrations of its DriveMod Stockchaser. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company said it is visiting manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the U.S. to show the efficiency, safety, and performance of its systems. “We know what a major impact hands-on product experience can have for potential customers, especially with…
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Acme Manufacturing has released its latest offering for aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul or MRO operations. Its said its Robotic Auto Path Generation technology is designed to streamline airfoil polishing and jet engine blade repair. Due to unique part-to-part variations, the repair of aerospace engine components requires meticulous attention to detail, noted Acme. The Auburn Hills, Mich.-based company said its…
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Novarc Technologies Inc. today announced that it has successfully completed a Series A fundraising round. Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc. joined strategic supporters of the North Vancouver, Canada-based company, which is using artificial intelligence and robotics to address welding applications. “We are thrilled to welcome Caterpillar as an investor in Novarc,” said Soroush Karimzadeh, CEO of Novarc Technologies, in a release.…
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While more operations are deploying Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in their facilities, not every existing ground floor surface can support them. Many existing concrete floors have swales and slopes, cracks and spalling, and surfaces that can’t stand up to repetitive robotic traffic patterns. Fortunately, ResinDek® panels can be installed directly on top of an existing…
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OTTO Motors today announced that its OTTO Lifter has been recognized with a Gold Stevie Award in the Manufacturing Solution category in the 20th Annual International Business Awards. The company said its autonomous forklift address the challenges of labor shortages, safety, and productivity in warehouses and manufacturing facilities worldwide. “OTTO Lifter was only introduced to the manufacturing industry last year,…
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Brenton LLC claimed last week that its new XCP Series continuous motion case picker is engineered to enable fast, consistent changeovers, including easy access to all critical areas of operation. The ProMach Inc. brand said the case packing system is suitable for applications up to 70 cases per minute and will be on display at PACK EXPO. “The goal with…
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The term “elegance” appears frequently on Exotec's website, and you might just dismiss it as another tagline in the vast sea of content marketing. However, for the company, this is not just a marketing phrase; it is also a design philosophy. The approach started with the idea of mathematical elegance. That is, finding solutions and proofs that are surprisingly simple…
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Constant advancements in technology are changing how business is done. The manufacturing industry in particular is becoming more efficient, as production, assembly, and supply chain operations add automation. Learn more about the increasing role of technology across manufacturing in the infographic below. Technology is affecting numerous areas of manufacturing through a broad range of methods, tools, and processes. They include:…
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—At last night's RoboSource event, Venture Café and MassRobotics hosted discussions of how robotics developers, startups, investors, and users can collaborate to ensure they make the most of automation. RoboSource featured three speakers, 15 exhibitors, and over 400 attendees. “The goal is to get people together from manufacturers, local startups, and large corporates,” said Russell Nickerson, engagement liaison at…
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Olis Robotics today announced that it has raised $4.1 million in funding. The Seattle-based company specializes in remote monitoring, control, and error-recovery technology for industrial robots. It said it plans to use the funding to support additional brands representing more than half of all industrial robots, expand partnerships with systems integrators in North America, and develop new software products. A…
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Despite advances, the architecture, engineering, and construction industries still face the challenge of slow and costly manufacture of large components, according to SAEKI Robotics AG. The Lupfig, Switzerland-based company yesterday launched from stealth with $2.3 million in seed funding. It said it plans to create automated plants using industrial robots and 3D printing to build everything from aircraft wings to…
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Serve Robotics Inc. today announced that it has raised $30 million in capital and conversion of existing convertible notes. The San Francisco-based robotic delivery company has also completed a reverse merger with Patricia Acquisition Corp. that will take it public. Founded in 2017 as the robotics division of Postmates, Serve Robotics has developed zero-emissions robots to serve people in public…
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More robots may soon be just outside your window. Skyline Robotics this week announced the completion of a $3.35 million funding round that it plans to use for its ongoing 2023 businesss operations plan. The company has developed OZMO, which it claimed is “the world's first high-rise window-cleaning robot.” “Despite a difficult economy, Skyline Robotics remains an attractive target to…
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DHL Supply Chain and Locus Robotics today announced the deployment of fully integrated LocusBots in Australia in what they said is “a first for the Asia-Pacific region.” They also said the LocusONE warehouse automation platform meets the complex quality-assurance profiles and regulations of medical device customers Cardinal Health and Terumo. “At DHL Supply Chain Australia, we are leading the industry…
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