Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.27
…about 135 employees. Source: Piab Group IB adds custom, additive manufacturing expertise IB Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik said it has developed customer-specific, turnkey systems for handling bulk materials since 2007. The Lage, Germany-based company added that it has about 30 employees and decades of experience in conveyor technology for conventional materials handling. “Together with Piab Group—who is known as a world market leader in vacuum transport solutions—a strong team comes into being for a strong future,” said Frank Scholz, owner and managing director of IB. “We are convinced that both companies will profit from this acquisition and look forward to our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.65
…call for presentations for its International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing, or ICAM 2023. The event will be from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 at the Hyatt Regency – Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The organization's Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) is hosting the conference, which is supported by more than a dozen ASTM technical committees including Committee F45 on Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems. Abstracts are due by April 1. ICAM 2023 is ASTM’s eighth annual flagship event related to standardization, qualification, and certification. It addresses industry requirements, advanced manufacturing processes, and value chains. The aim of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.12
…“strategic, complementary asset in the relatively mature polymer-based AM [additive manufacturing] market segment.” “We have great respect for Stratasys’ business, including Chief Executive Officer Dr. Yoav Zeif, who we believe is the architect of Stratasys’ recent positive momentum,” stated Yoav Stern, chairman and CEO of Nano Dimension. “Together, Nano Dimension and Stratasys can offer an increasingly exciting set of solutions for customers while becoming better positioned to compete in the AME [additively manufactured electronics] and AM industries.” “In recent years, the AM market has grown in size and accelerated remarkable technological advancement, and it is on the cusp of its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.84
…deploy nearly 200 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in 35 manufacturing facilities. The company also serves the Israeli aerospace industry, so its deployment could boost the expansion of the entire global aerospace robotics sector. Strategic collaborations lift off Autonomous systems provider Reliable Robotics and Kenya-based cargo airline Astral Aviation have partnered to enhance the safety and connectivity of Sub-Saharan Africa with automated aircraft. In addition, Reliable Robotics has worked with the Federal Aviation Administration to certify its aerial drones. Last week, Reliable Robotics announced that it had won a U.S. Air Force contract to study the automation of large aircraft. Furthermore,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.09
…last month, the ARM, or the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, Institute announced that it was funding 11 new projects as part of its Technology Project Call program. ARM was founded in 2017 and is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. It has over 380 members, which span governmental, commercial, and educational sectors throughout the U.S. As part of the Call program, members of its networks are invited to submit proposals that align with ARM’s advanced manufacturing vision and goals. The proposal period for this specific call ended on Aug. 12, 2022. “Project Calls are crafted in collaboration with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.33
…move between locations.” “Such systems may be used for manufacturing applications including but not limited to assembling, processing, or prototyping large scale components, material handling, machine/conveyor tending, flexible manufacturing and peg-in-hole insertion-type assembly,” it said. “Static/indexed performance encompasses situations in which the manipulator and A-UGV of a mobile manipulator shall not move simultaneously while physically connected as a single unit.” ASTM said it welcomes membership and participation in the development of its standards, and remote working meetings of the F45 committee will occur monthly. Researchers examine finray-effect gripper Mobile manipulators typically use collaborative robot arms, which are widely considered less…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.28
…Group invests in startups that specialize in automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and AI. The Swiss holding focuses on seed and Series A equity investments. It supports young companies with a technology park and a team of experts in business development, finance, human resources, IT, marketing, and communications. Capital Risque Fribourg SA is an innovation capital fund financed by the canton of Fribourg, Banque Cantonale de Fribourg, Groupe E, and the Pension Fund of the Canton of Fribourg. Swiss cantons are similar to U.S. states. Capital Risk Fribourg said it invests in early-stage companies that create jobs in the canton of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.02
…Construction Industry. The workshop, co-sponsored by the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will take place on Jan. 25 and 26, 2023, at ASTM’s global headquarters in West Conshohocken, Pa. “Digital construction is expected to have a major impact on manufacturing innovation and competitiveness,” noted Mohsen Seifi, Ph.D., ASTM International’s vice president of global manufacturing programs. “This workshop and related roadmap will play a crucial role in the adoption and implementation of digital construction moving forward.” Workshop on digital construction The workshop will include active discussions and structured…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.90
…month published Wohlers Specialty Report on Construction: Building an Additive Construction Future. The report detailed developments in additive construction, or AC, an industry that is rapidly growing in response to opportunities created by additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Standards organization ASTM International acquired Fort Collins, Colo.-based Wohlers Associates in 2021. The advisory group now includes technical and market experts to support the growing additive manufacturing (AM) industry. “ASTM International sees AC as the next frontier in construction,” noted Terry Wohlers, head of advisory services and market intelligence at Wohlers Associates. “To gain a view of what is ahead, it is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.48
Markforged Inc. yesterday announced that its manufacturing facility in Billerica, Mass., has met the rigorous quality management and quality assurance standards of ISO 9001:2015 to obtain certification from TUV Rhineland of North America. The additive manufacturing company said the certification will help streamline the supplier audit process. “Reliability is key for additive manufacturing. We're trying to help manufacturers meet traditional standards of quality, accuracy, strength, etc.,” Shai Terem, president and CEO of Markforged, told Robotics 24/7. “Without industry certification, that effort has been done application by application, one customer at a time.” Markforged said its Digital Forge is designed to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.73
SME, a nationally recognized certifying body in manufacturing, announced last week that it has developed and will offer the Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals, or RMF, credential. The new certification focuses on assessing a candidate's comprehension of fundamental robotics concepts. It is designed for workers currently looking to upskill or reskill into manufacturing careers before pursuing equipment-specific or career pathway-specific training in robotics. The credential can help individuals begin a lifelong career in an industry where there is opportunity for advancement and good-paying jobs, according to the organization. SME developed the RMF credential with two leading organizations in the robotics education…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.18
…announced the release of new Simulation features for its additive manufacturing software. Simulation is available as a free trial until April 2023 and as a paid subscription thereafter, said the company. As both 3D printing and simulation software move from prototype to production, the complementary technologies promise to save manufacturers time and money previously spent on design/print/break testing cycles, according to Markforged. The Watertown, Mass.-based company said Simulation enables virtual testing of materials and designs for demanding applications. “This conversion of hardware, software, and materials comes down to confidence,” said Doug Kenik, principal product manager at Markforged. “Without Simulation, additive…