Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.29
…and services of its member companies and to educate manufacturing and supply chain professionals on ways to improve productivity. MHI groups address common challenges Member companies of MHI can join any of its industry groups or its Solutions Community. The industry groups share information and conduct research to stay at the forefront of their industry, said the organization. Typical group activities include industry statistics collection, standards development, technical publications, public relations, promotion of safety, and member and user education. The Solutions Community brings MHI members together with equipment and systems users to collaborate and address common challenges and opportunities in…
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…Fellowship program supports the AIM Higher Consortium, a Defense Manufacturing Community. “The ARM Institute is proud to support Defense Manufacturing Communities,” stated Matt Fischer, senior new business development manager at the ARM Institute. “These regional clusters are integral for strengthening U.S. defense manufacturing capabilities, and our fellowship program in partnership with the AIM Higher Consortium is critical to advancing much-needed robotics and AI solutions.” The AIM Higher Consortium supports an industrial production ecosystem that combines advanced metals and materials with Industry 4.0 technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing (AM). As ARM Institute Fellows, Clark and Ravasio will…
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…by 100 times. The company, which recently opened GITAI USA Inc. headquarters in Los Angeles, plans to provide robots to help build and maintain satellites, lunar bases, and even cities on Mars. GITAI preps S2 for extra-vehicular demo In the upcoming technical demonstration, GITAI's “S2,” a 1.5 m (4.9 ft.)-long, dual-arm robotic system, will autonomously execute in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing in the vacuum of space. The arm was delivered last August via a SpaceX capsule. The company tested this same model in the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) 8 m (26.2 ft.)-class thermal vacuum chamber in February. The robot…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM Institute, today announced its final 22-01 Technology Project Call. The public-private partnership is seeking proposals for systems combining machine learning and robotics for the manufacturing and defense industries. Teams must be members of the ARM Institute to be eligible for consideration in the program, which totals $10 million. The institute is a national resource for maintaining U.S. competitiveness through robotics and workforce development. It is part of the Manufacturing USA network and is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Defense. “We ran seven project calls in 2020, and we've transitioned to…
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Industrial automation has been a manufacturing mainstay for decades, but the rapid growth of collaborative robots promises to help businesses of all sizes. How do the latest cobots stack up against their industrial cousins, and for which applications are they ideal? In addition, advances in sensors, motion control, and machine learning have enabled some industrial robots to become more collaborative. At the same time, cobot arms and certain mobile robots have gotten bigger in response to industry demand. Are the technologies converging? Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT This webinar will examine the state of cobots, new…
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…TIA, engineering platform to help both machine builders and manufacturing end users. At the show in Detroit, Siemens plans to display its variable-speed drives, servomotors, motion controllers, PLC (programmable logic controller) automation, robotic integration, network connectivity including RFID, and advanced edge technology. The company will also display its Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS), a scalable industrial system that provides the locations of people and tangible assets such as robots for better process monitoring and management inside the digital factory. Siemens at Automate Siemens Industry will be at Booth 2040 during Automate from June 6 through 9. The company said it also…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.51
…Solutions earlier this year, the new BizLink Robotic Solutions USA Inc. will make its official debut at Automate 2022. While the name has changed, the company's products, services, and customer commitment remain the same, according to Jean-Marc Vico, vice president and general manager of the Industrial Solutions Group at BizLink Robotic Solutions USA. “LEONI has been ‘BizLinked,’ and this is a great thing for everyone, particularly the end users,” Vico said. “Under new ownership, our products, services, and dedication to our customers will expand and evolve even further, enabling companies to get the most out of their automation systems, from…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute this week announced that two of its initiatives are among 13 pandemic-response projects to receive funding from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The ARM Institute will lead one project and participate in another led by partner institute Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Inc. “The ARM Institute’s leadership and involvement on these projects demonstrates the importance of the Manufacturing USA Network and Manufacturing Innovation Institutes to our nation’s resiliency,” stated Arnie Kravitz, chief innovation officer at the ARM Institute. “We were able to rapidly collaborate with our fellow Institutes and member…
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Murata Machinery USA Inc. has expanded its automated guided vehicles product offering and is partnering with AGVE AB. The company has added seven standard A-Series models to its Muratec Premex Series. The automated guided vehicle (AGV) models are customizable for a wide range of load capacities, lift heights, navigation methods, temperature ratings, and software applications, the company said. Murata partners with AGVE in North America From its headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., Murata Machinery will take over and lead all North American operations in partnership with the AGVE Group, directing day-to-day North American sales, installation, service, and marketing operations. AGVE is…
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…with more than three decades of experience in robotics, manufacturing, and business development. Addverb's announcement came a month after Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. acquired a 54% stake in the company, investing $132 million (U.S.). Launched in 2016, Addverb claimed that it is a pioneer in human-robot collaboration for materials handling. It offers “end-to-end” fixed and flexible automation including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), carton shuttles, picking technologies, and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). In addition, Addverb said its warehouse management and execution software, integration and support services, and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) systems can increase productivity, accuracy, and safety.…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today announced the selection of eight new robotics technology projects for funding. The consortium said it chose projects that respond to urgent needs in U.S. manufacturing and that address modernization priorities of the U.S. Department of Defense. “The ARM Institute is pleased to announce these eight new development projects,” stated Dr. Charles Brandt, vice president of technical initiatives at the ARM Institute. “These projects represent the expertise and commitment of 27 unique member organizations to tackle key manufacturing modernization challenges for the defense and commercial sectors requiring robotic technologies.” With members across…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.64
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today said it has selected a project team to develop a virtual reality prototype for assessing and credentialing manufacturing workers. The project is intended to demonstrate how VR and other technologies can help workers earn credentials based upon the knowledge, skill, and abilities (KSAs) gained through on-the-job training in facilities using robotics and automation, often referred to as Industry 4.0. “Many potential and current manufacturing technicians have prior KSAs that can easily be upskilled for robotics and automation,” stated Linda Wood, senior certification manager at the ARM Institute. “Providing a low-cost testing…