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…makes the L-Qualify 3D robotic inspection system. Locus Robotics Inc. provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to improve piece-handling productivity. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company, which has obtained a total of $316 million, said its technology can be integrated into existing warehouse operations without disrupting workflows. Novarc Technologies Inc. has commercialized collaborative robots and AI for automated welding in pipe-fabrication shops. The…
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…Technology manager to work on inspections Clark is the technology project manager for metrology at Chicago-based ARIS Technology. He has more than 20 years of experience with 3D design and metrology. Clark leads a team of industry experts, providing systems for 3D scanning, 3D engineering, and rapid prototyping. ARIS said it provides end-to-end systems for autonomously collecting and analyzing data.…
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…wide range of scenarios, including inspection of high-voltage power plants, surveying of dangerous terrains, and hazard detection. The global market for search-and-rescue robots is worth $59.1 million and could experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of $18.2% between 2020 and 2030, according to Market Research Future. It cited the Jueying X20, initially released in China last year, as an…
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…products onto a production line. Inspection: Grasping robots handle and inspect products for defects or irregularities. Testing: Robots help test products for quality or performance. Sorting: Pick-and-place robots sort products by size, shape, or other criteria. Dispensing: Some robots are designed to dispense liquids or powders onto products or into containers. Labeling: Robots apply labels to products or packaging. Palletizing:…
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…modular production, warehouse management, quality inspection, and prototyping initiatives. The digital age extends to advanced design software, which improves the product development process. Companies can create digital twins to iterate complex part designs. Companies should adopt IoT sensors to monitor the real-time performance of different production assets and collect sufficient analytical data to predict defects and rectify them before failing.…
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Drones aren't just for infrastructure inspection, real estate photography, or security. Last month, Corvus Robotics Inc. announced $5 million in seed funding, bringing its total financing to date to $8 million. Jackie Wu, Mohammed Kabir, Jonathan Sandau, and Bryan Monti founded the Mountain View, Calif.-based company in 2017. It has been developing artificial intelligence and machine learning for autonomous robots…
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…treatment, precision machining, assembly, and inspection. To that end, VulcanForms has expanded its machining and assembly operations through the acquisition of Arwood Machine Corp. in Newburyport. The Newburyport facility will focus on automated precision machining and assembly operations. The company said its “end-to-end approach” will allow it to to deliver engineered components and assemblies, designing and operating a “digital-first process…
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…filters for part defects and inspection for glue beads, grease, and welds applied by the cobot itself,” said Adrian Choy, product manager of robotics at Omron Automation America. “These features are often coupled with intuitive software wizards that accelerate the development of vision solutions.” Motion control ranges from motors to hand guidance Advances in several areas of motion control are…
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…a four-legged robot used for inspections and other tasks, Atlas, its humanoid robot, and Stretch, its truck unloading palletizing robot it launched earlier this year. Boston Dynamics founder and former CEO Marc Raibert was recognized at the 2022 Engelberger Robotics Awards at the Automate show in Detroit earlier this month. Raibert was recognized for his contribution to technology. The award…
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…ranging from materials handling, quality inspection, welding, and even food preparation and serving. In 2020, the global collaborative robot market was sized at $668 million, according to Mordor Intelligence. It is expected to reach $1.8 billion by 2026, according to the research firm. Future Market Insights estimated that the market will reach about $1.7 billion by the end of 2022.…
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…that automates and scales visual inspection with unsupervised machine learning technology. “We enjoyed our participation at Automate 2022,” said Franz Tschimben, CEO, Covision Quality. “The show fulfilled all of our expectations and goals. We got a chance to introduce our company Covision Quality to the US market and to manufacturing companies who want to automate and scale their visual inspection…
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…video and aerial photographs. Mapping, inspection, and search-and rescue missions have all benefited from the use of drones. However, uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) can also be used for nefarious purposes, such as smuggling, entering restricted airspace, voyeurism, or — in the worst-case scenario — carrying out a weaponized attack. Even an inexperienced hobbyist can inadvertently cause a public safety threat.…
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…that scales and automates “visual inspection and defect inspection on metals and plastics,” according to its website. The startup is a spin-off of Covision Lab, which is backed by seven multinational technology companies, including Durst, Microtec, alupress, TTControl Hydac International, Microgate, Mirco Photon Devices, and Barbieri. Covision Quality said its customers include manufacturers in the “downstream industry,” including GKN Powder…
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…showed 3D scanning for automotive inspection with Korean partner Hexagon Metrology. In a grinding and polishing demo, Doosan showed how a user could tilt a smartphone to control the angle of a robot. Designing a future with more robots Beyond its Automate exhibits, Doosan Robotics is working on more software-driven capabilities. It works with the Robot Operating System 〈ROS〉. The…
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…as pick and place, parts inspection, gate cutting, and more. Everything is pre-integrated so the RMO can get to work the day it arrives, said the San Francisco-based company. Each RMO can be “hired” for an OpEx-friendly subscription of $2,100 a month. Rapid Robotics said its RMO is affordable at just $25,000 a year, and the system requires no programming,…
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