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…and potentially hazardous conditions. Outrider Technologies Inc., which has developed autonomous yard trucks, today announced that it has closed $73 million in Series C financing. The company said it plans to use the funding to expand its technology porfolio, hire more staff in the U.S. and internationally, and scale its fleet with large customers. “Outrider has consistently delivered breakthrough technology…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today announced that it has evaluated and selected four more training programs to receive ARM Endorsement. The institute recognized programs in Ohio, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania as being among the nation's most effective for robotics careers in manufacturing. “Our nation’s ability to grow U.S. manufacturing is inhibited by a historic skills gap,” said…
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…is critical, but no single technology will guarantee best-in-class inventory management. Automated storage and retrieval system 〈AS/RS〉 solutions manage inventory tightly while triggering replenishment for its zone, but not every warehouse can justify an AS/RS. The good news is multiple technologies contribute to improved inventory management, from warehouse management system 〈WMS〉 upgrades, to updated e devices for associates, to the…
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The Industrial Technology Research Institute, or ITRI, is showing off a range of its technologies this week at CES 2023, from delivery robots to AI-powered aquariums. The Taiwanese institute was founded in 1973 and focuses on applied research centered on industrial development. ITRI’s booth is located at booth 9855, North Hall, LVCC. It also has a virtual even site that…
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Applied Manufacturing Technologies, or AMT, today announced that it has opened a second factory near its headquarters in Orion, Mich. It said the new facility will “empower collaboration and industry innovations” for its industrial automation and robotics customers. “Thanks to a year of unprecedented growth, AMT has had the opportunity to invest in our future by nearly doubling our production…
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…use of robots in electronics manufacturing can result in reduced waste, greater efficiency, and a safer working environment. Annual installations of industrial automation for the electrical and electronics industry have grown 24%, from 89,000 in 2019 to 137,000 in 2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). This makes it one of the biggest users of robots. Here are…
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…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.…
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…said it will leverage its technology to help the area stay resilient. “The move indicates a big leap for OMRON towards realising our vision of “Enriching the Future for People, Industries and the Globe by innovative-Automation” through expanding the presence & reach of OMRON AUTOMATION CENTERS in niche but growing industries,” said Junta Tsujinaga, OMRON managing executive officer. “Our long-term…
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…and applies intelligent robots in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, education, and other industries. The company said it has attracted more than $100 million in funding and over 500 talented workers from 25 countries and regions. The core research and development team at Han's Robot has more than 10 years of industry and technology experience. With its intelligent perception system, zero-code programming,…
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…a robotic work cell in manufacturing. Not that packaging with robots is an entirely new frontier—they are often used to package goods coming off manufacturing lines. The difference today is that robots are edging further into e-commerce pack-out, where rather than dealing with one SKU, the robot needs the intelligence to handle thousands of SKUs that may come its way.…
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…York Times recently reported that manufacturing in the U.S. added a net gain of 67,000 workers over pre-pandemic levels for the first time since the 1970s. The Times suggested that this uptick is in large measure in response to supply chain issues with China and localizing inventories with new “grey-collar” jobs managing robots. I think Erik Nieves, CEO of Plus…
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…options that can typically be applied to a given robot and controller,” commented Greg Martin, an engineer at Bastian Solutions. “Thus, it is important to understand the robotic programming details and requirements.” As Martin emphasized, software can make a significant difference in ease of use with robots with more DoF. If more axes are needed, the right programming can be…
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…the region’s robotics and autonomy technology sector.” The board is co-chaired by Stefani Pashman, CEO of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, and Farnam Jahanian, president of Carnegie Mellon University. The Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative said its partners include labor groups, educational institutions, workforce and economic development organizations, businesses, and more. During the application process, the collaborative convened a…
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…it has partnered with Agilent Technologies Inc. to develop “robust, scalable, and reliable automation” for Mytide's BioFab2 platform. BioFab2 combines chemistry, robotics, and machine learning to advance and accelerate peptide and peptide conjugate manufacturing. Under the terms of their agreement, Agilent will supply Mytide with analytical and preparative chromatography equipment. The partnership's stated goal is to hasten the development of…
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…Stretch as part of its “Applied Innovation focus.” It added it regularly tests out new technology in specific locations before deciding to integrate it throughout North America. “At a time when companies need to evolve to meet consumer expectations, NFI has stepped in as the innovative logistics partner, contributing to our customers’ competitive edge,” said Sid Brown, CEO of NFI…
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