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…the use of automation on manufacturing lines; and 62% plan to invest in robotics to overcome a lack of skilled labor. Although there is a greater demand for robotics in the United States, ABB’s survey found that the rate of investment in automation remains higher in Europe, with 74% of European businesses indicating they will invest in robotics and automation…
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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.…
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…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…
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…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…
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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…
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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…
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…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,…
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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…
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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…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today announced the promotion of three current employees to reflect the increasing diversity of the organization's capabilities at it continues to promote U.S. competitiveness. Dr. Charles (Chuck) Brandt has been promoted from senior director of technology development to vice president of technical initiatives. Arnold (Arnie) Kravitz's role has been modified from chief…
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…week, the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute announced two new project calls. The Pittsburgh-based organization is seeking proposals for the use of augmented reality for manufacturing and sustainment and for the use of artificial intelligence and robotics in depot factories, as well as auditors for its training endorsement program. ARM-TEC-21-03, the special call for technology projects, will award…
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…IFR and president of Schunk USA. China remains the largest market for robotics, and South Korea has the highest robot density, or number of robots per 10,000 human workers, according to the IFR. Some countries, such as Singapore, Sweden, and Denmark, have a relatively high rate of automation but smaller populations, noted the Frankfurt, Germany-based nonprofit organization. Source: International Federation…
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…game-changing moment for the additive manufacturing community,” stated Kent Rockwell, chairman of ExOne. “I see incredible opportunity for our customers in working with Desktop Metal and look forward to supporting this new and combined business.” More and more businesses turning to additive manufacturing expect systems that address their requirements across speed, cost, resolution, and part size, said the companies. Desktop…
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…to acquire Schneider Electric Motion USA for $115 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021. “SEM is expected to help our expansion into automation and robotic applications through advanced motion-control solutions,” said Matthijs Glastra, chairperson and CEO of Novanta. “The business is also anticipated to increase Novanta’s exposure to the life sciences…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute has isssued a special call for technology projects to respond to the needs of the U.S. manufacturing industry, as well as priorities of the U.S. Department of Defense. The selected projects will participate in a 1:1 cost-sharing arrangement and receive up to $500,000 each. The Pittsburgh-based institute said it expects to award a…
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