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Labor shortages, demands for safety and productivity, and concerns about environmental and economic sustainability have led the construction industry to evaluate and adopt automation. ICON Technology Inc. today said it has completed a $207 million Series B financing round. The Austin, Texas-based company said it has developed proprietary 3D-printing robotics, software, and advanced building materials to “shift the paradigm of…
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Although railroads have been around for hundreds of years, trains are still a key part of transportation infrastructure. Railroads haul the most freight of any form of transport in terms of ton-miles, a measure of cargo volume that considers weight and distance carried, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Moreover, railways continue to be the…
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As more shoppers continue to buy online and as businesses prepare for what is expected to be a record-breaking holiday season, retailers and warehouse operators are turning to automation to meet growing demand and mitigate labor shortages. Locus Robotics, which supplies mobile robots for fulfillment centers, today announced that it has surpassed the milestone of half-a-billion units picked. The Wilmington,…
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OSARO Inc., which develops and deploys software-defined automation for logistics, last week announced that it has raised $30 million in Series C fuunding. The San Francisco-based company said it plans to use this latest investment to enhance its core technology capabilities. OSARO also said it will apply its machine learning platform to new applications, expand its global marketing and support,…
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In the metals industry, only a small percentage of computer numerical control, or CNC, machines are automatically fed components. Most of the world’s CNC machines rely on either a human operator or a robotic arm having to physically open and close their heavy doors every few minutes, according to Made4CNC ApS. Investing in a new fully automatic CNC machine or…
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The Timken Co., which makes engineered bearings and power-transmission products, last week announced that it has acquired Intelligent Machine Solutions Inc. The company said Intelligent Machine Solutions' industrial automation will expand and complement its Rollon linear-motion product line. “The acquisition of iMS builds upon our established engineering expertise in power transmission and will enable us to compete more effectively and…
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The warehousing industry has ramped up its automation efforts in response to the increased order volumes and labor shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to ABI Research. Technologies such as augmented reality-powered smart glasses and handheld devices with enhanced capabilities are addressing productivity. In addition, autonomous, collaborative, and mobile robots are the most popular and fastest-growing systems in the warehouse…
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AutoX Inc. yesterday demonstrated that its robotic taxicabs are capable of handling rush-hour conditions in China's “urban villages.” The Shenzhen, China-based company claimed that its robotaxis are capable of autonomously handling a variety of traffic challenges in dense neighborhoods. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Jianxiong Xiao, AutoX has deployed more than 100 RoboTaxis in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and other cities in…
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Most people take it for granted, but bipedal locomotion is complicated and difficult to replicate in robots. After years of development, legged robots are beginning to step out, with more in the works. However, decades of science fiction movies have shaped the public's view of robots, so it may be a while before the reality meets expectations. As the recent…
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From factories to distribution centers, fleets of mobile robots are growing, as is the need to manage them. You might find yourself wondering about buying or building a fleet management system, since controlling everything with a single platform could help optimize operational efficiency and profitability. However, deciding what to do is no easy task. The global market for autonomous mobile…
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Epson Robots, which claims to be the world's top SCARA robot maker, yesterday announced that it has signed Advanced Industrial Products Inc. as an official distributor of its systems. Epson said the partnership will make automation attainable, simple, and affordable to Advanced Industrial Products customers in Kentucky and West Virginia. Manufacturers of all sizes are looking to automate small, intricate…
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Memic Innovative Surgery Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination with MedTech Acquisition Corp., according to an announcement yesterday by investor Peregrine Ventures. Memic has been developing proprietary surgical robots. “Memic brings to the market a robotic technology that enables robotic surgery with an accuracy not known before at an affordable price,” stated Eyal Lifschitz, co-founder…
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Lidar provider AEye Inc. this week announced the completion of its merger with CF Finance Acquisition Corp. III, a special-purpose acquisition company or SPAC sponsored by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. The combined company will retain the AEye name and began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “LIDR” on Aug. 18. “AEye’s transition to the public markets marks a key…
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Sarcos Robotics today announced that Pine Environmental Services LLC will be an official distributor of its Guardian S remote visual inspection and surveillance robot. “Pine Environmental is well-known for its expansive reach within North America and its sizeable equipment inventory,” said Scott Hopper, executive vice president of corporate and business development at Sarcos Robotics. “We are very excited to start…
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