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…growth of e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic to persistent labor shortages, there have been plenty of reasons for supply chains to adopt mobile robots. However, understanding the need to automate and getting a return on one's investment are two different things, noted GreyOrange's CEO. The key is whether robots are adding value as part of a holistic approach, noted Samay…
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…Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2026)” report, the global collaborative robot market is expected to reach $1.6 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 26.12% during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific region, which includes countries like China, Japan, South Korea, India, and others, is a dominant player in the global collaborative robot market, accounting for nearly half…
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…and market uncertainty triggered by COVID have increased the need for automation solutions and integrators capable of serving the immediate needs of end users,” said Søren Peters, CEO of HowToRobot, in a release. Søren Peters, HowToRobot “In this environment, suppliers have to respond quickly and communicate how their solutions solve end users’ needs most in the most cost-effective way,” he…
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…to combat the spread of COVID-19. Design and simulation software is in the spotlight more than ever, as it’s an instrumental way to create solutions and help many overcome obstacles, problems and challenges that have arisen due to the coronavirus and all that goes with it. “Engineering simulation software technology has been able to address critical issues at the personal,…
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…many non-human casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic is the global supply chain, which has been seriously upended as economies shut down and fluctuating demand brought logistics and manufacturing to a screeching halt. One bright spot in the manufacturing and supply chain upheaval is additive manufacturing, which is fast emerging as an alternative way to produce key components at a local…
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…Resilient Manufacturing Advisory Council “The COVID-19 pandemic crisis response has shown the challenges for the U.S. manufacturing supply chain in meeting emergency and surge response needs,” IACMI CEO John Hopkins says. “Greater adaptability and resilience of the domestic manufacturing base is necessary for our national security and global competitiveness.” National Manufacturing Guard Background In response to the dimpact of the…
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…the first quarter of 2021. “COVID-19 underlined the incredibly rapid and flexible nature of our combined factory automation technologies and additive manufacturing capabilities compared to traditional manufacturing and demonstrates how vulnerable the global manufacturing supply chain is to unexpected disruptions,” says Tim Bell, head of Additive Manufacturing, Siemens. “Working together with Nexa3D, we are bringing decades of proven Siemens factory…
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…in-person tech shows before the COVID-19 shutdowns began), BMW Group tickled the automotive enthusiasts’ fancy with a demo of the BMW i Interaction EASE, a concept car for the future. Part of the “wow” factor was its use of the panoramic windshield as an augmented reality (AR) display. “It can show additional information on the windscreen that is tailored to…
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…wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) techniques. “COVID-19 exposed why it’s beneficial to have more in-house manufacturing than buying parts.” — Frank Marangell, chief business officer and U.S. president for BigRep “The technology had to mature to the point where people can rely on it to produce quality parts, whether that’s Fused Deposition Modeling [FDM] machines, powder-bed machines or now large-format metal…
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…diversity officer at HP. “The COVID-19 pandemic and the recent social movements for racial justice have amplified the glaring inequalities in how our country is serving communities of color. HP’s investment in our relationship with HBCUs dates back several years and stems from our recognition that these disparities are particularly stark in the tech industry.” “The HP-HBCU Business Challenge is…
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…solutions, was conducted before the COVID-driven shutdown in the spring of 2020, and indicates progress toward widespread implementation of digital manufacturing. A total of 84% of respondents are currently implementing or evaluating digital manufacturing strategies, whereas only 27% were doing so in 2018. Similarly, in 2020 only 12% respondents were not interested in implementing digital strategies, compared with 55% in…
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…suppressed immune systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. This launch coincides with the formation of a partnership with MaketheMasks, an initiative by the inventors of the Montana Mask, a 3D-printed respirator mask that is in wide use across the country. Unique Software Development was recently highlighted in the media after marshaling its inventory of 3D printers to produce reusable respirator masks…
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…of mechanical ventilators to treat COVID-19 patients. In response to this shortage, Materialise has developed the Materialise NIP Connector, a device to convert standard equipment available in most hospitals, into a mask to facilitate breathing for patients by creating positive pressure in the lungs. These assembled masks allow clinicians to reduce the time patients need access to mechanical ventilators, which…
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