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…Gaussian Robotics includes a robotic vacuum and sweeper, as well as scrubbers and sprayers. The company claimed that its systems have cleaned more than 150 million km (93.2 million mi., the distance from the Earth to the Sun). The Scrubber50 requires only two hours of maintenance for every 100 hours of autonomous operation, said Gaussian. By contrast, a manually operated…
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…for robotic applications like robotic vacuum cleaners, autonomous lawn mowers, smart industrial equipment, and more,” Ziv told Robotics 24/7. “These applications generally require zone mapping and computer vision, precise motor control, and automatic setting adjustments.” “On top of that, they must have lasting battery life, reliable wireless communications, powerful machine learning capabilities, and robustness to a range of environmental conditions,”…
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…don't require pneumatics. They include vacuum and magnetic grippers, the bio-inspired Gecko gripping technology, force/torque sensors, a 2.5D vision, robotic screwdrivers, sanding kits, and tool changers. The company said it serves applications such as packaging, quality control, and materials handling, as well as machine tending, assembly, and surface finishing. Learn OnRobot designed for easy reference Learn OnRobot provides step-by-step guidance…
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…have adapted to implement depth-sensing cameras. From our phones to autonomous vacuum cleaners, many everyday electronics have depth cameras inside them as a response to consumer demand for more advanced features. This trend will continue to grow across almost every field, but two of the biggest areas of growth will be in the application of mobile devices and AR/VR solutions.
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…Brooks Semiconductor Solutions provides precision vacuum robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination-control products to semiconductor chip makers and equipment manufacturers. The unit also supplies collaborative robotics and automation capabilities for multi-market applications. Brooks acquired Precise Automation Inc. in April for $70 million. After the acquisition, the automation unit will retain the Brooks Automation name and focus on semiconductors. It reported…
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…offers integrated pneumatic, electric and vacuum controls, Wyzo said. HMI streamlined for collaboration Wyzo said its human-machine interface (HMI) is simplified for intuitive use by operators with no prior training in automation. Its mobile terminal is as easy to operate as a smartphone, said the company, and it does not require scripting or programming to get Wyzo up and running.…
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…few days. OnRobot offers electric, vacuum, and magnetic grippers, as well as the Gecko gripping technology. The Odense, Denmark-based company also sells force/torque sensors, a 2.5D vision system, screwdrivers, sander kits, and tool changers. With offices worldwide, OnRobot provides automation for applications such as packaging, quality control, materials handling, machine tending, packaging, assembly, and surface finishing. MAP to make applying…
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…One automotive manufacturer used robotic vacuum impregnation to seal porosity, minimize scrappage, and increase throughput, while also significantly reducing costs, explained Bob Remler, technical sales manager in North America for the Coventry, U.K.-based company. Trends and challenges Demand for die casting is on the rise, with the market projected to grow to $94.1 billion (U.S.) by 2025. In the U.S.,…
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…tooling applications, including composite layup, vacuum forming, compression molds, urethane casting molds, trim fixtures, hydroforming, sheet metal stamping, and more. Customers in the aerospace, art, architecture, automotive, construction, and energy industries are using AMClad tooling today, said ExOne. Freshmade 3D acquistion to accelerate adoption North Huntingdon, Pa.-based ExOne has been developing tooling products for its large, industrial 3D printers since…
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…company said it provides precision vacuum robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination-control systems to tsemiconductor chip makers and equipment manufacturers. Brooks said its life sciences business provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research, and advanced cell therapies. It supplies pharmaceutical, biotech, academic, and healthcare institutions globally.…
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…Simulator, a 25-ft.-wide (7.62 m) vacuum chamber at JPL on Feb. 1, 2019. Source: NASA JPL-Caltech First extraterrestrial flight Ingenuity first became airborne at 12:33 Local Mean Solar Time (Mars time)—when the JPL team determined that the solar-powered helicopter would have optimal energy and flight conditions. Its altimeter indicated that the autonomous drone climbed to its prescribed maximum altitude of…
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…and high-performing configurations with its vacuum gripping system, interfaces towards common (industrial-standard) end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), and stand-alone mounting, said Piab. The patented COAX vacuum technology is designed for flexibility and ease of maintenance, making it suitable for challenging robotics applications and devices where safety is a key concern, claimed the company. In addition, Piab said piSAFE offers the following benefits:…
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…de-stacking of metal sheets.” VGP20 vacuum gripper designed to cut costs, time of deployment OnRobot described its VGP20 electric vacuum gripper, which it released last month, as the “world's most powerful” in its class. The vacuum gripper can handle payloads of 20 kg (44.09 lb.), making it suitable for everything from electronics and pharmaceuticals to food and beverage, according to…
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…with various suppliers of robots, vacuum technology, and vision software, among other things. By integrating the artificial intelligence-based vision software of Fizyr into machines, AWL makes automated picking in harsh logistics environments possible. “You cannot accomplish anything alone; you will need others,” says Brand van ‘t Hof, CEO of AWL. “You can achieve something through collaboration.This applies to the corporation…
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Vacuum cleaner dust extractor prototype illustrates J850 Pro 3D printer from Stratasys. Image courtesy of Stratasys. Stratasys Ltd. has unveiled a new solution in the company’s family of multi-material enterprise PolyJet 3D printers. The new J850 Pro 3D printer offers J8 series capabilities tailored specifically to engineering needs, without full color. It enables engineers to produce prototypes for concept verification,…
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