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The e-commerce industry has been exhibiting increasing demand for single-SKU pallets typically used for retail and warehouse fulfilment, which results in smaller cases and pallet sizes. As a result, robotic palletizers need to operate at a faster rate to operate smaller loads instead of larger loads, finds a new study on robotic palletizers by Future Market Insights (FMI). Robotic palletizer…
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There’s a long history of iconic pairings. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers still reign in the dance world, while peanut butter and jelly remains a favorite sandwich pairing for folks of all ages. In the digital world, relative newcomer generative design technology is increasingly being eyed as a complement to additive manufacturing (AM) with the outcome being new workflows that…
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Power choices involve a balancing act that pits factors like maintenance habits of operators, space concerns related to charging infrastructure, and the need for reliable uptime against cost considerations, according to Steven LaFevers, vice president of emerging technology for the Hyster Company. “We think power choice is going to be an increasingly important decision for our customers,” says LaFevers. “My…
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In September, the analyst firm Tech-Clarity published the outcomes of its survey, titled “Business Sustainability and Survival Strategies 2020.” Though the pandemic is certainly on most respondents’ minds, the survey points out “disruption could also apply to other world events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic activity, hurricanes, and human-created events like terrorism or armed conflict.” The survey reveals “almost one-half…
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3DElastoPrint is enabled by an elastomeric TPA, co-branded by Evonik and HP—a flexible, high-performance, thermoplastic elastomer optimized specifically for HP’s Multi Jet FusionTM(MJF) 3D printer. Evonik and HP’s TPA material is flexible and lightweight, distinguished by its very low density of 1.01 g/cm³ and a Shore A hardness of 90. This high-performance material is suited for prototypes as well as…
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Caterpillar is sponsoring a new partnership with South Dakota Mines that explores technologies such as autonomous robotic mining, software used to manage mining and construction operations, and new equipment that increases efficiency and safety. These technological advancements will increase sustainability of the earth’s natural resources while improving productivity and promoting economic development, the collaborators say. South Dakota Mines will help…
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This morning, AMD announced its intent to buy programmable chipmaker Xilinx in an all-stock transaction valued at $35 billion. “The combination will create the industry’s leading high performance computing (HPC) company, significantly expanding the breadth of AMD’s product portfolio and customer set across diverse growth markets where Xilinx is an established leader,” according to AMD. AMD's product portfolio is primarily…
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While investment in automation is seen as vital for companies to remain competitive, supply chain leaders of American companies still envision a strong need for human capital in the workplace, according to a Honeywell study. Most companies that responded to the 2020 Honeywell Intelligrated Automation Investment Study indicate that automation in supply chains can lead to opportunities for new jobs…
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Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065) was selected by Ball Aerospace to deploy the 3DEXPERIENCE platform as its digital engineering solution. Through this collaboration, Ball Aerospace will leverage Dassault Systèmes’ integrated platform with a unified data model and single user experience, to complement the company’s digital transformation, and promote digital continuity through the use of the virtual twin across its defense…
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Tech Soft 3D, provider of engineering software development toolkits, announces that Eurostep has integrated HOOPS Communicator and HOOPS Exchange into its flagship manufacturing collaboration product, ShareAspace Design to Manufacturing, to offer more 3D capabilities to customers. “Our goal with ShareAspace Design to Manufacturing is to make life simpler for the OEMs as well as their suppliers,” explains Magnus Färneland, Manufacturing…
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Kindred today announced a partnership agreement with VARGO to incorporate its artificial intelligence (AI) pick and place robotic solutions with VARGO’s warehouse execution system 〈WES〉 to enhance both parties’ solutions for retail and e-commerce fulfillment. Kindred has been working with Hilliard, Ohio-based VARGO since 2017 and partnered on e-commerce fulfillment system design and integration for Gap Inc. Gap has deployed…
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SOLIDWORKS 2021 The popular mechanical program SOLIDWORKS is now in version 2021. Among the highlights are the ability to save defeatured or simplified components as a configuration, so you can toggle between the defeatured version and the original detailed version. It also comes with better handling of small gaps in mesh models in simulation, and fillet along nonplanar surfaces in…
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ParaMatters, generative design provider of autonomous topology optimization, parts consolidation and lightweighting software solutions, has released CogniCAD 4.0, a software upgrade that delivers a smooth and automated workflow from design to manufacturing for digital and traditional manufacturers. ParaMatters 4.0 automatically generates ready-to-manufacture, high-performance, lightweighted structures for aerospace, automotive and other applications. ParaMatters CogniCAD 4.0 gives engineers and designers the flexibility…
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6K and 6K Additive, a developer of microwave plasma technology for the production of advanced materials, has been awarded a Phase ll SBIR program from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), following the success of its Phase I. The Phase II program supports the development and commercialization of a domestic and commercially scalable supply chain for high-performance metal powders from scrap…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
North America’s largest automation and robotics event takes place June 22-25
