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Automating repetitive, turnover-prone tasks is a clear fix to shore up productivity in the face of a tight labor market… but what workflows should you delegate to robots to reap the greatest benefit? In this infographic we share our expert picks for your review - the seven best applications suited for automation.
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CloudNC, a company developing software that enables factories to autonomously manufacture precision parts, today announced it has raised $45 million in a Series B round. The London-based company said it will use the additional capital to further develop its software as a service (SaaS) offering and roll out at-scale through integrations with CAD/CAM packages such as Autodesk's platforms, and to…
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When Amazon.com Inc. acquired Kiva Systems Inc. in 2012, it pulled the shelf-moving robot off the market for in-house use only. This forced retailers, warehouses, and logistics providers to turn to other suppliers, ultimately leading to the fast-growing mobile robot market. “While the Kiva acquisition kickstarted the use of robotics and other technology at our facilities, it was just the…
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ABB is showcasing its line of collaborative robots, connected application cells, and mobile robots at Automatica 2022 this week in Munich. The company said its technologies are playing a major role in the shift away from fixed production lines to flexible robotic cells in response to unprecedented changes in consumer demand. Zurich-based ABB is putting on demonstrations at Booth 231…
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Your next eyeglass order could be fulfilled faster and more accurately with robots. OSARO Inc. and Zenni Optical Inc. today announced that they have automated the “last meter” of Zenni's fulfillment center in Novato, Calif. Three OSARO Robotic Bagging Systems will prepare eyewear orders for shipment to U.S. customers. The companies claimed that the deployment is the first time in…
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The Automate 2022 Show and Conference celebrated the most successful event in its history, setting new records for registrants, exhibit booths and online engagement during its four-day run June 6-9, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan. The show organizer, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), expects next year to be even bigger with nearly three-quarters of an expanded show floor already booked…
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Gudai-Darii, mining company Rio Tinto’s most technologically advanced mine, was officially opened today in the Pilbara region of Australia. With an expected life of more than 40 years and an annual capacity of 43 million tons, Gudai-Darri will underpin future production of Rio Tinto’s Pilbara Blend product. It’s expected to increase iron ore production volumes and improve product mix from…
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As demand for robotics skills increases, students, workers, and employees need guidance on the best educational programs in the U.S. The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute announced that it has chosen three more programs to receive ARM Endorsement. The new programs include associate's degrees at two community colleges and a FANUC training course. “The entire ARM Team congratulates…
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Soft Robotics Inc. has learned a lot in the years it has spent primarily focused on automation in food processing. The Bedford, Mass.-based company makes grippers and high-speed 3D vision software using artificial intelligence. Harley Green, director of business development at Soft Robotics, said the company initially took more of a “shotgun approach” and tried to go after the automotive…
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Robotics developers and integrators are getting more options for 3D perception. Orbbec today announced that it has begun shipping its Femto line of time-of-flight cameras, which can capture the exact position and shape of static or moving objects and scenes with high accuracy. “Time-of-flight [ToF] technology has become one of the hottest and most exciting fields in 3D imaging,” noted…
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While they may not be as fast or precise as industrial automation, collaborative robot arms are becoming more capable. Universal Robots A/S today announced that it is adding a cobot with a 20-kg payload capacity to its product line. The company said that its first new robot in several years is an all-new design. “This is not just a bigger…
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Keenon Robotics was ranked highly in a recent report from International Data Corp., or IDC, entitled “Market Share of Commercial Service Robots in China Catering Industry.” The company was ranked No. 1 in market share and growth in China’s commercial service robots for the catering industry for 2021. The Shanghai-based company had a growth rate of 153.4%, with a market…
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Downtime is the enemy of profitability in manufacturing, according to FANUC America Corp. The company today said its new Industrial Internet of Things, or IIoT, software is designed to prevent production problems before they occur. AI Servo Monitor uses artificial intelligence to predict possible failures of the drive systems for FANUC servomotors and spindle motors. “The power of IIoT software…
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At Automatica in Munich this week, automation buyers from across Europe will be able to see leading Danish robotics companies. The event, which expects 45,000 attendees, will serve as an opportunity for Danish automation to gain the approval of demanding German customers, according to the Danish robotics cluster. Eight vendors are working on the export promotion at Automatica with the…
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The appetite for consumer and commercial drones has skyrocketed over the past decade and isn’t expected to dissipate anytime soon. Drones are proving useful across a myriad of verticals, including military, commercial, and consumer applications that require high-quality video and aerial photographs. Mapping, inspection, and search-and rescue missions have all benefited from the use of drones. However, uncrewed aerial vehicles…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
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