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VELO3D Inc. today announced that it is merging with JAWS Spitfire Acquisition Corp. The additive manufacturing company said it expects to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “VLD” once the transaction is completed, which is expected to happen in the second half of 2021. Campbell, Calif.-based VELO3D said its proprietary technology for 3D printing…
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As part of its efforts to promote STEM education and innovation, Allied Electronics & Automation has announced that it will sponsor a team from Colorado State University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering for the NASA Robotic Mining Competition (RMC) for a fourth consecutive year. As part of the sponsorship agreement, Allied provides a monetary grant to the team, access to critical…
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Shortly before Christmas, we were both invited to participate in The Eric Miscoll Show, co-hosted by EMSNOW Publisher Eric Miscoll and Forbes and Entrepreneur writer Philip Stoten. The panel explored a future state of manufacturing where autonomous systems manage machines, factories, and even supply chains. This was the first time we had met, but we soon realized we had many…
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Join Honeywell Intelligrated at ProMatDX from April 12–16 for the premier digital experience for supply chain and manufacturing professionals. Our virtual showcase will take a holistic view of distribution center (DC) operations and demonstrate our end-to-end solutions for helping you address your biggest e-commerce and labor challenges — all while accelerating your progression toward greater warehouse automation. Our informative demo…
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Flytrex last week said it had closed $8 million in financing led by existing investors Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV) and btov. The financing complements a recently awarded grant from the Israel Innovation Authority for a total of $9.3 million. Flytrex said it will use the funds to expand its footprint across the U.S. and scale up its production and research…
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GREENE, N.Y.— The University Research Program this week said it will accept proposals between April 12, 2021, and Nov. 5, 2021. The Raymond Corporation is sponsoring the University Research Program, which is intended to encourage and support professors and student researchers to apply their engineering and technical research to discover innovative solutions for the material handling industry. The sponsored research…
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Parkopedia has announced the launch of the production version of its indoor mapping technology for in-vehicle navigation use. Its indoor maps are based on high-definition 3D models of indoor parking facilities, where GPS signals are typically restricted. Indoor parking facilities currently present many challenges for drivers. These include navigation system blackouts, finding a vehicle within large parking facilities, and locating…
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NEDRE VATS, Norway— AutoStore has announced an Innovation Hub in Karmøy, Norway, dedicated to testing technologies and replicating diverse in-store and warehouse environments. As a supplier of robotic storage and fulfilment technology to Puma, Gucci, Best Buy, and many other global brands, AutoStore said it is experiencing continued growth in revenue and clients. The company has built its testing facility…
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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.— FANUC America Corp., a leading provider of industrial automation, today announced a new step in the integration of robotics and CNCs, or computer numerical controls, for more efficient operations. FANUC CNCs now have the ability to control connected robots providing machine tending or other assistance through FANUC’s Quick and Simple Startup of Robotization (QSSR). More manufacturers are…
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Robotics 24/7, a new site from Peerless Media, is designed to provide information to help manufacturing, supply chain, and other companies take full advantage of robots and automation. The site will focus on the industries, technologies, applications, and business development aspects of the robotics ecosystem. In the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated demand for rapid e-commerce order fulfillment,…
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It is still early days for widespread use of technologies like mobile robots and artificial intelligence (AI) in warehousing, but robots and AI seem to be everywhere in industry announcements. Plenty of attention is also on startups that offer these technologies, and the significant amount of funding they’re attracting. The reasons for all this buzz goes beyond the visual “wow”…
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VELO3D today announced that Chromalloy, which supports gas turbine engine manufacturers and operators worldwide, recently selected its VELO3D Sapphire system. Chromalloy will use additive manufacturing for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) projects in the aviation and energy markets. Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-based Chromalloy develops systems to reduce operating expenses and extend the life of gas turbine engines. The company, a…
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Industrial automation in general and collaborative robots in particular found contracting markets in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the demand for robot flexibility is changing and growing. Warehouse and distribution center operators face challenges retaining workers, and end-of-line tasks such as palletization can cause strain and are costly, according to gripper maker OnRobot. The company said its latest…
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No one likes unpredictability. It’s unsettling. Usually disruptive. Costly, too. But the unpredictability that most plant and DC managers would never tolerate in their processes and workflows, they often accept in maintenance. In fact, many not only live with maintenance unpredictability but almost expect it. Some go so far as to embrace it by accepting a fix-it-when-it-breaks philosophy. That’s a…
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With public Cloud service spending expected to grow 18.4% in 2021 to $304.9 billion (up from $257.5 billion last year) and the Cloud projected to make up 14.2% of the total global enterprise IT spending market in 2024 (up from 9.1% in 2020), it just makes sense for warehouse management systems (WMS) to follow this trend and move full-bore into…
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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