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Industrial camera manufacturer Imaging Development Systems GmbH (IDS) recently announced it will demonstrate its latest machine vision products at Automate 2024 in booth 2855. The trade show will be held May 6-9 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. IDS will be presenting its new area scan, 3D vision, and artificial intelligence (AI) vision offerings. The company said…
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Industrial communications and IT provider HMS Networks AB recently announced the deployment of an upgraded wireless system at Mercedes-Benz’s Ludwigsfelde, Germany factory. Upgrades to the facility’s wireless communications system supported expanded automated guided vehicle (AGV) operation. HMS said it provided wireless fleet management products and hands-on deployment support. Deployment objectives included improving efficiency and complying with EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230,…
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Servo and drive system components manufacturer Faulhaber recently announced a new integrated motion control (IMC) system for its 2200 series of BX4 brushless motors. The company said its 22xx…BX4 IMC features an extensive range of functions. The IMC adds 18mm, or 0.7 inches, in length to Faulhaber’s motors while providing a full-featured servo controller and a 12 bit encoder. Faulhaber…
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Industrial automation and robot components producer igus motion plastics recently showcased its latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI), smart maintenance, and low-cost robotics at Hannover Messe 2024 in Hannover, Germany. With a focus on zero-lubrication and CO2-neutral solutions, igus introduced its igusGO AI-powered app alongside a series of smart sensor technologies. Igus said its new technologies are designed to streamline…
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Electric vehicle (EV) and industrial charging product and services provider Ampure, formerly Webasto Charging Systems, recently announced it has appointed John Thomas as global head of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) sales to grow its business. Operations-focused middle market private equity firm Transom Capital Group (Transom) recently acquired Ampure as a portfolio company. Thomas, who was president and CEO of…
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US-based manufacturer of CNC machines and industrial robotics Tormach recently introduced its 1500MX CNC for milling. Tormach said its 1500MX marks a significant leap forward in power, precision, and affordability within their CNC machining portfolio. The 1500MX is optimized to pair with Tormach’s ZA6 industrial robot arm for light machine tending capabilities. Tormach’s new 1500MX is a 3-axis, servo-driven mill…
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Optical semiconductor manufacturer Lumotive recently announced a strategic partnership with EDOM Technology, an electronics distributor based in Taiwan. The companies aim to accelerate the deployment of Lumotive's Light Control Metasurface (LCM) chips across the Taiwanese market, with a focus on automotive, robotics, drone, and security applications. EDOM is the latest addition to Lumotive’s expanding global partner network, which Lumotive said…
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Beckhoff Automation recently opened a new office in Austin, Texas, to advance the company’s presence in the Southwest. Beyond creating a collaborative workspace, the 3,500-square-foot facility is ideal for hosting industry-specific application seminars, customer meetings, trainings and events. Complementing the Beckhoff offices in Houston and Dallas, this third Texas facility creates a central site for the local sales and application…
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Collaborating with Robot Arms, Platforms
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Robotics education organization the Heartland Robotics Cluster (HRC) recently announced its community involvement activities during Q1 of 2024. The HRC said it has kicked off 2024 with tremendous strides in not only robotics and STEM education, but also in stitching a continuous thread through the fabric of community engagement. From student contests to educational partnerships, the organization said its first…
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Coinciding with Earth Day 2024, general-purpose robot provider Flexiv Robotics announced its new automated recycling station. The company also recently announced its Automated Cleaning Station for its Grav Enhanced gripper attachment. Rizon robot arm uses machine vision to sort out recyclables Flexiv’s recycling system uses a combination of its Grav Enhanced Gecko Gripper, a Rizon 4 adaptive robot arm, and…
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Practical collaborative robot developer Collaborative Robotics (Cobot) recently announced it has raised $100 million in Series B funding led by General Catalyst and joined by Bison Ventures, Industry Ventures, and Lux Capital. Existing investors Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures, Mayo Clinic, Neo, 1984 Ventures, MVP Ventures, and Calibrate Ventures participated as well, bringing the total funding raised to over $140 million…
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Boston Dynamics recently announced it has retired the hydraulic version of its Atlas humanoid robot, unveiling a fully electric robot designed for real-world applications. As part of its commercialization strategy, the robot will be tested by Hyundai, which acquired a majority stake in Boston Dynamics in June 2021, for automotive manufacturing applications. Waltham, Mass.-based Boston Dynamics said the next generation…
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Warehouse inventory management service provider Gather AI recently announced two new capabilities for its systems: location occupancy and inferred case counting. The company, which produces machine vision AI software for inventory-monitoring drones, said its new capabilities enable warehouses to get automated, digitized counts and location utilization reports, unlocking higher on-time shipment rates while reducing dedicated counting labor. “Our mission is…
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Robot arms equipped with the right safety features can operate in close proximity to people. But not all collaborative robots are built for constant work alongside humans. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) defines four major types of collaborative robots recognized by the ISO. Some primarily move autonomously, abiding by visual sensors telling the robots to slow down or stop…
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