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FANUC America Corp. and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) yesterday announced that they have decided to co-market the stackability of their respective industry-recognized certifications to help meet the acute shortage of skilled industrial robotics and automation operators. “The collaboration between FANUC and MSSC will provide a major benefit to employers looking to fill Industry 4.0 robotics and CNC technical…
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More robots are coming to help harvest specialty crops. Monarch Tractor this week announced that it has completed a $61 million Series B fundraising round. The Livermore, Calif.-based company said it will use the financing to scale its sales, service, and manufacturing footprint. The startup also plans to expand its product offerings and launch international pilot test programs for regional…
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Drone deliveries got a boost today, as Flytrex Inc. announced that it has raised a $40 million Series C round, which brings its total funding to $60 million. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it will use the funds to ramp up its expansion across the U.S. and advance partnerships with leading retailers and quick-service restaurants. “On-demand drone delivery has…
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With supply chains still reeling from myriad disruptions at the start of the 2020s, the pressure to maximize efficiency and control costs is intense. But while businesses find their footing, manufacturing and heavy-duty industries in particular are facing an even greater time of transition. Government emissions targets, labor challenges and the continued advance of data and automation are changing how…
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Last month, Smith & Nephew PLC opened a research and development center in Pittsburgh's Strip District. The company said it has tripled its floor space in Pittsburgh in response to the growing demand for medical robotics. Smith+Nephew transformed the former site of a cardboard-box warehouse into a state-of-the-art facility called The Stacks. It joins other technology firms at Three Crossings…
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ABB today said it is entering into a strategic partnership with Sevensense Robotics AG to enhance ABB’s new mobile robot offering with artificial intelligence and 3D vision mapping technology. The companies said their technology will allow robots to navigate autonomously in complex, dynamic indoor and outdoor environments close to people, providing customers “unprecedented levels of flexibility.” ABB is also making…
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Flying a drone indoors for mission-critical tasks is challenging because of a lack of satellite navigation and complex environments. Cleo Robotics Inc. today announced the availability of its Dronut X1 drone for law-enforcement, industrial inspection, construction, and defense markets. The Boston-based company claimed that it is the first company to successfully develop a stable and highly maneuverable ducted bi-rotor drone.…
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SVT Robotics Inc. yesterday announced the close of its $25 million Series A funding round. The Norfolk, Va.-based startup has developed its SOFTBOT platform to accelerate and simplify the integration and deployment of robots. SVT claimed that companies can use its software to integrate any enterprise system with automation for any task, without custom code, in days or weeks instead…
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ABB Robotics today announced that it has signed an agreement to collaborate with Zume Inc., a global provider of compostable packaging. ABB said it will supply robotic cells that will enable Zume to produce sustainable packaging on a global scale, helping to reduce reliance on single-use plastics. Less than 10% of 380 million tons of plastic produced globally every year…
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PickNik Robotics Inc. today announced new details about its MoveIt Studio software and the availability of the beta version of the product. The Boulder, Colo.-based company said its motion planning software includes a user interface that makes it easy for robot operators to remotely manage complex robotic arms that require supervised autonomy. “MoveIt Studio enables the best of humans and…
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Farmers need to optimize efficiency in the face of mutiple challenges, including labor scarcity, water shortages, and climate change. Fieldin, a smart farm operations management company for high-value crops, today announced that it has acquired Midnight Robotics Technologies Inc., which has been developing autonomous driving for agriculture. The companies said their combined sensor-based autonomous platform is the first of its…
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Workforce challenges, consumer convenience, and improving technology are building an appetite for robotic kitchens. Nommi, which is building automation for customizable bowl-based meals, yesterday launched with plans to raise up to $20 million in seed capital. The Santa Monica, Calif.-based startup said that it will offer consumers a more efficient way to get healthy and fresh food and that it…
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OhmniLabs Inc. today unveiled OhmniClean, an autonomous mobile robot that uses UV-C light to disinfect facilities. The San Jose, Calif.-based company claimed its robot is ideal for hospitals, schools, hotels, and other environments that require deep cleaning in high-touch, hard-to-reach places. It added that OhmniClean can disinfect a 3,000-sq.-ft. (278.7 sq. m) space in less than 15 minutes. “We developed…
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Quanergy Systems Inc. today announced the new M1 Edge 2D lidar sensors paired with its QORTEX Aware perception software. The company said M1 Edge is an integrated software and hardware product designed to automatically collect, analyze, and interpret point-cloud data for a wide variety of industrial applications without additional programming. “Lidar has become instrumental in increasing efficiency by solving tough…
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