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Manufacturers looking to invest in automation and other technologies aren’t always aware of the resources available to them locally and on a governmental level. The same could be said of robotics companies looking for capital, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Last week, MassRobotics, a Boston-based nonprofit that offers co-working space, networking events, and educational workshops, hosted a panel discussion centered on…
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TAILOS Inc. last week announced that it has launched TAILOS Swarm, which it said enables multiple robots to work independently and clean large spaces. The Austin, Texas-based company claimed that its technology can deliver deep cleaning in a fraction of the time of more manual processes. It said that hotels across the U.S. are adopting TAILOS Swarm. “This is a…
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Retail technology company Fabric today launched a new program designed to help brands, retailers, grocers, and logistics service providers looking to invest in automation and micro-fulfillment centers. The company has named the service the Fabric Partner Elite Program, and customers can apply for it starting today. “The Fabric Partner Elite Program offers a cost-effective solution to improve customer experience, no…
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While the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues, robots are still helping with research and diagnostics. ABB Robotics yesterday said it has developed an automated neutralizing antibody testing system with the University of Texas Medical Branch, or UTMB. The company said it is “the most effective means of determining an individual’s immunity to various strains of COVID.” “The ability to…
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Starlinks, a Dammam, Saudi Arabia-based logistics and supply chain provider, has partnered with Geekplus Technology Co. to open a new robotic fulfillment center in Saudi Arabia. The 400,000 sq. ft. facility features over 250 Geek+ robots and has a storage capacity of 12 million units. Starlinks said it has more 60 customers including big names such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce,…
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We’ve all heard plenty of talk about the possibility of a recession coming our way soon. As a result, we’ve also heard about companies from a range of industries slamming the brakes on capital expenditures. So much for the recent upward trajectory of materials handling automation installs. Well, maybe not. Just ask Bernard Casse, CEO and founder of RIOS Intelligent…
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Flexiv Robotics Inc. has released Moonlight, its new force-controlled parallel robot that it said was designed to handle “applications that require precise motion and force control.” The company announced the new robot during its FLEXIVERSE 2023 launch event on Jan. 31. “Incorporating Flexiv’s innovative force control technology, Moonlight can precisely measure force down to 0.1 N so even delicate objects…
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Automation continues to expand, even as U.S. unemployment remains at historic lows. For more businesses to adopt robots, people need to be comfortable working with them. To that end, InOrbit Inc. today announced the grand opening of the InOrbit Robot Space in Mountain View, Calif. The community space, product showroom, and concept store is intended to show visitors the latest…
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Late last month, the ARM, or the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, Institute announced that it was funding 11 new projects as part of its Technology Project Call program. ARM was founded in 2017 and is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. It has over 380 members, which span governmental, commercial, and educational sectors throughout the U.S. As part of…
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Although Europe leads in terms of smart city development and infrastructure, North American cities are beginning to turn toward the Internet of Things and connected infrastructure. Just as the smart home has evolved over the past decade to the point that Alexa can control just about any device at any time, so has interconnectivity spilled outdoors into entire communities. Robotic…
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AGILOX has announced a new autonomous omnidirectional dolly mover designed to be used by customers who need to carry small loads. The AMR has a payload capacity of 300 kg, or 661 lb., and can reach heights up to 250 mm, or 10 in. AGLIOX’s other AMRs include the AGLOX One, which has a payload capacity of 750 kg (1,653.47…
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On a yearly basis, New Balance makes about 4 million pairs of shoes in the U.S. The Boston-based company produces those shoes here in New England through its MADE program. To help improve its operations, New Balance’s Manufacturing Innovation Team recently started building out a dedicated group focused on robotics and automation. “There have been robotics projects that have existed…
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As the market for industrial automation continues to grow, developers and end users need an easy-to-use platform, said Wandelbots GmbH. The company said its Wandelbots Teaching software works with any robot, allowing users to control various models with no prior programming knowledge. Wandelbots, which recently opened U.S. headquarters in Chicago, claimed that its “no-code solution” enables users of all competency…
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Symbotic Inc. this week announced the financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 24, 2022. The Wilmington, Mass.-based warehouse automation provider posted revenue of $206.3 million, a net loss of $68 million, and an adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) loss of $16.3 million. In the same quarter of fiscal 2022, the company reported revenue…
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Back in 2013, Medline worked with Swisslog to become the first company in the United States to implement a robotic goods-to-person solution from AutoStore. The original site was a 600,000-square-foot distribution center north of Chicago in Libertyville, Ill. That first implementation, featured in the June 2015 issue of Modern, sported 43 bots in a relatively small area plus four goods-to-person…
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