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Warehouse automation is rapidly evolving from robots as point solutions to more comprehensive systems. Modula Inc. and Mobile Industrial Robots ApS today said that their joint system for automated materials handling in warehouses, distribution, and production centers will soon be available in the U.S. The system combines Modula's smart storage with Mobile Industrial Robots' (MiR) autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to…
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Medical Microinstruments Inc. last week announced it has raised $75 million in Series B financing, which it said it will use to expand its presence in the U.S. as it moves its headquarters there. “This financing round, coupled with our commitment to access the U.S. market and the addition of visionary leaders to our board, is an exciting moment for…
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Autonomous trucking company TuSimple is expanding its network by partnering with a European transport and logistics company that is currently offering reservations for SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks for use in North America. San Diego-based TuSimple announced last week that it is working with Hegelmann Group, a Kaunas, Lithuania-based company that operates a fleet of more than 5,000 transport units…
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Precision and Automation in Manufacturing
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No matter how much companies try to proactively predict and prepare for peak demand, it often isn’t enough, especially with the massive growth in eCommerce. As soon as the volume hits, companies inevitably fall back into a reactive state, trying to figure out which items are in demand and moving those products from reserve to active areas. At DHL Supply…
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The drone of lawnmowers is a common sound of summer in North America, but robots could make the task more efficient, particularly for challenging terrain. RC Mowers is continuing its “Great American Road Show” to show the capabilities of its product line to dealers and potential owners. Embankscape Equipment LLC, which does business as RC Mowers, demonstrated its remotely operated…
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The now-mature, multi-degree-of-freedom robot arm has found many applications in industrial settings and is being tested in other industries. As such, its “jack of all trades” status may be inhibiting its wider adoption, even within its proven deployments. Most applications are very specific, while such robots are often hyped as “general-purpose.” For the purposes of this analysis, a general-purpose robot…
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What do lawnmowing and extraterrestrial probe robots have in common? Humans who want to mark their accomplishments. Husqvarna AB has developed a new program for its Automower to sing “Happy Birthday” for the Mars Curiosity Rover. Curiosity, the most advanced data-collection system sent to Mars to date, was engineered to sing “Happy Birthday” on its first birthday. “Sadly, since 2012,…
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Mobile robot provider Geekplus Technology Co. has continued its European expansion. The company this week opened its regional headquarters at Sci-Tech Daresbury in Cheshire, U.K. In addition, Geek+ has deployed mobile robots at the Madrid distribution center of e-commerce delivery provider Paack Holdings Inc. “The U.K. is home to some of our most exciting projects, including large-scale automated parcel sorting…
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Fast-food and fast-casual restaurants are serious about investing in robotics. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. yesterday said that its Cultivate Next venture fund is investing in Hyphen Technologies Inc., which is developing automation for kitchen operations, and Meati, which is developing processes for proteins made from mushroom root. Newport Beach, Calif.-based Chipotle said its $50 million Cultivate Next fund “intends to…
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Industrial automation and robots are only are as reliable as their controls. Rockwell Automation Inc. this week announced the launch of its PowerFlex AC variable-frequency drive portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region to support a broad range of motor-control applications. The company said its TotalFORCE technology will give customers more flexibility, performance and intelligence in their next-generation drives. “Significantly more industrial…
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Collaborative robots are among the fastest growing categories of industrial automation. JAKA Robotics this week announced that it has successfully completed around $150 million Series D financing in the first half of 2022. The Shanghai-based company said it plans to use the funding to develop new cobots “with more flexibility and intelligence” and continue global outreach. “As a leader in…
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Simbe Robotics announced this week that it has brought on digital manufacturer Fast Radius to help it build its autonomous retail intelligence robot, Tally 3. San Francisco-based Simbe added that the partnership has helped it avoid some supply chain challenges and save more than $30,0000 in engineering costs. Owen Davies, director of hardware engineering at Simbe Robotics, told Robotics 24/7…
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Industrial automation can be stylish. ABB yesterday announced that its IRB 390 FlexPacker, a Delta robot designed for ultra-fast picking, has won a Red Dot Product Design Award. It is the second ABB system to receive the award in two consecutive years, noted the company. “I am delighted the IRB 390 FlexPacker received this prestigious award,” stated Marc Segura, president…
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Robotic lawn mowers have found some commercial success, but the technology is belatedly moving into the consumer market. Mammotion recently announced the launch of its LUBA robot lawn mower, which doesn't need a perimeter wire and is intended for residential use. According to industry reports, the global robotic lawn mower market is expected to reach a value of $3.5 billion…
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