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Motion plastics and robot component producer igus GmbH recently announced the winners of its 2024 vector awards. The company said its vector awards are a biennial competition that honors bold, exciting projects that incorporate igus e-chain cable carriers. The winners of the 9th vector awards - selected from 328 applications from 37 countries - were decided by a panel of research, press, and industry experts. The gold vector was awarded by igus to the University of Lisbon’s Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences, where researchers developed a spectrograph with a moon-sized field of view and ability to simultaneously observe over…
SprutCAM Tech, a Cyprus-based CAD/CAM/OLP software company, recently announced the launch of Updates 17.0.14 and 17.0.15 for SprutCAM X and SprutCAM X Robot. The newest updates feature more than 200 changes and provide additional support for new robot models, including ROKAE Robotics and Kawasaki. New functionalities in latest updates According to the company, this update enhances various functionalities, including: Support for new robot models: Added support for Kawasaki robots (BX300L model and others) in SprutCAM X Robot and MachineMaker. Additionally, support for 27 models of ROKAE robots has been added to MachineMaker. Kinematic models of these robots are now also…
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Software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based network connectivity management platform Remote.It recently unveiled its new scripting application programming interface (API). Leveraging the power of GraphQL open-source data query and manipulation language, Remote.It said its latest technology can empower customers to oversee and enhance an extensive range of devices, including internet of things (IoT) devices deployed in various environments. The API facilitates configuration updates, software upgrades, and data capture, which the company said can streamline operations across any fleet. “Clever First Aid relies on Remote.It's scripting solution to manage our entire fleet without logging into each individual device,” said Steve Mann, Clever First Aid CTO.…
United Robotics Group (URG) recently announced the launch of its uLink series of service robots for retail, warehouse logistics and manufacturing settings at the VivaTech trade show in Paris. URG, a German-based organization founded in 2020 that united eight service robotics companies into a single ecosystem by bundling hardware and software expertise under one roof, made the announcement as the organization expanded its CobiotX line of service robots. Retail, warehouse space with uLink URG designed uLink to expand its CobiotX program to integrate retail and logistics operations on the global stage. The uLink will offer a modular platform that seamlessly…
Data management company Dexory recently announced it has deployed its DexoryView AI and robotics system for FLX Logistics, part of the Freshlinc Group, at its new Peterborough, UK warehouse facility. Dexory said by using robotics and digital twin technologies, FLX Logistics - which specializes in ambient logistics management - can improve its efficiency. “At FLX Logistics, we are always looking for ways to enhance efficiency and accuracy across our operations,” said Sam Goodger, FLX Logistics Peterborough general manager. “Using DexoryView from the outset at our new facility provides us with unparalleled real-time data on stock accuracy that empowers our team…
Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, recently announced that First Supply, the largest Wisconsin-based wholesaler of HVAC, builder, plumbing, lighting, waterworks, industrial PVF, pump, well and septic supplies, has partnered with Exotec to install warehouse robotics at its new 308,000-square-foot distribution center in Western Wisconsin. Exotec, which announced $1 billion in systems sold at MODEX 2024, adds another organization to its partnership list. First Supply implemented new supply chain options First Supply, according to a news release, was challenged with changing its operating model to reimagine the possibilities of its supply chain. This included finding an offering to manage a…
Autonomous trailer distribution yard systems provider Outrider recently announced the issuance of its latest patent, U.S. Patent No. 11,927,676 for “Systems and Methods for Determining an Articulated Trailer Angle.” The patent covers the task of determining where a trailer is with respect to a self-driving truck tractor, which Outrider said can help facilitate safe and accurate autonomous trailer movement in all weather conditions. Outrider said it will begin shipping its commercial system to top Fortune 500 customers in the second half of 2024. Outrider has employees in 10 countries developing and supporting its industrial-grade automation technology. Previous deployments included Georgia…
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Pulp and paper process technology supplier Valmet recently announced the deployment of a FANUC robot arm to clean recovery boiler smelt spouts for Pixelle Specialty Solutions (Pixelle). Pixelle, a North American manufacturer of specialty papers, said it sought to improve safety and productivity at its Spring Grove, Penn. facility by installing a smelt spout robot manufactured by Valmet. Valmet said removing pulp from recovery boiler spouts is essential for keeping them open and improving efficiencies in the liquor recovery cycle. Pixelle’s new robot regularly cleans the recovery boiler smelt spouts to ensure stable smelt flow, optimum cleaning, and safer boiler…