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Automation for Small and Midsize Enterprises

May 25, 2023 · In this Special Focus Issue, learn how small and midsize enterprises can get started now with robotics, thanks to collaborative applications, easier programming, and RaaS.

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Roberta Nelson Shea of Universal Robots Receives Engelberger Award for Her Contributions to Robot Safety

May 25, 2023 · Roberta Nelson Shea received the Engelbarger Award for Application at Automate 2023 for her contribution to global robotics safety efforts across her 40-year career.

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ForwardX Launches Heavy-Duty AMR for North American Market at Automate 2023

May 25, 2023 · ForwardX Robotics is showcasing the Lynx on the Automate show floor.

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Exotec Skypod to Roll Out in New Alps Logistics Warehouse in Japan

May 25, 2023 · Exotec will deploy its Skypod goods-to-person robots in Nagoya, Japan. It also won a 2023 MVP Excellence Award from Manhattan Associates for its work with Alliance Automotive Group France.

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Techman Robot Introduces New High-Payload Cobot at Automate 2023

May 25, 2023 · Techman Robotics' new cobot has a payload capacity of 25 kg (55 lb.), making it useful in automotive settings.

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Schaeffler Presents Advanced Gears, Sensors, and Bearings for Industrial Robotics at Automate 2023

May 24, 2023 · Schaeffler showed its Precise Silent Constant-series planetary gears, RT1 heavy-duty and RT2 standard-duty precision strain wave gears, and RT1-T heavy-duty RT1-T strain wave gear with integrated torque sensor.

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Robot Sales in North America Increase by 12%, Reports IFR

May 24, 2023 · The International Federation of Robotics noted that the automotive industry has driven demand for robots across North America in 2022, followed by electronics and metals and machinery.

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Locus Robotics Shows Off Heavy Payload Vector and Max at Automate 2023

May 24, 2023 · Locus Robotics is showing its heavy-duty and highly maneuverable autonomous mobile robots, as well as its LocusONE platform for warehouses at Automate 2023 in Detroit.

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ForgeOS Simplifies Robot Coding, Rollouts, Says READY Robotics

May 23, 2023 · ForgeOS, the 'no-code' software from READY Robotics, is designed to work with industrial automation, third-party apps, and simulation in NVIDIA Isaac Sim for ease of use.

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Kawasaki Robotics Takes Automate Attendees Through Time With Its Robots

May 23, 2023 · Kawasaki Robotics said it is showing at Automate how it has built robotics expertise for decades, with systems for welding, parts inspection, and tire changing.

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OTTO Motors Launches Dealer Program to Support Customers Throughout North America

May 23, 2023 · OTTO Motors' new certified dealer program includes Toyota Material Handling Systems, Eastern Lift Truck Systems Group, MH Equipment, and more.

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Kane Robotics and Partners to Spotlight Cobots’ Versatile Material Removal Skills at Automate 2023

May 22, 2023 · Kane Robotics said its GRIT system, which includes collaborative robots, can help manufacturers affordably and flexibly automated finishing and other labor-intensive tasks.

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FANUC America Introduces High-Payload Cobots and Sponsors Automate Education Pavilion

May 22, 2023 · FANUC America said its latest collaborative robots, which feature enhanced payload capacity, are suitable for a wide range of industrial applications such as palletizing.

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BlueBotics to Feature AMR Interoperability Software at Automate

May 22, 2023 · BlueBotics is at Automate this week and is talking up its ANT service management system designed to help mobile robots navigate their environments.

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ABB Predicts Top U.S. Robotics Trends

May 21, 2023 · ABB's U.S. Robotics’ chief shares the trends he is seeing in the space in 2023.

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Aformic Offers Mobile Robots, Management Software for Flexible Manufacturing at Automate 2023

May 21, 2023 · Aformic, a unit of Polish industrial systems provider AIUT, will show its Formica mobile robots and Qursor management software for materials handling in Detroit this week.

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Festo to Feature UR+ Certified Multi-Axis System, Mechatronic Learning Systems at Automate 2023

May 19, 2023 · Festo will show its multi-axis system, which uses the Festo Motion Control Package for UR cobots, as well as its Simplified Motion Series actuators, decentralized I/O, and educational content.

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Omron Will Display ‘Integrated, Intelligent, and Interactive’ Systems at Automate 2023

May 19, 2023 · Omron Automation Americas plans to show at Automate in Detroit how its controllers, SCARA robots, machine vision, and mobile platforms can help manufacturers across sectors.

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Vention Announces Worldwide Remote Support for Automation Through Its Third Generation Pendant

May 19, 2023 · Vention will show at Automate 2023 how manufacturers can get new levels of troubleshooting with its updated pendant technology and Remote Support offering, reducing downtime.

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ASTM International Launches New Subcommittee on Legged Robotics

May 18, 2023 · ASTM International's new F45.06 Subcommittee on Legged Robot System plans to develop standards for two-legged and four-legged robots for testing and to instill public confidence.

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