Topic: Automotive

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Fuzzy Studio Industrial Robot Programming and Simulation Software Now Available Online

February 17, 2023 · Fuzzy Studio, which is designed to enable non-robotics experts to simulate, program, and control industrial automation, is now available on Fuzzy Logic's website to aid reshoring efforts.

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Unleash the Bots to Demonstrate Technology for Manufacturers in South Carolina

February 16, 2023 · Unleash the Bots will be an opportunity for manufacturers and logistics operators to discuss and see the latest mobile robots, cobots, and more, said the South Carolina Research Authority.

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Toyota Research Institute Provides a Peek Into Its Work to Solve Society’s Biggest Challenges

February 15, 2023 · The Toyota Research Institute opened its Los Altos, Calif., headquarters to show its research into robotics, autonomous vehicles, AI, and human-machine interaction.

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BMW Group Names Realtime Robotics as an Official Motion Control Supplier

February 15, 2023 · BMW Group has chosen Realtime Robotics' RapidPlan motion-planning and control software to ease the programming of industrial robots in its automotive production lines.

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SprutCAM Tech Robot Calibration Mobile App Now Supports 14 Industrial Robots

February 13, 2023 · SprutCAM Tech said its free Robot Calibration mobile app can accurate calibrate the tool center point and transfer that data to its SprutCAM X Robot software via smartphone.

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North American Robot Sales Set New Records in 2022, Says A3

February 10, 2023 · The Association for Advancing Automation reported that North American businesses ordered 44,196 last year, up 11% over 2021, with automakers driving over half of sales.

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Grand Rapids Community College to Open New Automation Center Designed to Train Students for Advanced Manufacturing Jobs

February 9, 2023 · Grand Rapids Community College's new center for automation will be funded using federal money secured by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters and U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten.

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Terex Invests in and Partners With Apptronik for New Robotics Applications

February 9, 2023 · Terex, which makes materials processing machinery, has made an equity investment in Apptronik, which is developing general-purpose humanoid robots to act in dynamic environments.

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Rapid Robotics Partners With Yaskawa Motoman to Expand Industrial Robot Arm Applications

February 8, 2023 · Rapid Robotics has integrated its Rapid Machine Operator software with Yaskawa Motoman's entire line of robot arms, and it has collaborated with cobot leader Universal Robots.

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MassRobotics Panel Talks Government and Nonprofit Funding Opportunities in Canada and U.S.

February 7, 2023 · MassRobotics hosted a panel last week that included the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, the Massachusetts Center for Advanced Manufacturing, and Next Generation Manufacturing Canada.

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ARM Institute Funds 11 Advanced Manufacturing Projects to Develop Automated Technologies

February 5, 2023 · The ARM Institute recently announced the latest projects it is funding as part of its Technology Project Call program.

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Robotic Parking a Key Element of the Smart City of the Future, Says Westfalia

February 4, 2023 · Westfalia Technologies said robotic parking systems can integrate with IoT smart city infrastructure and improve charging efficiency, human-machine interaction, and traffic.

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Wandelbots Partners With Yaskawa to Expand No-Code Robotics Offerings to U.S. Manufacturers

February 3, 2023 · Wandelbots has named a U.S. vice president as it offers to lower the threshold to robotics adoption. A vocational school in Dresden is using the Wandelbots Teaching software.

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Technology Innovation Institute Launches Infrared Tracking Crowdsourcing Competition

February 2, 2023 · The Technology Innovation Institute is calling on researchers to take part in the challenge to spur new development in infrared tracking technology used for autonomous driving.

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Piab Sells Selected Joulin Grippers Under the Kenos Brand

January 31, 2023 · Piab has integrated Joulin's MiniGrip, FlexiGrip, and Safe&Light grippers into its Kenos line for industries including automotive, food and beverage, and warehousing.

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RightHand Robotics Picks Up Partners and Recognition, Expects Maturing Demand in 2023

January 30, 2023 · RightHand Robotics announced key partnerships last year and expects robotic picking to work alongside automated storage and human workers across industries this year.

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ABAGY Finds That Many Welders Welcome Robotics, Looks to 2023 Manufacturing Trends

January 27, 2023 · ABAGY and Weld.com found in a welding community survey that nearly half expect robots to improve efficiency. Demonstrations also showed how workers can adapt to automation.

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T.I.E. Industrial Takes on Robots.com to Help Manufacturers Adopt Automation

January 25, 2023 · T.I.E. Industrial last year acquired Robots.com from RobotWorx and plans to combine its experience with aftermarket parts with the site's existing depth of content.

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Balboa Capital Offers an Overview of the U.S. Robotics Industry

January 25, 2023 · Balboa Capital reported that automation and robotics have created more jobs than they have displaced, with robot density and usage continuing to increase across the U.S.

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Cepton Closes $100M in Funding After Showing New Lidar Sensors at CES 2023

January 23, 2023 · Ception, whose compact Nova and Vista-X120 Plus lidar sensors have won awards, has closed on funding from automotive supplier partner and investor Koito Manufacturing.

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