Topic: Automotive

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RISE Robotics Given U.S. Patent for High-Reduction Belt-Driven Linear Actuator

December 26, 2022 · RISE Robotics was granted a patent for its high-reduction belt-driven linear actuator, which it said "enables the application of high force linear power to a machine’s work function."

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Applied Manufacturing Technologies Opens Engineering and Production Facility in Michigan

December 21, 2022 · Applied Manufacturing Technologies, a FANUC-authorized systems integrator, has nearly doubled production space for industrial automation across the street from its headquarters.

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North American Robot Sales on Track for Another Record Year in 2022, Says A3

December 21, 2022 · North American robot sales continue to grow to record levels, with more than 35,000 purchased in the first nine months of 2022, reported the Association for Advancing Automation.

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Indy Autonomous Challenge Returns to CES 2023 and Las Vegas Motor Speedway

December 18, 2022 · The Indy Autonomous Challenge is continuing to push the limits of self-driving cars with its next race at CES 2023, which will include new technologies and head-to-head matches.

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Bosch Rexroth Opens Factory Automation Customer Innovation Center in Texas

December 16, 2022 · Bosch Rexroth's new facility in Round Rock, Texas, provides a space where customers can collaborate and develop automation prototypes with its technology experts

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Spain Gains Mobile Robot Companies as Automation Sector Grows, Finds New Report

December 14, 2022 · Spain is home to a growing number of automation businesses, many of which specialize in integration, mobile robots, and the automotive industry, found HowToRobot and partners.

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Wandelbots Integrates Teaching Software With FANUC Robots

December 14, 2022 · Wandelbots is adding integration with FANUC's wide range of robots to its Wandelbots Teaching software, which is designed to allow operators to instruct robots without code.

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SWIFTI CRB 1300 From ABB Offers Industrial Speed, Accuracy With Cobot Safety

December 12, 2022 · The SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial cobot is designed to be easy for non-robotics specialists to deploy and safe around human workers, according to ABB Robotics.

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Einride Keeps on Trucking Autonomously With $500M Investment

December 8, 2022 · Einride has raised $200 million in Series C equity and $300 million in a debt facility to continue developing and deploying its ecosystem of autonomous freight mobility.

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ABB RobotStudio Cloud Enables Programming Collaboration in Real Time

December 7, 2022 · ABB RobotStudio Cloud includes new and updated features to ease robot programming from anywhere, including simplified interfaces, version control, and digital twins.

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SiLC Technologies Launches Compact, Coherent Machine Vision System

December 7, 2022 · SiLC Technologies' new Eyeonic Vision System is designed to provide high-resolution, high-precision, and long-range lidar sensing for robots and autonomous vehicles.

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Formant, Kinova Partner to Enable Gen3 Robot Arm Teleoperation, Encourage Adoption

December 7, 2022 · Formant explains how its browser-based application will enable smooth teleoperation of kinova's Gen3 robot arm for a variety of applications and industries.

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IFR Report Finds China Has Beat Out the U.S. for Overall Robot Density for the First Time

December 5, 2022 · The International Federation of Robotics' newest report highlights how China has seen a massive growth in robotic adoption in the past six years.

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RBTX Online Marketplace 2.0 Designed to Further Ease Robotics Development

December 5, 2022 · The RBTX Robotics Marketplace 2.0 includes enhancements to connect users with providers of low-cost automation, consulting, and complete systems to address their specific needs.

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Mitsubishi HC Capital America Grows Its Financing of Automation-as-a-Service for the Robotics Industry

December 2, 2022 · Mitsubishi HC Capital America said its automation-as-a-service model helps bundle costs into one monthly payment for robotics businesses and is different from traditional leases.

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Comau Provides Welding Robots for Foton Daimler Production of Actros Trucks

November 30, 2022 · Comau has built a robotic welding system that includes vision technology and the flexibility to handle complex model management and produce 50,000 trucks in China.

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Mobile Manipulator Performance Standard in Development by ASTM International

November 30, 2022 · Mobile manipulator performance is the subject of a proposed standard from ASTM International's F45 committee intended to aid robot suppliers, integrators, and end users.

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Hyundai Mobis Uses Mobility Technologies to Develop Logistics and Collaborative Robots

November 29, 2022 · Hyundai Mobis, a unit of the Korean automaker dedicated to the future of mobility, is developing mobile collaborative robots for industrial and service applications.

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Automated Machine Systems Turns to Epson Robots to Increase Production of Honda Heat Shield Cover

November 28, 2022 · Automated Machine Systems is taking advantage of an Epson T-Series All-in-One SCARA robot to help it increase production time of a heat shield cover for the 2023 Honda CRV.

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Han’s Robot Releases Collaborative Robots to Improve Arc Welding Efficiency

November 25, 2022 · Han's Robot said that manual labor and conventional industrial robots are not sufficient for flexible arc welding, so its new Elfin arc welding cobots can improve safety and flexibility.

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