Topic: Automotive

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6 Robotics Firms Make List of ‘Top 50 Most Promising Private Advanced Manufacturing Companies’

July 28, 2022 · Advanced manufacturing includes AI and robots for tasks ranging from materials movement to welding. CB Insights recognized six companies for their commercial and fundraising success.

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Cyngn Launches Enterprise Autonomy Suite v8.0 for Industrial Robots

July 26, 2022 · From teleoperation to fleet management, the features in Cyngn's new software platform was designed to maximize customers' ROI.

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Precision and Automation in Manufacturing

July 25, 2022 · In this Special Focus Issue, learn how robot precision is improving with advances in perception, software, and controls, leading to new applications in manufacturing and other industries.

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Are Robots at Their Upper Limit for Adoption and Deployment?

July 24, 2022 · Robot arms with multiple degrees of freedom are useful for tasks such as machine tending, but how can vendors encourage wider adoption? Specialization, says one consultant.

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JAKA Robotics Raises $150M in Series D Financing for Cobot Innovations

July 22, 2022 · JAKA Robotics said it plans to use the funding continue its research and development around its collaborative robots and expand its global industrial customer base.

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ABB IRB 390 FlexPacker Delta Robot for Fast Picking Wins Red Dot Award

July 21, 2022 · ABB said the FlexPacker’s compact design quality, innovation, and concept of focused productivity helped it become the the first industrial Delta robot to win the Red Dot award

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What is a Pick and Place Robot? Uses and Types

July 20, 2022 · From retail to food and beverage, industries throughout the globe have started using pick and place robots to improve their supply chains and help their ROIs.

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TIER IV Raises Series B Funding Toward Autonomous Driving Technology

July 20, 2022 · TIER IV has received Series B funding from investors including Yamaha Motor as well as the Japanese government as it develops open-source software for autonomous vehicles.

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Why 2022 Is Ideal for Embracing Change and New Ideas In Manufacturing

July 16, 2022 · From the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to the heighted interest in building more sustainable supply chains, 2022 continues to be a interesting for manufacturing, automation, and Industry 4.0.

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FANUC Opens New Robotics and Automation Headquarters in Aguascalientes, Mexico

July 13, 2022 · FANUC plans to serve industrial automation and CNC machining customers in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and other manufacturing from its new headquarters in Mexico.

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57% of Manufacturers Surveyed Say Robots Aren’t Taking Jobs, Finds Veo Robotics

July 13, 2022 · Veo Robotics "2022 Manufacturing Automation Outlook" finds that human-robot collaboration has risen for six out of 10 manufacturers in the past year, as robots supplement workers.

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Resgreen Group Explains How Its Autonomous Mobile Robots Use Lidar to Navigate Around Facilities

July 13, 2022 · Resgreen Group International's robots use a combination of 2D and 3D lidar, as well as the Robot Operating System, to safely and efficiently move. The lidar and AMR markets are growing.

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May Mobility Closes $111M Series C Funding to Develop Toyota Autonomous Mobility Platforms

July 13, 2022 · May Mobility has raised funding to continue deploying mobility as a service with autonomous vehicles with partners including Toyota, MONET Technologies, and SoftBank.

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Markforged to Acquire Digital Metal, Expand Additive Manufacturing Production of Metal Parts

July 12, 2022 · Markforged is acquiring Sweden-based Digital Metal for about $32 million and said its technology will help manufacturers use 3D printing to mass produce complex metal parts.

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Indy Autonomous Challenge to Take Another Lap at CES 2023 With Self-Driving Racecars

July 11, 2022 · After January's successful race, the Indy Autonomous Challenge and Consumer Technology Association are again teaming up to enable teams of innovators and universities to compete.

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A Look at 10 End of Arm Tool Providers

July 9, 2022 · End of arm tools are helping increase the capability and range of robot arms, helping operators reduce costs and deliver products faster.

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TE Connectivity Tops Off AMR Fleet Performance

July 7, 2022 · TE Connectivity, a Tier 2 automotive supplier, deployed special top modules, or mobile robotic equipment, to a get performance boost from its fleet of autonomous mobile robots.

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ASPINA Develops Autonomous Mobile Robot for Manufacturing Plants

July 6, 2022 · ASPINA, which makes motors for a variety of industries, has developed an autonomous mobile robot for the manufacturing floor that it said is superior to automated guided vehicles.

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FedEx’s Aaron Prather to Deliver Keynote for Robotics 24/7’s Robot Applications Conference 2022

July 6, 2022 · The Robot Applications Conference 2022, presented by Robotics 24/7, will feature Aaron Prather and other end-user speakers who will discuss how to get the most out of automation.

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VulcanForms Raises $355M for Digital, Additive Manufacturing

July 5, 2022 · VulcanForms, which combines proprietary digital thread and additive manufacturing systems, said it is now worth more than $1 billion. It opened two production facilities for metal parts and assemblies.

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