ASTM International Creates Subcommittee on Robotic Grasping and Manipulation
September 20, 2022
ASTM International's new subcommittee intends to help robotics users select end effectors by developing standards for grasping and manipulation.
The ARM Institute Announces Executive Promotions as Activities Diversify
September 16, 2022
The ARM Institute, continuing its mission to improve U.S. economic competitiveness and robustness, has named a chief technology officer and a chief strategy officer.
Aerobotix and FerRobotics Create End of Arm Tool for Sanding in Hazardous Environments
September 15, 2022
Aerobotix and FerRobotics said their new Class II, Division 1 sander tool can eliminate the risk of silicosis and combustion in hazardous environments.
A3’s International Robot Safety Conference to Be in Person for the First Time in Three Years
September 14, 2022
The International Robot Safety Conference, which runs from Sept. 27 to 29 in Columbus, Ohio, will spotlight standards developments and feature a host of industry experts.
Doosan Robotics Partners With Industrial Automation Supply to Distribute Cobots in the Northeast
September 14, 2022
Doosan Robotics, which claims to have the world's largest collaborative robot lineup, is working with IAS to make them available in New England and the Northeast U.S.
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September 14, 2022
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Reshoring Is at Risk From Global ‘Education Gap’ in Automation, Finds ABB Survey
September 13, 2022
ABB is investing in robotics training programs as a global survey finds that over 70% of U.S. and European businesses plan on reshoring and need skilled workers.
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Smart Robotics Expands Smart Palletizer Cobot Line to Optimize Box Stacking
September 8, 2022
Smart Robotics said the three newly engineered versions of its Smart Palletizer collaborative robot system can make warehouse palletizing more resource-efficient.
Advances in Vision Systems Unlock New Cobot and Mobile Robot Capabilities
September 7, 2022
Improvements in vision systems, motors and software have helped robots better understand their environments.
Flexiv Robots Perform COVID Tests and Massages at World Artificial Intelligence Conference
September 6, 2022
Last week in Shanghai, Flexiv’s adaptive robot arms were busy at work on the World Artificial Intelligence Conference floor.
4 Reasons Why Your Supply Chain Suffers and 5 Ways to Make It Better
September 4, 2022
Supply chains are facing challenges ranging from labor shortages to dynamic markets, but a fulfillment expert offers five tips including automation to overcome them.
UR20 to be Displayed for First Time in U.S. at Universal Robots’ IMTS Booth
September 2, 2022
Universal Robots said it will have a big presence at this year’s show and will be featured in more than 20 exhibits.
North American Robot Sales Reach New Records for Third Quarter in a Row, Says A3
August 31, 2022
North American robot sales continued to set records for year-over-year growth, according to the Association for Advancing Automation. FANUC also saw strong demand.
Robotics and Automation Help Companies Through Economic Challenges, Says Thomas H. Lee Partners
August 29, 2022
Thomas H. Lee Partners is a leading investor in supply chain and logistics automation startups. Despite economic headwinds, the private equity firm still sees robots as transformative.
Innovate Products & Equipment to Merge with Eckhart to Become Supplier of High End Autonomous Systems
August 25, 2022
Arsenal Capital Partners believe by merging the two companies it has a chance to build a leading automation systems provider.
New Scale Robotics Work Cells Deployed at Workforce Center at College in New York
August 22, 2022
Six New Scale Robotics workstations designed for robotics and metrology courses have been deployed at the Monroe Community College in Rochester, N.Y.
Robotics Applications Conference Opens Attendee Registration, Announces More Speakers
August 19, 2022
The Robotics Applications Conference features end users and integrators who will discuss how robots are actually being used in manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics.
ABB to Exhibit Cobots, 3D Printing Demos, Education Cell at IMTS 2022
August 17, 2022
ABB will be showcasing a range of its automated technologies next month at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, including its Cobot FlexTrainer Education Cell.
RightHand Robotics Recognized in Gartner Market Guide
August 15, 2022
The company was deemed a "Representative Vendor" in the research's firm latest market report.
