Topic: Defense

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Machina Labs Raises $32M for AI-Driven Manufacturing

October 6, 2023 · Machina Labs has raised $32 million funding for simulation, AI, and robotics to enable more flexible metals manufacturing.

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Sarcos Gets $13.8M Air Force Contract to Advance AI and Machine Learning for Guardian Robots

September 29, 2023 · Sarcos Defense has won a U.S. Air Force contract to continue developing software for its Guardian line of robots to enable them to learn from observation.

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Advanced Navigation Opens High-Tech Robotics Manufacturing Facility

September 28, 2023 · Advanced Navigation has opened a facility in New South Wales, Australia, to commercialize technologies and develop the country's high-tech workforce.

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Oceaneering Offers $200M in Senior Notes for Offshore and Mobile Robotics

September 25, 2023 · Oceaneering, which provides both marine systems for remote inspection and mobile robots for logistics, is offering senior notes to mature in 2028.

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Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up Hosts Grant Winners, Innovators, and Students

September 24, 2023 · The Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up displayed robotics and 3D printing innovations, announced grant awards, and offered workforce development networking.

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Markforged Digital Source Platform Enables Distributed Manufacturing With Onsite 3D Printing

September 18, 2023 · Markforged said its new Digital Source allows manufacturer-certified parts to be licensed and printed on demand, addressing supply chain challenges.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network to Display Emerging Technologies at Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day

September 15, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network said this year's Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day will feature three zones for people to learn about new technologies.

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ff Venture Capital to Be First In-Residence Investor With GENIUS NY Accelerator

September 14, 2023 · ff Venture Capital is opening an office in Syracuse, N.Y., and will support competitions and events with GENIUS NY for drone and robotics startups in the region.

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Machina Labs Announces Machina Deployable System for Metal Forming at FABTECH

September 12, 2023 · Machina Labs said its Machina Deployable System is designed to be portable and includes KUKA robotic arms and AI process controls.

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MassRobotics to Host Sixth Annual RoboBoston and Robot Block Party

September 12, 2023 · MassRobotics and partners including Boston Seaport by WS Development will offer educational opportunities and show the public robotics and related technologies on Sept. 28 and 30.

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North American Q2 Dip in Robotics Orders No Cause for Panic, Notes A3

September 8, 2023 · North American robotics orders dipped in the first half of 2023, but the Association for Advancing Automation's president remains bullish on long-term prospects.

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ASTM International Receives ARM Institute Funding to Develop Robotics Technology Roadmap

September 6, 2023 · ASTM International is working with the ARM Institute to analyze robotics for making aerospace components and to guide future development.

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Meltio Software Enables Robot Arms to Accurately Create 3D Printed Metal Designs

August 30, 2023 · Meltio said Meltio Space works with robot arms from major vendors, includes collision avoidance and simulation features, and is easy for beginners to use.

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ARM Institute Funds Eight Member Projects to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing

August 25, 2023 · The ARM Institute named the latest projects that it is funding that identify and work to solve challenges with robotics and AI, ranging from metalwork and food handling to hypersonics and training.

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AeroVironment to Acquire Tomahawk Robotics for $120M for Robot Control Systems

August 24, 2023 · AeroVironment is adding Tomahawk Robotics' AI-enabled robotic control systems to its connectivity and uncrewed systems portfolio for defense usage.

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Nauticus Robotics Gets Contract Extension From Leidos to Further Develop Undersea Systems

August 22, 2023 · Nauticus Robotics is developing new systems based on its Aquanaut undersea robot and toolKITT software with funding from Leidos.

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Indxx Licenses Global Robotics and AI Thematic Index for Korean ETF

August 21, 2023 · Indxx explained why it has licensed its Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index to Mirae Asset Global Investments and the opportunities in Korean robotics.

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RoboSource Showcases Best Practices for Robotics Innovators and Entrepreneurs

August 11, 2023 · RoboSource, a networking and information event held by MassRobotics and Venture Cafe, provided advice from robotics suppliers, startups, integrators on hardware development.

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Pittsburgh’s Robotics Factory to Be Located at Tech Forge in Lawerenceville

July 17, 2023 · The Robotics Factory, a startup incubator in Pittsburgh, has announced that it will be located among robotics organizations in all stages of growth working across various industries.

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Gecko Robotics Announces $5M U.S. Navy Contract Expansion to Speed Maintenance Cycles

July 14, 2023 · Gecko Robotics said its robots and AI-powered software will accelerate inspection, maintenance, and repairs of U.S. Navy surface vessels, improving defense readiness.

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