Topic: Grippers

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CNC Robotics: Understanding the Basics

April 9, 2023 · CNC robotics is the combination of CNC machinery and the latest robots to improve precision and flexibility in manufacturing of both machine parts and the robots themselves.

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Q-Span Automated Gauging System From New Scale Robotics Adds Thread Verification

April 6, 2023 · New Scale Robotics has added thread verification to its Q-Span Automated Gauging System, which combines a cobot, grippers for part handling, metrology, and automated data collection.

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Piab Group Acquires COVAL, IB to Extend Materials Handling Reach

March 30, 2023 · Piab, which provides robotic grippers, is adding COVAL's vacuum automation systems and IB Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik's bulk materials conveyance to its offerings.

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Destaco Launches Cobot End of Arm Tools Designed for Manufacturing and Materials Handling

March 28, 2023 · Destaco has announced a range of new cobot end-of-arm tools fo gripping, palletizing, machine tending, tool changing, and tool extension applications.

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Plus One Robotics CEO Explains How Company Survived Silicon Valley Bank Failure at ProMat 2023

March 28, 2023 · Plus One Robotics raised money and exhibited at ProMat 2023, but it had to endure layoffs and the Silicon Valley Bank meltdown. CEO Erik Nieves explains what it did.

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NVIDIA Sees Simulation Continuing to Add Value for AI, Robotics Developers Heading Into GTC 2023

March 14, 2023 · NVIDIA has supported AI and robotics developers with Isaac Sim and Jetson Orin, and Gerard Andrews explains how its latest and upcoming releases will continue to build the ecosystem.

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Clean Room Robots Can Safely Perform Demanding Manufacturing Tasks

March 12, 2023 · Clean room robots can remove humans from certain environments in aerospace, electronics, and pharmaceuticals manufacturing, but developers and users must address risks.

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CMU Robotics Researchers Aim To Grasp the Ungraspable

February 25, 2023 · Carnegie Mellon University researches explore how artificial intelligence can be used to grasp items.

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JR Automation Releases Automation Platform for Manufacturers at ATX West

February 8, 2023 · JR Automation released its FlexChassis high-speed linear chassis during the popular automation and supply chain tradeshow.

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Flexiv Announces New Parallel Robot, Gripper at FLEXIVERSE Event

February 6, 2023 · Flexiv unveiled two new products during its FLEXIVERSE event last week that will be available later this year.

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New Balance Engineer Shares Details of Company’s New Robotics Group at MassRobotics Event in Boston

February 3, 2023 · New Balance's Manufacturing Innovation Team recently developed a new group dedicated to exploring how robotics can be used at its factories.

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Celera Motion Introduces Compact Denali Servo Drives

February 2, 2023 · Celera Motion claimed that its new Denali Series servo drives are the "world's smallest," designed for use in surgical robots, industrial grippers, and other compact applications.

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DHL Makes First Commercial Deployment of Boston Dynamics Stretch Robot to Unload Trailers and Containers

February 1, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain has been working with Boston Dynamics for years on developing the Stretch robot for unloading boxes from trucks. It plans to deploy more robots.

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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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Plus One Robotics to Demonstrate Parcel Handling System at ProMat 2023

January 31, 2023 · Plus One Robotics plans to demonstrate its parcel handling robots and software in Chicago using virtual reality to enable visitors to "race against the robot."

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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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ASTM International Continues Work on Mobile Manipulator Performance Standard

January 23, 2023 · ASTM International will discuss a performance standard for mobile manipulators, as scientists announce progress in research into finray-effect grippers for high-speed assembly.

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Soft Robotics Uses NVIDIA Isaac Sim to Apply Automation to $8T Food Market

January 19, 2023 · Soft Robotics has used synthetic data and simulation to train its mGripAI system to accurately and safely pick food items that may be occluded in a pile or reflecting light.

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Exotec Adds Three Modular Technologies to Skypod Warehouse Automation

January 19, 2023 · Exotec released a new conveyor system, machine vision-guided robotic picking, and system status software based on its ongoing product roadmap and customer feedback.

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Atlas Humanoid Robot Gets a Grip in New Videos From Boston Dynamics

January 18, 2023 · Atlas is now able to do more humanlike motions, thanks to software and electrical development around perception, locomotion, and manipulation at Boston Dynamics.

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