Topic: Manufacturing

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GrAI Matter Labs and ADLINK Partner to Integrate SMARC Module With GrAI VIP

September 20, 2021 · GrAI Matter Labs is combining its vision AI processors with ADLINK's development kits to enable smarter and more efficient camera modules on devices at the edge.

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What to Look for When Performing Industrial Robot Maintenance

September 19, 2021 · The art of robot maintenance requires knowledge of the different types of industrial automation, as well as the functions, components, and best practices of each.

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Fabtech 2021 Exhibitors Offer Systems for Small and Midsize Manufacturers

September 18, 2021 · As manufacturers struggle with skilled staffing shortages, exhibitors at Fabtech 2021 displayed robots for gripping delicate objects, painting, and other production processes.

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9 Welding Robots to Watch From Fabtech 2021

September 17, 2021 · At Fabtech 2021, cobot vendors displayed the latest features and accessories for automated welding, as shops struggle with worker shortages exacerbated by the pandemic.

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Soft Robotics Launches SoftAI to Help Food Industry Adopt Robots

September 16, 2021 · SoftAI can augment industrial robots with "hand-eye" coordination, says Soft Robotics. It could drive automation adoption for a more resilient food supply chain, it said.

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Cobot Arc Welders Draw Attendee Attention as Fabtech Returns

September 15, 2021 · While attendance was off a bit from 2019 at Fabtech 2021 in Chicago this week, the show was an opportunity to see the latest in collaborative robots for welding.

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DeepRoute.ai Closes $300M Series B Funding, Plans to Scale Urban Logistics and Fleet Operation

September 14, 2021 · DeepRoute.ai, which raised $100 million in addition to the stake that Alibaba acquired last month, plans to grow its urban robotaxi and autonomous truck operations.

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Tower Semiconductor Says New Lidar Technology Can Make Autonomous Vehicles More Responsive

September 13, 2021 · Tower Semiconductor, which provides foundry platforms for integrated circuits, said it has made a breakthrough for high-precision lidar in autonomous vehicles.

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Agile Robots Raises Series C Funding, Claims to Be First Unicorn in Field

September 13, 2021 · Agile Robots, which has headquarters in Munich and Beijing, has developed software and hardware and said it is the first intelligent robotics company worth $1 billion.

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Plus Starts Development With Teledyne FLIR to Test Thermal Cameras for Autonomous Trucks

September 12, 2021 · Autonomous truck developer Plus is exploring with defense systems maker Teledyne FLIR to explore if thermal imaging can complement cameras, lidar, and radar for certain conditions.

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3D Systems Acquires Oqton to Make Additive Manufacturing More Accessible

September 10, 2021 · Oqton's cloud-based, AI-enabled Manufacturing Operating System can help manufacturers automate production processes. 3D Systems is making its own software available as add-ons.

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Top 10 Robotics and Autonomous Vehicle Transactions of August 2021

September 8, 2021 · In August 2021, the total number of deals and their dollar value fell from the previous month, but industrial automation, self-driving cars, and logistics still thrived.

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Ossia Receives European, U.K. Regulatory Approval for Cota Wireless Power System

September 8, 2021 · Ossia, which has developed the proprietary Cota system for remote wireless power delivery to specific devices, has obtained regulatory approvals in the U.S., U.K., and Europe.

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Robotics Retraining Gives eKAMI Graduate a New Career at MiR

September 6, 2021 · Not only has Mobile Industrial Robots donated equipment to the East Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, but it has also found people who have gained in-demand skills.

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Hexagon Releases HxGN Robotic Automation for Industry 4.0 Quality Assurance

September 5, 2021 · Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence said its new HxGN Robotic Automation software enables quality control professionals to more easily program robot inspection cells.

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Renesas and eProsima Port micro-ROS to Microcontrollers to Simplify Robotics Development

September 3, 2021 · Renesas and eProsima say that by making the RA microcontroller units the official development for micro-ROS will help facilitate IoT and industrial robotics adoption.

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NASA Perseverance Rover Cores First Rock on Mars

September 3, 2021 · NASA reported that the robotic arm and drill on the Perseverance rover has collected a rock sample on Mars in its second attempt, but it needs more images to confirm.

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Unikie and Valmet Automotive Develop Automated Valet Parking for Logistics

September 2, 2021 · Finland-based Unikie is testing Automated Factory Parking technology that doesn't require cars to be self-driving to be autonomously moved in factory premises.

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Gulf Testing Solutions Enterprise Joins Microdrones Global Distribution Network

September 1, 2021 · GTS will offer Microdrones' lidar sensors, drones, and surveying software to construction, oil and gas, and agriculture customers in Oman.

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Launcher Buys Second Metal 3D Printer From Velo3D for Rocket Parts

September 1, 2021 · Launcher, which is developing rockets and orbital transfer vehicles to affordably launch small satellites, has added a second 3D printer from Velo3D for titanium.

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