Topic: Manufacturing

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ABB GoFa Cobot Wins ‘Best of the Best’ Red Dot Award for Innovative Design

April 13, 2021 · This year's prestigious Red Dot "Best of the Best" design award went to ABB's new GoFa collaborative robot arm for its aesthetics and ease of use.

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Vecna Robotics to Demonstrate How AMRs, Orchestration Can Boost ROI at ProMat DX

April 12, 2021 · At the virtual ProMat DX materials handling event this week, Vecna Robotics will demonstrate its latest mobile robots and the Pivotal software for users.

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Collaboration Between Humans, Robots Could Improve With Context-Aware System From KTH

April 11, 2021 · A new transfer learning system requires less computational power and smaller datasets to provide robots awareness of their environments and human collaborators.

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Stratom Develops Robotic Refueling System for U.S. Army Autonomous Ground Vehicles

April 9, 2021 · Stratom is developing an autonomous ground refueling prototype to help protect soldiers, optimize efficiency in the field, and supply ground vehicles and aircraft.

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WiBotic Gains CE Marks for Two Robot Wireless Charging Systems

April 7, 2021 · WiBotic, which provides wireless charging systems and management software for robots, drones, and underwater vehicles, has obtained international approvals.

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Rapid Robotics Raises $12M Series A for Rapid Machine Operator

April 7, 2021 · The Rapid Machine Operator is available for $25,000 per year and is designed to be easy for manufacturers to deploy, says Rapid Robotics.

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Veo Robotics Obtains ISO Safety Certification for FreeMove

April 6, 2021 · The FreeMove system, which includes purpose-built sensors and software to make industrial robots safer to operate around people, has been certified as Veo partners with more integrators.

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RE2 Robotics Launches RE2 Sapien Robotic Arm to Augment Human Capabilities

April 6, 2021 · The new RE2 Sapien arms are designed for tasks from maneuvering solar panels to inspecting pipes below the ocean surface, says RE2 Robotics.

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Top 10 Robotics and Automation Transactions in Q1 2021

April 5, 2021 · From autonomous trucks and aerial drones to mobile robots, companies across robotics and automation obtained funding in the first quarter.

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WaveSense Obtains $15M to Accelerate Development of Radar for Vehicle Positioning

April 2, 2021 · Growing demand from automakers for safer and higher-performing advanced driver-assistance systems signals a critical need for sensing systems that work despite challenging road conditions, says WaveSense.

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Precise Motion Control Provides Robots New Degrees of Freedom

April 1, 2021 · Advanced motion control is enabling robots to move with precision and repeatability, which is necessary for collaborative applications such as baking and surgery.

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Bolt Midsize Autonomous Mobile Robot From IAM Robotics to Debut at ProMat DX

March 31, 2021 · IAM Robotics said its new Bolt autonomous mobile robot builds on its experience with its Swift mobile manipulator.

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Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President

March 30, 2021 · Despite challenges from international trade and the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the best time for businesses to adopt automation, says IFR President Milton Guerry.

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3 Ways to Use High-Payload AMRs in Today’s Short-Staffed Facilities

March 30, 2021 · High-payload autonomous mobile robots, including lift trucks, towers, and pallet stackers, can help manufacturers and warehouse operators be safer and more productive.

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Universal Robots Develops Cobot Interface for Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal

March 29, 2021 · Universal Robots said its collaborative robots will soon be available through Siemens' Simatic Robot Library for planning their integration into complex manufacturing environments.

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Primus Aerospace Adopts VELO3D’s Titanium Additive Manufacturing System

March 28, 2021 · VELO3D has sold its first titanium-dedicated 3D printing system to be used solely for mission-critical aerospace and defense applications.

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Automate Forward Exceeds Goals, Demonstrates Robotics Growth, Says A3’s Jeff Burnstein

March 26, 2021 · This week's Automate Forward event included discussions on innovation, helping businesses adopt robotics, and standards, said A3's president.

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Automate Forward: Robotics Vendors Show Latest Products at Virtual Event

March 26, 2021 · In addition to A3's rebranding and numerous exhibits, the virtual Automate Forward event included some notable product announcements.

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ACIENNA, Point One Navigation Launch OpenARC for Precise Positioning

March 24, 2021 · ACIENNA says its new OpenARC positioning system combines its hardware and software with Point One's cloud correction service.

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eKAMI Advanced Robotic Instruction Project Receives $3M for Second Training Facility

March 23, 2021 · eKAMI, the eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, has received state funding to build a center to retrain incarcerated individuals for robotics and automation.

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