Toyota Research Institute Provides a Peek Into Its Work to Solve Society’s Biggest Challenges
February 15, 2023
The Toyota Research Institute opened its Los Altos, Calif., headquarters to show its research into robotics, autonomous vehicles, AI, and human-machine interaction.
BMW Group Names Realtime Robotics as an Official Motion Control Supplier
February 15, 2023
BMW Group has chosen Realtime Robotics' RapidPlan motion-planning and control software to ease the programming of industrial robots in its automotive production lines.
SprutCAM Tech Robot Calibration Mobile App Now Supports 14 Industrial Robots
February 13, 2023
SprutCAM Tech said its free Robot Calibration mobile app can accurate calibrate the tool center point and transfer that data to its SprutCAM X Robot software via smartphone.
North American Robot Sales Set New Records in 2022, Says A3
February 10, 2023
The Association for Advancing Automation reported that North American businesses ordered 44,196 last year, up 11% over 2021, with automakers driving over half of sales.
Grand Rapids Community College to Open New Automation Center Designed to Train Students for Advanced Manufacturing Jobs
February 9, 2023
Grand Rapids Community College's new center for automation will be funded using federal money secured by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters and U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten.
Terex Invests in and Partners With Apptronik for New Robotics Applications
February 9, 2023
Terex, which makes materials processing machinery, has made an equity investment in Apptronik, which is developing general-purpose humanoid robots to act in dynamic environments.
Rapid Robotics Partners With Yaskawa Motoman to Expand Industrial Robot Arm Applications
February 8, 2023
Rapid Robotics has integrated its Rapid Machine Operator software with Yaskawa Motoman's entire line of robot arms, and it has collaborated with cobot leader Universal Robots.
MassRobotics Panel Talks Government and Nonprofit Funding Opportunities in Canada and U.S.
February 7, 2023
MassRobotics hosted a panel last week that included the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, the Massachusetts Center for Advanced Manufacturing, and Next Generation Manufacturing Canada.
ARM Institute Funds 11 Advanced Manufacturing Projects to Develop Automated Technologies
February 5, 2023
The ARM Institute recently announced the latest projects it is funding as part of its Technology Project Call program.
Robotic Parking a Key Element of the Smart City of the Future, Says Westfalia
February 4, 2023
Westfalia Technologies said robotic parking systems can integrate with IoT smart city infrastructure and improve charging efficiency, human-machine interaction, and traffic.
Wandelbots Partners With Yaskawa to Expand No-Code Robotics Offerings to U.S. Manufacturers
February 3, 2023
Wandelbots has named a U.S. vice president as it offers to lower the threshold to robotics adoption. A vocational school in Dresden is using the Wandelbots Teaching software.
Technology Innovation Institute Launches Infrared Tracking Crowdsourcing Competition
February 2, 2023
The Technology Innovation Institute is calling on researchers to take part in the challenge to spur new development in infrared tracking technology used for autonomous driving.
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.
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.
ABAGY Finds That Many Welders Welcome Robotics, Looks to 2023 Manufacturing Trends
January 27, 2023
ABAGY and Weld.com found in a welding community survey that nearly half expect robots to improve efficiency. Demonstrations also showed how workers can adapt to automation.
T.I.E. Industrial Takes on Robots.com to Help Manufacturers Adopt Automation
January 25, 2023
T.I.E. Industrial last year acquired Robots.com from RobotWorx and plans to combine its experience with aftermarket parts with the site's existing depth of content.
Balboa Capital Offers an Overview of the U.S. Robotics Industry
January 25, 2023
Balboa Capital reported that automation and robotics have created more jobs than they have displaced, with robot density and usage continuing to increase across the U.S.
Cepton Closes $100M in Funding After Showing New Lidar Sensors at CES 2023
January 23, 2023
Ception, whose compact Nova and Vista-X120 Plus lidar sensors have won awards, has closed on funding from automotive supplier partner and investor Koito Manufacturing.
Recession in 2023? Automation Is Coming Regardless
January 22, 2023
Automation will continue to play a key role in helping customers in the logistics, manufacturing, and construction spaces, according to Conor McGuinness of Heartland Ventures.
Barcoding Acquires Automated Guided Vehicle Maker FRED Automation
January 19, 2023
Barcoding, a provider of supply chain automation, will offer FRED Automation's FRED and Freddie mobile robots to help facilities with both simple and complex materials movement.
