Topic: Automotive

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FedEx’s Aaron Prather to Deliver Keynote for Robotics 24/7’s Robot Applications Conference 2022

July 6, 2022 · The Robot Applications Conference 2022, presented by Robotics 24/7, will feature Aaron Prather and other end-user speakers who will discuss how to get the most out of automation.

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VulcanForms Raises $355M for Digital, Additive Manufacturing

July 5, 2022 · VulcanForms, which combines proprietary digital thread and additive manufacturing systems, said it is now worth more than $1 billion. It opened two production facilities for metal parts and assemblies.

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Siemens Xcelerator and NVIDIA Omniverse to Accelerate Digital Twins for Manufacturers

June 29, 2022 · Companies can connect NVIDIA Omniverse and Siemens Xcelerator platforms to enable full-fidelity digital twins and connect software-defined AI systems from edge to cloud

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Nippon Pulse Says Second Generation Box Controllers Are Faster to Deploy

June 28, 2022 · Nippon Pulse America said its new CMD-4EX motion controller includes a Commander core module, a new USB interface, and helical interpolation on X, Y, and Z axes.

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Robot Sales Grow by Nearly 30% Worldwide, Reports International Federation of Robotics

June 27, 2022 · After two years of disruptions, sales of industrial robots increased worldwide in 2021, said the IFR. The organization said demand in Asia and Australia grew the most.

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MassRobotics Announces Second AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator Is Open for Applications

June 24, 2022 · MassRobotics and Amazon Web Services are again teaming up to offer robotics startups the opportunity to learn to use the latest IIoT tools, gain mentoring, and speed the path to commercialization.

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German Robotics Industry Gets More Orders but Faces Supply Chain Disruptions, Reports VDMA

June 23, 2022 · German orders for robots are increasing again after the pandemic disruption, reports the VDMA, but supply chain and labor challenges have persisted.

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CloudNC Raises $45M in Series B to Develop Manufacturing Software as a Service

June 22, 2022 · Aiming to reduce errors, costs, and time, CloudNC said it has developed software that will help CNC workers be more efficient and keep them on the job for longer.

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At Automatica 2022, ABB Highlights Flexible Robotic Systems

June 22, 2022 · ABB headed to Germany this week for the Automatica 2022 trade show. It is showcasing a range of its robotic systems, including its GoFA and SWIFTI cobot lines.

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Universal Robots Adds UR20 Cobot With Greater Reach and Payload to Portfolio

June 21, 2022 · Universal Robots unveiled the UR20 at Automatica and said its new collaborative robot arm is big enough to handle European palletizing and numerous other applications.

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FANUC Announces New Machine Learning Tool for Predictive Maintenance

June 20, 2022 · FANUC America said its AI Servo Monitor works with its MT-LINKi software for preventive maintenance of the drive systems for its servomotors and spindle motors.

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Danish Robotics Producers to Demonstrate Manufacturing Systems at Automatica

June 20, 2022 · Danish robotics companies will exhibit with the Odense Robotics cluster and on their own, showing how they can serve the demands of the larger German manufacturing industry.

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Perception Provides Precision for Mobile, Picking Robots

June 19, 2022 · Perception capabilities are enabling the latest autonomous mobile robots and picking systems to precisely and safely deliver results for supply chain and manufacturing users.

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NVIDIA Releases Isaac Sim 2022.1 to Bridge the Simulation to Reality Gap for Robotics Developers

June 17, 2022 · NVIDIA Isaac Sim 2022.1 includes new and expanded features for collaborative robots, digital twins of industrial environments, easier programming, and working with Gazebo and Windows.

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Automate 2022 Vendors Focus on Interoperability and Systems Integration

June 17, 2022 · Robot sales are up across North America, reported A3, and there was plenty of activity around industrial automation, mobile robots, and the connecting software during Automate 2022.

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Continental Adds Agriculture to Autonomous Mobile Robot Product Line

June 16, 2022 · Continental, which has moved from automotive supplies to autonomous mobile robots, is expanding into agricultural systems with its new partners at Octiva.

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Covision Quality Wins $10,000 Grand Price in Cowen Startup Challenge at Automate 2022

June 15, 2022 · Covision Quality beat out nine other startups to win the top spot and plans to use the money to cover some of its costs, but the biggest benefit from winning is the increase visibility in the U.S. market.

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10 Noteworthy Robot Exhibits at Automate 2022

June 14, 2022 · With more than 550 exhibitors on the show floor at Automate in Detroit, there was a wide selection of robots to see. Here are some that stood out.

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EV Safe Charge Previews ZiGGY Mobile Robot for Charging Electric Vehicles

June 14, 2022 · EV Safe Charge said its ZiGGY robot can charge electric vehicles in commercial and residential parking lots and structures while displaying ads without additional infrastructure.

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Zebra Technologies Sees Accelerated Adoption of Automation, Acquires Matrox Imaging

June 13, 2022 · Zebra Technologies, which has added Fetch Robotics' mobile robots and now Matrox Imaging's machine vision systems to its portfolio, shared market observations at Automate 2022.

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