Topic: Collaborative Robots

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What is a Pick and Place Robot? Uses and Types

July 20, 2022 · From retail to food and beverage, industries throughout the globe have started using pick and place robots to improve their supply chains and help their ROIs.

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Why 2022 Is Ideal for Embracing Change and New Ideas In Manufacturing

July 16, 2022 · From the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to the heighted interest in building more sustainable supply chains, 2022 continues to be a interesting for manufacturing, automation, and Industry 4.0.

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COMAU Unveils New Six-Axis Robot Arm for Sensitive Environments  

July 15, 2022 · Comau is the latest robot maker to design a robot arm to be used in cleanrooms and other areas outside of typical manufacturing facilities.

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ARM Institute Calls for Projects to Advance AI, Robotics in Manufacturing

July 15, 2022 · The ARM Institute has issued its final 22-01 Technology Project Call, seeking proposals for ways to make robots work better with humans, learn faster, and reduce waste in manufacturing.

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Deenova Releases New Unit-Packing Medication Robot to Reduce Human Error and Waste

July 15, 2022 · The company said it is looking to bring more efficiency to the medication collection process with its all-in-one automated systems.

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FANUC Opens New Robotics and Automation Headquarters in Aguascalientes, Mexico

July 13, 2022 · FANUC plans to serve industrial automation and CNC machining customers in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and other manufacturing from its new headquarters in Mexico.

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Automation Can Provide Stability, Predictability to Warehouse Operations, Says Honeywell Report

July 12, 2022 · Automation can help warehouses and distribution centers cope with supply chain challenges, but operators should think of their workforces and long-term returns, found Honeywell.

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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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Automated Palletizing Can Pay for Itself, Say Robotics Experts

July 3, 2022 · Warehouse operators are finding palletizing and depalletizing as tasks that are relatively easy to automate -- if one has the right robots, partners, and integrated software.

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Vision and Motion Control Drive Cobot Applications

July 2, 2022 · Cobots are expanding their reach into new markets as advancements in component technologies increase their accuracy, speed, and efficiency.

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Flexiv Raises $100M in Series B+ to Continue Development of its ‘General Purpose’ Robots

June 28, 2022 · With its so called "general purpose" robots, Flexiv is aiming to be a leader in combining artificial intelligence with robotics.

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8 Interesting Cobot Providers From Around the World

June 25, 2022 · Cobots have become one of the hottest types of robots to hit the automation scene in the past decade. Here is a look at some of the major collaborative robot providers.

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Robust.AI Unveils Software Suite Grace & Hardware Product Carter

June 24, 2022 · Launched three years ago, Robust.AI has just taken the cover off of its new software suit designed to provide robots with better situational awareness. It's also looking for hardware partners to build its AMR concept.

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Rizon 10 Robot from Flexiv Given ‘Best of the Best’ Award in Red Dot Design Award Competition

June 23, 2022 · Rizon 10's lead designer said winning the award was a dream come true for him and his team, noting they went through countless design iterations to get to the final product.

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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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Amazon Announces Four New Systems to Ease Ergonomics in Its Warehouses

June 22, 2022 · Amazon introduced its first fully autonomous mobile robot 10 years after acquiring Kiva Systems. The company also announced three systems intended to improve warehouse working conditions.

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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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ARM Institute Endorses Three Additional Robotics Training Programs

June 21, 2022 · The ARM Institute's Endorsement Program is designed to identify the best educational offerings in the U.S. for robotics careers in manufacturing, and it has named 15 to date.

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Advances in AI, Testing, and Hardware Help Gripper Providers, Users Get a Grasp of What’s Possible

June 21, 2022 · Automation companies are increasing their throughput, reducing error rates, and providing integrated systems as more warehouses and facilitates turn to robotics.

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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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