Topic: Controllers

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Schneider Electric Launches Lexium Cobot for Industrial Plants

October 19, 2023 · Schneider Electric said its new Lexium Cobot is designed for safety, easy integration, and a variety of industrial applications.

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Robotics Developer Builds Autonomous Wheelchair With NVIDIA Jetson

October 3, 2023 · NVIDIA Jetson enabled one robotics developer to build an autonomous wheelchair designed to be affordable and to use AI at the edge.

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Oceaneering Offers $200M in Senior Notes for Offshore and Mobile Robotics

September 25, 2023 · Oceaneering, which provides both marine systems for remote inspection and mobile robots for logistics, is offering senior notes to mature in 2028.

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FANUC Produces 1 Millionth Industrial Robot

September 20, 2023 · FANUC has been producing industrial automation for nearly 50 years and is expanding its North American presence.

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HWL Solves Handling Challenge, Relieves Employee Strain With MIRAI Powered Robot

September 16, 2023 · HWL, a thermal treatment company, deployed MIRAI's vision system in its Berlin factory to take over the repetitive task of handling and washing metal parts.

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Rockwell Automation Agrees to Acquire Clearpath Robotics, OTTO Motors—Updated

September 14, 2023 · Rockwell Automation plans to spend $600 million to add industrial automation provider Clearpath Robotics and its OTTO Motors mobile robot division to its portfolio.

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Machina Labs Announces Machina Deployable System for Metal Forming at FABTECH

September 12, 2023 · Machina Labs said its Machina Deployable System is designed to be portable and includes KUKA robotic arms and AI process controls.

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MassRobotics to Host Sixth Annual RoboBoston and Robot Block Party

September 12, 2023 · MassRobotics and partners including Boston Seaport by WS Development will offer educational opportunities and show the public robotics and related technologies on Sept. 28 and 30.

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Han’s Robot to Show Updated Automated Welding Workstation at FABTECH 2023

September 10, 2023 · Han's Robot has added features to its Automated Welding Workstation, which is based on its Elfin-Pro collaborative robots, to improve precision and ease of use.

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FORT Robotics Endpoint Controller Receives SIL 3 Safety Certification

September 6, 2023 · FORT Robotics said exida has certified its controller, which provides machine and fleet-wide controls, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

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Mujin Plans to Use Latest Funding to Grow Robotics Footprint in the U.S.

September 6, 2023 · Mujin has raised $85 million and said it plans to grow its operation to serve more U.S. users of its supply chain automation.

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TwinTrack Probe From RoboDK Designed to Simplify Robot Programming by Demonstration

September 5, 2023 · TwinTrack Probe from RoboDK combines 3D printing, VR technology, and software to make it easier for manufacturers to program robots for complex paths.

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Robotiq Introduces PE20 Integrated Cobot Palletizing System

September 5, 2023 · Robotiq said its PE20 palletizing system works with its PowerPick20 vacuum gripper and the UR20 arm, plus standardized hardware and software for ease of use.

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Mujin Secures $85M Series C to Enable Further Robotics Innovation

September 5, 2023 · Mujin, whose MujinController platform is intended to make it easier to deploy robotics applications, will use the funding to make it more available to integrators and end users.

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B&R to Feature Adaptive Automation for Packaging at PACK EXPO

September 1, 2023 · B&R will show at PACK EXPO Codian open mechanics, which are integrated with its robot controls for precise pick-and-place tasks such as food handling.

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Meltio Software Enables Robot Arms to Accurately Create 3D Printed Metal Designs

August 30, 2023 · Meltio said Meltio Space works with robot arms from major vendors, includes collision avoidance and simulation features, and is easy for beginners to use.

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ABB to Show the Latest Collaborative Robots for Metal Fabrication at FABTECH 2023

August 30, 2023 · ABB Robotics plans to show how its GoFa 12 cobot arm can help shops of all sizes automate welding with minimal programming experience and still attain high precision and repeatability.

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KUKA to Show New Automation for Fabrication and Metalworking at FABTECH 2023

August 28, 2023 · KUKA plans to show two educational carts, welding demonstrations, and additive manufacturing robots for metalwork and other manufacturing with partners at FABTECH.

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Beckhoff to Share New Vision Portfolio for Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO 2023

August 25, 2023 · Beckhoff will debut its new Vision line of cameras and software that are tightly integrated into the controls architecture, as well as motion systems to advance packaging automation.

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AeroVironment to Acquire Tomahawk Robotics for $120M for Robot Control Systems

August 24, 2023 · AeroVironment is adding Tomahawk Robotics' AI-enabled robotic control systems to its connectivity and uncrewed systems portfolio for defense usage.

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