Topic: End User

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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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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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Robotics Company Setbacks Belie Industry Strength, Say Experts

July 15, 2022 · Robotics companies recently announced layoffs, but they reflect misaligned expectations, noted industry observers, who said they're still bullish on technologies that solve real problems.

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FORT Robotics to Use Series B Funding to Expand Machine Communications Platform

July 14, 2022 · FORT Robotics, which has raised $25 million in Series B funding, offers hardware and software to help keep connected devices such as robots safe and secure.

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Merlin Labs Raises $105M Series B to Help it Build Its Aerial Autonomous Technology

July 14, 2022 · Investor interest is high in Merlin Labs' autonomous aviation vehicle technology as it works to allow airplanes to fly with minimal human involvement.

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Wings and Rings Partners with Miso Robotics to Begin Flippy 2 Pilot

July 14, 2022 · Miso Robotics is installing its Flippy 2 frying robot in more restaurant franchises across the U.S. This time, its helping the workers at Wings and Rings in Crestview Hills, Ky.

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Corvus Robotics Raises Seed Funding to Scale Production of Inventory Drones as a Service

July 14, 2022 · Corvus Robotics says its data and robotics-as-a-service offering can increase inventory accuracy from about 70% to more than 90%, with drones able to fly unattended and frequently.

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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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57% of Manufacturers Surveyed Say Robots Aren’t Taking Jobs, Finds Veo Robotics

July 13, 2022 · Veo Robotics "2022 Manufacturing Automation Outlook" finds that human-robot collaboration has risen for six out of 10 manufacturers in the past year, as robots supplement workers.

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XPENG Robotics Completes $100 Million Series A to Develop Ridable Robots

July 12, 2022 · XPENG is in the business of making rideable quadruped robots. With the recent funding, the company said it will be able to expand its research and development efforts.

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Markforged to Acquire Digital Metal, Expand Additive Manufacturing Production of Metal Parts

July 12, 2022 · Markforged is acquiring Sweden-based Digital Metal for about $32 million and said its technology will help manufacturers use 3D printing to mass produce complex metal parts.

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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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How Drone Delivery Could Change Cities in the Years to Come

July 11, 2022 · Drone deliveries are increasing throughout the globe. Dronedek said their societal benefits could help reduce humanity's reliance on cars, increase sustainability, and more.

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4 Innovations in Automation & Robotics to Boost Warehouse Productivity

July 11, 2022 · The COVID-19 pandemic and the convenience of e-commerce have had a profound impact on how consumers purchase goods and how the supply chain has had to adapt to what is essentially a new way to shop.

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TE Connectivity Tops Off AMR Fleet Performance

July 7, 2022 · TE Connectivity, a Tier 2 automotive supplier, deployed special top modules, or mobile robotic equipment, to a get performance boost from its fleet of autonomous mobile robots.

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inVia Robotics Launches Traffic Quality Index Algorithm to Reduce Warehouse Aisle Congestion

July 7, 2022 · The inVia Logic warehouse execution software now includes the Traffic Quality Index, an algorithm that can predict warehouse traffic jams and help robots and people avoid them.

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University of Leeds Scientists Discuss the Role of Automation in Global Sustainability

July 6, 2022 · A new report outlines the findings of a team of international researchers related to automation, sustainability, and human-to-robot relationships.

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ASPINA Develops Autonomous Mobile Robot for Manufacturing Plants

July 6, 2022 · ASPINA, which makes motors for a variety of industries, has developed an autonomous mobile robot for the manufacturing floor that it said is superior to automated guided vehicles.

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OPEX to Exhibit AMRs, Picking, and Sorting Systems at CeMAT Australia

July 6, 2022 · OPEX's automated products were designed to replace more conventional warehouse and distribution center technologies such as conveyor systems.

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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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