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Commercial Robotics Must Account for the Human Element, Interoperability, Says FedEx’s Aaron Prather

March 24, 2021 · Aaron Prather, R&D evangelist at FedEx, tells Robotics 24/7 what developers and vendors need to focus on for commercial success.

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eKAMI Advanced Robotic Instruction Project Receives $3M for Second Training Facility

March 23, 2021 · eKAMI, the eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, has received state funding to build a center to retrain incarcerated individuals for robotics and automation.

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The Future of Manufacturing Is Automated and Autonomous

March 22, 2021 · Two experts in cloud computing and simulation explain how they see robotics, AI, and new supply chain thinking being essential to the future of manufacturing.

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Flytrex Obtains $9.3M With Venture Financing and Innovation Grant for Drone Deliveries

March 21, 2021 · Flytrex, an on-demand drone delivery provider for food and retail, has announced the closing of financing to expand its U.S. presence and scale up production and R&D capabilities.

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AutoStore Unveils Innovation Hub to Test and Replicate Supply Chain Environments

March 18, 2021 · Norwegian robot company AutoStore has opened its Innovation Hub in Karmøy, Norway, to test automation and replicate a range of in-store and warehouse environments.

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FANUC Updates CNC and Robotics Integration to Simplify Operations

March 17, 2021 · FANUC said its CNCs are now able to control its connected robots. This allows shops that aren’t familiar with robotic programming language to program FANUC robots through the G-code.

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Peerless Media Announces Robotics 24/7 Website

March 15, 2021 · Peerless Media has announced Robotics 24/7 website and brand with information to help manufacturing, supply chain, and other companies take advantage of robots and automation.

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Gap Inc. to Build Texas Distribution Center to Meet Digital Shopping Demand

February 24, 2021 · Gap to build new distribution center in Longview, Texas, to meet demand for digital shopping.

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Robotics Company Berkshire Grey to Merge With Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp.

February 24, 2021 · Robotics company Berkshire Grey has announced a business combination with Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp. The planned merger with the special-purpose acquisition company or SPAC will lead to a publicly listed robotics and automation solutions company.

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FANUC and Rockwell Automation Form Coalition to Address Manufacturing Skills Gap

February 23, 2021 · FANUC and Rockwell Automation said new apprenticeships will provide more people with fulfilling careers and help companies to bridge the demand for skilled workers.

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Simulating the Way to COVID Safety

February 23, 2021 · MSC Cradle CFD simulation explores the impact of ventilation and social distancing on in-door dining scenarios to promote safe practices aimed at reducing the spread.

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Siemens Partnership Fuels Autonomous Vehicle Development

February 18, 2021 · Software giant provides MaRS innovation hub access to Xcelerator portfolio, accelerating development through widespread use of simulation and data management.

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Additive Manufacturing and Generative Design Co-Pilot Hyundai’s Ultimate Mobility Vehicle Concept

February 18, 2021 · Autodesk and Hyundai partner to push the boundaries of increasing strength while reducing weight for TIGER's modular platform architecture.

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Labor Management Systems Solutions Increasingly Important, Even With the Move to More Automation

February 17, 2021 · Labor management system solutions are different today than those a decade ago, they integrate with more systems, have mobile user interfaces, and use advanced analytics, they are increasingly important with the move to more automation.

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Ahold Delhaize USA Expands Micro-Fulfillment Capabilities

February 16, 2021 · Ahold Delhaize USA companies, including Peapod Digital Labs, tap Swisslog solution and AutoStore technology in new pilot of micro-fulfillment automation solution

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Stratasys Launches Carbon Fiber Material for F123 Series 3D Printers

February 16, 2021 · Lightweight, ABS-based material is specifically formulated for applications such as manufacturing tooling, jigs and fixtures.

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Frontline Relief With 3D Printing

February 15, 2021 · Additive manufacturing comes to the rescue in earthquake, tsunami, and even war.

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60 Seconds with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC

February 15, 2021 · Modern Material Handling editors sat down with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC to discuss Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) and other related topics.

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Kwik Trip Takes a Fresh Approach to Bakery Distribution

February 15, 2021 · Kwik Trip automated order fulfillment in its new baking facility with a rapid, scalable automated order picking solution designed to meet rising demand and guarantee freshness for its bakery products sold at more than 700 locations.

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