Topic: Industrial Automation

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ABAGY Finds That Many Welders Welcome Robotics, Looks to 2023 Manufacturing Trends

January 27, 2023 · ABAGY and Weld.com found in a welding community survey that nearly half expect robots to improve efficiency. Demonstrations also showed how workers can adapt to automation.

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Lockheed Martin Ventures Gives $21.8M to Machina Labs to Bolster Its Automated Sheet Metal Manufacturing Platform

January 27, 2023 · Lockheed Martin is investing in the company as part of its strategy to streamline and increase production time of its defense products.

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Berkshire Grey and Locus Robotics Announce Partnership Offering Cross-Platform Automation

January 27, 2023 · Berkshire Grey and Locus Robotics have partnered to integrate Berkshire Grey's Robotic Shuttle Put Wall with Locus' Origin and Vector autonomous mobile robots.

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AutoStore Addresses Challenges for Warehouse Management and Fulfillment in 2023

January 26, 2023 · AutoStore asked warehouse executives about their top challenges and priorities, and the automated storage provider discussed how it is addressing those needs.

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T.I.E. Industrial Takes on Robots.com to Help Manufacturers Adopt Automation

January 25, 2023 · T.I.E. Industrial last year acquired Robots.com from RobotWorx and plans to combine its experience with aftermarket parts with the site's existing depth of content.

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How to Make Supply Chains More Robust With Robotics

January 25, 2023 · Supply chains are being challenged as never before by shifting demand, geopolitical complications, and labor shortages. Learn how different robots, sensors, and AI can help.

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Balboa Capital Offers an Overview of the U.S. Robotics Industry

January 25, 2023 · Balboa Capital reported that automation and robotics have created more jobs than they have displaced, with robot density and usage continuing to increase across the U.S.

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Berkshire Grey Sorts 2022 Holiday Orders and 2023 Returns

January 25, 2023 · Berkshire Grey reported on the state of retail and e-commerce fulfillment, as well as investment in automation and reverse logistics after the holiday shopping season.

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Nala Robotics Teams Up With Hatco Corp. to Develop New Pizza System Designed for Commercial Markets

January 24, 2023 · Nala Robotics is working with Hatco Corp to develop a new pizza-making robotic system designed for convenience stores, ghost kitchens, and quick-serve restaurants.

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ASTM International Continues Work on Mobile Manipulator Performance Standard

January 23, 2023 · ASTM International will discuss a performance standard for mobile manipulators, as scientists announce progress in research into finray-effect grippers for high-speed assembly.

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DHL Invests in AutoStore System at Facility in Staufenberg, Germany

January 23, 2023 · DHL is using AutoStore's ASRS systems at is facility in Staufenberg to help it sort merchandise for some of its major fashion retail customers.

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Recession in 2023? Automation Is Coming Regardless

January 22, 2023 · Automation will continue to play a key role in helping customers in the logistics, manufacturing, and construction spaces, according to Conor McGuinness of Heartland Ventures.

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Vancouver International Airport Installs Five Robotic Smoothie Machines for Travelers

January 21, 2023 · Vancouver International Airport has given travelers more food options with the addition of TrendiTech's robotic smoothie machines.

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Soft Robotics Uses NVIDIA Isaac Sim to Apply Automation to $8T Food Market

January 19, 2023 · Soft Robotics has used synthetic data and simulation to train its mGripAI system to accurately and safely pick food items that may be occluded in a pile or reflecting light.

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Exotec Adds Three Modular Technologies to Skypod Warehouse Automation

January 19, 2023 · Exotec released a new conveyor system, machine vision-guided robotic picking, and system status software based on its ongoing product roadmap and customer feedback.

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Robotics Factory Calls for Startups to Apply for Pittsburgh Accelerator

January 18, 2023 · Robotics Factory, which includes programs for creating, accelerating, and scaling startups in southwestern Pennsylvania, will be accepting applications for funding.

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Numina Group Launches Pakt Pack and Ship System to ‘Democratize’ Warehouse Automation

January 17, 2023 · Numina Group, which designs and integrates warehouse automation, said its new Pakt system can help fulfillment operations save on labor and increase throughput.

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Robots Pave the Way for Reshoring Manufacturing

January 15, 2023 · Reshoring of production to the U.S. can be aided by robotics, but manufacturers must recognize how automation can help mitigate persistent labor shortages, say industry experts.

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Alphabet-Owned Intrinsic Lays Off 20% of Workforce

January 13, 2023 · Alphabet-owned Intrinsic, which was commercializing Open Robotics' work, is the latest technology company to announce a reduction in staff in the past few months.

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Universal Robots Predicts That Automation Will Help Manufacturers Meet 2023 Goals

January 13, 2023 · Universal Robots predicted that turnkey workcells including collaborative robots, end effectors, sensors, and software, will help welding and other companies adopt robots in 2023.

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