Topic: Industrial Automation

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North American Robot Sales on Track for Another Record Year in 2022, Says A3

December 21, 2022 · North American robot sales continue to grow to record levels, with more than 35,000 purchased in the first nine months of 2022, reported the Association for Advancing Automation.

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Exotec Makes 4,000th Robot, Continues Global and North American Expansion

December 20, 2022 · Exotec said its rapid growth reflects the quality of its robots and warehouse demand, as it develops its technology and expects 40% of its business to be in North America.

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Fred & Lena Meijer Heart Center Treats Patients With Stereotaxis’ Robotic Magnetic Navigation System

December 20, 2022 · Stereotaxis' Robotic Magnetic Navigation system is used to help surgeons perform cardiac ablations.

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Outrider Adds Robot Arms Using Deep Learning to Autonomous Yard Trucks

December 19, 2022 · Outrider said its patented TrailerConnect technology can robotically attach brake and electric lines from yard trucks to semi-trailers, recognizing their differences.

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Nala Robotics Showcases Robotic Dishwashing System

December 17, 2022 · Nala Robotics has released a robotic system capable of cleaning dishes in professional kitchens.

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Bosch Rexroth Opens Factory Automation Customer Innovation Center in Texas

December 16, 2022 · Bosch Rexroth's new facility in Round Rock, Texas, provides a space where customers can collaborate and develop automation prototypes with its technology experts

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Shadow Ventures Discusses New Report on Technology in the Construction Industry

December 15, 2022 · Shadow Ventures noted challenges such as declining productivity and undercapitalization, but it found 125 technology companies that could help the building industry.

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Patti Engineering Becomes an Exclusive FANUC System Integrator

December 15, 2022 · Patti Engineering has come to an agreement to solely use FANUC robotic systems as part of its integration efforts.

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Spain Gains Mobile Robot Companies as Automation Sector Grows, Finds New Report

December 14, 2022 · Spain is home to a growing number of automation businesses, many of which specialize in integration, mobile robots, and the automotive industry, found HowToRobot and partners.

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Wandelbots Integrates Teaching Software With FANUC Robots

December 14, 2022 · Wandelbots is adding integration with FANUC's wide range of robots to its Wandelbots Teaching software, which is designed to allow operators to instruct robots without code.

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SWIFTI CRB 1300 From ABB Offers Industrial Speed, Accuracy With Cobot Safety

December 12, 2022 · The SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial cobot is designed to be easy for non-robotics specialists to deploy and safe around human workers, according to ABB Robotics.

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5 Advantages of Using Robots in Electronics Manufacturing

December 11, 2022 · Electronics manufacturing includes numerous opportunities for robots to increase productivity, worker safety, and quality. Here are five examples in the growing space.

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FORTNA Robotics Head Discusses How Automation Can Help Handle Holiday Demand

December 9, 2022 · FORTNA, a warehouse software provider and systems integrator, explains how supply chain operations can meet omnichannel demand with different robots today.

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Changi Airport Group and Sarcos Robotics Demonstrate Outdoor Baggage Handling Automation

December 8, 2022 · Changi Airport in Singapore and Sarcos tested a prototype system to augment human workers by loading and unloading loose passenger bags from narrow-bodied aircraft.

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Industrial Robotics Applications in Warehousing and Distribution

December 8, 2022 · Learn how industrial robots can pick, sort, and inspect items moving through warehouses and distribution centers from experts at SICK in this podcast.

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ABB RobotStudio Cloud Enables Programming Collaboration in Real Time

December 7, 2022 · ABB RobotStudio Cloud includes new and updated features to ease robot programming from anywhere, including simplified interfaces, version control, and digital twins.

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Formant, Kinova Partner to Enable Gen3 Robot Arm Teleoperation, Encourage Adoption

December 7, 2022 · Formant explains how its browser-based application will enable smooth teleoperation of kinova's Gen3 robot arm for a variety of applications and industries.

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EverestLabs Lands Biggest Recycling Facility Customer in New York

December 6, 2022 · EverestLabs has signed a deal with Sims Municipal Recycling Sunset Park Materials Recovery Facility, the largest commingled recycling facility in North America.

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RBTX Online Marketplace 2.0 Designed to Further Ease Robotics Development

December 5, 2022 · The RBTX Robotics Marketplace 2.0 includes enhancements to connect users with providers of low-cost automation, consulting, and complete systems to address their specific needs.

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Medline Expands Partnership With AutoStore for New Facility in Grayslake, Ill.

December 3, 2022 · Medline recently opened a new facility in Grayslake, Ill., that features 135 AutoStore robots, as well as systems from Tompkins and Vecna.

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