Topic: Industrial Automation

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Vention Raises $90M for Cloud Platform to Help Manufacturers Adopt Automation

May 11, 2022 · Vention, whose cloud-based manufacturing automation platform is intended to help small-volume, high-mix manufacturers design and deploy workcells, is continuing rapid growth.

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ABB Robotics Unveils Art Car Precisely Painted With PixelPaint Robot

May 10, 2022 · ABB Robotics unveiled a car painted by its PixelPaint robot, recreating art while demonstrating how its technology can reduce complexity and paint more efficiently and sustainably.

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Wavemaker Labs and Wing Zone Launch Wing Zone Labs Using Miso Robotics Tech

May 10, 2022 · Wavemaker Labs and Wing Zone are launching Wing Zone Labs as a new fast-casual franchisee that will use robots such as Flippy 2 to prepare chicken wings to order.

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Berkshire Grey Partners With Logistex to Deliver Logistics Automation in the U.K.

May 9, 2022 · Berkshire Grey has partnered with Logistex, offering its AI-driven robotics through the U.K.-based systems integrator to help e-commerce operations keep up with shifting demand.

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Southie Autonomy Picks Up $2.5M in Seed Funding, Plus $5M in Robot Lease Financing

May 9, 2022 · Southie Autonomy, a resident startup at MassRobotics, has obtained seed funding, as well as financing for its robotics-as-a-service offering, which promises "no-code" robot operations.

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Logistics Robots Have Arrived, Finds 2022 Robotics Survey

May 8, 2022 · Logistics automation and warehouse robotics continue to spread apace, found a Peerless Research Group survey around MODEX 2022. It examined areas of interest and barriers to adoption.

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Robotics CEOs Talk Warehouse Automation at Cascadia Connect

May 6, 2022 · In Pittsburgh at the Cascadia Connect Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence investor conference, leaders of top robotics companies shared insights into the industry.

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Auris Health Surgical Robot System Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Urological Procedures

May 3, 2022 · Auris Health will soon start human clinical studies for its surgical robot system after receiving 510(k) clearance for bronchoscopy and urology from the FDA.

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EasyRobotics Marks Change in Leadership, 1,000 Collaborative Robot Cells Installed

May 2, 2022 · EasyRobotics founder Per Lachenmeier is handing over the CEO reins to Ander Kjempff, formerly COO, as the Danish cobot workcell provider continues its expansion to the U.S. and worldwide.

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Robot Sales Boom in U.S. Manufacturing, Thanks to Strong Supplier Base, Finds Report

May 2, 2022 · Robot suppliers and integrators have helped more U.S. users beyond automotive manufacturing adopt automation, even as most robot makers are based overseas, found HowToRobot, Gain & Co., and A3.

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R15.08 Safety Standard Is Designed to Help Robotics Users and Integrators, Says Melonee Wise

May 1, 2022 · The R15.08 standard defines how mobile robots can be used safely in specified operating environments, explains the VP of robotics and automation at Zebra Technologies.

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7 Pizza Making Robot Startups Trying to Get a Slice of the Pie and 2 That Couldn’t Cut It

April 30, 2022 · What's better than a slice of pizza? Check out these startups trying to make the process of making and ordering a pizza cheaper, faster, and more convenient.

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eKAMI Breaks Ground on Training Center at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Facility

April 29, 2022 · eKAMI, or the Eastern Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, will offer training and certification in robotics, metalworking, and other skills at Kentucky's largest correctional facility.

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Celera Motion Enhances Aura Absolute Chip Encoder for Cobots, Surgical Robots

April 29, 2022 · Celera Motion said its Aura Absolute Chip Encoder Series, which includes built-in eccentricity compensation and wide tolerance alignments, now offers new sizes and capabilities.

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Universal Robots Reports $85M in Revenue for Q1 2022

April 28, 2022 · Numbers continue to rise for Universal Robots, the global market leader for collaborative robot arms.

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Dexai Robotics’ Alfred Acts as Sous Chef at Boston BONAPITA Restaurant

April 28, 2022 · Dexai Robotics, which designed its Alfred collaborative robot to be adaptable with AI and computer vision, is rolling out the food-preparation system to a fast-casual site in Massachusetts.

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Sarcos Closes Acquisition of RE2, Establishes Pittsburgh Presence

April 28, 2022 · Sarcos, which has developed teleoperated and wearable systems for industrial uses such as inspections, will add RE2's mobile manipulation systems to its robotics-as-a-service portfolio.

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Festo and MassRobotics Mark Success of Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst

April 28, 2022 · Festo and MassRobotics celebrated the milestones achieved by the four global companies in their joint Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program.

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HAI Robotics to Display HAIPICK Case Handling System at Intralogistica Italia 2022 Trade Show

April 27, 2022 · With live demonstrations of its HAIPICK A42 autonomous case-handling robot for warehouses and factories, HAI Robotics will have a presence at the Intralogistica Italia 2022 trade show.

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Miso Robotics Joins Jack in the Box to Test Flippy 2 and Sippy Restaurant Robots

April 26, 2022 · Miso Robotics will pilot its Flippy 2 frying robot and Sippy automated drink station with Jack in the Box to help address workforce challenges and improve customer service.

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