Topic: Industrial Automation

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Smith+Nephew Launches CORI, ‘Turnkey’ System for Robot-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery

November 23, 2021 · Smith+Nephew says its CORI handheld robotic system to assist surgeons with knee replacements can improve patient outcomes and is immediately scalable to the U.K.'s National Health Service.

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Polar Hardware Automates for the First Time With Formic Machine Tending Robot

November 22, 2021 · Polar Hardware, which manufactures door and truck body hardware, struggled to meet production goals and has turned to Formic's robotics-as-a-service and collaborative robots.

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Omron Automation Launches Proof of Concept Center in Michigan

November 22, 2021 · Omron Automation Americas says its new Proof-of-Concept Center in Novi, Mich., will help customers by providing engineers and facilities to test robotics applications before deployment.

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Honeywell to Open Warehouse R &D Center in Czech Republic

November 21, 2021 · Honeywell says its new development site will give companies across Europe a facility to test, prototype, and train customers on its materials handling hardware and software.

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Everyday Robots Moves Out of Alphabet X, Reports Progress Toward General Purpose Robot

November 20, 2021 · From cleaning a table and picking up toys to opening doors, everyday tasks are coming within reach of service robots, says Everyday Robots, which is spinning out of X Development.

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Machina Labs Exits Stealth With Series A Funding for Software-Defined Manufacturing

November 19, 2021 · Machina Labs says its robotic and AI metalworking capabilities go beyond current methods of shaping and finishing, so more complex parts can be made efficiently and cost-effectively.

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FANUC America and Manufacturing Skill Standards Council to Stack Certifications to Address Robotics Skills Shortage

November 19, 2021 · FANUC America and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council are working with Nocti Business Solutions to stack their certifications for certified production technicians and robot operators.

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SVT Robotics Raises $25M in Series A Funding for Software to Ease Robot Deployments

November 18, 2021 · SVT Robotics says it will use its latest funding to expand its SOFTBOT platform for deploying and orchestrating multiple robots, as well as integrating them with enterprise systems.

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ABB Robots to Help Zume Accelerate Transition From Single-Use Plastics

November 17, 2021 · Zume wants to scale up production of plant-based packaging as an environmentally sustainable alternative to plastics, and ABB Robotics plans to install more than 1,000 robotic cells.

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PickNik Robotics Offers Beta of MoveIt Studio for Managing Robot Arms in Challenging Environments

November 17, 2021 · PickNik Robotics' MoveIt Studio software builds on its support of the open-source robot arm motion planning software to make it easier for users to remotely manage robot arms.

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Nommi Partners With C3 to Build Robotic Kitchens Offering Food Bowls Around the Clock

November 17, 2021 · To meet demand for fast, convenient, and nutritious food, Nommi is developing a robotic kitchen that will prepare branded bowls, starting with 'Iron Chef' Morimoto's Sa'Moto.

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RE2 Robotics Receives U.S. Navy Funding for CLAMS System to Improve ROV Manipulation

November 16, 2021 · RE2 Robotics has received SBIR funding to improve and unify control of the RE2 Sapien Sea Class robot arms on the VideoRay Defender remotely operated vehicles for topside operators.

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Micropsi Industries Automates ‘Fridge Sniffing’ With AI-Supported Robot Control System

November 16, 2021 · Micropsi and Atec are offering a cobot control system they say can quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively automate leak detection and other complex tasks and reduce maintenance.

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Robotics’ Second Wave Relies on Software and Integration

November 14, 2021 · As mobile robots and AI-driven picking systems spread through warehouses, suppliers and users are paying more attention to software, integration, and interoperability as differentiators.

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GXO Logistics Credits Warehouse Automation for Strong Q3 Results

November 13, 2021 · Automation, e-commerce, and outsourcing are the tailwinds helping GXO Logistics grow, according to executives at the global logistics provider, which reported strong Q3 earnings.

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Doosan Robotics Named a CES 2022 Innovation Award Honoree for Camera Robot System

November 12, 2021 · Doosan Robotics' NINA robotic camera system, which includes a collaborative robot arm and a mobile base, has been recognized by the Consumer Technology Association for ease of use.

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OnRobot Debuts WebLytics Software for Collaborative Robotics Applications

November 11, 2021 · OnRobot, which provides plug-and-play end effectors for collaborative robot applications, has launched its WebLytics software for real-time monitoring and data analytics.

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FANUC Introduces Compact Robot for Machine Tending, Warehousing, Logistics Applications

November 11, 2021 · FANUC America said the new LR-10iA/10 robot arm is designed to be easy to mount on floors, walls, ceilings, or mobile platforms to help automate machine tending and picking.

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Q3 Robot Sales of $1.48B Put 2021 on Track for Biggest Year Yet, Says A3

November 11, 2021 · Not only did North American third-quarter orders of robots continue a strong trend, but they also demonstrated that more industries are adding automation, according to A3.

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Berkshire Grey Secures $36M in New Orders, $25M in Repeat Orders

November 11, 2021 · Berkshire Grey has received orders from new and returning customers for its order-fulfillment robots and software, and retailer Bealls is using its automation to speed up replenishment.

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