Topic: Industrial Automation

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Automate 2023 Demonstrated That Simplicity and Speed Will Further Robotics Uptake

June 2, 2023 · Automate 2023 proved to be an illuminating showcase of what the industrial automation industry has to offer today and points to trends we will see in the next year.

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OSARO Releases Vision Software Designed to Make Picking With Robot Arms Easier

June 1, 2023 · OSARO said the new software enables robots to see perceive, grasp, and perform tasks previously done solely by humans who work on busy and often dangerous e-commerce fulfillment stations.

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Orbbec Develops High Performance Camera for Robotics Using NVIDIA’s Accelerated Computing

June 1, 2023 · Orbbec said its Femto Mega RGB+Depth camera integrates with NVIDIA and Microsoft technologies to revolutionize the development of vision for robotics and industrial automation.

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Robot Safety Experts Outline Updates to Key Industrial Safety Standards

May 31, 2023 · Robot safety standards organizations are working to keep up with the technology and industrial applications. Experts weigh in on where robotics standards are heading.

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Italy Has the Most Robotics and Automation Companies in Europe, Finds Report

May 31, 2023 · Italy is home to more robotics and automation companies than France or Germany, according to HowToRobot and the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association.

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Roberta Nelson Shea Reflects on Role in Steering Development of Robotics Safety Standards

May 30, 2023 · Roberta Nelson Shea spoke with Robotics 24/7 to talk how the robotics safety standards have evolved and the work that needs to be done to update them.

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Machine Vision Is a Boon for Robot Mobility and Safety

May 30, 2023 · Machine vision and motion control systems have improved and are essential to ensuring robot mobility and safety, according to several technology and industry experts.

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Automate 2023 Recap, AI Ethics, and the ‘Receding Horizon’ Problem

May 30, 2023 · Automate 2023 featured interesting discussions around the future of AI and robotics, ethical development, and the growing demand for automation, writes ffVC's Oliver Mitchell.

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NVIDIA Announces Generative AI, Isaac AMR Platform, and Electronics Industry Users at Computex

May 29, 2023 · NVIDIA announced new computing hardware, simulation software, and the Isaac AMR reference platform for mobile robots at the Computex event for electronics manufacturers in Taiwan.

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Automate 2023 Shows Renewed Focus on Manufacturing, Partnerships, and Data as a Differentiator

May 26, 2023 · Automate 2023 featured hundreds of exhibitors, and Robotics 24/7 spoke with many of them, as well as attendees and speakers to cull the latest manufacturing trends.

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Dobot Launches New Cobot Line at Automate 2023

May 26, 2023 · Dobot has launched a new cobot series that features harmonic drive reducers and electromagnetic brakes to help increase safety.

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Automation for Small and Midsize Enterprises

May 25, 2023 · In this Special Focus Issue, learn how small and midsize enterprises can get started now with robotics, thanks to collaborative applications, easier programming, and RaaS.

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Roberta Nelson Shea of Universal Robots Receives Engelberger Award for Her Contributions to Robot Safety

May 25, 2023 · Roberta Nelson Shea received the Engelbarger Award for Application at Automate 2023 for her contribution to global robotics safety efforts across her 40-year career.

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Techman Robot Introduces New High-Payload Cobot at Automate 2023

May 25, 2023 · Techman Robotics' new cobot has a payload capacity of 25 kg (55 lb.), making it useful in automotive settings.

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Schaeffler Presents Advanced Gears, Sensors, and Bearings for Industrial Robotics at Automate 2023

May 24, 2023 · Schaeffler showed its Precise Silent Constant-series planetary gears, RT1 heavy-duty and RT2 standard-duty precision strain wave gears, and RT1-T heavy-duty RT1-T strain wave gear with integrated torque sensor.

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Robot Sales in North America Increase by 12%, Reports IFR

May 24, 2023 · The International Federation of Robotics noted that the automotive industry has driven demand for robots across North America in 2022, followed by electronics and metals and machinery.

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Soft Robotics Demonstrates mGripAI for Food Handling at Automate 2023

May 24, 2023 · Soft Robotics is showing in Detroit how its mGripAI has combined 3D vision, AI, and soft grippers to automate food handling and other applications.

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Kawasaki Robotics Takes Automate Attendees Through Time With Its Robots

May 23, 2023 · Kawasaki Robotics said it is showing at Automate how it has built robotics expertise for decades, with systems for welding, parts inspection, and tire changing.

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Kane Robotics and Partners to Spotlight Cobots’ Versatile Material Removal Skills at Automate 2023

May 22, 2023 · Kane Robotics said its GRIT system, which includes collaborative robots, can help manufacturers affordably and flexibly automated finishing and other labor-intensive tasks.

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FANUC America Introduces High-Payload Cobots and Sponsors Automate Education Pavilion

May 22, 2023 · FANUC America said its latest collaborative robots, which feature enhanced payload capacity, are suitable for a wide range of industrial applications such as palletizing.

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