Topic: Manufacturing

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TIER IV Raises Series B Funding Toward Autonomous Driving Technology

July 20, 2022 · TIER IV has received Series B funding from investors including Yamaha Motor as well as the Japanese government as it develops open-source software for autonomous vehicles.

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Baidu to Reveal Latest Updates for Autonomous Driving, AI Cloud, Large AI Model at Baidu World 2022

July 18, 2022 · The company's new technology takes advantage of machine learning, artificial intelligence and more to operate.

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HAI Robotics Partners With Systems Integrator Popcapacity to Reach More Warehouse Customers

July 18, 2022 · Popcapacity has added HAI Robotics to its list of robotic manufacturers and has started selling its autonomous case-handling robotic systems.

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GITAI to Demonstrate Robot Arms Outside International Space Station Airlock

July 17, 2022 · GITAI, which received recognition from the Japan-U.S. Innovation Awards, plans to demonstrate its autonomous dual-arm robot outside the Bishop Airlock with partner Nanoracks.

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Why 2022 Is Ideal for Embracing Change and New Ideas In Manufacturing

July 16, 2022 · From the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to the heighted interest in building more sustainable supply chains, 2022 continues to be a interesting for manufacturing, automation, and Industry 4.0.

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COMAU Unveils New Six-Axis Robot Arm for Sensitive Environments  

July 15, 2022 · Comau is the latest robot maker to design a robot arm to be used in cleanrooms and other areas outside of typical manufacturing facilities.

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ARM Institute Calls for Projects to Advance AI, Robotics in Manufacturing

July 15, 2022 · The ARM Institute has issued its final 22-01 Technology Project Call, seeking proposals for ways to make robots work better with humans, learn faster, and reduce waste in manufacturing.

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Robotics Company Setbacks Belie Industry Strength, Say Experts

July 15, 2022 · Robotics companies recently announced layoffs, but they reflect misaligned expectations, noted industry observers, who said they're still bullish on technologies that solve real problems.

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Merlin Labs Raises $105M Series B to Help it Build Its Aerial Autonomous Technology

July 14, 2022 · Investor interest is high in Merlin Labs' autonomous aviation vehicle technology as it works to allow airplanes to fly with minimal human involvement.

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FANUC Opens New Robotics and Automation Headquarters in Aguascalientes, Mexico

July 13, 2022 · FANUC plans to serve industrial automation and CNC machining customers in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and other manufacturing from its new headquarters in Mexico.

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57% of Manufacturers Surveyed Say Robots Aren’t Taking Jobs, Finds Veo Robotics

July 13, 2022 · Veo Robotics "2022 Manufacturing Automation Outlook" finds that human-robot collaboration has risen for six out of 10 manufacturers in the past year, as robots supplement workers.

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Resgreen Group Explains How Its Autonomous Mobile Robots Use Lidar to Navigate Around Facilities

July 13, 2022 · Resgreen Group International's robots use a combination of 2D and 3D lidar, as well as the Robot Operating System, to safely and efficiently move. The lidar and AMR markets are growing.

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May Mobility Closes $111M Series C Funding to Develop Toyota Autonomous Mobility Platforms

July 13, 2022 · May Mobility has raised funding to continue deploying mobility as a service with autonomous vehicles with partners including Toyota, MONET Technologies, and SoftBank.

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Nano Dimension Acquires Formatec Holding, Adding Metal & Ceramic Additive Manufacturing to Its Portfolio

July 12, 2022 · As it looks to advancing its volume manufacturing capabilities, Nano Dimension has acquired Formatec to increase its Industry 4.0 presence.

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Markforged to Acquire Digital Metal, Expand Additive Manufacturing Production of Metal Parts

July 12, 2022 · Markforged is acquiring Sweden-based Digital Metal for about $32 million and said its technology will help manufacturers use 3D printing to mass produce complex metal parts.

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Automation Can Provide Stability, Predictability to Warehouse Operations, Says Honeywell Report

July 12, 2022 · Automation can help warehouses and distribution centers cope with supply chain challenges, but operators should think of their workforces and long-term returns, found Honeywell.

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Indy Autonomous Challenge to Take Another Lap at CES 2023 With Self-Driving Racecars

July 11, 2022 · After January's successful race, the Indy Autonomous Challenge and Consumer Technology Association are again teaming up to enable teams of innovators and universities to compete.

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Comau and Seabery Develop Industry 4.0 Augmented Reality Training Program

July 11, 2022 · The new training program uses technologies such AR to help accelerate the training of the next generation of welders.

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A Look at 10 End of Arm Tool Providers

July 9, 2022 · End of arm tools are helping increase the capability and range of robot arms, helping operators reduce costs and deliver products faster.

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SKF and ABB Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Expand Collaboration

July 8, 2022 · ABB and SKF are working together to reduce emissions and expand into new markets.

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