Topic: Motors and Drives

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Johnson Electric announces Solligence fast rotary actuator

September 9, 2024 · Johnson Electric’s Solligence fast rotary actuator for sliding shoe sorters features embedded AI monitoring and a bistable design to reduce noise, heat, and energy consumption.

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Tormach to unveil 1500 MX CNC accessories at IMTS 2024

August 28, 2024 · Tormach will unveil its Through-Spindle Coolant Kit and Mist Collector accessories for its 1500MX CNC mill at the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2024.

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Mitsubishi Electric launches ARIA pre-engineered robot work cell

August 13, 2024 · Mitsubishi Electric launched its ARIA pre-engineered robot work cell, a small footprint, fully configurable offering with a broad array of options and preprogrammed software packages.

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Humanoid robot developer Robot Era debuts XHand for object manipulation

August 12, 2024 · Robot Era released its XHand, a human-like hand for object manipulation on its XBot-L humanoid robot with highly sensitive sensors and joints for data collection and feedback.

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Figure AI unveils second-generation humanoid robot Figure 02

August 8, 2024 · Figure AI revealed its second-generation humanoid robot, Figure 02, with a revamped design and the addition of neural network technology via OpenAI.

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Meltio announces new partnership with Jupiter Machine Tool, Union MechaTronic

August 5, 2024 · Meltio, Jupiter Machine Tool and Union MechaTronic signed an OEM manufacturing agreement that will develop and sell Jupiter JMT Hybrid CNC Machines with Meltio’s patented DED technology.

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Faulhaber motors equip STIWA small parts assembly modules

August 2, 2024 · Faulhaber’s LM 1247 and BX 2250 motors have been integrated into STIWA’s LTM-CI modular small parts assembly system for tasks including picking and placing, welding, and labeling.

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Accufacture unveils Alchemist 1 robotic additive manufacturing cell

July 19, 2024 · Accufacture released its Alchemist 1 robotic additive manufacturing cell engineered with Meltio’s wire-laser metal 3D printing technology to deliver large, fully dense metal parts.

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Elysium Robotics develops human-muscle-like actuators

June 24, 2024 · Elysium Robotics’ co-founders said the company can mass produce humanoid robot and prosthetic hands made from dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) for under $1,000.

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Applied EV to integrate new CISSOID control module into autonomous EV motors

June 23, 2024 · To improve functional safety, Applied AV will integrate CISSOID's new CXT-ICM3SA series inverter control modules into its autonomous vehicle electric motors.

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Akribis Systems announces new compact rod motors

May 30, 2024 · Akribis Systems recently announced its RDM-A series rod motors designed for compact spaces, which includes a tubular design and multiple axis control capabilities.

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United Robotics Group debuts uLink series of service robots at VivaTech 2024

May 24, 2024 · United Robotics group released its uLink series of service robots, targeted at the retail, warehouse logistics and manufacturing industries, at VivaTech 2024 in Paris.

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Automate 2024: Caster Concepts focuses on taking AGV performance to a new level

May 5, 2024 · Caster Concepts demonstrated a host of offerings related to AGV design and performance at Automate 2024 in Chicago.

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Faulhaber announces new integrated motion control system

April 26, 2024 · Faulhaber’s new IMC for its 2200 series of BX4 series brushless motors can integrate a full-featured servo controller and a 12 bit encoder over RS232 or CANopen interfaces.

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Tormach unveils 1500MX CNC for milling applications

April 24, 2024 · Tormach’s new 1500MC CNC mill is optimized to pair with its ZA6 industrial robot arm for light machine tending capabilities.

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ABB identifies three major trends for AI and robotics in 2024

March 27, 2024 · ABB identified three major trends for AI in robotics in 2024, focusing on new levels of robotic autonomy, AI robots in new sectos and more opportunities for education and training.

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MODEX 2024: Tuesday recap of robotics news and notes from Atlanta

March 12, 2024 · Day 2 of MODEX 2024 saw a busy day on the floor at the Georgia World Congress Center, as attendees from all over the world took in the sights and sounds from the robotics, logistics and supply chain industries.

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6 Business Use Cases for Mobile Robots in Manufacturing

November 4, 2023 · Mobile robots are improving in capabilities, thanks to improvements in software and hardware, and here are some examples of potential benefits.

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AMD Releases Kria K24 SOM and KD240 Drives Starter Kit to Aid Developers With Edge Compute

September 19, 2023 · AMD noted that the energy savings from its Kria K24 edge processor can add up when multiplied across electric motors and industrial robots.

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PBC Linear to Demonstrate Deeper CNC Integration for Cobot Feeder at FABTECH

September 11, 2023 · PBC Linear this week plans to show how its Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder works with Universal Robots' technology to accelerate machine tending for manufacturers.

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