Topic: Motors and Drives

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Celera Motion Introduces Compact Denali Servo Drives

February 2, 2023 · Celera Motion claimed that its new Denali Series servo drives are the "world's smallest," designed for use in surgical robots, industrial grippers, and other compact applications.

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Robots Assemble: Why Do Scientists Want to Create Self-Building Modular Robots?

January 28, 2023 · MIT Center for Bits and Atoms has released details of its new modular robotic systems that it said could be useful for industrial and construction applications.

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T.I.E. Industrial Takes on Robots.com to Help Manufacturers Adopt Automation

January 25, 2023 · T.I.E. Industrial last year acquired Robots.com from RobotWorx and plans to combine its experience with aftermarket parts with the site's existing depth of content.

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RISE Robotics Given U.S. Patent for High-Reduction Belt-Driven Linear Actuator

December 26, 2022 · RISE Robotics was granted a patent for its high-reduction belt-driven linear actuator, which it said "enables the application of high force linear power to a machine’s work function."

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Bosch Rexroth Opens Factory Automation Customer Innovation Center in Texas

December 16, 2022 · Bosch Rexroth's new facility in Round Rock, Texas, provides a space where customers can collaborate and develop automation prototypes with its technology experts

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Ambarella Reveals 4D Imaging Radar Architecture for Autonomous Driving

December 6, 2022 · Ambarella has revealed a new architecture that uses 4D imaging technology to help autonomous vehicles navigate.

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RBTX Online Marketplace 2.0 Designed to Further Ease Robotics Development

December 5, 2022 · The RBTX Robotics Marketplace 2.0 includes enhancements to connect users with providers of low-cost automation, consulting, and complete systems to address their specific needs.

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Flexiv Selects Sycodal as Its First Canadian Distribution Partner

November 17, 2022 · Flexiv robots will soon be used by customers in Canada thanks to this partnership.

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Bosch Rexroth to Build Factory in Charlotte, N.C., Grows Linear Robot Line

October 31, 2022 · Bosch Rexroth has expanded its linear robot line, made its ctrlX Linux operating system open to third-party developers, and outgrown an existing production facility.

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Celera Motion Introduces Small, Fast Drive for Surgical Robotics, Exoskeletons

October 21, 2022 · Celera Motion claimed that its Everest S servo drive is its smallest and fastest yet, making it useful for robotics and wearables applications.

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igus Acquires Majority Stake in Commonplace Robotics, Partner in ReBeL Affordable Cobot

October 7, 2022 · igus has been collaborating with Commonplace Robotics for the past six years on its ReBeL collaborative robot and is continuing its North American expansion.

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Zebra and Matrox to Showcase Technologies at Vision 2022 and A3’s Vision Show

October 3, 2022 · Zebra will be exhibiting its range of machine vision systems at upcoming shows in Stuttgart, Germany, and Boston, including systems it acquired with Matrox Imaging.

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Robot Block Party Held by MassRobotics Shows Off Massachusetts Innovations

October 3, 2022 · At its Fifth Annual Robot Block Party, MassRobotics and numerous companies showed the public how robots have developed to help companies and consumers.

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Bosch Rexroth to Display Autonomous Mobile Robots at AMR and Logistics Week 2022

September 16, 2022 · Bosch Rexroth plans to share the latest developments in its mobile robots and software with manufacturers at A3's Boston event next month.

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North American Robot Sales Reach New Records for Third Quarter in a Row, Says A3

August 31, 2022 · North American robot sales continued to set records for year-over-year growth, according to the Association for Advancing Automation. FANUC also saw strong demand.

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Rockwell Automation Launches PowerFlex 755TS AC Drive to Widen Applications

July 22, 2022 · Rockwell Automation is offering its PowerFlex 755TS drive with TotalFORCE technology in Asia-Pacific to improve motor-control productivity and ease the maintenance burden on staffers.

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Innovation at the Intersection of Agriculture and Robotics

July 10, 2022 · University researchers are testing autonomous systems in the agricultural space as they hope to expand robotics reach in the industry.

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ASPINA Develops Autonomous Mobile Robot for Manufacturing Plants

July 6, 2022 · ASPINA, which makes motors for a variety of industries, has developed an autonomous mobile robot for the manufacturing floor that it said is superior to automated guided vehicles.

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Resgreen Group Says LilBuddy Mobile Robot Proves Agility, Exceeds Payload Expectations

July 1, 2022 · Resgreen Group said the pilot testing underway for its LilBuddy system proves the mobile robot is agile, thanks to omnidirectional casters, and it can operate on uneven surfaces.

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Nippon Pulse Says Second Generation Box Controllers Are Faster to Deploy

June 28, 2022 · Nippon Pulse America said its new CMD-4EX motion controller includes a Commander core module, a new USB interface, and helical interpolation on X, Y, and Z axes.

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