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Igus to exhibit new motion plastics components at IMTS 2024

August 15, 2024 · At IMTS 2024, igus will showcase its motion plastics components, igusGO app, and RBTX marketplace, including an all-plastic bicycle with an interactive VR system.

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Symbotic acquires Veo Robotics to bolster flexible human-machine collaboration

August 13, 2024 · Symbotic to integrate Veo Robotics’ patented FreeMove intelligent 3D vision system to increase efficiency and safety innovation of collaborative industrial robot workcells.

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Circus SE rolls out CA-1 food production robots across Beijing education institutions

August 13, 2024 · Circus SE has deployed 5,400 of its CA-1 food production robots across Beijing education institutions that will build and scale the autonomous food supply network in China’s capital.

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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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Coesia acquires minority share in Packaging with Robots

August 13, 2024 · Coesia’s minority share in Packaging With Robots will support PWR’s expansion into North America. The companies will share a booth at Fachpack and PPMA.

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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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ARM Institute to fund $2.9 million for six new projects

August 12, 2024 · ARM selected six U.S. manufacturing development projects from its 24-01 Project Call to receive $2.9 million in funding, including AI, cobot, and machine learning technology.

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LG opens new Business Innovation Center showroom in New Jersey

August 11, 2024 · LG Business Solutions USA opened its new Business Innovation Center in New Jersey with hands-on experiences with the company’s latest robot technologies, digital signage and more.

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Mitsubishi Electric launches new robot series for heavier payloads, longer reach

August 10, 2024 · Mitsubishi Electric launched its newest robot line, the RV-35/50/80FR series to handle large workpieces and heavy objects to expand automation opportunities for OEMs and end users.

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Körber Supply Chain Software acquires MercuryGate transportation management system provider

August 9, 2024 · Körber Supply Chain Software announced that it has acquired transportation management system provider MercuryGate, delivering increased flexibility, scalability and resiliency to customers.

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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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URBX and VARGO partner to offer robotic AS/RS solution deployments

August 7, 2024 · VARGO becomes an authorized integrator of URBX's robotic automated storage and retrieval system solution.

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Lumotive, Hokyu commercially release YLM-10LX 3D lidar sensor

August 7, 2024 · Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface optical beamforming technology equips Hokyu’s YLM-10LX 3D lidar sensor with solid-state beam steering for multiple simultaneous FOVs.

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Soft Robotics divests hardware business to Schmalz, rebrands

August 6, 2024 · Oxipital AI will focus on providing its deep-learning machine vision systems for manufacturing robotics after divesting its gripper hardware business to the Schmalz Group.

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The latest in lift truck innovations

August 5, 2024 · There’s always opportunity to improve on the productivity, safety and all-around usefulness of all types of lift trucks and accessories. Here’s a sampling of some of the latest advancements.

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2024 Lift Truck Usage Survey: Buyers look beyond the price tag and find that service matters

August 5, 2024 · New study reveals lift truck utilization insights and explores fleet purchasing, maintenance, and management trends.

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Top 20 lift truck suppliers 2024

August 5, 2024 · Overall, total revenue generated by the Top 20 suppliers of lift trucks grew once again. Even with inflation as a barrier to faster growth, the fact that revenue grew for the list speaks to how lift trucks remain essential to global commerce and materials handling, while suppliers also push further into automation.

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Big ideas for lift truck batteries

August 5, 2024 · Here are some expert recommendations for keeping your lift trucks powered up and running cost effectively.

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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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60 Seconds With Michael Larsson, Dematic/FIRST Robotics

August 5, 2024 · Modern's editor sat down with Michael Larsson, President, Dematic and KION Group Executive Board Member to discuss robotics in education.

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