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Beckhoff to Share New Vision Portfolio for Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO 2023

August 25, 2023 · Beckhoff will debut its new Vision line of cameras and software that are tightly integrated into the controls architecture, as well as motion systems to advance packaging automation.

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igus Partners With MassRobotics Associated Network to Aid Small and Midsize Businesses

August 25, 2023 · igus, which offers numerous motion plastics and low-cost automation products and services, has joined the MassRobotics Associated Network to expand its audience in North America.

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AeroVironment to Acquire Tomahawk Robotics for $120M for Robot Control Systems

August 24, 2023 · AeroVironment is adding Tomahawk Robotics' AI-enabled robotic control systems to its connectivity and uncrewed systems portfolio for defense usage.

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Universal Robots Academy Has Taught More Than 200,000 People How to Use Cobots

August 24, 2023 · Universal Robots Academy has trained robotics enthusiasts around the world how to use the collaborative robot leader's systems.

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Recogni Says Pegasus PCIe and Scorpio Inference Can Enable Any Autonomous Mobility Application

August 24, 2023 · Recogni said multiple self-driving applications can use its its Pegasus card, which works with Scorpius and its SDK for high compute at low power.

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University of Bristol Team Designs Dual Arm Robot That Can Learn Bimanual Tasks From Simulation

August 23, 2023 · University of Bristol researchers have developed the Bi-Touch system to enable a robot to quickly learn from its environment and train in a virtual world for manipulation.

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Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Breaks Ground on Factory to Meet Growing Warehouse Demand

August 23, 2023 · Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas said its new manufacturing facility in Houston will support its electric product lines for materials handling in North America.

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Jungheinrich Fully Acquires Magazino, to Retain Mobile Robot Brand

August 23, 2023 · Jungheinrich has bought out shares in Magazino and is adding its mobile robots and control software to its warehouse portfolio.

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Apollo Humanoid From Apptronik Designed to Transform the Nature of Work

August 23, 2023 · Apollo, a new humanoid from Apptronik, is the result of years of development work and is designed to be easy and affordable to manufacture and use.

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Orgill Picks Numina Group for Fulfillment Automation in New Distribution Center

August 22, 2023 · Orgill, an independent hardware supplier, has partnered with Numina Group to implement automation in its new distribution center.

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POLA ORBIS Partners With ForwardX Robotics to Streamline Warehouse Operations

August 22, 2023 · POLA ORBIS, a leading Japanese cosmetic producer, needed to streamline its picking processes, so it turned to mobile robots with onboard scales from ForwardX.

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Locus Robotics passes 2 billion units picked milestone

August 22, 2023 · Mobile robotics fulfillment provider doubles global picks in just 11 months.

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Nauticus Robotics Gets Contract Extension From Leidos to Further Develop Undersea Systems

August 22, 2023 · Nauticus Robotics is developing new systems based on its Aquanaut undersea robot and toolKITT software with funding from Leidos.

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Locus Robotics Passes 2B Units Picked, Less Than a Year After 1B Milestone

August 22, 2023 · Locus Robotics celebrated its 2 billionth pick only 11 months after its 1 billionth pick, and its CEO explained how it is scaling to serve global demand for robot-aided fulfillment.

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Emerson to Acquire Afag to Enhance Factory Automation Line

August 21, 2023 · Emerson Electric said it will add Afag's electric linear motion to its existing pneumatic factory automation to gain access to new, growing manufacturing segments.

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Indxx Licenses Global Robotics and AI Thematic Index for Korean ETF

August 21, 2023 · Indxx explained why it has licensed its Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index to Mirae Asset Global Investments and the opportunities in Korean robotics.

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BayCare Health System Transforms Warehouse With Locus Robots

August 21, 2023 · BayCare said it is improving order fulfillment efficiency by implementing 25 mobile robots and software at its 258,000-sq.-ft. BayCare Integrated Service Center in Florida.

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Macy’s Looks at Electrification, Worker Safety as Parts of Sustainability

August 20, 2023 · Macy's has been modernizing its supply chain, and one priority is sustainability. The retailer is pursuing this goal through reducing energy consumption and packaging and educating its workforce.

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Macy’s Reinvents Retail With a Focus on Visibility, Predictability, and Flexibility

August 19, 2023 · Macy's is working to keep up with today's retail shoppers through inventory productivity, which includes reinventing its supply chain with automated storage and retrieval.

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Robotics Applications Conference Opens Registration for 2023 Virtual Event

August 18, 2023 · The second annual Robotics Applications Conference, to be held online on Oct. 18, offers an opportunity to learn from technology users, integrators, and suppliers about real-world deployments.

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