Topic: Supply Chain

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Applied Manufacturing Technologies Opens Engineering and Production Facility in Michigan

December 21, 2022 · Applied Manufacturing Technologies, a FANUC-authorized systems integrator, has nearly doubled production space for industrial automation across the street from its headquarters.

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North American Robot Sales on Track for Another Record Year in 2022, Says A3

December 21, 2022 · North American robot sales continue to grow to record levels, with more than 35,000 purchased in the first nine months of 2022, reported the Association for Advancing Automation.

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Exotec Makes 4,000th Robot, Continues Global and North American Expansion

December 20, 2022 · Exotec said its rapid growth reflects the quality of its robots and warehouse demand, as it develops its technology and expects 40% of its business to be in North America.

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Uber Freight and Volvo Come Together for Autonomous Trucking Partnership

December 19, 2022 · Uber Freight and V.A.S. said they envision a hybrid future where autonomous and manually-driven trucks work together to move goods safely and efficiently using a hub-to-hub model

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Front AGV and Kollmorgen Form Partnership to Develop AGVs

December 19, 2022 · Front AGV and Kollmorgen have come together to develop a range of new automated guided vehicles.

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Outrider Adds Robot Arms Using Deep Learning to Autonomous Yard Trucks

December 19, 2022 · Outrider said its patented TrailerConnect technology can robotically attach brake and electric lines from yard trucks to semi-trailers, recognizing their differences.

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Embark Provides First Autonomous Truck to Knight-Swift as Part of Truck Transfer Program

December 19, 2022 · Embark Trucks has provided the first truck using its autonomy technology to carrier Knight-Swift for a Las Angeles-to-Phoenix route rather than operate the vehicle itself.

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Indy Autonomous Challenge Returns to CES 2023 and Las Vegas Motor Speedway

December 18, 2022 · The Indy Autonomous Challenge is continuing to push the limits of self-driving cars with its next race at CES 2023, which will include new technologies and head-to-head matches.

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Walmart Begins Offering Drone Deliveries for Select Customers in Arizona, Florida, and Texas

December 16, 2022 · The news follows Walmart's early announcement this summer that it plans to expand its DroneUp network to an additional 4 million homes across six states.

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Intrinsic to Acquire Open Source Robotics Corp. to Expand Robotics Software Development Tools

December 15, 2022 · Intrinsic said it will buy the Open Source Robotics Corp., the commercial subsidiary of the Open Source Robotics Foundation, for an undisclosed amount.

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Patti Engineering Becomes an Exclusive FANUC System Integrator

December 15, 2022 · Patti Engineering has come to an agreement to solely use FANUC robotic systems as part of its integration efforts.

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Locus Robotics’ LocusBot Completed Over 230M Picks During Holiday Shopping Peak

December 14, 2022 · Locus Robotics gives an inside look at how its AMRs were used during Cyber Week 2022.

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Spain Gains Mobile Robot Companies as Automation Sector Grows, Finds New Report

December 14, 2022 · Spain is home to a growing number of automation businesses, many of which specialize in integration, mobile robots, and the automotive industry, found HowToRobot and partners.

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Wandelbots Integrates Teaching Software With FANUC Robots

December 14, 2022 · Wandelbots is adding integration with FANUC's wide range of robots to its Wandelbots Teaching software, which is designed to allow operators to instruct robots without code.

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MOV.AI Releases Flow Development Environment to Simplify ROS Robot Development

December 14, 2022 · MOV.AI Flow is a new visual IDE intended to speed up and streamline software development with the Robot Operating System. It is free and open-source.

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Electromin Purchases Navya Autonomous Shuttle for Pilot Programs in Middle East—Updated

December 13, 2022 · Navya and Electormin have been working together since July. Now, Electormin has decided to purchase a Navya shuttle for a pilot program in the Middle East.

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LeddarTech Will Display Sensor Fusion and Perception Products at CES 2023

December 13, 2022 · The company is inviting attendees who represent automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and OEMS to book a demonstration of the technology.

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Talking Supply Chain: How to get more from your robots?

December 13, 2022 · On this episode, A.K. Schultz, David Pepper and Florian Pestoni discuss why it takes robotics software, and not just robots, to get the most from a robotics fleet. SCMR Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

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RENATUS ROBOTICS Launches ‘One-Stop Pick and Pack’ Warehouse Automation

December 13, 2022 · RENATUS ROBOTICS said its proprietary optimization algorithms and robotics hardware can helps companies improve productivity and reduce labor costs by up to 67%.

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The power of lift truck maintenance

December 13, 2022 · With lead times for new lift trucks out as much as 100 weeks, maintenance has taken on new importance. Fortunately, suppliers and dealers alike have some powerful tools that provide a more proactive approach to service at both the fleet and individual truck level.

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