Topic: Supply Chain

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Omron Automation and Voelker Controls Company announce new partnership

April 3, 2019 · Voelker Controls to focus particularly on auto ID and machine vision solutions to improve quality and traceability.

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Fast Radius Raises $48M to Expand Platform for Production-Grade Additive Manufacturing

April 3, 2019 · Funds will accelerate expansion of Fast Radius software platform, identification and launch of additive applications and scale-up of production-grade additive manufacturing capacity.

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ProMat Preview: Managing Inventory Through Aerial Robots

April 3, 2019 · PINC's CEO Matt Yearling provides a preview of his ProMat 2019 session on the inventory management issues many companies are facing, and how autonomous aerial drones can help.

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Building Student Teamwork Via Robotics

April 1, 2019 · Next-Gen Engineers Student Design Competition Profile: VEX IQ Challenge Next Level

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Aiming to be the Amazon of On-Demand Manufacturing

April 1, 2019 · Vendors enter the field, adding new networks for ordering custom parts and prototypes.

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Metal Short-Run 3D Printing on Rapid Growth Trajectory

April 1, 2019 · This growth includes expansion into markets where printing on-demand parts and components is attractive, such as healthcare, aerospace and automotive.

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Applying Connected Assets to Solve Tomorrow’s Problems, Today

March 29, 2019 · Distribution and fulfillment centers need to maximize the uptime of their material handling equipment and systems to meet growing customer demands.

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North American machine vision market grew nearly 10% in 2018, broke records for sixth straight year

March 28, 2019 · Smarter and smaller vision technologies serve complex challenges with emerging automation solutions like AI-driven bin picking, autonomous vehicles, and advanced inspection technologies.

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UPS Partners with Matternet to Transport Medical Samples via Drone across Hospital System

March 27, 2019 · First FAA sanctioned use of a drone for routine revenue flights involving the transport of a product under a contractual delivery agreement.

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Crown Equipment and JBT Corporation form strategic collaboration

March 27, 2019 · Partnership to provide increased access to an expanding portfolio of automation capabilities to meet material handling needs today and in the future.

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3D Hubs Announces $18 Million in Funding to Boost Autonomous Manufacturing Platform

March 27, 2019 · New funding to help the company further automate its manufacturing outsourcing solution expand platform's global network and U.S. presence with new office in the states, 3D Hubs reports.

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U.S. Department of Energy recognizes REI distribution center for energy efficiency

March 25, 2019 · 280,000-square-foot solar panels, 'hypershairs' for employees and robotic fulfillment technologies help cut energy costs and environmental impact.

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5G & the Future of Connectivity: 7 Industries the New Wireless Technology Could Transform

March 25, 2019 · The next generation of wireless technology could affect a wide range of industries, from manufacturing to transportation services to supply chain management.

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Meeting Design and Regulatory Challenges of Autonomous Air Taxis

March 25, 2019 · Frankfurt Airport manager Fraport is working with Volcopter to potentially use electric, vertical take-off multicopter (eVTOLs) to carry passengers through an urban transport network.

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AVL and MSC Software to Partner on Autonomous Vehicle Projects

March 25, 2019 · AVL is developing a scenario-based open verification and validation toolchain to generate operational scenarios, create the relevant test cases, and execute testing and homologation of automated driving functions.

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Grant Thornton survey: CFOs to drive digital change

March 22, 2019 · After use of machine learning tripled in one year, more than one third of CFOs look to implement artificial intelligence, drones, robots and blockchain within the next two years.

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Renishaw to Showcase Multi-Laser AM Innovations at AMUG 2019

March 21, 2019 · Advanced automotive technology on display will include LED heat sinks, a low-cost, high-volume headlight component with no post-processing required.

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Automate 2019 introduces “Automation Works!” day to help manufacturers, exhibitors fill open jobs

March 20, 2019 · Last day of the April 8-11 show in Chicago will include theater sessions focused on working in automation and the chance for job seekers to connect with exhibitors looking for new employees.

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RightHand Robotics partners with PALTAC Corp.

March 19, 2019 · Agreement will lead to first RightPick deployments in the Japanese market

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Is Your Company Ready for the Robotic Revolution?

March 19, 2019 · Robotics are making their way into warehouses and DCs around the world, but it’s not an end-all. It takes a complete end-to-end solution, which means investing in the right type of robotics combined with a holistic approach to integration into your operations.

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