Topic: Systems Engineer

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Bright Machines to Raise $435M in SPAC Merger Toward Industrial Automation IPO

May 17, 2021 · Bright Machines, which plans to expand thanks to its SPAC merger, said its a modular, software-defined approach provides manufacturers with scalability and easy deployment for flexible automation.

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8 Types of Warehouse Robots by Application

May 16, 2021 · Depending on the task, the space and infrastructure available in the environment, and the need for flexible processes, there are different types of robots for every warehouse.

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Kurt Workholding Releases RV36 Quick-Change Robotic Gripper

May 15, 2021 · Kurt Workholding's new RV36 Gripper is designed to saves space and money and improve efficiency with quick-change, customizable jaws and custom accessories.

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E-Commerce Order Fulfillment Drives Growth in Robotic Lift Trucks

May 14, 2021 · Although robotic lift trucks are still a small slice of the market, the industry seeks to speed up processes while lessening the struggle of finding enough operators.

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Robots Rise to Help Humans in Metalworking

May 14, 2021 · The shortage of skilled welders can be mitigated by adopting robots for tasks that can still be supervised by humans.

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Robot Fleets Grow Demand for Warehouse Management Software, Interoperability Layer

May 14, 2021 · As warehouse operators add more robots, they can choose vendor support or third-party software providers. In addition, organizations are working on interoperability standards.

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FANUC America Adds to SCARA Robot Line for Manufacturers

May 13, 2021 · FANUC America has added SCARA robots to its product line, including models with compact profiles, environmental resistance, high payload capacity, and other features.

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Robotic Vacuum Impregnation Can Reduce Costs and Waste, Says Ultraseal International

May 13, 2021 · Automotive manufacturers can benefit from automation to seal porous metal parts, minimize scrappage, improve sustainability, and reduce costs, says Ultraseal International.

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READY Robotics Releases Forge/OS 5 Open Platform for Controlling Robots and Peripherals

May 11, 2021 · Forge/OS 5 is designed to enable manufacturers to intuitively program more than 250 different robot models and thousands of peripherals.

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AWS RoboMaker Support for ROS 2 Foxy Fitzroy Includes Navigation2

May 11, 2021 · Amazon Web Services' support for the latest build of the Robot Operating System enables developers to more easily create simulations and navigation for robots.

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ARM Institute Launches Fellowship to Support AI in Metals and Manufacturing for Defense Suppliers

May 10, 2021 · The U.S. Department of Defense is sponsoring several organizations that are collaborating to assist small and midsize manufacturers through the use of computer vision and robotics.

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ViaBot Launches Maintenance Robots as a Service With $6.1M in Funding

May 7, 2021 · ViaBot, whose RUNO robots are already providing autonomous sweeping and security services for Cushman & Wakefield, publicly launched and announced funding.

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Chinese Mobile Robot Startup Youibot Raises $15.5M, Led by SoftBank Ventures Asia

May 7, 2021 · Youibot, whose "end-to-end" set of mobile robots and software offerings serve the manufacturing, power, and logistics industries, plans to continue global growth.

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FANUC America Adds 10 Model Variations to LR Mate Tabletop Robot Series

May 6, 2021 · FANUC Americas has updated its LR Mate tabletop robot line with 10 model variations, including for cleanroom and food-safe environments.

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MassRobotics and MassTLC to Host Virtual Robotics and AI Career Fair

May 5, 2021 · To address the need for diverse job seekers to find fulfilling tech careers and for robotics companies to grow, MassTLC and MassRobotics are hosting a career fair on May 19.

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AeroVironment Completes Acquisition of Unmanned Ground Vehicle Provider Telerob

May 5, 2021 · Transaction combines providers of unmanned aircraft and ground vehicles for integrated defense and homeland security missions in air, near-space, ground, and maritime domains.

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NextShift Robotics Acquired by Warehouse Management as a Service Provider JASCI Software

May 4, 2021 · NextShift Robotics, which makes autonomous mobile robots, has been acquired by warehouse management provider JASCI Software and will be renamed JASCI Robotics.

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Symbio Robotics Deploys Robot AI at Ford Livonia Transmission Plant

May 4, 2021 · Symbio Robotics provides AI to help robots at Ford learn how to install heavy and complex torque converters, learning and adapting so it can continuously increase efficiency.

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Precision AI Raises $20M for Drone-Based Computer Vision for Sustainable Agriculture

May 4, 2021 · Precision.AI Inc. provides fully autonomous spraying and crop-protection systems for farms of all sizes and equipment manufacturers.

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Autonomous Welding Vendor Path Robotics Raises $56M in Series B Funding

May 3, 2021 · To address a growing shortage of skilled labor, Path Robotics has raised money for its offering, which it said is the first turnkey system to automate welding.

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