Topic: ASTM

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Robotics 24/7 launches Executive Advisory Board featuring industry leaders to drive robotics innovation

January 5, 2026 · Robotics 24/7 launched its Executive Advisory Board, featuring 12 top robotics and automation experts. The board will guide strategic growth and industry insight for the news platform.

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2026 robotics and automation predictions: Top trends transforming global industries

December 22, 2025 · Explore 2026 robotics and automation predictions from industry leaders, including AI-powered robots, smart manufacturing, workforce changes, and next-gen automation trends.

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2025 Robotics Applications Conference agenda

September 2, 2025 · Robotics 24/7 and Peerless Media announced the agenda for the 2025 Robotics Applications Conference (RAC 25), featuring industry experts to discuss automation and robotics trends.

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2025 Robotics Applications Conference announces session, speaker lineup

August 18, 2025 · Join speakers from A3, Interact Analysis, MassRobotics, St. Onge and more for a virtual conference covering the robotics landscape in warehousing, logistics and manufacturing.

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ASTM International Unveils Roadmap for Digitalization of the Construction Industry

October 12, 2023 · Standards group ASTM International has identified eight technologies and action plans to help the construction industry adopt transformative systems.

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ASTM International Developing Standards for Testing Robot Assembly

September 11, 2023 · ASTM International's F45 committee on robotics, automation, and autonomous systems is seeking manufacturers to help develop standards for testing robot assembly capabilities.

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ASTM International Receives ARM Institute Funding to Develop Robotics Technology Roadmap

September 6, 2023 · ASTM International is working with the ARM Institute to analyze robotics for making aerospace components and to guide future development.

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Exo Games 2023 Winners Announced by ASTM International and University of Central Lancashire

August 25, 2023 · Exo Games 2023 featured five university teams from around the world that followed more than a dozen ASTM standards to develop exoskeletons and compete in physical challenges.

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ARM Institute Funds Eight Member Projects to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing

August 25, 2023 · The ARM Institute named the latest projects that it is funding that identify and work to solve challenges with robotics and AI, ranging from metalwork and food handling to hypersonics and training.

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ASTM International Proposes Test Method for Legged Robots

July 20, 2023 · ASTM International's F45.06 subcommittee on legged robots has proposed a method for testing the disturbance rejection, or stability, of such systems. It is open to new members.

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Robot Safety Experts Outline Updates to Key Industrial Safety Standards

May 31, 2023 · Robot safety standards organizations are working to keep up with the technology and industrial applications. Experts weigh in on where robotics standards are heading.

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ASTM International Launches New Subcommittee on Legged Robotics

May 18, 2023 · ASTM International's new F45.06 Subcommittee on Legged Robot System plans to develop standards for two-legged and four-legged robots for testing and to instill public confidence.

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ASTM International Gives Roger Bostelman Award of Merit for Volunteer Work in Exoskeleton Standards Development

May 5, 2023 · ASTM International has given Dr. Roger Bostelman its highest honor in recognition of his productivity and leadership in advancing standards for exoskeletons and industrial robotics.

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ASTM Committee F45 on Robotics Completes Spring Meetings, Announces New Work Items and Focus Areas

May 1, 2023 · ASTM International's F45 Committee on Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems recently met to discuss standards efforts around mobile and legged robots, educational carts, and grasping.

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‘Wohlers Report 2023’ Finds Double Digit Growth Continuing in Additive Manufacturing

April 2, 2023 · 'Wohlers Report 2023' observed that additive manufacturing continues to grow across industries ranging from construction to healthcare, and it included some predictions.

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International Conference for Advanced Manufacturing 2023 Adds Robotics to Additive Manufacturing in Agenda

March 24, 2023 · The International Conference for Advanced Manufacturing from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in Washington, D.C., will be an opportunity to learn about robotics and additive manufacturing.

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ASTM International Develops Proposed Standard for Robotics Training Systems

March 7, 2023 · ASTM International is seeking interested parties to participate in the development of a standard for hardware and peripherals used in robotics training platforms.

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Unleash the Bots to Demonstrate Technology for Manufacturers in South Carolina

February 16, 2023 · Unleash the Bots will be an opportunity for manufacturers and logistics operators to discuss and see the latest mobile robots, cobots, and more, said the South Carolina Research Authority.

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ASTM International to Host Exoskeleton Competition Designed for University Students

February 10, 2023 · ASTM International will host its inaugural Exo Games in August this year at University of Central Lancashire. The deadline to apply to the exoskeleton competition is next week.

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ASTM International Continues Work on Mobile Manipulator Performance Standard

January 23, 2023 · ASTM International will discuss a performance standard for mobile manipulators, as scientists announce progress in research into finray-effect grippers for high-speed assembly.

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