Topic: Food And Beverage

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MegaRobo Raises $30M Series B for Light Robotics, IoT

May 29, 2021 · Robert Bosch Venture Capital and Sinovation participated in MegaRobo's financing, which will enable it to apply its motion-control technology to lab automation, retail, and light manufacturing.

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Applied Manufacturing Technologies Partners With Soft Robotics for Materials Handling

May 24, 2021 · Applied Manufacturing Technologies will integrate end-of-arm tooling from Soft Robotics to meet increased demand for materials handling robots in multiple industries.

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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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First-Quarter 2021 Robot Sales Increase 20% Over Q1 2020, Reports A3

May 6, 2021 · The Association for Advancing Automation said that non-automotive purchases of robots in Q1 2021 were the second-best ever.

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Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories and MIT Work to Bridge Gap Between Robot Vision, Touch

April 30, 2021 · MERL and MIT researchers are working to apply machine learning, collaborative robots, sensors, and vision to help robots more dexterously manipulate items such as food.

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Inside Mount Adams Fruit: Bringing automation to fresh fruit distribution

April 19, 2021 · In Washington State, Mount Adams Fruit is using a mix of automation to take a leadership position in the apple and pear industry.

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Kiwibot Launches Version 4.0 of Its Food-Delivery Robot, Partners With Segway

April 13, 2021 · Kiwibot 4.0 includes new sensors, user-interface features, and semi-autonomous capabilities, and Kiwibot is working with partners like Segway and Shopify.

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Soft Robotics Adds Features to mGrip Modular Gripping System for Food Handling

April 13, 2021 · Soft Robotics has added capabilities to its mGrip to enable integrators to design flexible end-of-arm tools that can withstand high-pressure washdown environments.

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Precise Motion Control Provides Robots New Degrees of Freedom

April 1, 2021 · Advanced motion control is enabling robots to move with precision and repeatability, which is necessary for collaborative applications such as baking and surgery.

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Flytrex Obtains $9.3M With Venture Financing and Innovation Grant for Drone Deliveries

March 21, 2021 · Flytrex, an on-demand drone delivery provider for food and retail, has announced the closing of financing to expand its U.S. presence and scale up production and R&D capabilities.

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Kwik Trip Takes a Fresh Approach to Bakery Distribution

February 15, 2021 · Kwik Trip automated order fulfillment in its new baking facility with a rapid, scalable automated order picking solution designed to meet rising demand and guarantee freshness for its bakery products sold at more than 700 locations.

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Top 10 Robots of Digital CES 2021

January 12, 2021 · What were the most interesting robots of CES Direct 2021? While household, humanoid, and companion robots are staples every year, this year's virtual event showcased some promising autonomous systems.

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Berkshire Grey Announces Robotic Picking With Purpose Program

November 20, 2020 · Warehouse robotics innovator Berkshire Grey joins forces with City Harvest and The Greater Boston Food Bank to bring Thanksgiving staples to people in need.

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ABB enhances portfolio of high-speed industrial robots with Codian acquisition

October 2, 2020 · ABB has added Codian Robotics' delta robots for high-precision, pick-and-place operations to its portfolio.

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Masters Gallery puts safety first in their Warehouse

June 11, 2019 · After experiencing steady organic growth in an industry where regulatory oversight expands every year, a food manufacturer puts worker safety and ergonomics first in its new 175,000-square-foot plant and warehouse.

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Attendance soars for spring’s Pack Expo East

March 21, 2018 · Philadelphia event to welcome more than 6,000 attendees, 400 exhibitors.

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ABB acquires B&R Automation

May 17, 2017 · Acquisition to combine B&R's products and software for modern machine and factory automation with ABB's robotics, process automation, digitalization and electrification.

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Industrial robotics market expected to reach $41 billion according to new research report

December 20, 2016 · Articulated robots are the largest segment, accounting for $12.97 billion following increasing usage in packaging and healthcare sectors. Food and beverage industry expected to post highest growth rate at 7%.

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Automatic restraints and storing dock levelers help Sartori comply

October 24, 2016 · The restraints and levelers have been used at the manufacturer’s new cheese converting facility to reduce contamination and maintain its cold chain integrity.

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Report forecasts growth in automated truck loading systems

August 24, 2016 · Report highlights key factors influencing the growth of the ATLS market.

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