Topic: Investment

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Embark Trucks to Raise $614M, Go Public Through SPAC Merger

June 23, 2021 · Embark Trucks, which provides autonomous software to U.S. trucking market, will be valued at $4.55 billion, and former Secretary of Transportation and Labor Elaine Chao is joining its board.

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Amazon in Talks to Buy Stake in Autonomous Truck Startup Plus

June 22, 2021 · Amazon reportedly has placed an order for 1,000 autonomous driving systems from self-driving truck technology startup Plus and is in talks to buy a stake of as much as 20%.

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Robotics Veteran Thomas Visti Joins Owners of WeldingDroid

June 7, 2021 · Thomas Visti, who has been owner and CEO of two of Denmark's most successful robotics companies, has recently turned his attention to being an entrepreneur. He has acquired 20% of WeldingDroid.

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Toyota AI Ventures Rebrands as Toyota Ventures, to Invest $300M More in Emerging Tech

June 4, 2021 · Toyota AI Ventures, which has invested in robotics, AI, and other emerging technologies, will add carbon neutrality to its portfolio under the Toyota Ventures Climate Fund.

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Meituan Raises $10B to Develop Robotic and Drone Delivery

April 21, 2021 · Meituan has raised $10 billion, which the Chinese e-commerce provider said it will invest in developing autonomous delivery vehicles and drone services.

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Rapid Robotics Raises $12M Series A for Rapid Machine Operator

April 7, 2021 · The Rapid Machine Operator is available for $25,000 per year and is designed to be easy for manufacturers to deploy, says Rapid Robotics.

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SoftBank Spends $2.8B to Acquire 40% of Automated Storage Provider AutoStore

April 6, 2021 · AutoStore, which makes automated storage and retrieval systems, plans to use the investment from SoftBank to accelerate its expansion in the Asia-Pacific market.

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Top 10 Robotics and Automation Transactions in Q1 2021

April 5, 2021 · From autonomous trucks and aerial drones to mobile robots, companies across robotics and automation obtained funding in the first quarter.

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Signicast and DDM Partner for Additive Manufacturing

September 3, 2020 · Companies are collaborating to offer ceramic 3D printing along with investment casting.

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Nokia partners with ABI Research to survey manufacturing investment in 4G/LTE, 5G and Industry 4.0

May 6, 2020 · Research indicates need in every industry to quantify the potential ROI of investing in private wireless -- as well as the cost of inaction.

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Markforged Sets Up With Strategic Investment Agreement with In-Q-Tel

February 19, 2020 · Partnership enables the U.S. government to leverage the Markforged industrial additive manufacturing platform for creating metal and continuous carbon fiber parts.

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Investment Trends in 3D Printing Composites Report Identifies Emerging Technologies

October 1, 2019 · Some technology advancements being unveiled in 3D printing are enabling new processes and materials for composite 3D printing.

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Stratasys Plans Strategic Investment in Xaar 3D

September 16, 2019 · Stratasys to increase ownership in Xaar 3D from 15% to 45% with option to fully acquire.

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KDT Leads $160 Million Investment in Desktop Metal

February 1, 2019 · Combined funding rounds are now at $438 million, reportedly making Desktop Metal a highly funded private 3D printing outfit.

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Robotics Return on Investment: Financial and Operational Sense

April 11, 2018 · Robotic material transport solutions help address labor issues, control costs and drive greater efficiency, productivity and reliability, in this paper we examine the evolution of robotic technology and autonomous load transportation solutions, and the value drivers spurring their adoption.

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