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Automation for Manufacturing Keeps Evolving

August 30, 2021 · From human-machine interaction to precise motion control, technologies are continuing to improve how robots can help manufacturers of all sizes with a variety of tasks.

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Formic Offers Robotics as a Service and Financing to Manufacturers

August 30, 2021 · With an hourly rate for robotics as a service, Formic says its financing and deployment offering can reduce customer risk and let manufacturers to more easily adopt robots.

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Your just-in-time operation is efficient, but is it resilient?

July 21, 2021 · This white paper outlines five lift truck strategies that can help balance efficiency and resiliency to help protect business continuity.

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RoboticsCareer.org Evaluates Training Programs and Identifies Competencies, Career Paths

July 14, 2021 · The ARM Institute recently launched RoboticsCareer.org as an online resource for identifying competencies, endorsing training institutions, and helping people find career paths.

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Sandvik Agrees to Acquire Metrology Company DWFritz Automation

July 13, 2021 · Sandvik says that DWFritz Automation's metrology products will help the Stockholm-based manufacturing and machining company become a leader in the inspection space.

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MassRobotics Partners With Procter & Gamble to Explore Manufacturing Automation Advances

July 6, 2021 · MassRobotics, which is working to help the Massachusetts robotics community grow, is working with Procter & Gamble to investigate technology innovations and automation for manufacturing.

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Industrial Automation Leader FANUC Produces 750,000th Robot

July 1, 2021 · The Japanese company said it can make 11,000 robots per month and is one of the top 10 robotics suppliers to the manufacturing industry in the world.

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MachineMetrics Raises $20M Series B Funding for Autonomous Manufacturing

June 16, 2021 · Teradyne led the round for MachineMetrics, which said it applies Industrial IoT to machine monitoring to help manufacturers create the factory of the future with autonomous systems.

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ARM Institute Announces First Three Recipients of Academic Endorsement Program

June 11, 2021 · The ARM Institute has recognized a high school in Columbus, Ohio, and two programs at Wichita State University for their excellence in preparing students for careers in robotics and manufacturing.

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ABB PixelPaint Car Painting System Wins IERA 2021 Robotics Award

June 10, 2021 · PixelPaint's two robots can apply paint to vehicles faster and with less waste than other methods, improving efficiency and helping the environment, said winner ABB Robotics.

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ARM Institute Issues New Call for Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Defense Projects

June 9, 2021 · The U.S. Defense Department and the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute are looking to fund projects around topics such as AI in manufacturing and aerospace requirements.

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SK and BriteLab to Jointly Develop Technologies for U.S. Manufacturers

June 2, 2021 · BriteLab, which provides contract engineering and manufacturing services, has partnered with Korean manufacturing software provider SK to widen its automated material handling offering.

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Logistics, Manufacturing, and Robots: 5 Big Things to Know and Watch

June 1, 2021 · What are some of the key things that are driving the current push for robotics across numerous industries? How will more robotics in our workplaces change the current workforce?

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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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ARM Institute Launches RoboticsCareer.org as Resource for Manufacturing Workforce

May 20, 2021 · The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute has launched a new online resource to connect job seekers with training resources and employment opportunities in manufacturing and robotics.

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Formlabs Closes $150M Series E to Grow 3D Printing Tech, Doubles Valuation to $2B

May 20, 2021 · Formlabs said it plans to use its Series E funding, led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, to expand its portfolio of 3D printing technologies and hire more employees.

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Siemens Switchgear Shanghai Chooses Geek+ Mobile Robots to Improve Storage Efficiency

May 20, 2021 · As part of its Industry 4.0 initiative, Siemens Switchgear Shanghai evaluated different automation options before choosing four mobile robot models from Geek+ to reduce storage area.

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Richard King Mellon Foundation Approves $75M Grant to Build New Robotics Center at CMU

May 20, 2021 · Pittsburgh is one of the top regions for robotics R&D in the U.S., if not the world. CMU has received a grant providing $150M for a new Robotics Innovation Center and science building.

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Mech-Mind Robotics Raises Series C Funding for AI Plus Industrial Automation

May 19, 2021 · Mech-Mind Robotics, which provides computer vision systems for industrial applications, said it has raised $100 million to date. The startup plans to expand its offerings.

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Desktop Metal Acquires Adaptive3D, Adding Elastomer Capabilities to Materials Portfolio

May 18, 2021 · Adaptive3D said its printed elastomer technology complements Desktop Metal's Xtreme 8K mass-production printers for high-speed, high-volume production of cost-effective parts.

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