Topic: Metalwork

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Machina Labs raises $124M to scale manufacturing infrastructure for defense, advanced mobility

March 1, 2026 · Machina Labs announced a $124 million Series C, and the development of its first U.S.-based Intelligent Factory for metal structure production.

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Automate 2025: Universal Robots introduces UR15 cobot

May 12, 2025 · Universal Robots introduced its fastest ever high-performance series cobot at Automate 2025, the AI-ready UR15, delivering up to 30% cycle time improvements over other UR models.

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Photoneo releases PhoXi control & firmware update 1.14

April 2, 2025 · Photoneo releases PhoXi control & firmware update 1.14, with updates that can increase accuracy for pick-and-place robot arms and AGV navigation.

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ProMat 2025: Schneider Electric unveils Modicon Edge I/O NTS, TeSys Deca Advanced

March 17, 2025 · At ProMat 2025 in Chicago, Schneider Electric released Modicon Edge I/O NTS for I/O data aggregation and TeSys Deca Advanced for motor management.

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ANYbotics launches Data Navigator asset management platform for robotic inspection data

February 27, 2025 · ANYbotics launched its Data Navigator asset management platform to unlock the full potential of robotic inspection data collected by ANYmal in various energy industries.

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ABB launches Ultra Accuracy feature for GoFa cobots

September 29, 2024 · ABB Robotics recently launched an Ultra Accuracy feature for its GoFa cobots, which can deliver a path accuracy of 0.03 mm for electronics, automotive, and aerospace manufacturing.

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Meltio announces new partnership with Jupiter Machine Tool, Union MechaTronic

August 5, 2024 · Meltio, Jupiter Machine Tool and Union MechaTronic signed an OEM manufacturing agreement that will develop and sell Jupiter JMT Hybrid CNC Machines with Meltio’s patented DED technology.

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Accufacture unveils Alchemist 1 robotic additive manufacturing cell

July 19, 2024 · Accufacture released its Alchemist 1 robotic additive manufacturing cell engineered with Meltio’s wire-laser metal 3D printing technology to deliver large, fully dense metal parts.

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Automate 2024: ABB debuts latest modular large robot arms

May 7, 2024 · ABB demonstrated its latest robots at Automate 2024, including the launch of its IRB 7710 and 7720 robot arms for automotive assembly and modular construction applications.

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Finland’s Robotics Industry Specializes in Small Series Production, Finds HowToRobot

November 1, 2023 · Finland has 201 robotics suppliers, largely focused on the country's metals and manufacturing sectors, according to the latest national profile by HowToRobot and the Robotics Society in Finland.

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Seurat Technologies Raises Series C to Build 3D Metal Printing Factories for Reshoring, Sustainability

October 30, 2023 · Seurat, which has developed additive manufacturing technologies for affordable and sustainable metal part production, plans to build facilities near U.S. customers.

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Spanish Robotics Industry Rebounds From COVID-19, Says HowToRobot

October 18, 2023 · The Spanish robotics market includes many integrators and is growing again after three years of a COVID-19 slowdown, said a new study.

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Machina Labs Raises $32M for AI-Driven Manufacturing

October 6, 2023 · Machina Labs has raised $32 million funding for simulation, AI, and robotics to enable more flexible metals manufacturing.

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Suhner Promises Precise Finishing With EFC-02 Active Compliance System

October 5, 2023 · Suhner said its EFC-02 system is designed for ease of use and customization while providing accurate force and acceleration measurements.

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Norway Energy Sector Diversifying, Presenting Opportunities for Automation, Finds Report

September 25, 2023 · Norway has many robotics suppliers for its oil and gas industry, but the transition to other energy sources offers an opportunity, said HowToRobot and NFEA.

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Dobot USA Opens Dallas Office, Announces New Collaborative Robots

September 25, 2023 · Dobot USA opened its North American headquarters and said its CRA series of collaborative robots and software is now available.

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Meltio Robot Cell Includes Industrial Arm for Safe 3D Printing of Metal

September 19, 2023 · Meltio Robot Cell is a new offering designed to integrate with nearly any industrial robot arm for a complete metal additive manufacturing system.

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Neuromeka Shows 3D Vision Collaborative Robot for Welding at FABTECH

September 14, 2023 · Neuromeka said its collaborative robot system is suitable for block welding in ship construction, and it uses 3D cameras to detect irregularities.

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Machina Labs Announces Machina Deployable System for Metal Forming at FABTECH

September 12, 2023 · Machina Labs said its Machina Deployable System is designed to be portable and includes KUKA robotic arms and AI process controls.

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