Topic: Motion Control

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PickNik Robotics Offers Beta of MoveIt Studio for Managing Robot Arms in Challenging Environments

November 17, 2021 · PickNik Robotics' MoveIt Studio software builds on its support of the open-source robot arm motion planning software to make it easier for users to remotely manage robot arms.

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Realtime Robotics Opens Office in Japan to Meet Growing Demand for Robot Motion Control Systems

September 27, 2021 · Realtime Robotics, which has already been working with leading robotics vendors in Japan, is opening a new facility to demonstrate its motion planning technology.

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ACE Controls Releases MC75 Miniature Shock Absorber for Robots, Other Tight Spaces

July 26, 2021 · The MC75 shock absorbers are designed to provide high-energy damping in tight installation spaces in industrial manufacturing, materials handling, and robotics applications.

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How Can Motion Planning Improve Industrial Robot Operations in Factories?

July 21, 2021 · Both industrial and collaborative robots need energy-efficient and safe motion planning, and new AI approaches and algorithms promise to improve manufacturing automation.

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MIT Motion-Planning Algorithm Enables Robot to Safely Dress a Person

July 16, 2021 · To move safely and efficiently around people, robots need human-aware motion planning, as in a new algorithm developed at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.

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Novanta to Acquire Motion Control Provider Schneider Electric Motion USA for $115M

July 13, 2021 · Novanta, which supplies medical and advanced equipment manufacturers, is adding automation component supplier Schneider Electric Motion USA to its motion control portfolio.

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New Gearbox Promises Greater Accuracy and Repeatability for Robotic Motion Control

June 7, 2021 · Conventional drive mechanisms can introduce transmission errors, leading to less accurate motion control and more wear and tear, according to HSOAR Precision Robotics, which offered an alternative.

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Realtime Robotics Raises $31.4M Series A for Autonomous Motion Control

June 3, 2021 · Realtime Robotics, which has developed processing and motion control to ease programming and enable safe robot and vehicle operations, plans to perfect its collaborative system.

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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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TRINAMIC Says New Servo Controller/Driver Module Provides Quicker Throughput, Cuts Power Loss by 75%

May 17, 2021 · The single-axis controller/driver module for two-phase bipolar stepper motors integrates motion control to speed transfer time, reduce solution size, and save energy, according to Trinamic.

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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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A3 report: North American automation market shattering records in 2017

December 27, 2017 · Double-digit growth, in units and dollars, sets records in the areas of robotics, machine vision, motion control, and motor technology.

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A3 fall conferences to offer insight into latest automation, strategies and networking

June 22, 2017 · Conferences will provide in-depth training in robot safety, motion control, vision systems and collaborative robots to spur manufacturing growth and the creation of entirely new categories of jobs.

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Global motion control shipments grow 13.6% to begin 2017

May 31, 2017 · Survey of motion control and motor manufacturers shows 70% expect market growth in the next six months, 23% expect flat performance and 7% predict a decline.

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Association for Advancing Automation (A3) launches trade association in Mexico

January 24, 2017 · A3 Mexico to support the robotics and automation industry in a fast-growing market.

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A3 announces 2017 Business Forum and record-breaking industry results

December 19, 2016 · Association for Advancing Automation presents data from daughter organizations Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Motion Control and Motor Association (MCMA) and Automated Imaging Association (AIA).

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Centralized unitizing robots prove reliable and flexible

May 1, 2016 · Large pulp and paper company relocates and expands robotic unitizing system.

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