Topic: SME

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igus Partners With MassRobotics Associated Network to Aid Small and Midsize Businesses

August 25, 2023 · igus, which offers numerous motion plastics and low-cost automation products and services, has joined the MassRobotics Associated Network to expand its audience in North America.

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Intrinsic and Siemens to Integrate Software, AI for Industrial Automation

June 23, 2023 · Intrinsic and Siemens are exploring interoperability between AI-based robots and industrial automation to speed up the deployment and operation of flexible work cells.

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HowToRobot.com Brings Global Automation Marketplace to Spain

June 22, 2023 · HowToRobot.com has opened an office in Barcelona to foster connections between Spanish automation suppliers and local manufacturers through its global marketplace.

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Automation for Small and Midsize Enterprises

May 25, 2023 · In this Special Focus Issue, learn how small and midsize enterprises can get started now with robotics, thanks to collaborative applications, easier programming, and RaaS.

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Robotics Executives, Systems Integrators Discuss Challenges With Scaling Robot Deployments at Cascadia Connect

May 9, 2023 · While demand for robots continues to be high, there are a number of barriers that companies face with adoption. In a recent panel, robotics executives, systems integrators, and investors explained what to do.

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igus Shows Offerings and Support for Low Cost Automation at Hannover Messe

April 28, 2023 · igus showed not only its motion plastics, cable carriers, and free configuration software at Hannover Messe; it also gave examples of how its low-cost automation can enable many applications.

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Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Turn to Automation as Reshoring Efforts Continue

April 28, 2023 · Small and midsize enterprises are increasingly seeing the value of robotics as they look to enhance their manufacturing and warehouse facilities with new technologies.

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Robotics for the Rest of Us: Automation in Small and Midsize Businesses

April 27, 2023 · Small and midsize businesses can now more easily adopt robotics and automation, thanks to technical improvements, the robotics a service model, and services from robot providers.

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Ease of Use Features Promise to Democratize Robotics for Smaller Manufacturers

April 26, 2023 · Ease-of-use features such as intuitive interfaces and lead-through programming are making robots easier to deploy, use, and manage, facilitating adoption by small and midsize manufacturers.

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ABB Robotics Invests $20M to Expand Robotics Production in Michigan

March 16, 2023 · ABB Robotics is growing its U.S. production facilities and team and plans to use the latest technologies to build its robots and meet demand across the Americas.

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SME Offers New Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals Certification

December 6, 2022 · SME has partnered with the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation and FIRST to establish the new robotics certification.

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Britbots and Sapphire Capital Partners Launch British Robotics Start-Up Fund

November 10, 2022 · Britbots has launched an investment fund taking advantage of recent U.K. tax rules to help robotics startups address post-Brexit, post-COVID challenges.

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Norwegian Robot Adoption to Accelerate, Says 2022 Market Report

October 12, 2022 · From aquaculture to battery production, Norwegian manufacturers and small and midsize enterprises are ready to adopt automation, found a HowToRobot, Gain & Co., and the NFEA.

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Robotics and Automation Help Companies Through Economic Challenges, Says Thomas H. Lee Partners

August 29, 2022 · Thomas H. Lee Partners is a leading investor in supply chain and logistics automation startups. Despite economic headwinds, the private equity firm still sees robots as transformative.

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Kassow Robots KR1018 Seven-Axis Cobot Now Available for American SME Applications

March 11, 2022 · Kassow Robots says its K1018 collaborative robot, which is now available in North America, is strong enough for metal machine tending tasks and precise enough for pick-and-place operations.

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Geek+ and FDL Group Implement Sorting Robots to Accelerate E-Commerce

September 9, 2021 · With the help of integrator FDL Group, Geek+ has deployed 29 sorting robots to help employees at an Athinaiki S.A. warehouse in Greece, facilitating last-mile deliveries.

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Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President

March 30, 2021 · Despite challenges from international trade and the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the best time for businesses to adopt automation, says IFR President Milton Guerry.

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SME Celebrates 20 Exceptional Women in Robotics and Automation

February 4, 2021 · SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, recognized 20 successful female leaders working to broaden the use of robotics and automation in the smart manufacturing market.

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SME and Plataine Industrial IoT Study Finds 3x Increase in Industry 4.0 Adoption

August 13, 2020 · Joint survey reveals manufacturers embracing digital manufacturing even before COVID.

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SME Selects 2020 Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineers

July 7, 2020 · The 2020 awardees, from the U.S. and Canada, have centered their research and management efforts around manufacturing processes, environmental sustainability, additive manufacturing and much more.

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