Topic: Standards

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ASTM International to Host Workshop on Digital Construction Roadmapping

January 9, 2023 · ASTM International and NIST plan to host an in-person discussion about the state of digital construction and the desired direction for the industry and technology.

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Additive Construction Is the ‘Next Frontier,’ Says Wohlers Associates, as ASTM International Works With NIST

December 28, 2022 · Additive construction applies 3D printing and could advance building processes, according to Wohlers Associates. Its parent ASTM International is developing a roadmap with NIST.

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Markforged Manufacturing Facility in Billerica, Mass., Obtains ISO 9001:2015 Certification

December 15, 2022 · Markforged said the certification for quality and reliability demonstrates its commitment to quality production of 3D-printed parts for aerospace and other demanding industries.

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Mobile Manipulator Performance Standard in Development by ASTM International

November 30, 2022 · Mobile manipulator performance is the subject of a proposed standard from ASTM International's F45 committee intended to aid robot suppliers, integrators, and end users.

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MassRobotics, Partners Demonstrate Interoperability Standard at AMR and Logistics Week

October 21, 2022 · Interoperability continued to be a hot topic at A3's AMR and Logistics Week, with a panel discussion and demonstrations of the MassRobotics standard and VDA 5050.

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InOrbit Launches Developer Edition, Expands Mobile Robot Orchestration Capabilities

October 10, 2022 · InOrbit announced at A3's mobile robot and logistics event the launch of a Developer Edition of its RobOps software, streamlined Connect certification, and more interoperability.

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ASTM International Creates Subcommittee on Robotic Grasping and Manipulation

September 20, 2022 · ASTM International's new subcommittee intends to help robotics users select end effectors by developing standards for grasping and manipulation.

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A3’s International Robot Safety Conference to Be in Person for the First Time in Three Years

September 14, 2022 · The International Robot Safety Conference, which runs from Sept. 27 to 29 in Columbus, Ohio, will spotlight standards developments and feature a host of industry experts.

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MassRobotics Marks Another Year of Growth, Successful Partnerships

December 10, 2021 · At an annual event, MassRobotics noted the many ways in which public-private partnerships have helped Massachusetts robotics innovators and entrepreneurs in the past year.

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MassRobotics Mobile Robot Interoperability Standard Has First Demo at FedEx During A3 Conference

October 15, 2021 · Vecna Robotics, Waypoint Robotics, and WiBotic conducted a historic demonstration of the MassRobotics interoperability standard at the FedEx R&D enter during A3's conference in Memphis.

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OTTO Motors Announces Global Partners, Mobile Robot Safety Standards Compliance

June 24, 2021 · OTTO Motors has partnered for global availability of its autonomous mobile robots and software. It also complies with international safety standards and will exhibit at Automatica.

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A3 Plans Return to In-Person Events With October Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference

May 28, 2021 · The Association for Advancing Automation named FedEx as title sponsor for its return to live events with the AMR & Logistics Conference in Memphis in October 2021.

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Automate Forward Exceeds Goals, Demonstrates Robotics Growth, Says A3’s Jeff Burnstein

March 26, 2021 · This week's Automate Forward event included discussions on innovation, helping businesses adopt robotics, and standards, said A3's president.

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ExOne Joins Additive Manufacturing Standards Effort

November 11, 2020 · Company joints consortium focused on 3D printing quality standards for oil & gas sector.

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Accellera Issues Standardization Initiative to Address Design Automation and Tool Interoperability for Functional Safety

November 12, 2019 · Proposed working group established to determine industry interest for a standard to support a functional safety flow.

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New Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Standards in the Works

May 8, 2019 · ASTM International is creating safety standards for 3D printing parts.

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