Topic: Sustainability

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Brain Corp AMRs scan over 250 billion square feet

November 12, 2024 · After 19 million hours of autonomous operation across 37,000 AMRs enabled by BrainOS AI software, Brain Corp has covered 250 billion square feet of space globally.

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Amazon Prime Air drones take flight in Phoenix, Ariz.

November 8, 2024 · Amazon Prime Air’s MK30 drones have received FAA approval to fly beyond pilots’ visual line of sight, allowing same-day deliveries under five pounds from the Tolleson, Ariz. site.

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ABB launches RB 1000i-S paint atomizer for robot arms

October 30, 2024 · Automotive paint shops can reduce their CO2 and VOC emissions and improve efficiency, sustainability with ABB’s new 1000i-S paint atomizer on new robots or through an upgrade kit.

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Mecalux integrates pallet monorail for PepsiCo Poland

October 2, 2024 · Mecalux recently deployed a pallet monorail at PepsiCo’s Środa Śląska, Poland warehouse, following another automation system for the food & beverage provider in Veurne, Belgium.

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GAIN Summit 2024 to explore generative AI, ethical governance

September 5, 2024 · The Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority will host its third Global Artificial Intelligence Summit Sept. 10-12. Speakers include Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm.

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InTek CEO offers predictions on AI, autonomy for supply chains

August 27, 2024 · InTek Freight & Logistics CEO and co-founder Rick LaGore predicts AI and automation will impact the supply chain industry, helping alleviate labor shortages and disruptions.

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Soft Robotics divests hardware business to Schmalz, rebrands

August 6, 2024 · Oxipital AI will focus on providing its deep-learning machine vision systems for manufacturing robotics after divesting its gripper hardware business to the Schmalz Group.

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A&K Robotics launches mobility pods at Vancouver airport

August 4, 2024 · Through Innovate BC’s Integrated Marketplace, A&K Robotics will test its autonomous mobility pods at Vancouver International Airport with passengers starting in September.

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Mecalux outfits Moderna Products facility with pallet AS/RS

July 31, 2024 · Mecalux outfitted Moderna Products Izegem, Belgium facility with an AS/RS and WMS to fully integrate its internal supply chain, from manufacturing to storage to order picking.

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AES launches Maximo AI-enabled solar installation robot

July 30, 2024 · Equipped with generative AI and machine learning capabilities, AES Corporation’s Maximo robotic vehicles will install solar modules at Amazon’s Bellenfield site starting in August.

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ABB launches OmniCore intelligent automation platform

June 27, 2024 · ABB said its OmniCore intelligent automation platform will be a step change to a modular and futureproof motion control architecture, improving accuracy and efficiency.

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Applied EV to integrate new CISSOID control module into autonomous EV motors

June 23, 2024 · To improve functional safety, Applied AV will integrate CISSOID's new CXT-ICM3SA series inverter control modules into its autonomous vehicle electric motors.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network, Cybernetix Ventures announce strategic partnership

June 2, 2024 · Cybernetix Ventures recently partnered with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network to bring more of the cluster’s investable robotics opportunities to global markets.

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9th vector awards announced by igus motion plastics

May 26, 2024 · Motion plastics producer igus announced its 9th biennial vector awards winners, a competition for projects that incorporate igus e-chain cable carriers.

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Automate 2024: Comau debuts hollow wrist robot arms

May 11, 2024 · Comau’s S-Family hollow-wrist six-axis articulated robots are designed for applications outside automotive including foundry, battery manufacturing, and food and beverage handling.

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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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Comau brings the power of automation to Automate 2024

May 6, 2024 · Industrial automation solution provider Comau announced the release of its new S-family of robots, a return to its historic red robots, at Automate 2024 in Chicago.

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Automate 2024: Comau showcases the power of automation with new robot offerings

May 5, 2024 · Global technology provider Comau exhibited a host of new robot offerings at Automate 2024 in Chicago, including perception-guided picking systems, vision-backed handling offerings and more.

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Igus introduces AI-powered app for industrial designers

April 25, 2024 · Motion plastics component producer igus introduced its igusGO app at Hannover Messe 2024, which the company said optimizes the part selection process for designers.

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Flexiv Rizon 4 adaptive robot arms get a grip on recycling

April 23, 2024 · In recognition of Earth Day, Flexiv announced an automated recycling station that uses its improved Grav Enhanced Gecko Gripper with Automated Cleaning Station.

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