Topic: Welding

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Robot Sales Boom in U.S. Manufacturing, Thanks to Strong Supplier Base, Finds Report

May 2, 2022 · Robot suppliers and integrators have helped more U.S. users beyond automotive manufacturing adopt automation, even as most robot makers are based overseas, found HowToRobot, Gain & Co., and A3.

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10 MassRobotics Resident Startups to Watch

April 21, 2022 · MassRobotics' headquarters and co-working space in Boston's Seaport District hosts numerous innovative startups. Here's a look at several from a recent site visit.

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MassTech Exec Touts Grants at MassRobotics RoboSource Event

April 12, 2022 · At the MassRobotics RoboSource event, Christine Nolan, director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing, described programs to help suppliers and businesses in the state.

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Manufacturers Turn to Robotic Welders to Address Labor Shortages

April 2, 2022 · Shortages of skilled labor are continuing worldwide. Robotic welders are coming to help fill the gap for manufacturers.

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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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FANUC Expands CRX Line of Collaborative Robots

March 1, 2022 · FANUC America says the new CRX-5iA, CRX-20iA/L and CRX-25iA cobots join its CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L and are designed for reliability, ease of use, and a range of applications.

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Universal Robots Registers Record Collaborative Robot Sales in 2021

January 27, 2022 · Cobot market leader Universal Robots said its revenue increased by 41% over 2020, thanks to manufacturers expanding their use of the technology after seeing what it can do.

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China’s Latest Five-Year Plan for Robotics Aims for Global Leadership, Says IFR

January 20, 2022 · China's latest five-year plan continues the country's pursuit of global leadership, not just in robotics use, but also in innovation and sales, reported the IFR.

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Universal Robots CEO Discusses Cobot Leader’s Outlook for 2022

January 11, 2022 · Universal Robots expects strong growth in 2022, despite the pandemic and the need to educate small businesses on the potential benefits of cobots, says Kim Povlsen.

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ATI Industrial Automation Provides Force/Torque Sensor for Robotic Weld Bead Removal

December 31, 2021 · Material removal is typically a labor-intensive process in manufacturing, but CMU Robotics Institute researchers used an ATI sensor and a Yaskawa arm to automate it.

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ATI Industrial Automation Releases QC-29 Tool Changer for Smaller Robots

November 30, 2021 · ATI Industrial Automation says its QC-29 robotic tool changer can provide flexibility for lighter industrial robots,

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Polar Hardware Automates for the First Time With Formic Machine Tending Robot

November 22, 2021 · Polar Hardware, which manufactures door and truck body hardware, struggled to meet production goals and has turned to Formic's robotics-as-a-service and collaborative robots.

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Fabtech 2021 Exhibitors Offer Systems for Small and Midsize Manufacturers

September 18, 2021 · As manufacturers struggle with skilled staffing shortages, exhibitors at Fabtech 2021 displayed robots for gripping delicate objects, painting, and other production processes.

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9 Welding Robots to Watch From Fabtech 2021

September 17, 2021 · At Fabtech 2021, cobot vendors displayed the latest features and accessories for automated welding, as shops struggle with worker shortages exacerbated by the pandemic.

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Cobot Arc Welders Draw Attendee Attention as Fabtech Returns

September 15, 2021 · While attendance was off a bit from 2019 at Fabtech 2021 in Chicago this week, the show was an opportunity to see the latest in collaborative robots for welding.

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3D Systems Acquires Oqton to Make Additive Manufacturing More Accessible

September 10, 2021 · Oqton's cloud-based, AI-enabled Manufacturing Operating System can help manufacturers automate production processes. 3D Systems is making its own software available as add-ons.

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Novarc Technologies to Unveil Spool Welding Robot+HyperFill at FABTECH 2021

August 26, 2021 · Not only can the new SWR+HyperFill improve welding performance, but the collaborative robot system can also help both experienced and less-skilled workers, said Novarc.

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FANUC America, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council to Stack Certifications

July 28, 2021 · FANUC America and the MSSC are streamlining the certification process for production and materials handling operators, which they said could address worker shortages.

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Path Robotics Raises $100M in Series C Financing for Autonomous Welding

July 20, 2021 · Path Robotics, which has been developing autonomous welding systems for manufacturers and raised $56 million in May, raised another $100 million to expand applications.

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NVIDIA Releases Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial Module for Harsh Environments

June 15, 2021 · NVIDIA said its new NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Industrial module is designed to enable multiple industries to deploy AI at the edge in environments where safety and reliability are critical.

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