Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Rethink Robotics , founded by Rodney Brooks of iRobot fame in 2008, pioneered the concept of robots working collaboratively with humans. Following a successful launch of the companys new product portfolio at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, Rethink Robotics Inc., Here are a few previous posts.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 1, 2025

At the 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo , a panel of seasoned experts will explore the critical role of outsourcing in robotics commercialization. She oversees the growth and development of the Pittsburgh regions commercial robotics cluster, which is one of the top robotics business ecosystems in the world.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

However, a new automatic tool change solution for machine-adapted clamping units addresses this issue by enabling full automation in turning centers. ATC for MACU enables full automation for turning centers and eliminates the need for manual handling. The idea of a fully automated lathe couldn’t be ignored.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 6, 2024

And while researchers and developers are already using generative AI to enable robots to learn challenging manipulation tasks more quickly, it’s not yet clear how this technology breakthrough will be applied to robotics at scale. Juan Aparicio is the co-founder and CEO of Reshape Automation.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 21, 2024

Carnegie Robotics plans the same level of support the Duro GNSS ruggedized receiver as Swift Navigation gave. Source: Carnegie Robotics Carnegie Robotics, which focuses on engineering and commercializing autonomous applications, today announced that it has acquired the Duro product line from Swift Navigation Inc. Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Source: Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc. last week singed an agreement with Taurob GmbH, a Dietsmann Group company, to provide robots that would enable industrial facilities to automate their operations. Taurob said its robots have ATEX certification for the oil and gas industry. ’s NZTC.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 27, 2024

Robotics is inherently challenging because it requires inputs across disciplines, from mechatronics and electrical engineering to software and artificial intelligence. Predicting the future of robotics innovation is also difficult, because it is subject to numerous technical hurdles, as well as investor and market pressures.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

However, a new automatic tool change solution for machine-adapted clamping units addresses this issue by enabling full automation in turning centers. ATC for MACU enables full automation for turning centers and eliminates the need for manual handling. The idea of a fully automated lathe couldn’t be ignored,” Hammarberg explains. “In

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 3, 2024

Adapta has developed robots for specific use cases. Source: Adapta Robotics Starting a robotics company is always challenging, as inventors and entrepreneurs scramble to get access to capital and tap the local talent pool. Adapta’s model includes a one-time robot purchase fee, plus annual license and maintenance fees.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Kiva mobile robots and mini shelves in a warehouse. Raffaello D’Andrea invented a mobile robot for fulfillment in intralogistics, founded Kiva Systems, and created a category of automation that has grown over the past two decades. He did not know exactly how to solve it but thought that robotics could be the answer.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 21, 2025

Watch Out visualizes a highly automated workcell that can fit into a container. Source: Watch Out Manufacturers face widespread shortages of skilled labor, but more intelligent automation could alleviate the problem, according to Watch Out. Watch Out offers its systems through a subscription or robotics-as-a-service ( RaaS ) model.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 30, 2024

billion in damage from 2017 to 2021 , a nearly tenfold increase from 2012 to 2016. There are even fewer using robotics. based startup , is introducing technologies including teleoperation and automation to improve forest management operations. Learn from Agility Robotics, Amazon, Disney, Teradyne and many more.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Helukabel Group, a global cable system solutions provider, is going to build a new facility in Haan, Germany that will house its robotic dress pack and drag chain system subsidiaries under one roof. ” Robotec Systems’ core business is robotic dress pack solutions. It is expected to be completed by 2025.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 28, 2024

— Artificial intelligence and robotics both devour power, but simulation, next-generation processors, and good product design can mitigate the draw. ” The Taipei, Taiwan-based company explained how its technologies can benefit industrial automation and warehouse operations. . “In 2012, Industry 4.0

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 17, 2025

Launched in 2012, the program helps startups convert research developed under SBIR […] The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development and MassVentures has announced that 26 companies will receive $4.5 million in grant funding through MassVentures SBIR Targeted Technologies (START) Grant Program.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 27, 2023

I named my new website 10 years ago The Manufacturing Connection because I saw that the future was not simply automation but connections of many types. The R&D organisation of a leading surgical robotics company was up to speed in less than 30 minutes. Here is an example. Authentise Threads delivers value immediately.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

When contemplating automation, it is easy to envision a robot moving material from point A to point B, parts coming out of a machine and being ferried by conveyors to the next step, or pallet changers reloading fresh stock back into a machine. Since 2014, however, its total spending had been steadily declining. measurement.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Semi-Automatic and Robotic MIG Welding Solutions. Bernard will display its AccuLock S consumables for semi-automatic welding applications, while Tregaskiss will showcase its AccuLock R and AccuLock HDP consumables for robotic applications. New Robotic and Factory Automation Solutions. www.binzel-abicor.com. Booth C11645.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Dr Grunwald has been with the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Oberpfaffenhofen-Weßling since 1988 and has since coordinated many national and international research projects. Prof Dr Peter Heidrich (left) and Martin Rostan (right) at the ETG Membership Assembly 2022.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 17, 2024

If all you are hiring is bodies with hands, buy a robot. Founded in 2012, Beekeeper’s mobile-first platform was designed and built for deskless employees who — despite representing 80% of the global workforce — have been chronically underserved when it comes to workplace technology. People can, and do, observe and think.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 17, 2024

Image: RSM RSM’s ‘ Securing Australia’s Manufacturing Industry ’ report explores the evolving landscape of the Australian manufacturing sector, transitioning from traditional industries into a more digitalised and automated industry, with insights from leaders and experienced business specialists.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 26, 2023

Learning Objectives Motion control advances, robotics help warehousing, distribution centers and logistics in factories, as shown by ProMat 2023 exhibitors. Hoske, Control Engineering, CFE Media and Technology ifm efector offerings include automation hardware, software and networking and communications. Courtesy: Mark T.

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SMMT

MAY 25, 2023

While the bus sector has led the way in decarbonising UK road transport for some time, the launch of one of the world’s most ambitious and complex automated bus trials in Scotland this month has also put it at the frontier of self-driving innovation. It has the capacity to carry up to 10,000 passengers per week.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In 1988, the robot hand was introduced. IMTS 2012: Additive manufacturing, multi-spindle and multi-tasking machines were highlights of the show. The Industrial Automation North America (NA) and Motion, Drive & Automation North America shows were co-located at IMTS 2014. Over 80,000 visitors were in attendance.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 23, 2023

The mountain-nestled Avigliana location houses the factory for Famar lathes, Fausto Marinello mills and Famar Automation’s in-house conveyors. Design for Automation This flexibility persists through Famar’s automation options. The company can also design automation cells to use customers’ existing robots.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 30, 2023

In 2012, Orr met with co-owner Chris Shaw to commercialise the technology and Advanced Navigation was born. Today, the Australian-based company is making moves in the futuristic worlds of self-driving cars, aerial drones, space launch vehicles and robotics. As for Australia, Orr said it’s an exciting time for automation and robotics.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 13, 2024

While automation provides numerous benefits to the shop floor, there is at least one drawback that Frank Desrosiers picked up on quickly as his injection molding operation implemented more robotics. It was 2015 when Windmill began implementing more automation, working with Quebecois integrator CFM Robotics.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

System integrators can build connections with manufacturers and automation companies through the training programs. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) offers programs for system integrators in the fields of robotics, machine vision and motion control. Workforce development insights.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

To help meet incredibly tight time to market, Sodecia’s Global Tech and Automation Center (GTAC) applies principles from series production to its custom machinery for the notoriously demanding automotive industry. In 2012, Sodecia acquired an automation group as part of a larger company buyout.

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Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 28, 2024

“Just as steam, electricity, and the internet propelled us to produce more with fewer inputs during previous industrial revolutions, automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain are shaping up to do the same in food manufacturing in the fourth industrial revolution,” said Amanda Norris, FCC senior economist.

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E&T

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Higher efficiency and more ambitious sustainability objectives are enabled today by technologies that provide real-time data to optimise and better automate industrial processes and energy management.”. The reasoning is simple: the more you know about a process, the more you can optimise it.

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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 28, 2024

Services range from CNC and manual machining to robotic welding to 3D printing and custom molding. After graduating from New York’s Rochester Institute of Technology in 2012 with a degree in mechanical engineering, he worked as a design engineer for a manufacturer of molds for composite parts.

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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

who shared insights on how their organization has successfully integrated Augmented Intelligence with Infor’s Robotic Process Automation as part of their digital transformation journey. 4149 (2012), No. We spoke with Todd Fischer, VP and CIO of Endries International, Inc. 4689 (2020), No. 4216 (2017), No. 3933 (2016), No.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2024

Soft Robotics spinoff Oxiptal AI’s vision tech can detect bruises on produce, excess fat on proteins, burn marks on snacks, and more. Credit: Oxipital AI After two straight record years during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial robot sales have crashed back to reality, especially in North America.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

Pavilions at FABTECH are dedicated to 3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming & Fabricating (Hall A) ; Welding, Welding Automation, Robotics & Industrial Automation (Hall B) ; and METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe (Hall D). One example is an automated two-press, two-robot production cell.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 3, 2025

Source: Aldebaran Aldebaran, the producer of the Nao and Pepper humanoid robots, reportedly filed for bankruptcy in mid-February and has laid off much of its staff as it looks for another buyer. The robots were well-known in educational and service applications. The robot cost $30,000 in the U.S.

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Dinesh Mishra

DECEMBER 29, 2024

India is one of the most interesting export areas for the technologies offered by the Italian machine tool manufacturing industry, represented by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the Association of Italian machine tool, robots, automation systems and ancillary products manufacturers. UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE ( www.ucimu.it/en

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