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Female robotics founders discuss their journeys in the industry

Robotics Business Review

Left: Vivian Chu and Andrea Thomaz, the co-founders of Diligent Robotics; right: Kathleen Brandes and Ros Shinkle, the co-founders of Adagy Robotics. Sources: Diligent Robotics, Adagy Robotics Almost half of all startups that began in 2021 were formed by women, according to human resources cloud software company Gusto.

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Metrology: Automation’s Unsung Hero

Modern Machine Shop

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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ProMat 2023 exhibits show what is possible in warehouse automation, motion control

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Motion control advances, robotics help warehousing, distribution centers and logistics in factories, as shown by ProMat 2023 exhibitors. Garret Place, business development, robotics perception at ifm efector, said manufacturing demand continues to outpace labor availability leading to more automation.

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Standardizing for speedy turnarounds: Seat belt assembly machine accelerates throughput

Automation Mag

In 2012, Sodecia acquired an automation group as part of a larger company buyout. This automation group formed the base for what is now Sodecia GTAC, an automation division under the Sodecia umbrella. The motion bus enabled fast cycle times for the Beckhoff AX5000 series servo drives, third-party VFDs and KUKA robots.

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FABTECH 2023 – METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe

Fabricating & Metal Work

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). The Cut Optimizer option simulates both the cutting/trimming and the forming of the strip repeatedly.

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Navigating the future

Manufacturer's Monthly

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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Real-Time Production Monitoring as Automation

Mold Making Technology

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.