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Automatic Tool Changer Benefits Machine-Adapted Clamping Units in Turning Centers

Mold Making Technology

Source | Sandvik Coromant Company Sandvik Coromant Company introduces its automatic tool change (ATC) for machine-adapted clamping units (MACU) in turning centers. In 2012, we developed and showcased a small robotic cell, which sparked significant interest from customers. The idea of a fully automated lathe couldn’t be ignored.

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How I Made It: Aneesa Muthana

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Pioneer Service Inc. And then in 2012, we lost 90% of our business. Sometimes we would make calls — I remember cold calling places as a little girl, and my brothers did the same. And whoever got the business was excited. It was how we spent our family time, and looking back at it now at age 55, I have no regrets.

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Smart Vision Works introduces SiftAI robotic potato sorter

Robotics Business Review

Source: Smart Vision Works Fresh-pack potato processors struggle to find workers for the final inspection of potato sorting and grading. ” SiftAI inspects potatoes for defects Founded in 2012, Smart Vision Works creates AI and machine learning algorithms to reduce the number of images needed to train models.

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Fusion Processing testing autonomous, electric bus in UK

Robotics Business Review

Source: Fusion Processing Fusion Processing finished building its first Alexander Dennis Enviro100AEV autonomous, electric bus. Founded in 2012, Fusion Processing designs and builds autonomous driving systems. Fusion Processing said it has numerous autonomous vehicles taking part in technology trials and commercial operations today.

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Amazon to discuss its robotics evolution at Robotics Summit & Expo

Robotics Business Review

Source: Amazon Amazon currently operates more than 750,000 robots that sort, lift, and carry packages across its facilities. Now the world’s largest robot operator, the company has come a long way since it acquired Kiva Systems in 2012. His Google Scholar listing has more than 3,500 citations, with an h-index of 27.

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Watch Out adds autonomy to CNC cells for precise production

Robotics Business Review

Source: Watch Out Manufacturers face widespread shortages of skilled labor, but more intelligent automation could alleviate the problem, according to Watch Out. Watch Out starts in aerospace In 2012, Sbastian Laporte partnered with Frdric Perret to launch a precision manufacturer for aerospace.

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Zero-carbon energy broke raft of British records in 2022

E&T

Over 50 per cent of electricity was generated by zero-carbon sources in the months of February, May, October, November and December. Over the year as a whole, these sources were responsible for 48.5 This demonstrates significant falls achieved over the last decade – in 2012, coal represented 43 per cent of electricity produced.

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