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BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant

Robotics Business Review

BMW said its Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S., STR is an AMR optimized for intralogistics work in BMW’s automotive factories. ” It also claimed that the Spartanburg plant as the first automotive plant in the world to use an exoskeleton for overhead work. and it has assembled more than 6.3

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Vecna Robotics raises funding, names industry veteran Karl Iagnemma CEO

Robotics Business Review

in 2001 and led the Robotic Mobility Group at MIT from 2001 to 2013, where I did fundamental research into wheeled mobile robots, the foundational technology for autonomous mobile robots [ AMRs ] and robotaxis,” Iagnemma told The Robot Report. “I I got my Ph.D. It’s a $275 billion opportunity, with 2.5 billion sq. of warehouse space.”

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Celebrating a decade of additive manufacturing excellence

Manufacturer's Monthly

The Markforged story began in 2013 with years of research and development, culminating in a milestone achievement in 2014 when the company unveiled the world’s first 3D printer capable of printing in continuous carbon fibre. Markforged’s FX20 3D printer proved to be the perfect fit.

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How the eVTOL industry overpromised on green

E&T

When looking at performance alone, their competition appears to be helicopters, but this market has seen a 49 per cent decline between 2013 and 2019. This means these vehicles can fit into the fabric of cities without the need for long airport commutes.”

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How Switches Improve Safety Standards

Marshall Wolf Automation

Scientific studies reviewing workplace accidents conclude: “ Results show that violations are the main type of human error in the automotive manufacturing industry with 62.66% of frequency…Also, violations were associated mainly with the contributing factor of machinery and equipment belonging to the same category. ” (Want to read the study?

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AM Produced Mandrels provide new opportunities for composite manufacturers

AU Manufacturing

They are lighter, more precise, and can be easily customized to fit the specific needs of each part. Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: MSVT) is a pioneer of large-scale 3D printing solutions for the automotive, marine, railway, and furniture markets. Mandrels produced using AM offer several advantages over traditionally manufactured mandrels.

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Innovative aluminium service bodies for Australian trade vehicles

Manufacturer's Monthly

They had identified a need in the vehicle build-up market for a standardised, scalable and fit-for-purpose solution. Using a clever mix of technology, premium aluminium and automotive plastics, the company created a range of strong yet lightweight, stylish chassis- mounted modules to suit all light utilities on the market.