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MIT: LucidSim training system helps robots close Sim2Real gap

Robotics Business Review

But a critical bottleneck remains: data quality. “We outperform domain randomization, a method developed in 2017 that applies random colors and patterns to objects in the environment, which is still considered the go-to method these days,” says Yu. “While this technique generates diverse data, it lacks realism.

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An Integrated Desktop Approach to Mold Production

Mold Making Technology

A desktop Swiss lathe can eliminate this bottleneck by producing these components with precision, reducing both lead times and labor costs. Many reputable organizations, including the NAVY, ARMY, NASA and several global companies, have been using them since 2017 for various purposes,” says Kara. These desktop systems are not new.

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Five things you need to know about the Liberals’ fall economic update

Canadian Manufacturing

billion in public infrastructure projects that had been promised in 2017. Infrastructure funding. In last spring’s budget, the government announced an accelerated deadline for $33.5 The fall statement says $23 billion has been approved so far for 5,200 projects submitted by provinces and territories.

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HOOB improves assembly line ergonomics using LINAK lifting columns

Manufacturer's Monthly

In their previous careers, they both worked with product design and often struggled with machine shops being bottlenecks for realising their innovative projects. HOOB was founded in 2014 by two engineers, Tanel Sildnik and Priit Raid.

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Automation upgrades reduce sortation system wiring and lower costs

Control Engineering

Engineers there worked with an automation vendor to improve their equipment, computing power and communication protocols to provide better insights and reduce potential automation bottlenecks. Business continues to boom in the intralogistics industry.

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Brillopak’s Automation Roadmap Accelerates Packing Efficiency at Morrisons

MEM

Taking the decision to completely redevelop the factory layout in 2017, Matthew was resolute that all machinery would be designed and placed linearly, with everything coming from the chillers and out to the back end for distribution, in one continuous flow.

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Brillopak’s Five-year Phased Automation Roadmap Accelerates Packing Efficiency at Morrisons Fresh-produce Operations in Thrapston

i4.0 today

Taking the decision to completely redevelop the factory layout in 2017, Matthew was resolute that all machinery would be designed and placed linearly, with everything coming from the chillers and out to the back end for distribution, in one continuous flow.