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Chuck Jaws Achieve 77% Weight Reduction Through 3D Printing

Modern Machine Shop

Now, APG’s sister company uses 3D printed jaws more optimized to this process. One of the first applications the company found for metal 3D printing has proven to be a valuable business opportunity, both for serving internal needs of its sister machining business and now, those of outside customers as well.

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How industry can realise the benefits of advanced technology

Manufacturer's Monthly

Author: Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia But, with the advent of automation, robots, cobots and a range of other advanced welding technologies and techniques, this perception is becoming more and more outdated. robots and cobots Automation, Industry 4.0, Welding is a far less dangerous and arduous job than ever before. Industry 4.0

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Figure AI raises whopping $675M to commercialize humanoids

Robotics Business Review

Figure said it plans to use the funding to grow its AI training, manufacture more robots, and hire the engineers necessary to get production units to market in the 2024-2025 timeframe. Our vision at Figure is to bring humanoid robots into commercial operations as soon as possible,” Adcock said in a release.

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ABB Acquires Sevensense, Expanding Leadership in Next-generation AI-enabled Mobile Robotics

i4.0 today

ABB today announced that it has acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a leading provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Sevensense was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Swiss technical University, ETH Zurich. Together, we will redefine the limits of AI-enabled robotics.”

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Industrial Robot Market Size is Expected to Reach US$ 23.2 Billion by the End of 2033

i4.0 today

The global Industrial robot market is likely at US$ 17,925 million in 2023 and expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% Robot market is emerging and also expected to witness greater growth over the forecast year as to increase the efficiency of work and replace human labor. during the forecast years of 2023-2033. and reach US$ 56,171.4

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Providing Industry 4.0, STEM opportunities to students

Control Engineering

The studio offers tutorials on many manufacturing topics such as robotics, coding and additive manufacturing, which have a growing role in manufacturing. The center offers education and tutorials in 3D printing, robotics, engineering and science modules and coding. 2018 Community Career+Education Forum (CCEF).

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Made Smarter Backs 250th SME with £18M Tech Investment

MEM

Made Smarter has helped manufacturers adopt technologies which enable them to integrate systems, capture and analyse data, and even create simulations of their plants and processes, others are now using 3D-printing, automation and robotics to solve business challenges and meet increased demand.