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Hudson Robotics acquires TomTec for lab automation boost

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an automated liquid handling instruments company based in Hamden, Conn., has been acquired by Hudson Robotics , a New Jersey-based designer laboratory automation solutions. ” The global market for laboratory robotics could expand from $185.8 million in 2020 to $274.49 Tomtec Inc. ,

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IFR: world sets record for operational robots in 2022

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million operational robots in 2022, according to the new World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). The report also included information about robot density worldwide. Robot density measures the number of operational industrial robots per 10,000 employees in a country.

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RobCo raises $42.5M for automation for small, midsize manufacturers

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While most industrial automation is currently used by large manufacturers such as global automakers, robot developers and providers are building systems to make it more accessible. Three researchers led by Roman Hölzl, the chair of robotics and artificial intelligence at the Technical University of Munich, founded RobCo in 2020.

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Odense Robotics culture of collaboration can overcome economic challenges, says CEO

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Søren Elmer Kristensen, CEO of Odense Robotics, greets global delegates at R-24. Credit: Eugene Demaitre ODENSE, Denmark — Last week, the R-24 conference for robots, automation, and drones demonstrated why the city of about 206,000 residents is one of the most vibrant for technology in Europe and the world.

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Kassow Robots introduces its first 7-axis cobot series with controller integrated into the base

Automation Mag

Kassow Robots has launched its Edge Edition, the company’s first 7-axis cobots in which the controller is integrated into the base of the robot. These cobot models are powered by direct current, meaning that they can be directly connected to any DC power supply, for example a battery of mobile robots.

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Remembering robotics companies we lost in 2023

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A number of robotics companies shut down in 2023. There are many reasons robotics companies fail. From an ill-conceived idea to poor execution, tough economic headwinds or the inability to raise funding, building and running a sustainable robotics company is challenging. Here are some of the robotics companies we lost in 2023.

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Robotics innovation is key to reshoring the $1T apparel manufacturing industry

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Sewing machines were controlled via ROS to synchronized apparel operation with a robot. PPE was rationed for medical professionals in 2020, but even that wasn’t enough. The ARM Institute and its members said they believe that the key lies within robotics and automation. Not only does this mean that the U.S.

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