Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Autonomous robotics company’s acquisition to accelerate Rockwell’s end-to-end autonomous production logistics solutions Companies usually add a descriptive phrase following their name in a press release to describe what business they are in. Now it is “the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation.”

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Design World

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

To address the ongoing challenge of attracting talented employees to the manufacturing workforce, KUKA Robotics will bring its educational and software simulation technologies to the Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) CareerTech VISION 2022 conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 30 through Dec.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 4, 2024

NEURA has developed cognitive robots in a variety of form factors. Source: NEURA Robotics Talk about combining robotics and artificial intelligence is all the rage, but some convergence is already maturing. NEURA Robotics GmbH and Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies Inc.

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Design World

MAY 24, 2023

Schaeffler is exhibiting an array of advanced innovations for the industrial automation and robotics industries under the theme “Driving Smart Manufacturing at Every Axis” at the Automate 2023 trade show, which takes place through May 25 in Detroit’s Huntington Place Convention Center.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 1, 2024

More robotics news with the added bonus of more NVIDIA AI-chip news. Usually I have written about Universal Robots and MiR, but each has been acquired by Teradyne. Looks like a new marketing angle with Teradyne Robotics. This company has collaborated with NVIDIA to add AI-type compute to its robot line.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Companies in North America bought 31,159 robots in 2023. And that’s not sitting well with robotics industry veteran Juan Aparicio. “We don’t sell and deploy enough robots in this country. There is no human contingency to the need to reshore manufacturing in the short term, and the stakes are high,” said Aparicio.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 17, 2024

All of the manufacturing automation and cybersecurity suppliers have been conducting market research that they are releasing for us all to get a sense of what customers are thinking. This one from ABB Robotics looks into the global automotive supply chain.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 30, 2024

manufacturers have increasingly adopted automation, says the IFR. Total installations of industrial robots rose by 12% and reached 44,303 units in 2023, as U.S. manufacturers invested heavily in more automation, reported the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, today. manufacturing in 2023.”

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

New Scale Robotics has formed a new partnership with Fanuc Americas as an Authorized Systems Integrator. This new relationship expands the Fanuc system’s capabilities by enabling the automation of manual gauging processes, helping manufacturers eliminate bottlenecks and improve productivity.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 8, 2024

It’s material handling, so lots of robotics news. This one from Kawasaki Robotics and Olis Robotics. Olis Robotics, a leader in the remote error recovery for industrial robots, announces a new partnership with Kawasaki Robotics Inc., Partnerships are how things get moved forward these days.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

Yokogawa has sent a couple of process automation announcements recently. The first is the release of OpreX Robot Management Core, an application in the Asset Management and Integrity family. OpreX Robot Management Core Yokogawa Electric Corp. OpreX Robot Management Core is a key product in the Yokogawa robot operations solution.

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Design World

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Designed to decrease the apprehension and intimidation some manufacturers might face during their initial foray into robotic automation, the new KUKA Robot Guide makes the process fast and easy to apply the right automation to specific application needs.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 28, 2024

Robotics news seems to present itself all the time. The guy at the table behind me is quoting a robotic packaging system to a client. This is ABB’s third global robotics factory expansion in three years across China, Europe and the Americas and is part of its efforts to further strengthen its local-for-local footprint.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

New offerings include the igusGO AI-driven app and more low-cost automation. The Cologne, Germany-based company announced 247 new products, including lubrication-free drives using motion plastics and new robots for educational, service, and industrial applications. He touted the company’s low-cost automation approach.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 15, 2024

Despite punching well above our weight as a manufacturing powerhouse, the UK is in danger of slipping down the international rankings unless we increase our levels of automation. In regard to automation uptake, it is certainly an improving picture.

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Robotics Automation News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Regardless of your imagination, one fact remains unequivocal: robots are an enduring part of our reality. Here’s how robots in manufacturing are engineering the future. Software Automation Tasks traditionally performed by humans are now being […]

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 25, 2024

As technology advances, it paves the way for new breakthroughs in automation. It’s, therefore, not a surprise that the robotics industry is experiencing a significant boom. This trend is especially true for industrial robotics tailored to the manufacturing sector.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 9, 2024

Green Circuits, a full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partner to leading OEMs, is excited to showcase its proficiency in robotics for industrial automation at the highly anticipated Automate Show. For more information, visit www.greencircuits.com. Today Magazine.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

Rockwell works with partners to streamline automated manufacturing. Source: Business Wire Rockwell Automation yesterday announced that it is working with Microsoft “to enable intelligent factories by simplifying complexity and helping empower customers to achieve sustainability goals and operational excellence.”

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ruland Manufacturing has chosen Flexxbotics FlexxCORE technology for its robotic machine tending needs. Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics, which delivers workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced that Ruland Manufacturing Co.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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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Automation Mag

APRIL 4, 2024

Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with Neura Robotics, a cognitive robotics specialist. By combining Neura’s innovative solutions with Omron’s global reach and automation portfolio, we will provide customers new ways to increase safety, productivity and flexibility in their operations.”

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Control.com

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Control Automation Day 2024 will be held on March 26th, talking all about industrial robotics with keynote interviews, educational live sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!

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i4.0 today

MARCH 19, 2024

In less than three months’ time Automation UK will return to the CBS Arena in Coventry on 18-19 June. This renowned event is recognised for bringing industrial automation and robotics to life. The wide spectrum of features in the show ensures it delivers something for everyone.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 5, 2024

Sewing machines were controlled via ROS to synchronized apparel operation with a robot. lost these jobs when apparel manufacturing moved overseas, but it poses a significant risk to our national security, as evidenced by the nation’s struggle to manufacture and obtain personal protective equipment (PPE) at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Rise of Robotics and Automation In the past decade, robotics and automation have taken great leaps to the forefront of many industries. From manufacturing to healthcare, the integration of robotics into our daily lives isn’t just a trend – it’s the future.

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Robotics Automation News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Regardless of your imagination, one fact remains unequivocal: robots are an enduring part of our reality. Here’s how robots in manufacturing are engineering the future. Software Automation Tasks traditionally performed by humans are now being […]

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 10, 2023

Bison Gear & Engineering says its implementation of robotic automation has “transformed the company’s gear blanking operation”. Bison Gear, a specialist in power transmission industry and a high-mix, low-volume manufacturer, highlights production gains with robotic automation.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 4, 2024

Image: Quality Stock Arts/stock.adobe.com MAS Equipment’s Kalgoorlie-Boulder workshop introduces a new collaborative welding robot , set to enhance automation. “The collaborative robot welding assistant will increase quality, productivity and develop a skilled local workforce for the future,” said Cook.

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Robotics Automation News

MAY 9, 2023

The introduction of robotics in the manufacturing sector has been advancing quickly over the past few decades, with a resulting increase in production outputs and reducing associated costs.

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Rockwell Automation has completed its acquisition of Ontario, Canada-based Clearpath Robotics, a specialist in autonomous robotics, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for industrial applications. The acquisition was announced in early September. “We

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The September/October 2023 digital edition of Manufacturing AUTOMATION is now available. Our cover story focuses on how Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michal Goc solves challenging automation problems with an innovative mind and perseverance. Access the September/October 2023 issue of Manufacturing AUTOMATION now.

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Robotics Automation News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems have launched Phase 2 of demonstration testing of an automated valet parking system at Shisui Premium Outlets, an outlet mall located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Phase 1 of […].

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 6, 2023

Thread verification is the latest enhancement to New Scale Robotics’ Q-Span Automated Gauging System, a “do-it-yourself” robotic automation system for quality teams in high-mix, small-batch manufacturing.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Robotics insights The consumer packaging industry faces significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and a worker shortage, leading to a need for increased automation. Courtesy: Chris Vavra, CFE Media and Technology “Automation is inevitable,” he said. don’t have robots in their facility.

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APRIL 23, 2024

Image: Novarc Technologies Novarc Technologies, a full-stack robotics company specialising in the design and manufacturing of cobots and AI systems for robotic welding applications, aims to address the shortage in welders with their autonomous SWR cobots. Compared to more common industrial robots, the SWR has several advantages.

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Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Leon Coetzer, training officer at Yaskawa South Africa Robotics is an ever-growing industry, and South African manufacturers are increasingly adopting automation into their production processes to remain competitive.

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