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BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant

Robotics Business Review

Source: Figure AI The interest in humanoid robots continues to gain steam. 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. BMW plans to see what a Figure 01 humanoid robot can do in its factory. Sunnyvale, Calif.-based

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Threaded Inserts for Metal Ensure Secure Fit When Repairing, Replacing Worn-Out Threads

Mold Making Technology

Source: E-Z Lock E-Z Lok , a manufacturer and distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, now offers E-Z Lok (Solid Wall) threaded inserts for metal, including both assortment and installation kits. E-Z Lok inserts are available in thin wall, standard wall, extra heavy wall, screw locking and automotive designs.

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KUKA unveils KR FORTEC industrial robot

Robotics Business Review

Source: KUKA KUKA AG has revealed its KR FORTEC industrial robot. This latest robot fits between KUKA’s KR QUANTED and KR FORTEC ultra robots. Also, KUKA noted that KR QUANTEC can fit on the KL 4000. Source: KUKA The post KUKA unveils KR FORTEC industrial robot appeared first on The Robot Report.

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March 2024 Technology Roundup Highlights

Mold Making Technology

Source (clockwise) | E-Z Lock, CUMSA, MoldTrax, OSG USA MoldMaking Technology staff continue to curate a list of relevant technologies in the form of roundups for readers to get a glimpse of what’s new and what’s improved. Updated Catalog Gives Comprehensive Look at Cutting Tool Solutions Source | OSG USA OSG USA Inc.

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Jeff Burnstein, president of A3, shares top automation trends for 2023

Automation Mag

Overall robot sales slow slightly in Canada, but thrive in automotive and other key industries In 2022, Canadian companies purchased 3455 industrial robots, according to the latest A3 report. While there is no one-size-fits-all prevention for manufacturers, they are tailoring their cybersecurity strategy to include robots.

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New Rigid Industrial-grade Micro Fiberscopes

Fabricating & Metal Work

The tube features a lens on one end and a light source (sold separately) on the other. The tube further contains an optical fiber bundle that transmits light from an external light source, thereby illuminating the area under inspection. Both feature 30X eyepiece magnification for optimal resolution.

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Top 10 robotics stories of February

Robotics Business Review

based robotaxi companies, lost major funding sources that could significantly alter their futures. This latest robot fits between KUKA’s KR QUANTED and KR FORTEC ultra robots. Cruise and Motional backers slash robotaxi funding The road continues to be bumpy for robotaxi developers. Recently, Cruise and Motional , two leading U.S.-based

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