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Chicago’s South Suburbs see the future of manufacturing as American and robotic

Robotics Business Review

However, as the global marketplace continues to evolve, American manufacturers must contend with an aging ownership base, greater competition, a more even playing field, and a severe labor shortage. Using robotics and intelligent systems, manufacturers can retrofit their operations to be more productive with fewer available workers.

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Siemens, Teradyne Robotics jointly develop a robotics showcase in Chicago

Robotics Business Review

Siemens is adding Teradyne robots to its visitor experience at MxD, which also hosts the EY digital operations hub. Source: EY Teradyne Robotics today announced that it is developing a robotics showcase at the MxD (Manufacturing x Digital) innovation center in Chicago with Siemens AG. based Teradyne Inc.

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Investing with confidence in digital manufacturing

E&T

Speaking to PTC customers, digital transformation is widely seen as a common-sense response to a range of current challenges, including supply-chain disruption, rising energy costs and persistent skills shortages.

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Digital manufacturing startup Bright Machines raises $132 million in new funding

Robotics Automation News

Bright Machines, a startup which describes itself as “an innovator in software-defined manufacturing”, has raised $132 million in debt and Series B equity funding. The equity portion of the funding, worth $100 million, was led by Eclipse Ventures.

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George Devol and the History of Industrial Robots

HGR Inc.

The history of industrial robots is closely tied to George Devol, whose magnetic recording technology of the 1930s emphasized the need for factory automation. The term automata refers to devices that operate like a human, whereas robot presents a general meaning. George Devol is well known for his work in industrial robotics.

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3D Metrology Performance Critical To Digital Manufacturing

Metrology

The post 3D Metrology Performance Critical To Digital Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine. Metrology News recently sat down with Laurent Monge, the new President at Metrologic, for a discussion on its future vision for 3D metrology software and how it fits into Sandvik’s.

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AI, Data and the Digital Manufacturing Future

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Getty Images Machining technology providers have offered hardware and software for collecting and managing manufacturing data for years, but IMTS 2024 marks what could be a sea change toward the next great leap in digital manufacturing technology: AI. in room W194-A as part of the IMTS Conference.