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Top 10 most popular robotics stories of 2023

Robotics Business Review

Noteworthy robots from Apptronik, Figure, and Boston Dynamics, among others, dominated 2023 robot news. If you’ve been keeping tabs on the robotics industry in 2023, you won’t be surprised to see that six out of our top 10 articles this past year were about humanoid robots. From a slew of companies announcing their humanoids and Boston Dynamics showing off Atlas’ latest capabilities to looks at how the technology enabling such robots has advanced, it has been an impossible subj

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TE Connectivity and Harmonic Drive Systems join forces to improve cobot functionality

Automation Mag

TE Connectivity (TE) and Harmonic Drive Systems (HDS) are partnering to develop a new series of HarmonicDrive gears equipped with a safety torque sensor that contributes to improving operational safety. HarmonicDrive gears are currently used in automation equipment, robotics and aerospace applications. The combination of TE’s high-performance safety torque sensor and HDS’s high-precision control speed reducer reportedly enables HarmonicDrive gears to deliver high-precision torque sensing, light

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Butterfly Network to bring Ultrasound-on-Chip tech to surgical robotics

Robotics Business Review

The original Ultrasound-on-Chip technology. | Source: Butterfly Network Butterfly Network Inc. announced this week that it has partnered with Mendaera to commercialize a new surgical robotic system. It will combine Butterfly’s portable ultrasound sensors and software with Mendaera’s robot technology, said the companies. “Mendaera’s robotic system is perfectly suited to leverage Butterfly’s proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip by benefiting from the wide array of ultrasonic sensing applicat

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AI algorithm settles centuries-old art debate over famous Raphael painting

E&T

One of the faces portrayed in the Madonna della Rosa (Madonna of the Rose) was painted by an artist other than Raphael, according to new research.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Best November for CV production since 2007

SMMT

UK commercial vehicle production up 16.8% to 13,253 units in best November since 2007. Overseas demand up 18.3% while orders for UK buyers rise 13.4%. Year-to-date output surges 15.5% to 111,863 units with new production facilities boost to volumes. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew again in November, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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CRN Recognizes Cisco Secure Firewall 4200

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

2023 has been an incredible year for Cisco Security and I am thrilled at the opportunity ahead with our partners to carry this momentum into 2024.

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PXP: Enabling Our Partnership, Now and Into the Future!

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

It was great to see many of you at Cisco Partner Summit 2023 and to have many others experience the Partner Summit Digital broadcast.

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Portescap Adds 60ECF Brushless DC Motor to Flat Motor Offerings

Control.com

Portescap has released the latest addition to its flat motor portfolio, the 60ECF brushless DC flat motor. The new 60ECF is designed to deliver high performance in a small package.

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5 Environmental Sustainability Trends for 2024

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Reflections from COP28 and looking ahead to next year.

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Unexpected adventures in auto parts testing

The Fabricator

Nick Martin of Mountains2Metal shares how he tested a skid plate on his Bronco in a dramatic fashion he never saw coming.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

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Court of Appeal blocks effort to prevent construction on Sizewell C

E&T

The Court of Appeal has dismissed efforts by environmental campaigners to block the construction of upcoming nuclear power station Sizewell C.

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EXAIR’s CE Compliant Cold Gun

Manufacturing Tomorrow

In addition to producing a cold, quiet stream of air to reduce heat buildup on machining operations, EXAIR's Cold Gun Aircoolant System™ has also met the rigorous safety, health, and environmental standards of the European Union in order to attain the CE mark.

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Rail freight must grow by 75 per cent to meet net zero target, government says

E&T

The government wants rail freight usage to rise by at least 75 per cent by 2050 as part of plans to slash emissions and take lorries off UK roads.

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Datalogic invests in Oversonic Robotics, continuing its commitment to Artificial Intelligence

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Datalogic has acquired a minority stake in Oversonic Robotics, an innovative software company developing cognitive computing systems for robotics, including RoBee, the first humanoid robot certified for work in manufacturing facilities with an Industry 5.0 perspective.

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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.

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Hyperloop One to shut down and sell its assets, says report

E&T

Futuristic high-speed freight transportation company Hyperloop One will shut down and cease operations by the end of 2023, Bloomberg News has reported.

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2023 was a winning year and 2024 could be equally bright

SMMT

Yesterday’s landmark UK-EU resolution to defer unattainable rules of origin for electric vehicles may have come at the eleventh hour, but it is a much anticipated Christmas present. In a unanimous vote for common sense, the agreement will ensure EVs avoid tariffs next year and follows a lengthy campaign by SMMT, our EU counterparts and respective members.

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Geopolitical Risk and Industrial Policy Drive Reshoring and FDI Announcements

Gary Mintchell

Harry Moser has been a tireless crusader for bringing manufacturing jobs back to the USA. Sometimes economic forces overpower desires. The economics of offshoring have weakened over time. Then the pandemic revealed supply chain weaknesses. Factors are coming together to bring jobs closer to markets. This is news of a first half 2023 Reshoring plus Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) job announcements.