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Black History Month: Highlighting the value of diversity in the robotics industry

Robotics Business Review

Black History Month is a time to consider efforts to increase diversity in robotics. Image courtesy of Adobe Stock If you ask people to imagine what a roboticist might look like, they will probably describe similar faces. Historically, the industry has been overwhelmingly white and male, an image that can make it seem impenetrable to individuals who fall outside of those groups.

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Metal fabrication’s albatross: Poor material quality

The Fabricator

Modern automation technology in metal fabrication can accomplish some incredible feats, even in high-product-mix operations. Still, material quality remains the wild card.

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New computer model could help robots collect Moon dust

Robotics Business Review

The same experiments were set up in, both, simulation and reality to see if the virtual regolith behaved realistically. This test looked at how small (16 g) samples of material flowed through narrow funnels. | Credit: Joe Louca Researchers claim a new computer model mimics Moon dust so well that it could lead to smoother and safer Lunar robot teleoperations.

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Soap Making Supplies 101

Robotics Automation News

Making your own soap gives you control over the ingredients used in your products and the types of soap you make. Various soap making methods, such as melt and pour, cold process, and hot process, can be used to create different types of soap.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Igus Creates New Line of Space-saving Double-shaft Stepper Motors

Control.com

Igus has released a new line of double-shaft stepper motors. The motors are designed to save users money and space with the ability to drive two linear actuators in a single, compact device.

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The Advantages of Drone Surveys for Construction Projects

Robotics Automation News

How often do unforeseen issues derail progress across your expansive construction sites, leading to missed milestones and budget overruns? In-depth surveying of multi-building sites proves nearly impossible from limited ground-level vantage points. Yet falling behind on identifying delays or deviations from original plans has become the norm rather than an exception.

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Navigating Idaho’s Financial Terrain: Credit Union Checking Accounts for Business and Personal Finance

Robotics Automation News

The financial landscape in Idaho is diverse. Over 1.3 million residents, about 66% of the population, have accounts with credit unions, not banks. A study by ECONorthwest, done for the GoWest Credit Union Association, revealed this. This showcases a strong preference for credit union checking accounts in Idaho over traditional banks.

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Empower Your E-commerce Business with Next-Level Return Management Solutions

Robotics Automation News

In the dynamic world of e-commerce, the management of returns stands as a critical pillar of operational excellence. With studies revealing an average return rate of 18.1% across the sector, the efficiency with which businesses handle these returns becomes a significant determinant of their financial health.

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