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Remembering robotics companies we lost in 2023

Robotics Business Review

A number of robotics companies shut down in 2023. This image was created with Microsoft’s Bing AI Image Creator. This is never a fun recap to write. We don’t want to see startups shut down, but inevitably, many do. The last couple of years have been especially difficult, but perhaps some lessons can be learned from those that didn’t survive.

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What is a Circuit Breaker?

Control.com

We depend on circuit breakers all the time, even when you have a day off or work from home. These overcurrent protection devices keep machines running safely, reducing the risk of fires and arcing.

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Recyclable Mono-Material Snickers Bar Packaging Debuts

Plastics Today

A healthier, low-glycemic formula candy bar wrapped in a mono-material polypropylene film that adheres to “Designed for Recycling” guidelines is healthier for the environment.

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Enhance Your Website with the Content Ad Widget: A Comprehensive Guide

Robotics Automation News

What is a Content Ad Widget? These savvy, promotional tools – recommendation widgets – are nothing short of native advertising gold. We’re talking about a specific blend of advertisement or sponsored content links delivered with finesse through a widget mechanism. The archetype of these widgets is smoothly integrated into the core well of a webpage.

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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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Rockwell Automation Releases Micro800 PLC and Software Enhancements

Control.com

Rockwell Automation’s latest CCW software enhancements, in combination with Micro800 PLC updates, gives engineers a more streamlined experience for standalone machines.

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Hyundai to manufacture robotaxi in Singapore

Robotics Automation News

Hyundai and Motional – a specialist developer of autonomous vehicle technology – have opened the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) and announce that Hyundai and Motional’s jointly developed all-electric IONIQ 5 robotaxi will be manufactured at HMGICS.

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ABB extends no-code Wizard Easy Programming to industrial robots

Robotics Automation News

ABB Robotics has extended the scope of its free Wizard Easy Programming software to include its six-axis industrial robots powered by an OmniCore controller in addition to its collaborative robots.

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Resiliency is the Next Manufacturing Frontier

Automation World

How companies engineer, source and produce goods is dangerously vulnerable to disruptive events.

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Airbnb Host Checklist: A Beginner’s Guide

Robotics Automation News

If you are seeking the perfect checklist keys as a beginner in being an Airbnb host, let’s kick off our discussion about the Airbnb host checklist. Being an Airbnb host can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with its fair share of responsibilities.

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Commercial drone company PrecisionHawk shutting down

Robotics Business Review

PrecisionHawk , a Raleigh, North Carolina-based developer of commercial drones, is shutting down. In mid-December 2023, the company voluntarily filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The Robot Report reached out to PrecisionHawk but hadn’t received a response at press time. Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy indicates a company no longer has plans to continue operating.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Autonomous excavator constructs 6-metre-high dry-stone wall

Robotics Automation News

ETH Zurich researchers from Gramazio Kohler Research, the Robotics Systems Lab, Vision for Robotics Lab, and the Chair of Landscape Architecture deployed an autonomous excavator to build a 6-metre-high and 65-metre-long dry-stone wall. The wall is embedded in a digitally planned and autonomously excavated landscape and park.

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PaintJet brings in $10M to hone in on robotic ship painting

Robotics Business Review

A PaintJet robot applying the company’s proprietary paint to a building. | Source: PaintJet PaintJet, a company using robots for industrial painting, has brought in $10 million in Series A funding. The Nashville, Tenn.-based company says its industrial painting robots can help protect infrastructure from premature aging. Instead of selling or leasing its painting robots, PaintJet provides a comprehensive service inclusive of its robots and proprietary paint.

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Petrobras and ANYbotics join efforts to automate offshore FPSO inspections

Robotics Automation News

Petrobras has invested $4 million in six ANYmal X units to comprehensively measure and maximize upstream and downstream value potential. Petrobras and ANYbotics teamed up to automate offshore inspections using the ANYmal X robotic inspection solution. Petrobras plans to qualify ANYmal X as an inspection solution for future use in its assets.

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Top episodes of The Fabricator Podcast from 2023

The Fabricator

The Fabricator Podcast host Dan Davis shares his favorite five episodes from 2023.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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The Impact of CNC Machining Across Industries

Robotics Automation News

In the realm of modern manufacturing, few technologies have been as transformative as computer numerical control (CNC) machining. This method, where computer programming guides the movement of factory tools and machinery, has revolutionized how we produce everything from everyday items to complex components.

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Top motion control stories of 2023

Motion Control Tips

As in years past, the editors at Motion Control Tips have once again sifted through the data to see what stories our readers liked the most in 2023. Some of the most popular stories were ones that reported on automation and motion component trends, as well as stories on gearing and mechatronics. Here are the […] The post Top motion control stories of 2023 appeared first on Motion Control Tips.

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Richtech Robotics rings the Nasdaq opening bell

Robotics Automation News

Richtech Robotics, a developer of advanced robotic technologies focused on transforming labor-intensive services in hospitality, healthcare and other sectors currently experiencing unprecedented labor shortages, recently visited the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square and rang the opening bell. In honor of the occasion, ADAM, the company’s AI-enabled humanoid robot, rings the Opening Bell.

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File export fundamentals in structural steel fabrication

The Fabricator

When files have the right information and account for the machines a structural fabricator has, jobs start to flow easily from detailing through the fab shop floor and to the field.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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Tips for Finding the Best Inogen G4 Deals and Discounts Online

Robotics Automation News

Navigating the world of medical equipment, especially when it involves something as crucial as a portable oxygen concentrator, can be daunting. Individuals depending on devices such as the Inogen One G4 must strike an ideal balance between cost and quality.

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World’s Second SPS Plant Starts Up in Malaysia

Plastics Today

Idemitsu Kosan, pioneer of the styrenic engineering plastic, said a second production base will contribute to supply security.

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Exploring the Power of Machine Learning Algorithms

Robotics Automation News

Machine learning, an integral part of modern technology, has transformed how we interact with the world around us. In fact, the machine learning industry is experiencing remarkable growth and transformation. As of 2022, the global machine learning market size was valued at approximately $36.73 billion and is expected to reach around $225.91 billion in 2030.

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Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Get to Know Board Member Marion Wells, Owner, Human Asset Management

Mold Making Technology

Marion Wells, owner of Human Asset Management, is one of MMT 's editorial advisory board (EAB) members. Photo Credit: Human Asset Management Get reacquainted with Marion Wells. Marion has been serving on MMT ’s editorial advisory board (EAB) since 2019. She is a Predictive Index-certified talent specialist and the founder of Human Asset Management (HAM), whose expertise focuses on providing talent optimization services using Predictive Index science-based methodologies to empower clien

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Toyota Research Institute showcases latest AI-assisted driving technology

Robotics Automation News

Last month, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) invited reporters for a deep dive into its new Accelerated Concepts program in active safety.

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Shell Mill Supports Variety of Rough Milling Strategies

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit: Ceratizit The MaxiMill 251, presented by Ceratizit is a shell mill, also known as a button cutter, that offers various rough milling strategies. Utilizing a stable round insert, the positive mounting position provides a soft cutting action, giving lower cutting forces for a smooth cut. MaxiMill 251 features six face-mounted inserts, with a 2" cutting diameter (max is 2.5") and a 0.24" maximum depth of cut.

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Revolutionize Your Manufacturing with SECS/GEM Integration on Towa Y-1 via EIGEMBox

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Unlock unparalleled efficiency and connectivity in your semiconductor production with SECS/GEM integration on the Towa Y-1 equipment, seamlessly facilitated through our cutting-edge solution, the EIGEMBox.

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Touchscreen panel available in two sizes for weld monitoring

The Fabricator

AMADA WELD TECH has introduced the TP-AWS3-A touchscreen panel in standard and large sizes for weld monitoring.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale. This level of flexibility means they can develop more quickly than their legacy counterparts.

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Enhancing Security Through Comprehensive Identity Management

Robotics Automation News

In today’s interconnected world, where digital footprints shape our reality, the safeguarding of online identities is not just a concern but a necessity. The digital realm, vast and pervasive, has transformed the way we live, work, and interact, placing identity management at the forefront of cybersecurity.

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RoboDK introduces ‘compact solution for production robot integration’

Robotics Automation News

RoboDK TwinBox represents the latest step in production robot programming for automation engineers. This compact system, launched in November 2023, integrates pre-installed RoboDK software into industrial PCs and small single-board computers or IPCs. RoboDK TwinBox can manage multiple devices and robots from various manufacturers simultaneously in a production environment.

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