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Open Droids develops both single and dual arm mobile manipulators

Robotics Business Review

In March 2024, Abhishek Gupta, Jackson Jesionowski, and Ashish Gupta founded Open Droids around the idea of creating an open-source robot platform. The San Francisco-based company launched the R1D1 single-arm mobile manipulator in August 2024 and had a booth in the startup zone at RoboBusiness 2024. However, Open Droids did not have a physical robot at the show.

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What are the Differences Between Local and Remote I/O?

Automation World

How to understand how local and remote I/O modules can work for you.

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Robot Balance Is on a Roll: Meet BallBot, the Ball-Balancing Robot

Control.com

BallBot demonstrates the latest research in robot balancing abilities. A robot that moves by balancing on top of a ball can provide new motion solutions, opening up applications across industries.

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What are the Differences Between Local and Remote I/O?

Automation World

How to understand how local and remote I/O modules can work for you.

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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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Nano Dimension Fires CEO Amid Struggles in Additive Manufacturing Space

Industry Week

CEO Yoav Stern ousted at Nano Dimension as merger with Desktop Metal enters a possible courtroom fight.

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Nano Dimension Fires CEO Amid Struggles in Additive Manufacturing Space

Industry Week

CEO Yoav Stern ousted at Nano Dimension as merger with Desktop Metal enters a possible courtroom fight.

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Autonics Redevelops APC Series of 10.1-Inch Touchscreen Panel PCs

Control.com

Autonics has upgraded its existing portfolio of industrial PCs with the redevelopment of the APC series. The APC panel PC features a 10.1-inch touchscreen and a quad-core CPU for fast processing.

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Northland Tool and Electronics Inc Announces the Acquisition of RMR Spindle Repair, Inc.

Manufacturing Tomorrow

WEARE. [9] December 2024 - Northland Tool and Electronics (NTE), one of the original premier spindle repair facilities in the United States, is excited to announce the asset acquisition of RMR Spindle Repair, Inc. (RMR), Belgium WI.

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Getting Started with the SMC Plus: A Practical Guide for Automation Applications

DO Supply

Overview: SMC Plus Controllers Allen-Bradley SMC Plus (Bulletin 150) controllers are compact, solid-state motor controllers designed to provide microprocessor-controlled starting or stopping of low-voltage, squirrel-cage AC induction motors with 3-phase power supply in the range of 200 to 600V AC. They are primarily intended to control induction motors rated from 0.33 to 1000 HP (Horsepower), but they can also operate resistive loads like space heaters and incandescent lights.

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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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Kollmorgen Expands P8000 Series with P80360 Stepper Drive

Manufacturing Tomorrow

This new drive brings advanced functionality to the series, including closed-loop position control and full programmability, combining the precision of servo systems with the reliability and simplicity of stepper technology.

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EngineAI releases PM01 humanoid robot for commercial, educational use

Robotics Business Review

The SE01, left, and the new PM01 humanoid robot. Source: EngineAI Robotics Scarcely a week has passed in 2024 without some company entering the race to commercialize humanoid robots. EngineAI Robotics this week unveiled the PM01, which it described as a “lightweight, highly dynamic, and fully open universal embodied intelligent robot.” The Shenzhen, China-based company previously announced its SE01 humanoid in October.

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Top 10 robotics developments of 2024

Robotics Business Review

The humanoid frenzy that began in 2023 continued throughout 2024. This year, six of our top 10 stories were about or mentioned humanoid robots. In addition to falling robot sales in North America, our readers were also interested in growing robotics communities in the U.S. and big trade shows. Here are the top 10 most popular stories on The Robot Report in 2024.

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