Day: January 12, 2021
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SEMI Technology Unites Global Summit announced
Global industry executives from all seven SEMI regions will gather online for the inaugural SEMI Technology Unites Global Summit, February 15-19, 2021, for keynotes on the power of technology to unite the world and insights on how the microelectronics industry can shape the digital future. The virtual event will connect industry leaders and stakeholders across…
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Reduce Risk and Accelerate Robotic Deployment
Cybersecurity and Safety for Every Robot Building a robot or autonomous system is challenging and complex. But to deploy at scale, these smart machines need to be trusted by humans, with assurances that the system is safe and secure. At FORT Robotics, we are mission-driven to help you reduce risk and accelerate autonomy. Learn how…
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MassRobotics chooses Festo as winner of its GM Gripper Challenge
MassRobotics has chosen Festo, a MassRobotics partner, in collaboration with Magswitch, is the winner of the 2020 GM Gripper Challenge. Festo’s design concept was selected for its ability to handle a variety of parts, in addition to avoiding occluding a part when gripped. Joseph Cyrek, Magswitch CEO, says: “The technology challenge hosted by MassRobotics provided…
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General Motors opens new 3D printing facility
General Motors has opened a 15,000-square-foot “Additive Industrialization Center”, a facility exclusively dedicated to productionizing 3D printing technology in the automotive industry. GM says the AIC is the “capstone” of its expertise and increased investment in 3D printing over the past several years. Audley Brown, GM director of additive design and materials engineering, says: “The…
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BMW enters warehouse robotics market with launch of IdealWorks
The BMW Group is breaking new ground in the field of logistics as it founds warehouse robotics company IDEALworks – a fully-owned subsidiary headquartered in Munich. This marks the first time a major automotive brand is building and supplying what are often called autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) or automated guided vehicles (AGVs). The aim is…
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Volvo Penta launches autonomous boat docking system
Volvo Penta has launched what it describes as “the industry’s first fully integrated Assisted Docking system” at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Volvo says the Assisted Docking system gives the captain better control when docking a boat by automating his or her intentions, compensating for some dynamic variables, such as wind and current, and helping…
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Magna partners with Fisker to expand ADAS business
Automotive parts and systems company Magna is collaborating with Fisker to develop an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which will be applied to the Fisker Ocean sports utility vehicle that is expected to launch in late 2022. This new business win demonstrates Magna’s ability to bring scale and efficiency to the mobility landscape and represents…