Day: September 22, 2023
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ICON sees 20 percent production boost and 40 percent cost reduction through Formic robotics
Formic, a provider of automation across American manufacturing, says its automation partnership with ICON Injection Molding, which involved the deployment of Formic’s Tend solution, has been “successful”. Arizona-based ICON Injection Molding, which produces plastic parts for laboratory use and defense equipment for clients like Axon, recognized the need to automate but was unable to overcome…
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Dexterity releases new version of robotic palletizing software
Dexterity, a developer of software for warehouse robots, has unveiled the 3.0 release of its Palletizing and Depalletizing software (PDP) aimed at unlocking pallet operations in the warehouse. With a slate of new features aimed at improving throughput, reducing installation and integration time and cost, and increasing flexibility of performance, PDP 3.0 makes pallet loading…
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FPT Software partners with Viessmann to establish itself in Asia
FPT Software has agreed a new strategic partnership with leading German climate solutions provider Viessmann. The collaboration marks a crucial step in Viessmann’s digital transformation journey and its quest to establish a solid presence in the Asian market. With the partnership, Viessmann will utilize FPT Software’s best-shore delivery model and technology expertise to drive its…
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Horizon and Wind River partner to develop autonomous vehicle solutions
Wind River, a developer of software for mission-critical intelligent systems, has agreed a strategic collaboration with Horizon Robotics to advance smart driving solutions. Horizon is a leading provider of energy-efficient computing solutions for advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) for consumer vehicles in China. The collaboration between the two companies will enable OEMs to leverage a…
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LK Metrology launches new range of robotic measuring arms
LK Metrology has launched a new range of portable 6-axis and 7-axis measuring arms to replace the 34 original versions it introduced in 2021. Unlike their predecessors, 6-axis Freedom Arm v2 products offer full IP54 protection from water splashes and the ingress of dust and particles, delivering reliable, repeatable, 3D tactile inspection and measurement in…
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FireFly Automatix launches ‘first’ commercially available autonomous electric mower
FireFly Automatix has showcased its M100-AV mower at the recent Turfgrass Producers International convention at DeBuck’s New Lawn Sod Farm, Belleville, Michigan. This commercial reel mower cuts a 100-inch width, adding to FireFly’s line of autonomous mowers. The M100-AV is FireFly’s first all-electric vehicle (EV), promising energy savings and environmental benefits. Scott DeBuck, owner of…
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Cumberland community group launches autonomous shuttle pilot program
The Cumberland Community Improvement District (CID) is partnering with Beep, a provider of multi-passenger and electric autonomous mobility solutions, to launch the Cumberland Hopper, an autonomous shuttle pilot program providing additional connectivity throughout the Cumberland district. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in transforming transportation options within Cumberland, offering enhanced connectivity, sustainability, and convenience…
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SoftBank and Symbotic establish new ‘warehouse-as-a-service’ joint venture
SoftBank, the telecommunications group which has wideranging interests in robotics, and Symbotic, a developer of AI-powered automation technology for the supply chain, have established a new joint venture to address the more than $500 billion annual warehouse-as-a-service market opportunity. The newly created company is called GreenBox Systems LLC. Concurrently, Symbotic also announced an approximately $7.5…
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FAA approves Reliable Robotics’ autonomous flight certification plan
Reliable Robotics, a developer of safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, says its certification plan has been formally accepted by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Reliable autonomous flight system enables continuous autopilot engagement through all phases of aircraft operation including taxi, takeoff and landing. This landmark achievement marks unrivaled progress towards the certification of fully…