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Infineon teams up with DH-Robotics to design next-generation end-effectors

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Robotic arms bring significant improvements in efficiency and safety to industrial production lines.

However, the reliance on traditional pneumatic grippers hinders the realization of a more sustainable and intelligent manufacturing future, requiring innovative solutions.

To address this challenge and pave the way for a smarter and greener manufacturing future, DH-Robotics, in collaboration with Infineon Technologies, introduces a groundbreaking series of next-generation electric grippers, also known as end-effectors.

Electric grippers offer precise control, adaptability, safety, and energy efficiency, making them indispensable in industries that require handling delicate components with accuracy. [Read more…] about Infineon teams up with DH-Robotics to design next-generation end-effectors

Rockwell Automation and Microsoft expand industrial automation design collaboration

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Rockwell Automation has extended its longstanding relationship with Microsoft to accelerate industrial automation design and development through generative artificial intelligence.

The companies are combining technologies to empower the workforce and accelerate time-to-market for customers building industrial automation systems.

The first outcome of this collaboration will add Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service into FactoryTalk Design Studio to deliver industry-first capabilities accelerating time-to-market for their customers building industrial automation systems. [Read more…] about Rockwell Automation and Microsoft expand industrial automation design collaboration

Print on Demand Drop Shipping: Dealing with Intellectual Property Concerns

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The world of e-commerce has witnessed a surge in popularity of print on demand drop shipping in years.

This innovative business model enables entrepreneurs to create their products and have them printed and delivered directly to customers, eliminating the need for inventory or upfront costs.

While print on demand drop shipping presents opportunities for aspiring business owners, it also entails challenges, particularly pertaining to intellectual property. [Read more…] about Print on Demand Drop Shipping: Dealing with Intellectual Property Concerns

StilFold sells its first ‘industrial origami’ metal-folding machine to USA

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Manufacturing startup StilFold has sold its first “industrial origami” metal-folding machine to industry, in a deal with Georgia Tech’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the USA.

Studies suggest manufacturing accounts for more than half of the total environmental impact of the US economy. Stockholm-based StilFold is pioneering the use of curve folding and robotics to build things more sustainably.

The company has created groundbreaking technology which involves the use of a specialist robotic cell and computational design software to fold flat sheet metal over curves to create complex, light and sustainable new structures, using minimal component parts. [Read more…] about StilFold sells its first ‘industrial origami’ metal-folding machine to USA

Behind the Scenes: The Technology Driving Video Game Automation

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In the immersive world of video gaming, every leap in technology brings us closer to environments that are strikingly realistic and fluidly interactive. One aspect propelling this continuous transformation is video game automation.

Though often hidden in the backdrop, it’s a complex tapestry woven from various technological threads that work together to create, test, and evolve the gaming environments we enjoy.

This article pulls back the curtain on these often unsung innovations, highlighting how they contribute to the experiences of both players and developers. [Read more…] about Behind the Scenes: The Technology Driving Video Game Automation

How to use an online Gerber file editor to add or remove traces and vias

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Gerber files are the standard format for PCB manufacturing. They contain all of the information needed to create a PCB, including the layout of the traces, vias, and pads.

Online Gerber file editors allow you to view and edit Gerber files without having to install any software on your computer.

This can be a convenient option if you need to make minor changes to a PCB layout or if you don’t have access to a computer with PCB design software installed. [Read more…] about How to use an online Gerber file editor to add or remove traces and vias

Startups in the Robotics Industry

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By Michael Mayr, industrial equipment industry sales strategy expert, Dassault Systèmes

Every robotics startup starts with just a clever idea. A clever idea that will bring technology to a specific industry, use case or application and answer the growing need for automation, due in particular to worldwide human aging and the labor shortage it creates, but also for re- and nearshoring demand based on global supply-chain issues.

Figures reflect this observation. The number of industrial robots has consistently increased in the past few years and will keep doing so: we can expect a growth of 7 percent per year from 2023 until 2030. There is a similar trend for services robots with a growth of 37 percent of professional service robots in 2021.

Traditional Robotics players will not be able to cover the increasing gap of robotic-based automation worldwide alone the next 10 years. Therefor the attention from the markets is extremely high to the new powerful Robotics Startups communities to close the gap. [Read more…] about Startups in the Robotics Industry

Push Notifications and Gamification: Turning Engagement into Fun Experiences

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In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses always seek creative ways to connect with customers. Two powerful strategies have emerged to capture users’ attention: push notifications and gamification.

Imagine receiving a friendly ping on your phone, notifying you about a new offer or exciting update from your favorite app. At the same time, picture having fun challenges and rewards integrated into your user experience, making every interaction enjoyable and rewarding.

When businesses blend the magic of push notifications with the thrill of gamification, they create irresistible and interactive experiences that engage users and entice them to keep coming back for more. [Read more…] about Push Notifications and Gamification: Turning Engagement into Fun Experiences

Product design and development: How to bring your idea to life as a tangible product

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You’re in an early-stage hardware startup with a product design set to shake up the market. Not sure how to turn your idea into a product? Here’s a step-by-step guide to the product development journey.

From the initial design sketched out on paper to the final product in your hand, every decision counts. This article will help you avoid costly mistakes and accelerate the process of bringing your product to market.

Instead of just listing the steps, I’ll explain the entire process through a case study of my motorized robot grip project. A gripper is what lets robots grab, hold, and shift stuff around. [Read more…] about Product design and development: How to bring your idea to life as a tangible product