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Amazon makes ANYbotics part of its AWS industrial cloud offering

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ANYbotics has launched its AI-driven ANYmal robot as an AWS Partner Solution and part of the AWS IoT Solutions hub.

This cooperation opens up new possibilities for condition monitoring by leveraging ANYmal with the secure AWS cloud infrastructure. It enhances safety, productivity, and operational efficiency in industries such as metals, energy, chemicals, and oil and gas.

The launch took place at the AWS Energy Symposium 2024 recently in Houston. [Read more…] about Amazon makes ANYbotics part of its AWS industrial cloud offering

Robotics: A Global Industrial Policy Competition

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By Marc Fasteau and Ian Fletcher

This article is extracted from the robotics case study in Industrial Policy for the United States: Winning the Competition for Good Jobs and High-Value Industries by Marc Fasteau and Ian Fletcher.

The book argues that in order to compete for economic and political power, America must adopt a three-pronged approach to industrial policy that encompasses tariffs and trade; manufacturing and innovation support; and a strategy to bring down the overvaluation of the dollar.

David P. Goldman calls the “standard reference work on industrial policy in the foreseeable future” in a recent American Conservative article. The book is on sale through Cambridge University Press from September 30, 2024.

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From Accident to Settlement: Robotics in the Workplace: Legal Implications and Personal Injury Claims

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As robotics technology advances, its integration into workplaces is transforming industries and reshaping the nature of work. From manufacturing floors to healthcare facilities, robots are performing tasks with unprecedented speed and precision.

However, this rise in automation brings new challenges, particularly regarding workplace safety and legal implications. Personal injury claims involving robotic injuries are becoming more common, necessitating a closer examination of the legal landscape surrounding these incidents.

This blog explores the legal implications of robotics in the workplace and the associated personal injury claims. We will discuss the growth of robotics, legal challenges, liability issues, case studies, and best practices for preventing injuries. [Read more…] about From Accident to Settlement: Robotics in the Workplace: Legal Implications and Personal Injury Claims

Fox Innovation acquires Cotter Holdings

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Fox Innovation & Technologies, a provider of advanced technological solutions specialising in high-speed rotating equipment, has acquired Cotter Holdings Group, a rotating machinery services provider.

This strategic acquisition will significantly enhance Fox’s field operation capabilities and expand its footprint across the US.

Fox will be leveraging the Cotter Group’s extensive experience executing critical service projects in the field to expand Fox’s offering to provide a comprehensive and efficient full-service solution to its clients. [Read more…] about Fox Innovation acquires Cotter Holdings

Universal Robots app store now has offers than 500 products

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Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has reached a new milestone, says it has now launched over 500 products through its “UR+ ecosystem”, which is like an “app store” for the cobot community built around UR robots, and is also sometimes referred to as a marketplace.

This marks a significant growth in the ecosystem since it started in 2016 with the ambition of making Universal Robots (UR) an open-source-like platform that would empower developers to create groundbreaking solutions.

Today, the UR+ ecosystem offers a wide range of components, kits, applications and solutions within both hardware and software designed to meet various customer needs. [Read more…] about Universal Robots app store now has offers than 500 products

ANYbotics agrees partnership with Energy Robotics

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ANYbotics, a provider of autonomous robotics solutions, and Energy Robotics, a developer of advanced AI-software platforms for autonomous robotics, have agreed a strategic partnership.

The companies say the collaboration will “transform asset monitoring through comprehensive end-to-end inspection solutions and data integration for the energy industry”.

The ANYbotics and Energy Robotics platform integration was recently successfully demonstrated in a leading international energy company’s program to scale automated robot inspections. [Read more…] about ANYbotics agrees partnership with Energy Robotics

The Workhorse of Manufacturing: Pallet Conveyor Systems

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Pallet conveyor systems have been the backbone of efficient material handling in countless manufacturing facilities for decades. They offer a simple yet powerful solution for transporting pallets loaded with workpieces between different stages of production.

This article explores the key benefits of pallet conveyor systems, their various configurations and how they can empower manufacturers to achieve greater efficiency and productivity. [Read more…] about The Workhorse of Manufacturing: Pallet Conveyor Systems

ANYbotics and Rever form industrial inspection partnership in Chile

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ANYbotics and digital industry specialist Rever have joined forces in Chile to transform industrial inspection. This partnership introduces the ANYbotics advanced robotic solution ANYmal, engineered to meet the inspection needs of Chilean mining, metals, and minerals operations.

Rever’s local expertise and experience in inspection solutions ensure successful deployment and support, representing a step change in the regional inspection ecosystem.

Chile is a world leader in important minerals such as copper, molybdenum, silver, and gold. The partnership between Rever and ANYbotics underlines the growing demand for automated, robotic inspection in the mining, metals, and minerals sectors. [Read more…] about ANYbotics and Rever form industrial inspection partnership in Chile

Global Industrie trade show attracts 50,000 people to Paris

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Held recently at Paris Nord Villepinte, Global Industrie, France’s big industrial gathering, lived up its promise.

Bringing together nearly 50,000 people from the industrial world, the event helped give a new voice to this ecosystem by rallying all players: 2,300 exhibitors and their 15,500 employees, nearly 34,000 visitors, four ministers, business leaders, representatives of professional organizations and 6,000 young people.

Global Industrie has become a platform for an innovative, combative and resilient industrial sector that acts every day to promote French know-how, contribute to the economy of France and its regions and help spread the influence of French industry internationally. [Read more…] about Global Industrie trade show attracts 50,000 people to Paris

The Benefits of Robotic Automation in Offshore Operations

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With the level of workplace hazards in the offshore industry, it’s only reasonable to optimize areas that pose a huge risk to OGE workers. OSHA estimates that from 2015 to 2022 alone, over 2,101 offshore workers were severely injured due to work-related procedures.

These procedures usually involve working under challenging conditions, such as extreme weather, limited accessibility, and hazardous environments, which can pose a massive threat to OGE employees’ health and physical well-being.

And let’s not leave out the consequences for maritime companies. According to The Chopin Law Firm LLC, a group of renowned offshore injury lawyers, companies face staggering costs from workplace accidents, including medical expenses, legal fees, and compensatory damages that can run into millions of dollars while still suffering high operational inefficiencies. [Read more…] about The Benefits of Robotic Automation in Offshore Operations