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Tosyalı SULB to build ‘world’s largest’ direct reduced iron complex in Libya

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Algerian steel producer Tosyalı SULB has started a new “world-class steel investment” in Benghazi, Libya following its investments in Turkey, Algeria, Senegal, Angola, and Spain.

Continuing its worldwide growth by expanding its investment geography to three continents, Tosyalı is further expanding its sphere of influence in the Mediterranean basin with Benghazi, Libya, which formerly entered with Algeria.

Fuat Tosyalı, chairman of Tosyalı, says: “We are excited to expand our investments in the Mediterranean coasts of Africa, a priority investment region we identified and committed to years ago with great foresight. [Read more…] about Tosyalı SULB to build ‘world’s largest’ direct reduced iron complex in Libya

Fruitcore Robotics releases new software to bring complex paths to graphical programming

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fruitcore robotics is rolling out a new software update for its intelligent Horst industrial robot (main picture).

The update enables users, from beginners to experienced robot experts, to intuitively program complex paths in the graphical user interface of the horstFX control software.

The function, which was previously limited to textual programming, significantly reduces set-up times for a wide range of industrial processes. [Read more…] about Fruitcore Robotics releases new software to bring complex paths to graphical programming

Augmentus Secures $5 million Series A Funding to Automate High-Mix and Complex Manufacturing with No-Code Robotics

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Augmentus pioneers intelligent, no-code computer vision and robot motion planning, enabling industrial robot programming in minutes instead of days

Augmentus, the global leader in intelligent and no-code robotics software solutions, today announced the successful completion of a USD 5 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Sierra Ventures, along with existing seed investor Cocoon Capital.

Conventional robot programming is both highly fragmented and costly. Robot manufacturers use proprietary programming languages, which require customers to undergo extensive training and expertise to operate their robots, resulting in 75% of lifetime costs being attributed to software and programming.

The industrial robotics software market is projected to reach USD 47 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 27%. Augmentus’ no-code, vision-based robotics system is poised to disrupt this market. [Read more…] about Augmentus Secures $5 million Series A Funding to Automate High-Mix and Complex Manufacturing with No-Code Robotics

Benefits of Using Sculpteo 3D Printing

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In a world where innovation drives progress, 3D printing has emerged as a game-changing technology. Sculpteo is reshaping industries from aerospace and healthcare, to fashion and automotive.

Among the many service providers, Sculpteo is a pioneer. They offer a wide array of cutting-edge solutions to individuals and businesses alike.

We’ll explore the multitude of benefits it brings to the table. These benefits range from rapid prototyping and cost-efficiency to customization and sustainability. [Read more…] about Benefits of Using Sculpteo 3D Printing

South Korean robot maker takes part in supermassive Saudi development Neom

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Neubility, a South Korean developer of indoor-outdoor autonomous mobile robots, says it will take part in Oxagon X McLaren Accelerator, a global program co-hosted by Oxagon, a futuristic eco-friendly industrial complex in Neom, a massive futuristic property development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and UK supercar maker McLaren.

Neubility qualifies for the program due to its high level of competitiveness in smart locker and last mile delivery among key areas promoted by Oxagon including autonomous mobility and logistics automation.

Selected businesses will be given various benefits including financial aid, networking with global enterprises, presentations, business workshops and mentoring services at McLaren, and pilot tests in Oxagon, the industrial hub of Neom. [Read more…] about South Korean robot maker takes part in supermassive Saudi development Neom

Nvidia CEO donates $50 million to Oregon State University, which promptly builds a $200 million supercomputing center

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Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang and his wife, Lori, have donated $50 million to their alma mater, Oregon State University, to advance research in AI, climate science and robotics. The university will use the donation to build an engineering complex with an AI supercomputer to help students and faculty address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

As a civil engineer, Scott Ashford used explosives to make the ground under Japan’s Sendai airport safer in an earthquake.

Now, as the dean of the engineering college at Oregon State University, he’s at ground zero of another seismic event.

In its biggest fundraising celebration in nearly a decade, Oregon State announced plans today for a $200 million center where faculty and students can plug into resources that will include one of the world’s fastest university supercomputers.

The 150,000-square-foot center, due to open in 2025, will accelerate work at Oregon State’s top-ranked programs in agriculture, computer sciences, climate science, forestry, oceanography, robotics, water resources, materials sciences and more with the help of AI. [Read more…] about Nvidia CEO donates $50 million to Oregon State University, which promptly builds a $200 million supercomputing center

Generative design: nTopology blazing a trail through 3D printing world

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One of the most impressive features of the nTopology design application is that it requires substantially less computing power. According to the company’s – and its partners’ – calculations, file sizes can be 99 percent smaller compared with traditional 3D design software. 

Traditional, long-established software for 3D design tends to be very memory-hungry and can seriously stress out processors. nTop, on the other hand, can provide the same functionality if used on a laptop as traditional 3D design applications would if run on a supercomputer – because nTop was specifically designed for today’s 3D printing and design requirements.

The way nTop does this is difficult to explain for a non-technical journalist, but essentially, the nTop software does away with such things as extrusion, which is a fundamental concept and requirement in traditional 3D design applications. [Read more…] about Generative design: nTopology blazing a trail through 3D printing world

nTopology claims it can reduce 3D design file sizes by 99 percent

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nTopology, the developer of generative design software for engineering, and EOS, an industrial 3D printing company, are developing a new “Implicit Interop” capability, solving what they see as “a major bottleneck in the additive manufacturing workflow”.

The companies say they are achieving this by allowing the transfer of the most complex designs in megabyte-sized files, thereby quickening the time to manufacturing.

Previewed at the Formnext industry event a few months ago, the technology advancement was said to be “eagerly received” by nTopology partners and customers. [Read more…] about nTopology claims it can reduce 3D design file sizes by 99 percent

Why You Should Use CNC Machining for Robotic Assembly

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The demand for robotic automation across all industries continues to rise as the cost of robot technology falls; but one cost-effective measure that many companies overlook is CNC Machining.

CNC machining has been used in the past primarily within manufacturing and engineering environments, such as aerospace components, medical parts and automotive parts production.

There are new applications within robotics assembling which can be greatly improved with this technology due to its ability to quickly create complex shapes along with consistent repeatability and accuracy. [Read more…] about Why You Should Use CNC Machining for Robotic Assembly

Flexiv partners with system integrator Cardinal

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Flexiv, a maker of general-purpose robotics solutions, has joined forces with Cardinal, the machine building and systems integration experts.

As the world’s only manufacturer of adaptive robots, Flexiv will empower Cardinal to assemble custom robotic solutions which leverage industry-leading force sensitivity and artificial intelligence to create an optimized automation system for their clients.

With over four decades of expertise, Cardinal Machine Company is one of North America’s leading integration and machine-building businesses. [Read more…] about Flexiv partners with system integrator Cardinal