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ASTM forms new robotics group to develop standards for grasping and manipulation technologies

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ASTM International’s committee on robotics, automation, and autonomous systems (F45) has formed a new subcommittee on grasping and manipulation.

This new subcommittee (F45.05) of ASTM (formerly known as American Society for Testing and Materials) will develop standards that evaluate performance in several major areas of robotic manipulation.

The first three task groups of the committee will develop standards for performance of grasping type end-effectors, mobile manipulators, and robotic assembly systems, covering their use in both fixed and mobile base systems. [Read more…] about ASTM forms new robotics group to develop standards for grasping and manipulation technologies

Advice for Going Through Digital Transformation

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Digital transformation is something that all businesses need to go through. Essentially, this involves integrating digital technologies into the business operation to change the way in which the company operates.

Although this can be challenging and disruptive, you will find that there are many benefits to doing this, and it could help to boost the overall success of the business.

So, what can you do during digital transformation to overcome the challenges and reap the rewards? This article will look at a few tips for businesses going through a digital transformation that should be useful and help you to find success with yours if you happen to be going through the process. [Read more…] about Advice for Going Through Digital Transformation

How is AI Revolutionizing the World of Pest Control?

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AI is one of the top new technologies in the pest control industry, as published in the report, Artificial Intelligence and IoT-Based Technologies for Sustainable Farming and Smart Agriculture.

Currently, the agricultural sector is facing big challenges owing to changes in the global climate. Increased precipitations, droughts, global warming, and extreme weather events have endangered traditional production and caused outbreaks of pests where they once were unproblematic.

As seeds, plants, and soils are exchanged internationally, pests are proliferating in many parts of the world and causing problems like pesticide resistance, secondary outbreaks, and a reduction in host plants’ resistance. [Read more…] about How is AI Revolutionizing the World of Pest Control?

ABB invests in Scalable Robotics to expand welding systems portfolio

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ABB is entering into a strategic partnership with US-based startup Scalable Robotics, to enhance its portfolio of user-friendly robotic welding systems.

Through 3D vision and embedded process understanding, the Scalable Robotics technology allows customers to easily program welding robots without the need for coding.

ABB Technology Ventures (ATV), the venture capital unit of ABB, will be the lead investor in Scalable’s seed funding investment round. ABB did not disclose the level or the terms of the investment. [Read more…] about ABB invests in Scalable Robotics to expand welding systems portfolio

Ferrari calls in Comau to help with robotics learning centre

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Industral robotics company Comau says it has developed the “advanced technologies and training solutions” for the educational project e.DO Learning Center, promoted by Ferrari with its ongoing support of an area in Italy.

The Center opened last week in the Istituto Istruzione Superiore (IIS) “Fermo Corni” of Modena (Italy), an Institute of Higher Education and a Secondary School.

The initiative, which highlights the increasing importance of bringing robotics from the factory to an increasing number of new sectors, provides students with a unique learning environment that is both fun and engaging. It is also an important tool to teach skills that can be used for future jobs. [Read more…] about Ferrari calls in Comau to help with robotics learning centre

How to Use Technology to Improve Your Inventory System

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This blog article discusses how certain software can help reduce human error in inventory management by increasing communication and visibility. It also presents a number of examples of how this technology can be used for inventory tracking in different industries.

Introduction

Inventory is a crucial part of any business. By ensuring that an accurate and up-to-date inventory is maintained, businesses can avoid costly mistakes and ensure a steady supply of the products they need to operate. [Read more…] about How to Use Technology to Improve Your Inventory System

The top strategy for bitcoin trading

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The bitcoin market is trendy when it comes to making money. However, if you go for purchasing and selling the digital token based on the hype you see in the market, you will never be able to do good.

Moreover, reaching expertise is the target of almost everyone in the crypto space, and that will never be achieved if you keep purchasing the selling digital tokens based on the present hype on BitAlpha AI.

So, there are some insights into the cryptocurrency market that you need to be very well aware of to become a professional trader. Most of the time, people make mistakes depending on the present fluctuations, which is why they ultimately lose all the money. [Read more…] about The top strategy for bitcoin trading

Unbox Robotics launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ vertical robotics sortation solution

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Unbox Robotics, a robotics technology company specializing in logistics, has launched what it says is “the first-of-its-kind vertical robotics sortation solution”.

Called “UnboxSort”, the solution was unveiled on the sidelines of the India Warehousing Show 2022 in New Delhi. Unbox describes UnboxSort as a “swarm intelligence-powered Industry 4.0 plug-and-play robotics solution”.

With the help of UnboxSort, Unbox Robotics aims to help e-commerce retailers scale up their logistics to handle the high parcel volume brought in by the change in online buying behaviour since the pandemic. [Read more…] about Unbox Robotics launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ vertical robotics sortation solution

Why is Biopharma So Crucial for Our Future?

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Biopharmaceuticals are transforming medicine daily and saving countless individuals’ lives.

Biopharmaceuticals, which offer focused treatment and fewer side effects, currently aid patients with cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, immunological illnesses, and other health issues.

This novel method of disease treatment will soon help billions of people all around the planet. [Read more…] about Why is Biopharma So Crucial for Our Future?

Kuka receives ‘record orders’ in first six months of year

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Kuka, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial robots, says it has achieved “record orders” in the first six months of 2022.

At €2,545.4 million, the value of Kuka Group’s orders received in the first half of the year was 34.8 percent higher than in the previous year, and sales revenues increased by 13.5 percent to around €1.7 billion.

In addition, Kuka improved earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to €48.6 million (H1/21: €33.8 million). The EBIT margin increased to 2.8 percent in the first half-year 2022. [Read more…] about Kuka receives ‘record orders’ in first six months of year