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Rapid Robotics partners with Yaskawa Motoman to expand solutions for industrial robotic arms

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Rapid Robotics has agreed a new integration with Yaskawa Motoman that will bring industrial capabilities to Rapid Robotics’ Rapid Machine Operator (RMO).

The company is now integrated with the entire Yaskawa robotics portfolio, and can deliver more speed, higher payload and increased performance to a greater number of North American manufacturers with a more diverse range of needs.

Jordan Kretchmer, CEO and co-founder of Rapid Robotics, says: “Since our founding in 2019, Rapid Robotics has been committed to providing manufacturers with a holistic workforce solution in the form of accessible, low-risk automation. [Read more…] about Rapid Robotics partners with Yaskawa Motoman to expand solutions for industrial robotic arms

Kuka unveils new compact autonomous mobile robot for intralogistics

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Kuka has expanded its portfolio of mobile platforms with the unveiling of a new autonomous mobile robot for intralogistics.

Describing it as a “compact powerhouse meets the highest safety requirements”, Kuka says the new generation of the KMP 600-S diffDrive is “fast – up to two meters per second – and equally safe, thanks to laser scanners and 3D object detection”.

Mobile solutions must meet extremely high standards for industrial use, says the company. The Kuka KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform provides a new automated guided vehicle system with high-speed support for production intralogistics and a payload of up to 600 kg. [Read more…] about Kuka unveils new compact autonomous mobile robot for intralogistics

AMD launches Kria ecosystem program to help developers bring automation solutions to market faster

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Chipmaker AMD has launched a new Kria-based ecosystem program to help developers bring automation solutions to market faster.

Building on the success of its AMD Kria portfolio of adaptive system-on-modules (SOMs), the company has unveiled the AMD Kria SOM ODM Partner Ecosystem.

AMD says this new program delivers production-grade, fully functional Kria SOM-based solutions that help customers get to market faster without the need for dedicated chip-design resources. [Read more…] about AMD launches Kria ecosystem program to help developers bring automation solutions to market faster

China overtakes USA in robot density

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China’s massive investment in industrial robotics has put the country in the top ranking of robot density, surpassing the United States for the first time, according to a report by the International Federation of Robotics.

The number of operational industrial robots relative to the number of workers hit 322 units per 10,000 employees in the manufacturing industry. Today, China ranks in fifth place.

The world’s top 5 most automated countries in manufacturing 2021 are: South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Germany and China. [Read more…] about China overtakes USA in robot density

Industrial robotics market set for ‘overwhelming’ growth to $96.82 billion in revenues by 2032

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Sales in the global industrial robotics market are expected to total $33.75 billon by 2022, rising at a compound annual growth rate of 19.2 percent during the forecast period 2022-2028.

A 2022–2028 opportunity assessment and a global industry analysis are part of new market research on the industrial robotics market from Future Market Insights. The report analyses the industrial robotics market and makes significant forecasts for the years 2019 to 2029.

The industrial robotics market is projected to reach $96.82 billion by the end of 2028. As more focus is placed on increasing the productivity of high-volume production lines, particularly in the production of semiconductors and electronic devices, the market is expanding. [Read more…] about Industrial robotics market set for ‘overwhelming’ growth to $96.82 billion in revenues by 2032

Industrial robot components market set for higher growth over next decade

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The global industrial robot components market is expected to be valued at $6.3 billion in 2023 and it is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.9 percent to reach $23.2 billion by the end of 2033.

Over the 2018-2022 historical period, the global industrial robot component market registered a compound annual growth rate of 12.5 percent, according to Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the market is projected to exhibit growth at 13.9 percent compound annual growth rate between 2023 and 2033.

Market share analysis of industrial robot components based on application and region is provided in a nutshell in the above image. Under the application segment, the robot arm/manipulator sub-segment dominates with a 29.1 percent market share in 2023. [Read more…] about Industrial robot components market set for higher growth over next decade

Industrial robotic arm market expected to reach $23.2 billion by 2033

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The global Industrial robotic arm market is forecast to be worth $17,925 million by the end of 2023 and expected to grow at an annual growth rate of 12.1 percent during the forecast years of 2023-2033, according to a report by Fact.MR.

Robot market is emerging and also expected to witness greater growth over the forecast year as to increase the efficiency of work and replace human labor.

The industrial robot can be used in various tasks such as for performing precise surgeries, industrial operation and fun toy for learning experience. [Read more…] about Industrial robotic arm market expected to reach $23.2 billion by 2033

Datanomix and Vallen partner to bring real-time factory analytics to industrial manufacturers

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Datanomix, maker of an automated production intelligence software platform, has agreed a partnership with supply chain specialist Vallen to offer the Datanomix software solution to its wide range of manufacturing customers.

Datanomix is well known for its No Operator Input approach to production monitoring. The partnership enables Vallen to offer the Datanomix solution to industrial customers seeking improvements as part of Industry 4.0 and industrial automation initiatives.

John Joseph, CEO of Datanomix, says: “We are excited to welcome Vallen into the Datanomix Partners Program. [Read more…] about Datanomix and Vallen partner to bring real-time factory analytics to industrial manufacturers

Construction robotics company Kewazo raises $10 million in Series A funding

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Kewazo, a construction robotics startup, has closed its $10 million Series A funding round, bringing the total funds raised to date to approximately $20 million.

The round was led by Fifth Wall, with notable participation from Cybernetix Ventures, Unorthodox Ventures as well as the construction software company Nemetschek.

Existing investors True Ventures and MIG Capital also participated in the round. This round comes on the heels of Kewazo’s $5 million Pre-Series A that closed in September 2021. [Read more…] about Construction robotics company Kewazo raises $10 million in Series A funding

SICK launches new linear encoder for industrial applications

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SICK has launched a new linear encoder product family for high-precision detection of piston positions in hydraulic cylinders and the monitoring of linear movements in machines. The DAX linear encoder product family provides flexibility for countless industrial applications.

The product family offers three designs to suit these applications, all with industry-appropriate measuring ranges. An Online Configurator provides step-by-step assistance to users in selecting a suitable DAX.

For applications with special requirements, the smart and flexible system architecture of the product family allows for tailored and efficient customization. [Read more…] about SICK launches new linear encoder for industrial applications