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Comau and Fincantieri unveil ‘first’ mobile robot shipbuilding system

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Industrial automation specialist Comau and shipbuilder Fincantieri, two of Italy’s largest and most well-known industrial companies, have unveiled the first result of their joint collaboration: the MR4Weld (Mobile Robot for Welding) mobile robot.

The companies describe the robotic system as “an innovative outdoor automation solution to improve quality, performance and well-being during labor-intensive welding activities”.

The companies have also renewed their strategic agreement to apply technology, digitalization, and innovation within cutting-edge, mobile robotic solutions that will increase production speed and worker well-being, by automating traditionally manual processes. [Read more…] about Comau and Fincantieri unveil ‘first’ mobile robot shipbuilding system

Ideal Spindles for High-Speed Robotic Milling of Plastics and Composites

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By Mark Fairchild

Robot arms are finding their way into a wide variety of applications because of their precision, strength, and versatility. Robotic milling systems have become more common in recent years and have several advantages over traditional machine tools for certain applications.

One application for which robot arms are well suited is using a kind of deburring tool as a cutting instrument when working with relatively soft materials like plastics and composites. [Read more…] about Ideal Spindles for High-Speed Robotic Milling of Plastics and Composites

Meltio launches new robot cell for additive manufacturing

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Meltio, a wire-laser metal deposition additive manufacturing company, has launched its Meltio Robot Cell, a metal additive manufacturing solution.

Meltio says its robot sell will boost the performance of a industrial robotic arm in a safer, more reliable and highly accurate way by controlling the entire process including its recently launched slicing software Meltio Space.

In its vision as patented Directed Energy Deposition (DED) 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer to accompany and be the reliable solution for industries around the world to adopt Meltio’s wire-laser metal 3D printing solutions that reduce costs and improve manufacturing processes, the Spanish multinational has today presented a new hardware innovation: the Meltio Robot Cell. [Read more…] about Meltio launches new robot cell for additive manufacturing

Clevon’s T-Mobile powered autonomous delivery robot fleet zooms into smart city Peachtree Corners

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Peachtree Corners, one of America’s “first” smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G, says Clevon, an autonomous delivery company, is joining the city’s Curiosity Lab ecosystem.

Clevon’s autonomous robot carriers (ARCs), powered by T-Mobile connectivity, are designed to collect orders at warehouses, retail stores, dark stores and micro fulfillment centers, and then deliver those goods to people and businesses around the city.

Sander Sebastian Agur, Clevon’s CEO, says: “It was only fitting to bring our second major operation here in the United States to one of the most advanced smart city environments in the world at Peachtree Corners. [Read more…] about Clevon’s T-Mobile powered autonomous delivery robot fleet zooms into smart city Peachtree Corners

Sphere Entertainment unveils humanoid ‘spokesbot and storyteller’ as guide at new venue

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Aura the Robot, claimed by its makers to be “the world’s most advanced humanoid robot”, will permanently reside in the grand atrium of Sphere in Las Vegas. The announcement was made by the feminoid Aura herself.

Serving as the venue’s spokesbot Aura will interact with guests at the next-generation venue, and serve as an integral part of The Sphere Experience featuring Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard from Earth.

Aura says: “Hello, humans. While I understand the most complex concepts of math and science – you remain a mystery. [Read more…] about Sphere Entertainment unveils humanoid ‘spokesbot and storyteller’ as guide at new venue

Badger Technologies and Stop & Shop stores upgrade Marty the robot

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Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil and provider of robots for retail automation, has teamed up with Stop & Shop, an Ahold Delhaize USA company, to expand its use of Marty the Robot at more than 300 Stop & Shop stores throughout the Northeast.

The robot now conducts product checks to help ensure greater on-shelf availability for customers by alerting store associates when items need re-stocking.

In addition to flagging out-of-stocks, this smarter version of Marty detects misplaced items while continuing the usual task of spotting potential floor hazards and spills. [Read more…] about Badger Technologies and Stop & Shop stores upgrade Marty the robot

Ascento rolls out latest security patrolling robot with new $4.3 million funding round

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Labour shortages have affected large parts of the world and various industries.

The security industry is also feeling the crunch, with many countries around the world facing a 52 percent staff shortage of security guards which means companies are struggling to fulfill contractual obligations or sign new business.

In addressing this pressing issue, robotics startup Ascento, has opened a $4.3 million funding round and the launch of its latest autonomous outdoor security patrolling robot: Ascento Guard. [Read more…] about Ascento rolls out latest security patrolling robot with new $4.3 million funding round

Otto Group teams up with Boston Dynamics

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Otto Group, one of the world’s largest e-commerce retailers, has signed a strategic agreement with Boston Dynamics, a developer of mobile robotics and maker of highly innovative machines, to continue automating its logistics operations.

The plan is to deploy Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots in more than 10 and Stretch robots in more than 20 of the group’s facilities over the next two years, beginning with Hermes Fulfilment.

The deployment supports Otto Group’s efforts to improve safety, increase operational efficiency and address labor shortages for specific types of warehouse work and the agreement marks the first time both of Boston Dynamics’ commercially available robots will be deployed together at enterprise scale. [Read more…] about Otto Group teams up with Boston Dynamics

New RoboDK software ‘simplifies robot programming by demonstration’

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RoboDK, a Canadian-European robot programming software company, has released the design and assembly instructions of the TwinTrack Probe.

Available from September 2023, the cost-effective tool allows users to easily record complex paths in RoboDK with an off-the-shelf HTC VIVE tracker and a simple 3D printed tool.

As the robotics market continues to evolve and more businesses are turning to robotic automation, there is a move away from traditional programming methods. [Read more…] about New RoboDK software ‘simplifies robot programming by demonstration’

Tormach among America’s fastest-growing private companies in 2023

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Tormach, an innovator in CNC machine manufacturing, is celebrating its inclusion in the highly esteemed Inc 5000 list for 2023.

This “remarkable achievement” showcases Tormach’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and sustained growth in the ever-evolving manufacturing industry.

The Inc 5000 list, published annually by Inc Magazine, ranks the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. [Read more…] about Tormach among America’s fastest-growing private companies in 2023