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General Motors and Nvidia partner to develop ‘next-generation’ vehicle manufacturing

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General Motors and Nvidia are collaborating on next-generation vehicles, factories and robots using AI, simulation and accelerated computing.

The companies will work together to build custom AI systems using Nvidia accelerated compute platforms, including Nvidia Omniverse with Nvidia Cosmos, to train AI manufacturing models for optimizing GM’s factory planning and robotics.

GM will also use Nvidia Drive AGX for in-vehicle hardware for future advanced driver-assistance systems and in-cabin enhanced safety driving experiences. [Read more…] about General Motors and Nvidia partner to develop ‘next-generation’ vehicle manufacturing

RoboDK and Enterijer Mesicki ‘transform’ Serbian furniture manufacturing with Fanuc robots

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Furniture manufacturer Enterijer Mesicki has created a cutting-edge robotic solution for automated furniture production using RoboDK software and Fanuc technology. Contributing to the continued growth of Serbian furniture manufacturing, the system enhances precision in applications of milling and sanding.

Enterijer Mesicki, an established Serbian furniture manufacturer with over 30 years of industry expertise, has developed a new robotic cell for aggregate processing and milling.

The Eastern European furniture market, with its long tradition of artisanal woodworking, is currently undergoing a wave of modernization. Many manufacturers are looking for ways to incorporate advanced technology, without compromising the high-quality craftsmanship that is a hallmark of the region’s furniture. [Read more…] about RoboDK and Enterijer Mesicki ‘transform’ Serbian furniture manufacturing with Fanuc robots

RoboDK celebrates first decade of its pioneering robot simulation software

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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, robot programming software company RoboDK reflects on a decade of improving robot implementation. With support for over 1,000 robots and an extensive range of products and features, CEO Albert Nubiola and his team look ahead to continue their mission of making robotics accessible to all.

RoboDK, founded in January 2015, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since its inception, the company has grown from an academic spin-off into a global leader in robotic simulation and programming software.

RoboDK now supports over 1,000 robots from 90 manufacturers and remains committed to making robotics accessible, affordable, and efficient for industries and educational institutions worldwide.

Flore Cachera, marketing manager, says: “RoboDK has significantly evolved over the past decade to become a leading software solution in the world of robotic simulation and offline programming. [Read more…] about RoboDK celebrates first decade of its pioneering robot simulation software

ABB invests in ESS to ‘reduce costs and emissions for automotive paint shops’

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ABB has entered into a strategic collaboration with Austria-based Engineering Software Steyr (ESS) to develop powerful simulation tools that will transform automotive paint shop operations while reducing costs by up to 30 percent.

As part of the collaboration, ABB will take a minority investment in ESS. Financial details of the investment were not disclosed.

“Delivering faster and more energy efficient solutions for the paint process is the final piece of the puzzle in digitalizing the manufacturing transition in the automotive industry,” said Marc Segura, President, ABB Robotics division. [Read more…] about ABB invests in ESS to ‘reduce costs and emissions for automotive paint shops’

Kuka establishes new software and digital business segment

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The long-established German-based automation company Kuka, which is known worldwide for its orange industrial robots and automation solutions, is expanding its software and digital operations, and establishing a new business unit called Kuka Digital.

The company’s goal is the end-to-end digitalization of a wide range of machines and systems in production, from the first 3D simulation to connectivity and data analysis through to the use of artificial intelligence.

Software is playing an increasingly important role in mechanical engineering. What used to be mostly solved mechanically is now done by electronics and the associated software.

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Delta Electronics unveils new collaborative robot integrating Nvidia simulation technology

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Delta Electronics, a Taiwanese provider of robotics and power management solutions, has unveiled what it describes as “a major advancement” in robotics simulation.

Its flagship product, the D-Bot Series Collaborative Robots (cobots), now integrates with Nvidia Omniverse – a platform of application programming interfaces (APIs), software development kits, and services that enable developers to harness Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) for physical AI – and Nvidia Isaac Sim, a reference simulation platform built on Omniverse for designing and testing robots.

This integration empowers developers to achieve real-time, high-fidelity, physically accurate simulations that dramatically enhance the development, testing, and deployment of advanced robotic solutions. [Read more…] about Delta Electronics unveils new collaborative robot integrating Nvidia simulation technology

Farming Simulator 25 Mods and Features Breakdown

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Farming Simulator 25, or FS25, is the new farming simulation game that all fans are waiting for its release on November 12th, 2024.

As the date draws nearer, both new fans and players cannot wait to see its gameplay and technological advancements that can be said to revolutionize the series.

From improved gameplay to new features and even better modifications, it seems FS25 will take virtual farming to another level better than its predecessors.

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Nvidia unveils generative AI tools, simulation and perception workflows for robotics development

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Nvidia has unveiled a range of updates to its offerings to the robotics industry, unveiling them at ROSCon 2024 with the aim of accelerating the development of AI-powered robot arms and autonomous mobile robots expecially.

At ROSCon in Odense, one of Denmark’s oldest cities and a hub of automation, Nvidia and its robotics ecosystem partners announced generative AI tools, simulation, and perception workflows for Robot Operating System (ROS) developers.

Among the reveals were new generative AI nodes and workflows for ROS developers deploying to the Nvidia Jetson platform for edge AI and robotics. [Read more…] about Nvidia unveils generative AI tools, simulation and perception workflows for robotics development

How AI is Revolutionizing Quality Control

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Quality control in manufacturing is very important. It helps ensure the components produced will meet consumer requirements and international standards. This helps in saving costs since reverse logistics can be pretty expensive in some cases.

The arrival of Artificial Intelligence is changing quality control for good. For example, AI makes possible smart quality control systems that better inspection procedures for any defects in manufactured goods.

AI relieves quality control off traditional means, often labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to human error.

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Nvidia accelerates humanoid robotics development on ‘global scale’

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To accelerate humanoid development on “a global scale”, Nvidia is providing the world’s leading robot manufacturers, AI model developers and software makers with a suite of services, models and computing platforms to develop, train and build the next generation of humanoid robotics.

Among the offerings are new Nvidia NIM microservices and frameworks for robot simulation and learning, the Nvidia OSMO orchestration service for running multi-stage robotics workloads, and an AI- and simulation-enabled teleoperation workflow that allows developers to train robots using small amounts of human demonstration data.

“The next wave of AI is robotics and one of the most exciting developments is humanoid robots,” says Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia. “We’re advancing the entire Nvidia robotics stack, opening access for worldwide humanoid developers and companies to use the platforms, acceleration libraries and AI models best suited for their needs.” [Read more…] about Nvidia accelerates humanoid robotics development on ‘global scale’