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Rivet nuts: A versatile fastening solution for automotive and manufacturing applications

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When it comes to securing materials in automotive and manufacturing settings, rivet nuts provide a reliable and efficient solution.

Also known as blind rivet nuts, these fasteners allow for strong, durable connections even in materials that are too thin for conventional threading. Their ability to be installed from one side of the material makes them an ideal choice for applications where access to the reverse side is restricted. [Read more…] about Rivet nuts: A versatile fastening solution for automotive and manufacturing applications

Realtime Robotics raises $9.5 million in additional funding

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Realtime Robotics, a developer of collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, today announced that it has secured an additional $9.5 million in funding from Shinhan GIB and Kyobo Life Insurance.

Driven by the strong response to its RapidPlan industrial robotics motion control and collision avoidance software, Realtime will use this additional investment to drive further product enhancements, incorporate feedback from customers and partners, and scale to support additional go-to-market efforts.

RapidPlan reduces the annual costs of robotic automation by two-thirds and makes the robot programming process up to 5x faster, all while eliminating collisions and removing the majority of manual, time-consuming adjustments. [Read more…] about Realtime Robotics raises $9.5 million in additional funding

How to Keep Your Texts Private

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Hey there! Have you ever stopped to think about the privacy of your text messages? In today’s digital world, where communication happens at our fingertips, it’s crucial to ensure that our conversations remain private and secure.

Whether you’re discussing personal matters, sharing sensitive information, or simply having a casual chat, protecting your texts from prying eyes is essential. In this article, we’ll explore various measures you can take to keep your texts private and maintain your online confidentiality. So, let’s dive in! [Read more…] about How to Keep Your Texts Private

5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Tesla this 2023

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By Cooper Haywood, WallStreetZen.com

Tesla, Inc. is a company that is at the forefront of the integration of robotics and automation in the automotive industry.

Founded in 2003 by a group of engineers who wanted to prove that electric cars could be better than gasoline-powered cars, Tesla has become a leader in developing and implementing advanced technologies in electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous driving.

In recent years, Tesla has made significant strides in the EV market, revolutionizing the way we think about transportation and energy. [Read more…] about 5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Tesla this 2023

Avidbots raises $70 million in latest funding round

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Avidbots, one of the world’s leading robotics companies, today announced it has raised $70 million in Series C funding.

The financing was led by Jeneration Capital, with strong participation from existing investors True Ventures, Next 47, SOSV, GGV Capital, BDC Capital, Golden Ventures, and Kensington Capital Partners.

New investors – BMO Capital Partners, Golden Vision Capital and Nicola Wealth – also joined in the latest funding round. With this financing, Avidbots has raised more than $107 million to date. [Read more…] about Avidbots raises $70 million in latest funding round

Volvo Group to establish battery production plant in Sweden

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The Volvo Group has initiated the process to establish a large-scale production plant for battery cells in Sweden.

The company says the initiative is designed to meet “the growing demand for battery electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines”.

Martin Lundstedt, president and CEO of the Volvo Group, says: “We aim to lead the transition to a decarbonized transport system and have the long-term ambition to offer our customers solutions that are 100 percent fossil free. [Read more…] about Volvo Group to establish battery production plant in Sweden

Fanuc plans to double Michigan campus to accommodate ‘automation demand’

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Fanuc, the world’s largest manufacturer of industrial robots, has launched a West Campus expansion that will push its operational space in Oakland County, Michigan to nearly two million square feet.

The construction will include a 655,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility to house manufacturing, engineering and R&D projects.

This investment in Michigan’s growing manufacturing area includes the purchase of 67 acres of land as well as the site of the former Thomas M. Cooley Law School Campus, which will provide future growth in the education of the next generation of robotics and automation workers. [Read more…] about Fanuc plans to double Michigan campus to accommodate ‘automation demand’

Ottonomy closes $3.3 million seed funding round

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Ottonomy has closed its seed funding round of $3.3 million, bringing its total funding to date to $4.9 million.

The funding is planned to support the scale of Ottobots for fully autonomous airport, retail and restaurant deliveries with its robots.

The funding round is led by Pi Ventures who back deep tech startups. Connetic Ventures and Branded Hospitality Ventures and the Founder & CEO of Addverb Technologies, Sangeet Kumar, also joined this round; making the group a dynamic mix from retail, food and robotics industry investors for Ottonomy’s seed round. [Read more…] about Ottonomy closes $3.3 million seed funding round

Geek+ and Reesink Logistic Solutions partner to implement robots in warehouses

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Geekplus, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots for warehouses, has agreed a new partnership with one of Europe’s top system integrators, Reesink Logistic Solutions.

The two companies are entering a non-exclusive cooperation covering the entire Geekplus product range and targeting primarily Northern Europe, with a focus on the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland.

Gert Bossink, vice-president of Royal Reesink and division director of Reesink Logistic Solutions, says: “The warehouse automation market is becoming increasingly competitive and dense. [Read more…] about Geek+ and Reesink Logistic Solutions partner to implement robots in warehouses

Continental and Octiva to develop autonomous mobile robots for agriculture

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Continental and Dutch-Belgian technology company Octiva are partnering to develop autonomous mobile robotic solutions for horticulture applications.

The agreement follows Continental’s announcement that it has started the volume production of autonomous mobile robots for intralogistics.

The new AMRs being developed with Octiva will become part of Continental’s second product line “Agriculture” in the market of autonomous mobile robots. [Read more…] about Continental and Octiva to develop autonomous mobile robots for agriculture