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Cornerstone Robotics raises over $70 million to commercialize robotic surgery system

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Cornerstone Robotics, a developer of surgical robotics, has successfully raised over $70 million in Series C financing led by EQT with participation from Qiming Venture Partners, Alpha JWC Ventures, the Innovation and Technology Venture Fund, eGarden Ventures, CTS Funds, K2VC, Long-Z Capital, and others.

This funding will accelerate the company’s efforts in advancing the commercialization process, developing new surgical robotics products, conducting clinical trials, obtaining regulatory approvals, and promoting global adoption of advanced robotic surgical solutions.

In addition to receiving funding from a group of prominent investors, the Company headquartered in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, also received investment from the Innovation and Technology Venture Fund under the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. [Read more…] about Cornerstone Robotics raises over $70 million to commercialize robotic surgery system

Flexiv partners with Kurabo to launch new industrial robot

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Flexiv, a developer of general-purpose robotics solutions, has partnered with Kurabo, a Japanese pioneer in high-speed image processing and 3D measurement technology, to develop the “groundbreaking” Kuravizon adaptive robot.

Integrating Flexiv’s industry-leading force control technology with Kurabo’s advanced 3D vision sensing technology, Kurasense, the Kuravizon robot will be available for sale starting January 10th, 2025.

Owen Wu, Flexiv’s business development manager for the Asia Pacific region, says: “The Kuravizon system is a testament to Flexiv’s commitment to expanding our global presence by delivering cutting-edge automation solutions. [Read more…] about Flexiv partners with Kurabo to launch new industrial robot

AutoStore wins first customer in South Korean pharmaceutical sector

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Geo-Young, one of South Korea’s leading pharmaceutical distributors, has inaugurated its Smart Hub Center in Incheon, marking a significant advancement in the industry as the first in the nation’s pharmaceutical sector to integrate the AutoStore system into its operations.

The Smart Hub Center employs AutoStore’s automated storage and retrieval system to address the specific demands of pharmaceutical distribution, where precision, safety, and efficiency are paramount. [Read more…] about AutoStore wins first customer in South Korean pharmaceutical sector

Fleet Diagnostic Systems: Revolutionizing Fleet Management

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When you think about managing a fleet of vehicles, you might stop and think: “Man, that’s a tricky job!”

C’mon, between maintenance costs, keeping track of vehicle performance, and avoiding breakdowns, it’s a lot to juggle.

But with the right tools, fleet management is relatively easy.

How? [Read more…] about Fleet Diagnostic Systems: Revolutionizing Fleet Management

BlueStar and Exotec partner to launch ‘smarter’ warehouse automation system

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BlueStar, a global distributor of solutions-based digital identification, mobility, point-of-sale, and RFID technologies, has chosen Exotec to deliver a smarter warehouse automation solution in its distribution centres located in Europe and the United States.

Thanks to this partnership, BlueStar will increase performance, flexibility, safety, and efficiency in its warehousing operations.

Since the opening of the EMEA Distribution Centre in Eindhoven in 2019, BlueStar has experienced consistent growth while maintaining its commitment to providing more efficient service.

To meet increasing demand and customer expectations, the company decided to expand its infrastructure and optimise its processes by engaging Exotec to deliver the Skypod system in the warehouse. [Read more…] about BlueStar and Exotec partner to launch ‘smarter’ warehouse automation system

Exotec expands pharmaceutical sector portfolio through partnerships with Hygie31 and Hartmann

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Exotec, a provider of warehouse automation and robotics solutions, has agreed partnerships with two new organisations in the pharmaceutical sector: Hygie31 and Hartmann Group. Both companies will adopt Exotec’s Skypod robotic system to automate warehouse processes and increase efficiency.

Hygie31, a major player in the healthcare industry has chosen Exotec to transform its pharmacy Dhygietal logistics platform, with the Skypod robots implemented at the company’s La Veuve warehouse.

The Exotec installation covers 1,500 sq m and comprises 38 Skypod robots, moving autonomously in all directions and up to 11 metres in height.

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FlexLink introduces new ‘collaborative palletizing’ system

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FlexLink, a Coesia company and a provider of material handling solutions, has launched the new RC12, its third-generation collaborative palletizer.

Designed to enhance efficiency and safety in end-of-line operations, the RC12 provides a streamlined, flexible palletizing solution for demanding production environments requiring no robotics programming skills to operate.

Building on over a decade of experience in collaborative palletizing, FlexLink has developed the newest generation of RC12 to meet the growing demand for smarter and safer palletizing systems. [Read more…] about FlexLink introduces new ‘collaborative palletizing’ system

Virtual Incision and Sovato Health demonstrate remote robotic surgery system across 40,000 miles

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Virtual Incision, the developer of the miniaturized robotic-assisted MIRA Surgical System, and Sovato Health, a provider of remote surgery systems, say they have successfully completed a preclinical demonstration of nearly 40,000 miles combined distance.

Four surgeons performed a total of 20 procedures on porcine models as part of the remote capabilities test, representing approximately 2,000 miles for each procedure.

Francesco Maria Bianco, MD, from the University of Illinois Chicago, and Yanghee Woo, MD, Yasmin Zerhouni, MD, and Clayton Lau, MD, from City of Hope National Medical Center, leveraged the combined technology of Virtual Incision and Sovato to complete the remote cholecystectomy, colectomy, gastric mobilization/gastrostomy/primary closure, and nephrectomy procedures on porcine models. [Read more…] about Virtual Incision and Sovato Health demonstrate remote robotic surgery system across 40,000 miles

Geekplus launches ‘world’s most powerful robot management system’ in time for peak season holiday rush

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Geekplus, the world’s largest warehouse robotics provider, has unveiled a “significant upgrade” to its Robot Management System (RMS) – just in time for the peak holiday season. The company says it is “the world’s most powerful robot management system”.

The enhanced RMS is capable of coordinating over 5,000 robots and processing 10,000 tasks per second, setting a new benchmark for high-volume logistics operations during the busiest time of the year.

As e-commerce orders surge during the holiday season, warehouses face the challenge of managing massive throughput without compromising speed or accuracy.

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Flexiv unveils ‘smarter solution’ for robotic programming

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Flexiv, a developer of general-purpose robotics solutions, has launched “Elements Series 3”, the latest evolution of the adaptive robot control system that the company says “makes programming faster, easier, and more capable than ever before”.

Designed to simplify the complex, Flexiv’s engineers have reimagined the user experience from the ground up, focusing on human-centered design and advanced, semi-automated features.

With a new rugged teach pendant, and intuitive easy to use software, be they in the office or the production line floor, robotic programmers of any skill level can easily create and manage robotic applications. [Read more…] about Flexiv unveils ‘smarter solution’ for robotic programming