Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.55
January 18, 2023
Innovation Works, along with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network and other regional partners, today launched the Robotics Factory, a set of inter-related programs that are part of the $63 million Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative. The Robotics Factory intends to create, accelerate, and scale robotics startups in the Pittsburgh region. The accelerator program kicks off first with applications opening Feb. 1, 2023, for startups in robotics, robotics-adjacent sectors, and related technologies. Interested individuals should go to www.roboticsfactory.org for more information about the accelerator program. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.45
May 15, 2023
…passionate-partner person,” she said in a recent interview with Robotics 24/7. “You can only grow in this current world with strong business partnerships, and just great partners in your corner, whether those are the vendors you do business with or like-minded businesses that help you grow.” Apicella was recently named the interim executive director of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN), a role that was previously held by Joel Reed, the former CEO and president of IAM Robotics and a known robotics expert in the Pittsburgh area. Apicella previously served as a vice president at PRN and has been with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.00
December 06, 2022
…is more critical than the U.S. nuclear triad. Gecko Robotics Inc. last week announced that the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center has awarded it an 18-month, $1.5 million contract through the Small Business Innovation Research, or SBIR, program. “Ensuring the safety and efficiency of our nation’s most critical assets is in our DNA at Gecko, and we look forward to our partnership with the Air Force in this vital mission,” stated Jake Loosararian, co-founder and CEO of Gecko Robotics. “I’m also proud of how our team and our product have risen to the challenge during this competitive process as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.88
September 16, 2022
…to aid U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through the adoption of robotics and workforce development programs, the Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute has grown. The ARM Institute today announced the promotion of two team members to executive positions. Dr. Charles (Chuck) Brandt has been promoted from vice president for technical initiatives to chief technology officer. Suzanne (Suzy) Teele has been promoted from vice president for strategic initiatives and outreach to chief strategy officer. “Chuck and Suzy have been instrumental in the ARM Institute’s success and in expanding our capabilities,” stated Ira Moskowitz, CEO of the ARM Institute. The organization said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.42
June 27, 2024
BOSTON – At the 2024 Robotics Invest summit in Boston, attendees focused on sessions and panel discussions featuring leaders from across the robotics and venture capital industries. The summit was hosted by Cybernetix Ventures and sponsored by organizations including the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Pittsburgh Robotics Network. Robotics Invest took place over two days in Boston and focused on topics like the economic marketplace for robotics companies, along with discussions centered on artificial intelligence, humanoids, sustainability and scalability. Business leaders share knowledge, develop connections As part of the opening sessions of the summit, Fady Saad, general partner at Cybernetix Ventures, mentioned…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.99
October 26, 2023
Gecko Robotics today launched the Cantilever platform, which it said integrates data from its robotic, fixed-sensor, and partner systems to help customers analyze asset health and make sound decisions. The company claimed that the software is the first of its kind. “Cantilever is designed to become the primary operating system for the physical world,” said Jake Loosararian, co-founder and CEO of Gecko Robotics. “Every day, at hundreds of customer sites around the world, our robots are keeping power plants online, military assets ready, and factory doors open. That’s only possible because our robots and fixed sensor networks are collecting data…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.33
November 06, 2021
…offer fellowships in support of innovators who will apply robotics in manufacturing to benefit the Pittsburgh-West Virginia area. The Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute this week opened applications for its fellowship program in support of the AIM Higher Consortium. Artificial Intelligence in Metals and Manufacturing (AIM) Higher is led by Catalyst Connection with more 30 academic, economic development, technology institute, and manufacturing partners from around the region. The program is funded by the Department of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (DoD-OLDCC, previously the Office of Economic Adjustment). The AIM Higher Consortium will directly support the office’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.12
December 09, 2021
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today announced the promotion of three current employees to reflect the increasing diversity of the organization's capabilities at it continues to promote U.S. competitiveness. Dr. Charles (Chuck) Brandt has been promoted from senior director of technology development to vice president of technical initiatives. Arnold (Arnie) Kravitz's role has been modified from chief technology officer to chief innovation officer. Suzanne (Suzy) Teele has been promoted from head of marketing and communications to vice president of strategic initiatives and outreach at the organization. “These newly created roles reflect each individual’s expanding responsibilities and contributions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.53
September 06, 2023
ASTM International this week said that the Advanced Manufacturing Robotics, or ARM, Institute has awarded it funding to develop a roadmap for guidance and adoption of advanced robotics technologies. In partnership with the institute, ASTM also plans to host its 4th Specialty Workshop on Discovery & Market Analysis for Robotics in Manufacturing of Space and Hypersonic Components. The workshop will be on Oct. 4 and 5, 2023, at ASTM headquarters in West Conshohocken, Pa. Interested parties are required to register their interest in attendance. The main goals of the workshop, which the ARM Institute funded in a recent project call,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.42
January 13, 2022
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today said it has selected a project team to develop a virtual reality prototype for assessing and credentialing manufacturing workers. The project is intended to demonstrate how VR and other technologies can help workers earn credentials based upon the knowledge, skill, and abilities (KSAs) gained through on-the-job training in facilities using robotics and automation, often referred to as Industry 4.0. “Many potential and current manufacturing technicians have prior KSAs that can easily be upskilled for robotics and automation,” stated Linda Wood, senior certification manager at the ARM Institute. “Providing a low-cost testing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.75
July 27, 2022
…the AIM Higher Consortium is critical to advancing much-needed robotics and AI solutions.” The AIM Higher Consortium supports an industrial production ecosystem that combines advanced metals and materials with Industry 4.0 technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and additive manufacturing (AM). As ARM Institute Fellows, Clark and Ravasio will work on separate projects in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania. ARIS Technology manager to work on inspections Clark is the technology project manager for metrology at Chicago-based ARIS Technology. He has more than 20 years of experience with 3D design and metrology. Clark leads a team of industry experts, providing systems…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.85
October 10, 2023
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute last week said that it has evaluated and selected seven more training programs to endorse. The ARM Endorsement Program is a thorough evaluation process intended to identify the organizations that most effectively prepare students for careers in manufacturing working with robots. “Millions of manufacturing jobs may go unfilled in the coming years if we do not work to correct the manufacturing workforce gap,” said Lisa Masciantonio, chief workforce officer at the ARM Institute, in a release. “Effective training programs are critical to course-correcting, engaging the next generation of manufacturers, and helping to…
