Electronics semiconductor provider ST Microelectronics recently revealed a new line of microcontrollers (MCUs) for a variety of embedded applications, including industrial automation. The company’s new STM32H7 MCU combines the performance, scalability, and security of microprocessor-based systems that are typically more complex with the simplicity and integration of MCUs. ST said its STM32H7 MCU allows producers of equipment including smart appliances, smart building controllers, industrial automation, and personal medical devices to evolve their products. Examples include adding richer, more colorful user interfaces and performing multiple functions simultaneously, which is usually achieved with microprocessors (MPU). “The latest STM32H7 devices let designers address…
Automate is the largest trade show in North America dedicated to robotics and automation, claims the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), which organizes the event. This year's show will feature more than 800 exhibitors and 200 speakers. A3 said it expects over 25,000 attendees.
Material handling and automation systems manufacturer Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (Logisnext) recently announced the launch of Logisnext Financial Services, which will provide its customers with a single point of contact for equipment purchasing and financing. Logisnext’s new service is offered through a strategic partnership with DLL, a global asset finance company for equipment and technology. “DLL has had a longstanding history and close relationship with Logisnext for more than 15 years,” said Mike Kinka, President of construction, transportation and industrial at DLL. “This, in combination with the experience of DLL in the materials handling market, will help bring Logisnext’s equipment financing…
Full-service automation provider Honeywell Intelligrated recently announced partnerships with Berkshire Grey and Tompkins Robotics. Honeywell will provide software, and cybersecurity, and integration knowledge, including its Momentum Warehouse Execution Software (WES), to the companies. Honeywell also recently announced a partnership with HAI Robotics to integrate Momentum WES into its automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS). Intelligent fulfillment for Berkshire Grey picking and sortation systems Honeywell is teaming up with AI-enabled robotics company Berkshire Grey to deliver automated robotic sortation and picking systems for retail, distribution and fulfillment operations. The collaboration integrates Berkshire Grey's robotics technology portfolio with Honeywell's Momentum WES and…
Kane Robotics announced GRIT, a vision system that uses AI-powered visual sensors that replicate the human eye, assessing uneven surfaces and enabling its cobot to make real-time adjustments in material removal operations. The Chino-Calif. based company says GRIT handles tasks such as sanding, grinding and finishing in the manufacturing process, thanks to a high-speed camera and AI-driven computer vision integrated with Kane’s GRIT cobot offering. AI-powered vision system A human operator sets up the cobot and attaches the necessary tools for the weld-grinding process, then monitors and adjusts the process through a live custom interface. Next, artificial intelligence takes over.…
Machine vision company Cambrian Robotics recently announced a $3.5M Seed+ fundraising round led by Cybernetix Ventures and KST Invest GmbH, with participation from Yamaha Motor Ventures and Digital Media Professionals (DMP). Cambrian said this investment will propel its AI platform, enabling industrial robot arms to perform vision-based tasks across a variety of industries. “We are incredibly excited about the possibilities that our recent fundraising opens up,” said Miika Satori, CEO of Cambrian Robotics. “Our primary goals are to enhance the scalability of the product and strengthen our sales and operations in our main target markets. In addition, we are bringing…
When it comes to metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing, FABTECH is an event that makes it possible to see it all together. With over 800,000 square feet of exhibits, you’ll find the latest in manufacturing equipment. Discover innovations by application and industry. And see the advanced manufacturing solutions that bring new levels of productivity and efficiency to your operations. FABTECH gives you the tools, technology, and know-how to stay ahead of the competition.
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Ricoh, a provider of additive manufacturing for 3D-printed medical devices, recently announced a partnership with North Carolina State University, one of the United States’ top graduate programs for additive manufacturing, to address supply chain challenges through the application of 3D-printing technology. The NC State Center of Excellence (COE) will focus on research and development of new additive manufacturing applications, as well as function as the 'nerve center' for Ricoh's Managed 3D-print services network. More expected growth in additive manufacturing section According to Ricoh, the partnership with NC State will enable product teams to design, prototype and quickly refine and reiterate…
General purpose humanoid robot developer Figure AI recently announced that it has raised $675M in Series B funding at a $2.6B valuation. Series B investors came from Microsoft, OpenAI Startup Fund, NVIDIA, Jeff Bezos (through Bezos Expeditions), Parkway Venture Capital, Intel Capital, Align Ventures, and ARK Invest. Both Microsoft and OpenAI will collaborate with Figure to develop its robots. Figure said this investment will accelerate its timeline for commercial deployment of its humanoid robot. OpenAI collaboration aims to enhancing humanoid language processing In conjunction with its Series B investment, Figure and OpenAI have entered into a collaboration agreement to develop…
Electric Sheep, a California-based outdoor maintenance company powered by AI and robotics, recently announced the launch of a brand-new robot. This new robot, named Verdie, like other offerings from Electric Sheep, is powered by the company’s AI agent, ES1. This technology helps enable an outdoor autonomous system to operate in any outdoor setting with zero teaching. Advanced AI and learning models to expand outdoor maintenance Using recent advances in generative AI, ES1 is a learned world model that enables reasoning and planning for both its RAM robot for mowing and its Verdie robot used for edging, trimming lawns and bushes,…
