ABB Adds Protection for Harsh, Cleanroom Environments to IRB 1300 Industrial Robots
April 29, 2021
ABB has sealed its IRB 1300 six-axis robot against dust and liquids for industries such as pharmaceuticals and electronics.
ExOne Acquires Assets of Freshmade 3D for 3D-Printed AMClad Tooling
April 29, 2021
ExOne said its acquisition of Freshmade 3D's assets, which include a method of creating durable AMClad, will accelerate its expansion into 3D-printed tooling.
Brooks Automation to Acquire Cobot Maker Precise Automation for $70M
April 26, 2021
Brooks Automation will add Precise Automation's range of collaborative robots to its portfolio for electronics manufacturing and laboratory automation.
ETH Zurich Researchers Test Neuro-Robotic Prosthesis That Restores Sensory Feedback
April 24, 2021
Most commercially available prosthetic limbs do not provide sensory feedback, but neuro-robotic prostheses could improve function and quality of life, say ETH Zurich researchers.
Additive Manufacturing Production System Can Now Use 316L Stainless Steel, Says Desktop Metal
April 22, 2021
Desktop Metal said it has qualified 316L stainless steel, which is useful in applications requiring hygiene and durability, for use in its Production System P-50.
ANA Avatar XPRIZE Selects Semifinalists in Telepresence Competition
April 16, 2021
The Avatar XPRIZE, sponsored by Japanese airline ANA, seeks to advance the projection of human presence for disaster recovery, healthcare, and other uses.
Clinical Automation Firm Inpeco Optimizes Production With MiR Mobile Robots
April 15, 2021
Mobile Industrial Robots' MiR200 Hook autonomous mobile robot helped Inpeco relieve materials handling burdens on its factory workers.
Vicarious Surgical Enters SPAC Merger for $115M
April 15, 2021
In a SPAC deal, Vicarious Surgical will gain valuation of $1.1 billion as it continues developing robotics and virtual reality for minimally invasive surgeries.
EDDA Technology Raises $150M to Develop Robotics for Precision Surgery
April 7, 2021
Edda Technology has developed 3D medical imaging systems that hundreds of hospitals use for pre-surgical planning and simulation, intra-operative navigation, and post-operative evaluation.
Myomo Device Passes First Phase of Brain-Computer Interface Clinical Trial
April 2, 2021
Myomo said that Thomas Jefferson University has successfully demonstrated that a stroke patient could control a powered MyoPro device with brain signals.
Precise Motion Control Provides Robots New Degrees of Freedom
April 1, 2021
Advanced motion control is enabling robots to move with precision and repeatability, which is necessary for collaborative applications such as baking and surgery.
How Robots Can Help COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination Efforts
March 31, 2021
To fight a global pandemic, testing and inoculation need to be done at scale. Robotics developers can apply lessons from different industries.
UVD Robots Supplies 37 Disinfection Robots in Largest U.S. School District Deployment to Date
March 26, 2021
A rural school district in New Mexico is deploying 37 disinfection robots from UVD Robots, a brand of Blue Ocean Robotics, to help students safely return to classes.
Simulating the Way to COVID Safety
February 23, 2021
MSC Cradle CFD simulation explores the impact of ventilation and social distancing on in-door dining scenarios to promote safe practices aimed at reducing the spread.
NGMedical Receives FDA OK for AM Titanium Cervical Interbody BEE
February 5, 2021
NGMedical achieves milestone with first FDA clearance for its spinal implants.
Formlabs Launches Fuse 1 Production-Ready 3D Printer
January 26, 2021
Shipping now, the Fuse 1 brings Surface Armor technology, a 70% powder refresh rate and the new versatile Nylon 12 powder to deliver a simplified industrial 3D printing workflow, company says.
Wearable Medical Devices Present Engineering Challenges
January 12, 2021
Packaging is critical; mechanical and electrical requirements are just as important, and must be protected.
Medical Device Simulation’s Next Frontier
January 6, 2021
Simulation-led workflows now dominate early-stage device design and have edged into bench testing and validation.
Digital Transformation in Turbulent Times
January 4, 2021
The pandemic has prompted the increased use of design and simulation technologies to prepare for an uncertain future.
Materialise Software Launches for Personalized Medical Devices
December 28, 2020
Materialise SurgiCase streamlines collaboration between medical device companies and clinicians.
