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ABB releases second annual Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey results
ABB’s survey highlighted investment in robots for smaller automotive component manufacturers in upstream supply chains, as well as attracting skilled labor to program robots, as industry challenges.

Micropsi Industries introduces MIRAI 2, AI-vision software for more reliable, scalable automation
Micropsi Industries introduced its latest generation of its AI-vision software, MIRAI 2, with five new features that aim to make automation more reliable and scalable.

Meltio debuts new M600 wire-laser metal deposition system
Meltio released its new M600 wire-laser metal deposition system as its next generation metal 3D printer that introduces additive manufacturing to industrial production.

ABB opens refitted, state-of-the-art U.S. robotics facility in Michigan
ABB recently opened its new U.S. robotics facility in Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ drive to develop and manufacture cutting-edge robotic technology for the Americas.

ABB identifies three major trends for AI and robotics in 2024
ABB identified three major trends for AI in robotics in 2024, focusing on new levels of robotic autonomy, AI robots in new sectos and more opportunities for education and training.

Kane Robotics unveils GRIT vision system for cobots powered by AI with visual sensors
Kane Robotics announced its GRIT vision system, using visual sensors powered by AI to replicate the human eye and assess uneven surfaces in material removal operations.

Machine vision provider Cambrian announces $3.5M Seed+ funding
Cambrian Robotics recently announced a $3.5M Seed+ fundraising round to develop, scale, and deploy its machine vision systems for industrial manufacturing robot arms.

Humanoid robot developer Figure AI raises $675M series B
Figure AI recently announced partnerships with OpenAI to enhance language processing and Microsoft to provide AI infrastructure for accelerating commercialization.

GTC 2024: NVIDIA Isaac taps generative AI for manufacturing, logistics applications
NVIDIA adds new foundation models, a robot learning framework and AI workflow orchestration and robot perception tools.

GTC 2024: NVIDIA combines digital twins with real-time AI for industrial automation
NVIDIA software - Omniverse, Metropolis, Isaac and cuOpt - combine to create an AI gym where robots and AI agents can work out and be evaluated in complex industrial spaces.

MODEX 2024: Peak Technologies exhibits machine vision technologies
Peak Technologies showcased its machine vision technologies with partner Zebra Technologies during MODEX 2024 in Atlanta.

2024 Robotics Applications Conference announces call for speakers
The 2024 Robotics Applications Conference is seeking participants who can share how deploying and integrating robots address real-world challenges faced by supply chain and manufacturing end users.

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Integrated logistics provider ArcBest announces Vaux Smart Autonomy
ArcBest’s autonomously and remotely-operated AMR forklifts will integrate with its Vaux Freight Movement System, offering end-to-end material handling integration.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announces third cohort winners
From a pitching competition at the Sixth Sense Summit, Flexxbotics and Zaptic were selected for their workcell digitization and connected worker platform, respectively.

Ryder, Kodiak Robotics open truckport for autonomous trucks in Houston
Ryder and Kodiak Robotics teamed up to open a truckport for autonomous trucks in Houston as the organizations prepare to roll out driverless vehicles in 2024.

Robotics integrators Exotec, Conveyco install Skypod system for Lane Automotive
Exotec’s Skypod automatic storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) helps performance auto parts supplier Lane Automotive fulfill parts orders during peak racing season.

Bluewhite raises $39M Series C to scale agricultural autonomous tractors
With Series C Bluewhite plans for worldwide scaling of its agricultural robotics-as-a-service (RaaS), integrating Pathfinder hardware with Compass software.

Toyota, READY Robotics to introduce sim-to-real robotic programming in industrial manufacturing
Toyota, READY Robotics and NVIDIA collaborate in effort to optimize and enhance safety in car manufacturer's aluminum hot forging production process.

Point One Navigation selected by Indy Autonomous Challenge to provide car positioning at CES 2024
Point One Navigation was chosen by the Indy Autonomous Challenge as the real-time kinematic corrections technology for the autonomous racing cars at CES 2024.



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