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FANUC introduces M-950iA industrial robot with up to 500 kg payload capability
FANUC introduced its new M-950iA heavyweight industrial robot, capable of lifting up to 500 kg and capable of working in tight workspaces with wide-range motion and precision.

Karl Iagnemma becomes Vecna Robotics CEO
In addition to closing $14.5 million in additional funding, Vecna Robotics has welcomed Karl Iagnemma as CEO, who brings experience from developing autonomous vehicle technology.

Formant, Holman announce strategic partnership for robot fleet, data management
Formant and Holman announced a strategic partnership that will see Holman utilize Formant’s cloud robotics management platform for its global automotive services.

ABB launches RB 1000i-S paint atomizer for robot arms
Automotive paint shops can reduce their CO2 and VOC emissions and improve efficiency, sustainability with ABB’s new 1000i-S paint atomizer on new robots or through an upgrade kit.

Special Focus Issue
Robots picking and packing with precision
In this Special Focus issue, examine how different types of robots and automation systems are involved in multiple phases of warehouse operations, including picking, packing and packaging.

Digital Engineering to host Design & Simulation Summit on October 31
Digital Engineering has announced its full speaker lineup for the fourth annual Design & Simulation Summit, which will take place on Thursday, October 31.

Tesla says ‘future is autonomous’ at We, Robot event with Optimus, Robotaxi demonstrations
Tesla hosted its We, Robot event, where the company showcased updates to its Optimus humanoid robot, and debuted two autonomous vehicles the Robotaxi and Robovan.

igus celebrates grand opening of Rhode Island robotics campus, injection molding facility
Motion plastics component provider igus opened its new robotics campus and injection molding facility, the company’s first outside Germany, in Rhode Island.

ABB launches Ultra Accuracy feature for GoFa cobots
ABB Robotics recently launched an Ultra Accuracy feature for its GoFa cobots, which can deliver a path accuracy of 0.03 mm for electronics, automotive, and aerospace manufacturing.

2024 Robotics Application Conference sessions now available on-demand
The 2024 Robotics Application Conference, a one-day virtual event, can now be viewed on-demand with sessions led by speakers from DHL, Plus One Robotics, Grey Orange and more.

Boston Dynamics releases updates for Spot robot dog, Orbit fleet management software
Boston Dynamics has released updates for its Spot robot dog and Orbit fleet management software, expanding the capabilities of both platforms for easier use and data analysis.

Special Focus Issue
Robots as mobile data platforms
This Special Focus Issue examines how robots collect and analyze data to optimize warehouse processes.

International Robot Safety Conference to discuss updates to revised ISO 10218
At the International Robot Safety Conference in Cincinnati from October 1-3, attendees and speakers will discuss the updated ISO 10218, the most important standard in robot safety.

ABB Robotics announces sponsorship of MassRobotics
ABB Robotics has announced it will sponsor MassRobotics, the largest independent robotics hub dedicated to accelerating innovation and adoption.

Swisslog’s SynQ powered AutoStore offering to automate Komatsu distribution center
Swisslog announced it will install an AutoStore system, optimized by Swisslog’s SynQ software, in a Komatsu parts distribution center that expects to open in early 2025.

Kawasaki Robotics’ releases Astorino educational robotics platform at IMTS 2024
Kawasaki Robotics released its Astorino robot at IMTS 2024, an educational robotics platform for industrial and technical education providers in North America.

Universal Robots shows deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS 2024
Universal Robots showcased its new deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS 2024, running on NVIDIA Jetson and Isaac.

Kawasaki Robotics launches CL Series of industrial-grade advanced collaborative robots at IMTS 2024
Kawasaki Robotics launched the CL Series of collaborative robots at IMTS 2024. The new cobots give manufacturers flexibility, advanced capabilities for a range of new applications and markets.

PickNik Robotics announces launch of MoveIt Pro Release 6 robotics software platform
PickNik Robotics launched the MoveIt Pro Release 6 software platform to empower next-generation robotic applications with intelligent decision making and hardware agnostic design.

2024 Robotics Application Conference announces session, speaker lineup
The 2024 Robotics Application Conference, RAC ’24, will take place Sept. 18. DHL, Plus One Robotics, GreyOrange and more will speak about robotic trends and deployments.



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