HMS Networks upgrades wireless system for Mercedes-Benz AGVs
April 26, 2024
Mercedes-Benz turned to HMS Networks to upgrade their Ludwigsfelde, Germany factory’s AGV wireless control network in order to meet the 2027 EU Machinery Regulation deadline.
Faulhaber announces new integrated motion control system
April 26, 2024
Faulhaber’s new IMC for its 2200 series of BX4 series brushless motors can integrate a full-featured servo controller and a 12 bit encoder over RS232 or CANopen interfaces.
Igus introduces AI-powered app for industrial designers
April 25, 2024
Motion plastics component producer igus introduced its igusGO app at Hannover Messe 2024, which the company said optimizes the part selection process for designers.
John Thomas to head global sales at EV charging supplier Ampure
April 25, 2024
Transom Capital Group completed its acquisition of Webasto Charging Systems, renaming the company Ampure and appointing John Thomas as head of global sales.
Tormach unveils 1500MX CNC for milling applications
April 24, 2024
Tormach’s new 1500MC CNC mill is optimized to pair with its ZA6 industrial robot arm for light machine tending capabilities.
Lumotive, EDOM partner to market optical computer chips in Taiwan
April 24, 2024
Optical semiconductor manufacturer Lumotive has partnered with electronics distributor EDOM Technology to deploy solid-state lidar chips to Taiwanese manufacturers.
Heartland Robotics Cluster shares 2024 Q1 community involvement events
April 23, 2024
The Heartland Robotics Cluster (HRC) supported several educational opportunities for local students to learn about the robotics industry during Q1 of 2024.
Flexiv Rizon 4 adaptive robot arms get a grip on recycling
April 23, 2024
In recognition of Earth Day, Flexiv announced an automated recycling station that uses its improved Grav Enhanced Gecko Gripper with Automated Cleaning Station.
Cobot raises $100 million series B capital
April 23, 2024
Founded by former Amazon VP of robotics Brad Porter, Collaborative Robotics has raised $140 million in two years to develop cobots for practical applications.
Boston Dynamics to commercialize electric Atlas humanoid robot
April 22, 2024
Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas humanoid robot for an electric model unconstrained by human range of motion. Hyundai will begin commercialization testing.
Gather AI to deliver inferred case count, location occupancy data
April 19, 2024
AI software for inventory-monitoring drones company Gather AI said its new inferred case count and location occupancy capabilities can provide real-time inventory insights.
Walmart to deploy Fox Robotics autonomous forklifts across four distribution centers
April 12, 2024
Walmart and Fox Robotics announced a multi-year partnership agreement that will see the retailer deploy 19 FoxBot autonomous forklifts across four high-tech distribution centers.
ABB releases second annual Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey results
April 11, 2024
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.
Flexiv deploys Rizon 4 for sanding window shutters
April 10, 2024
General-purpose robot provider Flexiv deployed its Rizon 4 adaptive robot to automate the previously manual task of window shutter sanding at EsVata’s California factory.
Avidbots announces launch of Kas autonomous cleaning robot
April 10, 2024
Avidbots announced the release of its Kas autonomous cleaning robot, a new fully autonomous floor scrubber that the company hopes will expand to new markets in robotic cleaning.
NEXCOM to demonstrate IoT edge computing at Embedded World 2024
April 8, 2024
IIoT computing provider NEXCOM will showcase its latest AI, edge, and cybersecurity offerings at Embedded World. The company also provides robot controllers and integration gateways.
ForwardX Robotics introduces Apex C1500-L autonomous forklift
April 8, 2024
ForwardX Robotics’ new Apex C1500-L autonomous forklift features its “Total Spatial Awareness” module with multi-line lidar and laser radar sensors for safe, accurate operation.
IHI licenses OSARO SightWorks perception software to accelerate mixed-case depalletizing
April 2, 2024
Tokyo-based IHI Logistics & Machinery selected OSARO’s SightWorks perception software and multiple Robotics Depalletizing Systems for its Japanese 3PL operations in warehouses.
LexxPluss announces mobile robot conveyance demonstration facility
April 1, 2024
LexxPluss will officially launch its AMR conveyance systems for the U.S market at Automate 2024 in Chicago. The company opened a demonstration facility in Indiana in 2023.
Micropsi Industries introduces MIRAI 2, AI-vision software for more reliable, scalable automation
April 1, 2024
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.
