Why 2022 Is Ideal for Embracing Change and New Ideas In Manufacturing
July 16, 2022
From the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to the heighted interest in building more sustainable supply chains, 2022 continues to be a interesting for manufacturing, automation, and Industry 4.0.
ARM Institute Calls for Projects to Advance AI, Robotics in Manufacturing
July 15, 2022
The ARM Institute has issued its final 22-01 Technology Project Call, seeking proposals for ways to make robots work better with humans, learn faster, and reduce waste in manufacturing.
Deenova Releases New Unit-Packing Medication Robot to Reduce Human Error and Waste
July 15, 2022
The company said it is looking to bring more efficiency to the medication collection process with its all-in-one automated systems.
FORT Robotics to Use Series B Funding to Expand Machine Communications Platform
July 14, 2022
FORT Robotics, which has raised $25 million in Series B funding, offers hardware and software to help keep connected devices such as robots safe and secure.
Corvus Robotics Raises Seed Funding to Scale Production of Inventory Drones as a Service
July 14, 2022
Corvus Robotics says its data and robotics-as-a-service offering can increase inventory accuracy from about 70% to more than 90%, with drones able to fly unattended and frequently.
57% of Manufacturers Surveyed Say Robots Aren’t Taking Jobs, Finds Veo Robotics
July 13, 2022
Veo Robotics "2022 Manufacturing Automation Outlook" finds that human-robot collaboration has risen for six out of 10 manufacturers in the past year, as robots supplement workers.
Resgreen Group Explains How Its Autonomous Mobile Robots Use Lidar to Navigate Around Facilities
July 13, 2022
Resgreen Group International's robots use a combination of 2D and 3D lidar, as well as the Robot Operating System, to safely and efficiently move. The lidar and AMR markets are...
May Mobility Closes $111M Series C Funding to Develop Toyota Autonomous Mobility Platforms
July 13, 2022
May Mobility has raised funding to continue deploying mobility as a service with autonomous vehicles with partners including Toyota, MONET Technologies, and SoftBank.
Markforged to Acquire Digital Metal, Expand Additive Manufacturing Production of Metal Parts
July 12, 2022
Markforged is acquiring Sweden-based Digital Metal for about $32 million and said its technology will help manufacturers use 3D printing to mass produce complex metal parts.
Automation Can Provide Stability, Predictability to Warehouse Operations, Says Honeywell Report
July 12, 2022
Automation can help warehouses and distribution centers cope with supply chain challenges, but operators should think of their workforces and long-term returns, found Honeywell.
Indy Autonomous Challenge to Take Another Lap at CES 2023 With Self-Driving Racecars
July 11, 2022
After January's successful race, the Indy Autonomous Challenge and Consumer Technology Association are again teaming up to enable teams of innovators and universities to compete.
Comau and Seabery Develop Industry 4.0 Augmented Reality Training Program
July 11, 2022
The new training program uses technologies such AR to help accelerate the training of the next generation of welders.
TE Connectivity Tops Off AMR Fleet Performance
July 7, 2022
TE Connectivity, a Tier 2 automotive supplier, deployed special top modules, or mobile robotic equipment, to a get performance boost from its fleet of autonomous mobile robots.
inVia Robotics Launches Traffic Quality Index Algorithm to Reduce Warehouse Aisle Congestion
July 7, 2022
The inVia Logic warehouse execution software now includes the Traffic Quality Index, an algorithm that can predict warehouse traffic jams and help robots and people avoid them.
FedEx’s Aaron Prather to Deliver Keynote for Robotics 24/7’s Robot Applications Conference 2022
July 6, 2022
The Robot Applications Conference 2022, presented by Robotics 24/7, will feature Aaron Prather and other end-user speakers who will discuss how to get the most out of automation.
VulcanForms Raises $355M for Digital, Additive Manufacturing
July 5, 2022
VulcanForms, which combines proprietary digital thread and additive manufacturing systems, said it is now worth more than $1 billion. It opened two production facilities for metal parts and assemblies.
Warehouse Automation: Why Software Is the Star
July 5, 2022
Hardware is still an important part of warehouse automaton, but it is software that is largely enabling interoperability, artificial intelligence, and simulation capabilities.
Ondas Holdings, Owner of American Robotics, Plans to Acquire Airobotics
July 5, 2022
Ondas Holdings, which owns American Robotics and Ardenna, said Airobotics' "drone in a box" will complement its American Robotics BVLOS drones and Ardenna data analytics offerings.
Waymo and J.B. Hunt Joined by Wayfair in Autonomous Trucking Pilot in Texas
July 5, 2022
Waymo's pilot with J.B. Hunt is expanding to include the first autonomous freight hauls for Wayfair with the goal of making self-driving transport commercially viable.
Dematic Partners With Google Cloud for Supply Chain Innovation, Management
July 1, 2022
Dematic is working with Google Cloud to apply AI, machine learning, and modular services to supply chain data, leading to faster, more sustainable, and better-informed decision making.
