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Case Study: Alliora – How a Box Manufacturer Tackled Labor Issues by Automating Palletizing Tasks

January 18, 2024 Alliora’s cobot palletizing applications are made easy with the Robotiq Palletizing Solution Alliora, a high-end box manufacturer, needed a way to stabilize production flow across seasonal fluctuations and free operators from demanding tasks. In collaboration with Sterkelec, Robotiq’s local partner, they targeted the end-of-line and implemented the Robotiq Palletizing Solution to automate…

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ABB Acquires Sevensense, Expanding Leadership in Next-Generation AI-Enabled Mobile Robotics

January 11, 2024 ABB has announced that it has acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a leading provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Sevensense was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Swiss technical University, ETH Zurich. “This marks a significant step towards our vision of a workplace where AI-enabled robots…

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Siemens Delivers New Innovations in Immersive Engineering and Artificial Intelligence to Enable the Industrial Metaverse

January 10, 2024 Siemens unveiled innovations that are combining the real world and the digital worlds to redefine reality as it opened CES 2024, the world’s leading technology gathering. Siemens announced new partnerships and breakthroughs in AI and immersive engineering to enable the industrial metaverse, and highlighted how these technologies are empowering the world’s innovators…

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Spot at AB InBev Belgium | Boston Dynamics

January 10, 2024 Spot at AB InBev Belgium A key part of AB InBev’s “Brewery of the Future” program, Spot conducts 1,800 individual inspections each week across ten packaging lines that churn over 50,000 containers of Stella Artois, Budweiser, and Corona beer every hour. In the first six months of deployment, Spot discovered nearly 150…

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Siemens and AWS Join Forces to Democratize Generative AI in Software Development

January 10, 2024 Siemens to integrate Amazon Bedrock into its Mendix low-code development platform to allow customers to create new and upgrade existing applications with the power of generative AI Siemens and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are strengthening their partnership and making it easier for businesses of all sizes and industries to build and scale…

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Prioritizing Safety: Understanding ISO 15066 and the Importance of Cobot Safety Validation

January 8, 2024 Collaborative robots, or cobots, have revolutionized the manufacturing industry by working alongside humans to increase productivity and efficiency. However, with the growing prevalence of cobots, it is crucial to prioritize safety and conduct thorough testing and validation to ensure safe operations. In this blog post, Omron explores the importance of force and…

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FANUC America Introduces New M-710iD/50M Robot

January 8, 2024 FANUC America, a world leader in CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs has introduced the new M-710iD/50M robot, representing the company’s first update to the popular M-710i robot series in 17 years. FANUC America, a world leader in CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs has introduced the new M-710iD/50M robot, representing the company’s first update to the…

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Siemens Xcelerator: AI Integrated in Mecalux’s New Picking Robots Boosts Efficiency

January 8, 2024 Mecalux, a global provider of automated warehouse solutions, warehouse management systems, and stacker cranes, and the technology company Siemens have combined their expertise and experience in the field of industrial automation technologies. The partnership will optimize picking tasks in warehouses and logistics centers with a new solution that uses artificial intelligence. The…

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Cognex Launches the In-Sight 3800 Vision System for Fast, Accurate AI-based Inspections

January 4, 2024 High-speed, high-resolution In-Sight 3800 system is ideal for high-speed applications Cognex Corporation, a leader in industrial machine vision, has released the In-Sight® 3800 Vision System. Designed for high-speed production lines, In-Sight 3800 offers an extensive vision toolset, powerful imaging capabilities, and flexible software to deliver a fully integrated solution for a wide…

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Electromate Announces Pre-Order Availability of Universal Robots’ New UR30 Cobot

December 19, 2023 Electromate is proud to partner with Universal Robots in bringing the UR30 to Canadian manufacturers Electromate Inc., a leading Distributor of Precision Robotic & Mechatronic Solutions, is excited to announce the pre-order availability of Universal Robots’ latest innovation – the UR30 collaborative robot (cobot). The UR30, boasting a 30 kg payload capacity,…

Four Predictions for 2024: AI Set to Supercharge Robotic Automation
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Four Predictions for 2024: AI Set to Supercharge Robotic Automation

December 14, 2023 What 2024 has in store for the world of robotics and automation By Anders Billesø Beck, VP of innovation and strategy at Universal Robots We’ve reached that point in the year when it’s time to reflect upon the trends from the past 12 months, while looking ahead at what 2024 has in…

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Siemens Acquires BuntPlanet to Strengthen its Artificial Intelligence Portfolio in the Water Sector

December 14, 2023 Siemens has announced the acquisition of BuntPlanet, a technology company based in San Sebastian, Spain. BuntPlanet’s award winning software has been deployed around the world to support customers with smart metering solutions, water quality, asset management, and integration of hydraulic models and artificial intelligence for detecting leaks and other anomalies in water…

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Device-Based Firewall Profile Added to CIP Security to Further Protect EtherNet/IP Networks

December 4, 2023 The CIP Security device-based firewall is a mechanism to filter traffic based on IP address, port, and protocol. ODVA has announced that CIP SecurityTM, the cybersecurity network extension for EtherNet/IPTM, has added a new device-based firewall for enhanced intrusion deterrence. The CIP Security device-based firewall provides users with a simple traffic filter…

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Comau Showcased Advanced Material Handling and Integrated Robotics Solutions at the Annual Rockwell Automation Fair

December 4, 2023 Comau joined Rockwell Automation at its 32nd annual Automation Fair®, November 6 – 9 in Boston, Massachusetts, (BOOTH #282) to highlight the full integration of its high-performance articulated robots and advanced vision systems with Rockwell Automation’s unified robot control platform. Comau-Rockwell Automation integrated solutions, which will be on display by systems integrators…

Universal Robots Continues Its Innovation Journey by Launching New 30 Kg Collaborative Robot
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Universal Robots Continues Its Innovation Journey by Launching New 30 Kg Collaborative Robot

November 29, 2023 Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), has announced that it will expand its leading product portfolio with a new 30 kg payload cobot. UR30 is the second in Universal Robot’s new series of innovative, next generation cobots and is built on the same architecture as the award-winning UR20. Despite…

Universal Robots Responds to Demand and Doubles UR20 Cobot Production Ahead of Schedule
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Universal Robots Responds to Demand and Doubles UR20 Cobot Production Ahead of Schedule

November 17, 2023 Universal Robots, a global leader in collaborative robotics, has announced that high demand for its new UR20 cobot has led the company to accelerate production timelines. The UR20 has quickly become the go-to choice for manufacturers seeking a long reach, heavy-payload cobot, prompting Universal Robots to double production capacity to meet customer…