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New Study Finds GenAI as Top Tech Investment for Manufacturers, While 94% Expect to Maintain or Expand Their Workforce

March 27, 2024 Global State of Smart Manufacturing Report reveals impact of emerging technologies on addressing workforce, quality, cybersecurity, and sustainability challenges Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced the results of the 9th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report.” The global study surveyed more…

Mecademic Redefines Robotics: The Smallest, Most Precise 6-Axis Robot Now Offers Absolute Accuracy
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Mecademic Redefines Robotics: The Smallest, Most Precise 6-Axis Robot Now Offers Absolute Accuracy

March 27, 2024 Mecademic’s new Absolute Calibration service enhances its robots’ accuracy capabilities, delivering unparalleled quality and reliability Mecademic, an innovator in compact, high-precision industrial robotics, proudly announces an enhancement that positions its robots as not only the most precise but also the most accurate in the market. The launch of the Mecademic Absolute Calibration (MAC) service…

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Revolutionizing Material Movement with Autonomous Mobile Robots

March 14, 2024 The MD Series AMRs are designed to automate midrange material movement applications with ease In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and logistics industries, the need for efficient and flexible material movement solutions has never been greater. Traditional methods like conveyor systems, forklifts, and manual pushcarts have served us well, but they come with limitations….

ABB Opens Refitted, State-Of-The-Art US Robotics Facility, Reaffirming Commitment to North American Customers
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ABB Opens Refitted, State-Of-The-Art US Robotics Facility, Reaffirming Commitment to North American Customers

March 13, 2024 ABB has opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas. The expanded facility reflects ABB’s commitment to long-term growth in the US market, which…

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Valeo and Applied Intuition Partner to Provide Digital Twin Technology for ADAS Simulation

March 12, 2024 Valeo, a global leader in automotive technology, and Applied Intuition, a vehicle software supplier, are partnering to provide a digital twin platform for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) sensor simulation. The joint solution will allow automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to bring safe and reliable ADAS features to market faster. Valeo and Applied Intuition’s platform will…

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Applied Intuition, Inc. Grows to $6 Billion Valuation, Securing $250 Million in Series E Funding to Advance Vehicle Software and AI Capabilities

March 12, 2024 The company will use the financing to make significant investments in generative AI to unlock substantial value for customers and partners. Applied Intuition, Inc., a vehicle software supplier for automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and other industries, has raised a $250 million Series E financing round at a $6 billion valuation. The…

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Delta Showcases Innovative Wireless Charging Solutions and Machine Vision Solutions for Smart Logistics at MODEX 2024

March 12, 2024 Delta, a global leader in power management and provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, is showcasing high-efficiency wireless charging systems and smart industrial automation solutions for AGVs, e-forklifts and conveyors to foster autonomous logistics operations. Key features include a 30kW Wireless Charging System, which offers up to 95% efficiency for a broad…

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igus® Launches iglide® i230 3D Printing Material for High-Temperature Applications

March 7, 2024 igus® announces its new iglide® i230 3D printing material for selective laser sintering (SLS). This new powder material can withstand temperatures up to 110°C, expanding the use cases for SLS-printed polymer components During SLS, a printer melts plastic powder layer by layer to form bearings and other components. However, parts made from standard…

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Ontario Making it Easier to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

February 22, 2024 Province of Ontario streamlining process to connect public EV charging stations to the grid The Ontario government is making it easier to build and connect new public electric vehicle (EV) chargers to the province’s world-class clean electricity grid. Starting May 27, 2024, all local utilities will follow a streamlined process for EV…

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Dynamic, Cost-Effective and Reliable: the New KR FORTEC

February 12, 2024 The new KR FORTEC industrial robot delivers great versatility in a small footprint. With high dynamic performance, it achieves short cycle times – and its compact shape makes it ideal for tasks such as handling and spot welding. The speedy KR FORTEC tackles all this with low energy consumption The new KR…

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Government of Canada Launches $1.5-Billion Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund

January 24, 2024 Critical minerals are key enablers of clean technologies, like batteries, and clean energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels, which are essential to achieving a net-zero-emissions future and fighting climate change. Canada is already a leading supplier of sustainably sourced minerals and materials and is committed to making strategic investments…

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Ontario and Indiana Sign Agreement to Boost Trade and Investment

January 23, 2024 New agreement identifies key sectors for cooperation On January 23, 2024, Ontario and Indiana finalized a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote increased trade, attract investment and continue to collaborate in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, life sciences, automotive and advanced manufacturing. The MOU was signed by Doug Ford, Premier…

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New IKO Cam Followers Allow Mounting Freedom in Tight Spaces

January 23, 2024 IKO International is pleased to introduce its CFC…B Series of short stud-type cam followers. These new cam followers have a unique mounting structure that solves space limitations that often exist on the stud side of the assembly region, thereby satisfying mounting requirements without sacrificing performance. The CFC…B cam follower’s mounting structure consists…

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Emerson Introduces Ultrasonic Metal Welders with Advanced Controls for Fast-Cycling, High-Precision Welds

January 19, 2024 New Branson GMX-Micro ultrasonic welders offer advanced controls and better connectivity for faster welding of EV batteries, conductors and terminations Emerson has launched the BransonTM Series GMX-Micro, a line of high-precision ultrasonic metal welders that feature a new computerized operating system, multiple power levels and configurations, advanced controls, and improved connectivity. The new welders…

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Teledyne FLIR Releases New 80°Wide-Angle Thermal Lens and Port Adapter for FLIR Thermal Cameras 

January 19, 2024 See More in Tight Spaces and View Larger Targets with 80°Lens for FLIR Axxx, Exx, T5xx, and T8xx Fixed and Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera Series  Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has introduced a new 80° lens with an ultra-wide field of view, designed to enable maintenance managers, engineers, and mechanical…

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FLIR ONE® Edge Pro from Teledyne FLIR

Thermal Camera with Wireless Connectivity for iOS® and Android™ Smart Devices January 19, 2024 Remotely Inspect Out-of-Reach Targets with the FLIR ONE® Edge Pro Thermal Camera Compatible with the NEW iPhone 15 The innovative FLIR ONE Edge Pro wirelessly connects to your smart device so you can easily inspect targets that are out of reach…