New venture Accenture Alpha Automation is located in Japan and focuses on robotics for manufacturing and logistics applications.
igus launches double-shaft stepper motor for robot precision
igus said its new motor for drylin linear axes is a space-saving and cost-effective drive for two mechanical loads.
ARM Institute signs $35.4M DoD agreement to continue supporting U.S. manufacturing
The ARM Institute has funding from the Defense Department to continue its robotics and workforce development programs for another five years.
Flexxbotics gets support to add robots to production from co-founder of SOLIDWORKS, Onshape
Flexxbotics has raised funding and received advice to provide its robot process-control software to more manufacturers.
Synopsys to acquire Ansys to join forces for silicon-to-system design, simulation, and analysis
Synopsys is adding Ansys’ simulation to its testing and electric design tools to help developers engineer more complex systems.
Toyota, READY Robotics to introduce sim-to-real robot programming using NVIDIA Omniverse
READY’s ForgeOS operating system and NVIDIA Isaac Sim on Omniverse offer Toyota ease of programming and realistic simulation.
Generative AI and Isaac to power smarter robots, says NVIDIA before CES
Generative AI and large language models can improve robot training, perception, and human-machine interactions, says NVIDIA and its partners.
Meet Roboworx: A new option for robot service and support from ARO
ARO has created Roboworx, a field service offering that it claimed will rely on its experience to redefine the future of robot maintenance.
The 5 biggest robotics industry trends of 2023
As 2023 comes to an end, we look back at some of the biggest trends in the robotics industry this year.
4 ways robotics, AI will transform industry in 2024
How will robotics and AI impact industry in 2024? Anders Billesø Beck, VP of Innovation and Strategy at Universal Robots, weighs in.
ARM Institute introduces Hazelwood welding scholarship
The ARM Institute is funding a welding scholarship with the Industrial Arts Workshop in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
Verve Motion raises $20M for soft exoskeletons
The funding will help Verve scale its SafeLift soft exoskeleton, which was originally developed at Harvard University.
ReBeL cobot gets low-cost, human-like hand from igus
igus said the new finger gripper for its ReBeL cobot is made of motion plastics, offering functionality and affordability.
FlexQube gets Navigator AMR order worth $500k from global commercial vehicle maker
FlexQube has received its first order for the patented FlexQube Navigator AMR, which engages with powered carts, in the Nordic market.
HLS Engineering Group and Realtime Robotics team up to optimize production
HLS Engineering Group and Realtime Robotics are jointly providing technology to help manufacturers identify and resolve potential production bottlenecks.
IRB 930 SCARA robot from ABB is designed for pick-and-place, assembly tasks
The new IRB 930 SCARA robot is designed to meet growth opportunities in the electronics, automotive, and renewable energy markets, said ABB.
Wizard Easy Programming now allows ‘no-code’ approach to ABB industrial robots
Wizard Easy Programming lowers barriers to automation for new users and offers ecosystem partners a tool to support their customers, according to ABB.
FlexxCORE makes robots compatible with full range of Hardinge machines
Flexxbotics claims that its FlexxCORE robot connectivity software can help automate machine tending and improve productivity for Hardinge users.
Cobots are primed to take over the automotive industry, says Universal Robots
David Capellani, a regional key account manager at Universal Robots, explains how cobots can be used in the automotive industry.
Australia robotics industry overview published by HowToRobot
New research from HowToRobot and Robotics Australia Group reveals how Australia’s industry uses the country’s unique strengths in the global robotics race.
Universal Robots increases UR20 cobot production to meet demand
Universal Robots is doubling production of its UR20 collaborative robot ahead of schedule to meet manufacturer needs.
SUS Corporation deploys ABB’s YuMi cobots to better manage lead times
SUS Corporation says that ABB’s robots are enabling it to reshore its production and address challenges presented by workforce shortages.