Optomec – a leading global supplier of production-grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals, announced it has signed an agreement with Select Additive Technologies, a division of the Morris Group, Inc., making the full range of Optomec’s Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) 3D Metal Printing systems accessible through one of the largest CNC machine […]
Wabtec Corp plans to produce at least 250 components using binder jet additive manufacturing
Wabtec Corp. announced its investment in GE Additive’s H2 binder jet printer capabilities. This order will accelerate Wabtec’s growing additive strategy and its application to the transportation industry. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “Additive is one of the key technology pillars for our company and central in our efforts to drive innovation in […]
Hank robot from Cambridge Consultants offers sensitive grip to industrial challenges
The Hank robot from Cambridge Consultants combines a soft grip with sensors to approach the dexterity of the human hand, which has been a “grand challenge” for the warehouse and agriculture industries.
ADVANCED Motion Controls debuts FlexPro digital servo drives
The FE060-25-EM is the first servo drive of the new FlexPro digital drive family from ADVANCED Motion Controls (AMC). Designed with compact form and power density in mind, the micro-sized FE060-25-EM can outperform larger-sized digital servo drives and still be integrated into tight spaces. At just 1.5 x 1 x 0.6 in. (38 x 25…
DSM and Origin to work together to develop new materials for additive manufacturing
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, announced it is entering in a partnership with Origin, the San Francisco-based pioneer in Open Additive Manufacturing. DSM and Origin will work together to develop new materials for additive manufacturing and explore new applications. The companies have been working together for months to […]
Don’t miss these sessions at the Robotics Summit & Expo 2019
Here is just a sampling of keynotes, sessions, and panels at next month’s Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston that robotics developers and innovators won’t want to miss.
Henkel acquires US-based 3D printing and industrial inkjet company
Henkel announced the acquisition of Molecule Corp., a privately owned, technology-driven enterprise focused on product innovation in additive manufacturing. Molecule Corp. provides solutions for 3D printing applications including medical device, aerospace, automotive and a variety of consumer goods – as well as industrial inkjet materials. The US-based company is headquartered in Concord (CA), in the […]
Xometry announces $50MM equity raise led by Greenspring Associates
Xometry, the largest on-demand manufacturing marketplace, today announced it raised $50MM in equity funding, led by Greenspring Associates. Dell Technologies Capital will also participate in the round, along with all previous venture and strategic investors including BMW i Ventures, Foundry Group, GE Ventures, Highland Capital Partners, Maryland Venture Fund and Almaz Capital. Xometry has raised […]
Wall-climbing robot inspired by the soft body of a leech
An international team of researchers has developed a climbing robot inspired by land leeches. The soft, flexible robots could be useful for infrastructure inspection and search-and-rescue applications.
Neural Analytics raises $22M for robot-assisted brain ultrasound
Neural Analytics has raised approximately $22 million in a Series C round to support its Lucid robot-assisted brain ultrasound device. The round was led by Alpha Edison and included the issuance of warrants to purchase stock in connection to the financing, the Los Angeles-based company said. With the additional funds, Neural Analytics has raised a…
Free AWS RoboMaker workshop to give robotics engineers hands-on experience
AWS RoboMaker Immersion Day in Boston on June 4, 2019, is a free workshop for robotics developers. Amazon Web Services is offering engineers a chance to use RoboMaker and ROS.
HP and Siemens deepen additive manufacturing alliance to advance digital manufacturing
HP and Siemens announced an expansion of their strategic alliance to help customers transform their businesses with industrial additive manufacturing (AM). Siemens and HP will expand their integrated additive manufacturing offering, incorporating new systems and software including overall product lifecycle management (PLM), AM factory optimization, industrial 3D printing and data intelligence, manufacturing execution, and performance […]
Markforged partners with Carahsoft to offer industrial 3D printers to Government agencies
Markforged, a leading manufacturer of metal and carbon fiber 3D printers, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, announced a partnership to accelerate the availability of industrial additive manufacturing technologies to the U.S. Government. Carahsoft will serve as Markforged’s master government aggregator and distributor, making the company’s 3dprinters available to Federal agencies […]
Media/analyst registration open for Robotics Summit & Expo 2019
Multiple robotics and artificial intelligence storylines available from keynotes, session and sponsors at second year second year technical design and development event for producers of commercial class robotics systems.
SICK launches outdoorScan3 laser scanner for AGVs
SICK is launching a new safety laser scanner called outdoorScan3. SICK claims the outdoorScan3 is the first safety laser scanner certified to IEC 62998 for use in outdoor applications. The outdoorScan3 allows automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to navigate safely through outdoor industrial environments. SICK says the outdoorScan3 works safely and reliably in all weather conditions.…
MakerBot and Autodesk host a design challenge
MakerBot and Autodesk are hosting a design challenge. There are three design categories that contestants can enter – Wearable that keeps someone safe while commuting Desktop notification device Office desk organizer for compact work spaces Contestants need to design a product in one of those three categories in Autodesk Fusion 360 and submit their entries on Thingiverse, […]
Integrating AI with fleet management software improves mobile robot collaboration
Developers and users of mobile robots can gain new levels of efficiency and safety with AI.
ARM funds 11 new robotics projects
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing is supporting 11 more projects as part of its ongoing efforts to develop workforce education and technology for U.S. manufacturing.
How to Simplify the Switch to MBD
Model-Based Definition (MBD) is a prerequisite for achieving Model-Based Enterprise, but the realities of implementing MBD have traditionally been fraught with challenges. Today, many of the hurdles that were once stumbling blocks for adoption of MBD have disappeared. Advances in technology and standards are bringing us to the point where MBD will become a preferred…
Toyota AI Ventures launches second $100M fund for robotics, autonomous mobility startups
Toyota AI Ventures, the investment arm of the Toyota Research Institute, will continue looking for startups to invest in and strengthen its portfolio services.
SwRI system tests GPS spoofing of autonomous vehicles
Southwest Research Institute has developed a cyber security system to test for vulnerabilities in automated vehicles and other technologies that use GPS receivers for positioning, navigation and timing. “This is a legal way for us to improve the cyber resilience of autonomous vehicles by demonstrating a transmission of spoofed or manipulated GPS signals to allow…
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Robotics Summit & Expo 2019 offers discounts to association members
Members of NGOs, charities, and other organizations can get discounted or free tickets to the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston, where they can learn from leading roboticists.
Q&A: Medtronic’s Dave Anderson on surgical robotics
Medtronic is betting robot-assisted surgery could be a game changer when it comes to spine surgeries. The company late last year closed on its $1.7 billion purchase of Mazor Robotics and its robot-assisted surgery platform for the spine. A month later, Medtronic launched its Mazor X Stealth robotic-assisted spinal surgical platform in the U.S. The…
Ava Robotics raises $2.9M as demand grows for telepresence robots
Ava Robotics, which is building autonomy and high-definition teleconferencing into its telepresence robots, has raised funds as analysts expect the market to grow.