Mark your calendar and register — the 2019 Robotics Summit is happening June 5 and 6, 2019. Focused on the design, development, manufacture, and delivery of commercial robotics) this event is in Boston and co-located with the DeviceTalks event at the Seaport World Trade Center. Highlight #1 — Engineers wanting to connect with you on […]
LEAP Awards 2018 results
The 2018 LEAP Awards celebrated the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. In the category of Additive manufacturing, the finalists were: 3D Systems Figure 4 HP Inc. Jet Fusion 300/500 Series …and the winner is: HP Inc. Jet Fusion 300/500 Series The judges commented: “There are so many aspects of…
Beanie Babies, the Invention of CubeSat, and Student-Designed and Built Satellites
The democratization of space began 20 years ago with Beanie Babies – or, more accurately, the clear acrylic box that brought them home. These 4-inch (10-cm) cubes inspired space engineer Bob Twiggs to create CubeSat, the first satellite with a standard design. From 1957 when the first human-made satellite, Sputnik-1, was launched until 1999 when Twiggs proposed CubeSat, satellites came in…
Dow addresses EMI shielding challenges with conductive silicone adhesive
Today at the Battery Show Europe 2019 (Hall 1, Stand 349) Dow introduced its new DOWSIL EC-6601 Electrically Conductive Adhesive — a next-generation material engineered for reliable performance and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in demanding electrical and electronics applications in the transportation, communications. and consumer markets. This novel adhesive combines strong electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding capabilities…
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.
Industrial Ethernet takes the lead over fieldbuses, says study
More and more industrial equipment is connected to industrial networks. In 2019, the number of new connected nodes is expected to grow by 10%. Industrial Ethernet and Wireless continue to grow fast, but 2019 also marks the first year of fieldbus decline. These are the main findings in the annual study of the industrial network…
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.
Automate/ProMat 2019: 10 takeaways for robotics developers
Collaborative robots, mobile platforms, and the enabling hardware and software were all on display at Automate/ProMat, but what was new and noteworthy?
Young Entrepreneur Aims to Send 3D-Printed Rockets to Space
To see Tim Ellis hunched over his laptop, alone in a room at a major space industry conference in Colorado, you can hardly imagine that he might be the next Elon Musk. But Relativity Space, the company he founded in December 2015 with the vision of launching 3D-printed rockets, has grown from 14 to 80…
Industrial 3D Printing Goes Skateboarding
Kayak paddles, snowshoes, skateboards. Outdoor sporting goods used to be a tough market for 3D printing to break into, but fused particle fabrication (FPF) can change that. A team led by engineers from Michigan Technological University and re:3D, Inc. developed and tested the Gigabot X, an open source industrial FPF 3D printer, which can use…
Musashi AI consortium aims to quickly apply AI to Industry 4.0
Musashi AI is a new consortium combining AI and manufacturing expertise to accelerate the development of Industry 4.0 products.
Aurora Bearing Company publishes new expanded catalog
Aurora Bearing Company has just released its latest product catalog. Aurora’s catalog 319 features their newest product offerings, as well as the top quality legacy components that have made Aurora a worldwide leader in quality and longevity since 1971. This new 128-page publication is a graphically enhanced technical resource that will assist engineers in designing with […]
OnScale raises $10M from Intel Capital, Gradient Ventures for cloud-based simulation
OnScale, an emerging leader in cloud-enabled engineering simulation software, announced $10 million in Series A funding led by Intel Capital and Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused venture capital fund. Additional investors include Thornton Tomasetti, Stage 2 Capital, Cultivation Capital, and CampbellKlein. OnScale, which has grown considerably since emerging from stealth in early 2018, will use the…
OnScale raises $10 Million from Intel Capital and Gradient Ventures
OnScale, an emerging leader in Cloud-enabled engineering simulation software, announces $10M in Series A funding led by Intel Capital and Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused venture capital fund. Additional investors include Thornton Tomasetti, Stage 2 Capital, Cultivation Capital, and CampbellKlein. OnScale, which has grown considerably since emerging from stealth in early 2018, will use the new […]
3D Systems showcases its product line at AMUG and Hannover Messe
3D Systems announced three global manufacturing leaders – Nokia, rms Company, and GF Precicast – have integrated its additive manufacturing solutions to transform their production workflows. Through the integration of 3D Systems’ Figure 4 or DMP platforms, these manufacturers achieve design freedom, increase agility, scale production, and improve overall total cost of operations. Nokia – […]
NVIDIA, Amazon AWS, Microsoft, Qualcomm to Highlight Enabling Tech at Robotics Summit
CLEVELAND and BOSTON — At the Robotics Summit & Expo 2019, experts from leading companies will discuss how the next generation of commercial robots will benefit from enabling technologies such as IoT, 5G, and cloud infrastructure. Keynote presenters from Amazon AWS, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm will also focus on the vital roles of AI and…
Does AI need a humanoid form to interact with us? Some pros and cons
When most people think about robots, they think of the humanoids and androids of science fiction. Those with more real-world experience can cite industrial robots, drones, or nascent autonomous vehicles. While an expansive definition of robotics can include artificial intelligence and virtual assistants, do smart appliances such as Amazon Alexa need a humanoid form to…
Motion Trends: IoT development drives sensor trends
The continuing development of IoT and IIoT is shaping trends in sensor design and implementation. Broader automation trends such as the continued digitalization of data and its use in more efficient control of processes and systems to the use of data for predictive maintenance purposes are big drivers. Sensors have added functions, are easier to […]
How will 5G technology impact sensors?
Fourth generation (4G) wireless cellular networks can theoretically download at speeds up to 100 Mbps, but a fifth generation (5G) network can achieve from 1-10 Gbps. While some fifth generation (5G) wireless cellular systems began operation in limited areas of the US and other parts of the world in 2018, 2019 should mark the real […]
Robotics Summit early bird registration ends March 29
Early bird registration for the Robotics Summit & Expo ends on March 29. Why spend more than necessary? Go buy your early bird pass right now and save $100 on full conference registration. There are discounts available for academia, associations and corporate groups. Please email me at [email protected] for details. Taking place June 5-6 at the Seaport World…
Schunk Expert Days reveal state of robotics
One of the things I like about attending Schunk’s annual two-day International Expert Days conference is that it covers a range of topics. From conversations with speakers, exhibitors, and fellow attendees, I get a feel for what users need and the challenges robot and gripper makers face in meeting those needs. Another attraction is that…
Nord Modules builds modular systems with customer feedback, exec experience
Mobile robots have proliferated in factories and warehouses, and a key component is how they interface with production lines, conveyor belts, or human workers. Nord Modules last week announced its entry into the U.S. market with flexible systems that work with Mobile Industrial Robots’ MiR line of autonomous mobile robots. Such modular loading and lifting…
Robotics Summit & Expo announces academic registration discounts
Keynotes | Agenda | Speakers | Exhibitors | Register The Robotics Summit & Expo, produced by The Robot Report and parent company WTWH Media, is pleased to announce its Academic Outreach Program. The program offers academics, researchers and students at colleges, universities and research centers complimentary and discounted full conference passes. The Robotics Summit &…
Robotics Summit & Expo announces full conference agenda
The Robotics Summit & Expo, produced by The Robot Report and WTWH Media, today announced the full conference agenda for the June 5-6 event at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. The second annual international event will focus on the design, development, and manufacture of commercial-class robots. Engineers, academics, and integrators will be able to…
Robotics Summit & Expo keynote lineup
The Robotics Summit & Expo, produced by The Robot Report, has announced the keynote lineup for the June 5-6 event at Boston’s Seaport World Trade Center. The Robotics Summit focuses on the technical issues involved with the design, development, manufacture and delivery of commercial-class robots. Click here to see the Robotics Summit speaker lineup. Registration…