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New AI Platform Expedites R&D to Produce Commercially Desirable Materials

A technology named “Artificial Chemist” developed by researchers at North Carolina State University and the University at Buffalo integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and an automated system to carry out chemical reactions to ramp up R&D and manufacture commercially desirable materials.

5 Jun 2020

New Mobile Robotic Platform for Construction Sites

Husky A200—a mobile robotic platform—is being investigated by scientists for possible applications in autonomous logistic tasks performed on construction locations.

3 Jun 2020

RCT Expands Autonomous Fleet at Steel Refinery

World-leading autonomous solutions specialist RCT has finalised its latest automation project for major steel-making company POSCO at one of its steel refineries in South Korea.

From RCT 6 May 2020

Study Finds Firms that Use Robots for Manufacturing are Productive, Profitable

This is part 2 of a three-part series examining the effects of robots and automation on employment, based on new research from economist and Institute Professor Daron Acemoglu.

5 May 2020

Thermaltronics Launches New Solder Robot to Simplify Soldering Applications

Thermaltronics USA, Inc. announces that it has added a new product to its solder robot range: the TMT-R8000S. The system simplifies and automates hand soldering processes with precision ballscrews, servo motors and industry-leading software.

From Thermaltronics USA Inc. 5 May 2020

RCT Automates New “K” Series CAT Loader

World-leading autonomous solutions specialist RCT is proud to be the first independent technology provider to successfully automate CAT’s recently released R1700K underground loader.

From RCT 30 Apr 2020

Festo Partners with MassRobotics to Create Innovations in Robotics and Automation

Festo has entered into a strategic partnership with MassRobotics, based in Boston, to further global market growth and innovation initiatives dedicated to the development of the next generation of robotics.

24 Apr 2020

NEOTech Finalizes Partnership with Parrot Drones to Manufacture Short Range Reconnaissance Drones for the U.S. Army

NEOTech, a leading provider of manufacturing technology and supply chain solutions for brand name OEMs in the industrial, medical and mil/aero markets, announces that is has entered into a new manufacturing partnership with Parrot Drones, a leading European group in the fast-growing industry of drones, known for their high performance and ease of use.

From Parrot Drones SAS 23 Apr 2020

Showa Denko, AIST, NEDO and ADMAT Prove AI Speeds up Development of Flexible Transparent Film

Showa Denko, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization and Research Association of High-Throughput Design and Development for Advanced Functional Materials have cooperatively proved that introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into the process to develop flexible transparent film can reduce the numbers of times of experiment to produce film that satisfies required properties to one-twenty-fifth or less of those conventional development methods require.

15 Apr 2020

Productive Robotics Announces U.S. Patent Issuance for OB7 Cobot's 7-Axis Robot Design

Productive Robotics, Inc., the Santa Barbara, CA-based manufacturer and designer of industrial robots, announces the issuance of design patent US D865,828 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the 7-axis collaborative robotic arm of its industrial manufacturing robot, OB7. This patent covers OB7's unique 7-axis cobot design.

9 Apr 2020