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Enhancing Robotics with Remote Desktop Interfaces: A Leap Towards Future Automation

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The history of robotics is deep-rooted in the goal of developing intelligent machines that can aid humans in diverse environments and tasks.

The rise of robotics as a multidisciplinary field has encouraged businesses to invest heavily in remote work solutions, enabling smarter operations from afar.

Top-tier companies have been utilizing the right strategies to manage their robotic projects effectively and yield the desired results. [Read more…] about Enhancing Robotics with Remote Desktop Interfaces: A Leap Towards Future Automation

Finnish automation company integrates tiny Mecademic SCARA robot in desktop work cell

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International Innovation Network (IIN), a Finland-based automation solutions company, has designed a desktop robot cell which features Mecademic’s MCS500 SCARA robot as a central component.

IIN has released the new design as a white-label desktop robot cell. Mecademic specializes in making small industrial robots that can fit easily on a small desk. 

According to IIN’s CEO Teijo Fabritius, this new robot cell will be a cost-efficient standard automation solution ideal for operations requiring little or no customization.

[Read more…] about Finnish automation company integrates tiny Mecademic SCARA robot in desktop work cell

Desktop automation and its tools

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Nowadays, you would have noticed that all the activities are carried out through the web or mobile based. Even then most of the businesses and high profile organizations relied on the desktop application to run their most important business processes.

In this article, let us learn about Desktop automation and its different tools and its application. [Read more…] about Desktop automation and its tools

Additive manufacturing startups MakerBot and Ultimaker agree to merge

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MakerBot and Ultimaker, two of the best-known startups in desktop 3D printing, have come to a “business combination agreement” – or a merger.

The company says the move will accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing by providing a comprehensive desktop 3D printing ecosystem of hardware, software, and materials.

The new entity will be backed by existing investors, NPM Capital and Stratasys, and will benefit from a planned cash investment of $62.4 million to fuel innovation and expansion into new markets. [Read more…] about Additive manufacturing startups MakerBot and Ultimaker agree to merge

DFI unveils computer with ‘auto warm-up’ and subzero operability

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Industrial computing specialist DFI has launched a computer that features “auto warm-up” and subzero operability.

The company says that, as edge computing has been rapidly expanding, users pursue computers to drive more functions with better performance to enhance artificial intelligence analysis capabilities. [Read more…] about DFI unveils computer with ‘auto warm-up’ and subzero operability

Steps to Take if You Want to Fix Macbook Performance

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Macbooks are known for their reliability, but even the newest models are known to have some problems. Yes, a lot depends on how you take care of the computer, but certain issues can happen when you least expect it. And when you end up with an underperforming computer, you may start to think about getting a replacement.

While spending money on a new Mac or another computer is an option, not everyone can afford that. Instead, they need to look for other solutions.

The steps below should be enough to help you fix the most common performance problems on a Macbook. Read and apply the suggestions. You should notice a difference in your Macbook performance right away. [Read more…] about Steps to Take if You Want to Fix Macbook Performance

Canonical releases new version of Ubuntu operating system

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Canonical has launched a new version of the Ubuntu computer operating system, which is increasingly popular in industrial devices and networks.

The company says the updated version, Ubuntu 19.04, provides the necessary tools for open infrastructure applications, includes a developer desktop, internet of things functionality, and cloud to edge software distribution.

Mark Shuttleworth, CEO of Canonical, says: “The open-source-first on Ubuntu movement in telco, finance, and media has spread to other sectors.

“From the public cloud to the private data center to the edge appliance or cluster, open source has become the reference for efficiency and innovation.

“Ubuntu 19.04 includes the leading projects to underpin that transition, and the developer tooling to accelerate the applications for those domains.”

3D printing startup Desktop Metal raises another $115 million in funding

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Additive manufacturing startup Desktop Metal has raised another $115 million in funding, bringing the total amount of financing to more than $200 million.

The company’s backers include Google, General Electric, and Techtronic Industries, the holding company for vacuum cleaner brands Hoover and Dirt Devil.

Desktop Metal was founded by four MIT professors, according to TechCrunch.com, which says its metal 3D process is “probably the most efficient” on the market.  [Read more…] about 3D printing startup Desktop Metal raises another $115 million in funding

Startup launches desktop robot selling for less than $300

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These days, it seems barely a week goes by without someone somewhere building a robotic arm of some description. 

Using components which can be bought from almost anywhere online, and chipsets such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi, the “makers” of the world are launching more and more sophisticated pieces of equipment.

While there are internationally agreed codes about what defines a true “collaborative” robot and other industrial-standard machines, startups are bypassing those specifications and releasing products which may eventually require some sort of regulation of their own.  [Read more…] about Startup launches desktop robot selling for less than $300