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Streamlining Supply Chain Automation with Integration Platforms

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Supply chain management has evolved in complexity in today’s fast changing technology environment. The need for flawless integration of several systems has grown as businesses try to meet the demand for faster, more effective procedures.

Here is where Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) plays a transformative role. iPaaS helps companies to automate their supply chain operations by connecting robotic systems, ERP software, and logistics platforms, thus improving efficiency and lowering operational expenses. [Read more…] about Streamlining Supply Chain Automation with Integration Platforms

Alphabet’s Intrinsic looking to integrate more closely with ROS

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Intrinsic – a business unit of Alphabet, the parent company of Google – has been exploring ways to bring the Intrinsic platform “closer together” with Robot Operating System (ROS).

From humble beginnings 17 years ago, ROS has grown to become the “backbone of all kinds of robotics products and projects around the world”, according to Intrinsic.

The open source community has long been at the edge of pushing for greater interoperability in robotics, with ROS playing a “critical role” in many of these advances. [Read more…] about Alphabet’s Intrinsic looking to integrate more closely with ROS

Clearpath Robotics launches new version of Husky mobile robot

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Clearpath Robotics a global leader in autonomous mobile robots for research and development, has launched Husky A300, the next-generation version of its flagship rugged mobile robotic platform.

Clearpath, which is part of Rockwell Automation, says the new robot offers “superior performance, durability, and flexibility, empowering robotics researchers and innovators to tackle the most complex challenges in demanding environments”.

With key improvements in speed, weather resistance, payload capacity and runtime, Husky A300 is “poised to redefine the possibilities” for robotics research and development, driving forward the next generation of groundbreaking discoveries and applications, adds Clearpath. [Read more…] about Clearpath Robotics launches new version of Husky mobile robot

Promwad partners with Hilscher to develop ‘universal’ industrial communications platform

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Promwad, an electronics design house based in Germany, has collaborated with Hilscher, a technology and solution provider in industrial communication, to develop a pioneering universal robotics platform that addresses a critical problem faced by industrial robotics manufacturers using popular robotics platforms from Nvidia, Qualcomm, and other tech vendors.

The new platform, powered by the Hilscher netX communication controller, supports EtherCAT, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP protocols and enables manufacturers to seamlessly integrate popular modules and ready-made servo drives with a wide range of industrial and consumer robots without the need for additional solutions, which the industrial robotics manufacturers face today.

The issue of integrating Nvidia Jetson, Nvidia Orin, or Qualcomm RB5 platforms into the existing industrial networks and components stems from the need for supplementary integration solutions to bridge the compatibility gaps. The problem leads to additional costs on hardware and complex software development, as well as a potentially diminished performance of the final robotic solution.

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Caracol to debut ‘groundbreaking’ robotic large-format additive manufacturing platform at IMTS

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Caracol will use IMTS to demonstrate how manufacturers can produce industrial large-scale 3D printed parts with more efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability, thanks to its advanced technology.

Via live on-booth 3D printing with its partner, Kuka, (booth #236807, West Hall), visitors will be able to get an up-close look at the capabilities of LFAM via Caracol’s innovative flagship Heron AM integrated AM platform.

This modular hardware-software robotic system works on 6+ axes to enable manufacturers in key sectors like aerospace, automotive, energy and maritime, to produce thermoplastic composite parts with very complex geometries and with no scale or shape limits. [Read more…] about Caracol to debut ‘groundbreaking’ robotic large-format additive manufacturing platform at IMTS

Serve Robotics to deliver Shake Shack food with delivery robots using Uber platform

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Serve Robotics, an autonomous sidewalk delivery company, and Shake Shack have agreed a partnership to deliver Shake Shack using Serve’s autonomous delivery robots via Uber Eats, the delivery platform of Uber Technologies.

Customers who order from select Shake Shack restaurants in Los Angeles through Uber Eats may receive their order via Serve’s innovative autonomous robots.

The partnership marks another step forward in the expansion of sidewalk robots on Uber Eats, which has been offering Serve’s autonomous deliveries in Los Angeles since 2022, and is poised to lead to future expansion across the US. [Read more…] about Serve Robotics to deliver Shake Shack food with delivery robots using Uber platform

Komatsu and ABB collaborate through open electrification platform

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Komatsu and ABB have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to jointly develop and bring to market integrated solutions that will help move net zero emissions for heavy industrial machinery a step closer to reality.

The two global leaders will leverage industry expertise and equipment in a bid to create world-class interoperability, ranging from renewable energy generation to fully electrified mining equipment, for customers. through an open platform.

Multinational company Komatsu is known as one of the world’s largest providers of construction and mining machinery and will now link up with global leader ABB for its expertise and technologies for automation and electrification. [Read more…] about Komatsu and ABB collaborate through open electrification platform

Yaskawa partners with Astellas Pharma to build ‘innovative’ cell therapy platform combining robotics and pharmaceutical technologies

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Yaskawa Electric, one of the world’s largest industrial robot manufacturers, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Astellas Pharma to start talks about building what they describe as “an innovative cell therapy platform by combining robotics and pharmaceutical technologies”.

The MOU is a legally non-binding agreement on a partnership between the two companies, and specific discussions will proceed from now on.

Based on this MOU, the two companies aim to jointly build a new cell therapy platform that may potentially seamlessly bridges the initial stage of research in the cell therapy field to its commercialization, enabling high quality manufacturing of cell therapy products as well as shortening the research and development period. [Read more…] about Yaskawa partners with Astellas Pharma to build ‘innovative’ cell therapy platform combining robotics and pharmaceutical technologies

How Product Analytics Can Prevent Mistakes in Platform Management: Guide from Menestios LIMITED

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Menestios LIMITED developed this article based on company’s extensive expertise. It delves into the significant role of product analytics in steering clear of common pitfalls and preventing errors in platform management.

By leveraging strategic analytics, platform managers can gain crucial insights, make well-informed decisions, and enhance the overall performance of their platforms.

Effective platform management hinges on a deep understanding of user behavior, product performance, and operational dynamics. Lacking these insights, platforms are vulnerable to mistakes that can impede growth and diminish user satisfaction. [Read more…] about How Product Analytics Can Prevent Mistakes in Platform Management: Guide from Menestios LIMITED

ANYbotics agrees partnership with Energy Robotics

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ANYbotics, a provider of autonomous robotics solutions, and Energy Robotics, a developer of advanced AI-software platforms for autonomous robotics, have agreed a strategic partnership.

The companies say the collaboration will “transform asset monitoring through comprehensive end-to-end inspection solutions and data integration for the energy industry”.

The ANYbotics and Energy Robotics platform integration was recently successfully demonstrated in a leading international energy company’s program to scale automated robot inspections. [Read more…] about ANYbotics agrees partnership with Energy Robotics