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Robotics have come a long way since the first industrial robot was installed at General Motors. Denise Ebenhoech, Regional Head of Advanced Robotics Applications at KUKA Robotics, sits down with Chris Mahar, Associate Editor, to discuss recent developments within mobile robots. From cleans rooms to job shops to moving entire airplane assemblies, autonomous mobile robots are helping manufacturers succeed in today’s advanced manufacturing landscape.

If there is a common thread found in the women Smart Manufacturing identified as making their mark in robotics and automation, it is a heightened awareness of the impact humans have on the planet without trying, as well as the positive impact we can have with concerted efforts.

Demand for automation and robots is surging in multiple industries, including automotive, writes the CEO of Thomas.com.

Beginning around six years ago, one machine tool builder after another added laser cutting and even welding to their products’ already impressive repertoires.

Case Study: Cobots help better serve customers and improve environment for workforce

A vast majority of manufacturers agree that robotic automation is the best solution to reduce costs, increase productivity, address labor shortages, and aid in recruitment and retention.

Augmented reality makes new robot startups easier and faster, the company says.

The final revenue quarter of 2023 was Universal Robots’ largest to date.

Laser micro-cutting can increase precision and enable contactless cutting for machines, leading to higher-quality products.

Metrology-grade laser scanners are expanding their range of applications. New users are finding the main attractions of laser scanners—speed and ease of use. What prevented more widespread use in the past were laser scanners’ perceived tradeoffs. Using one usually meant sacrificing accuracy or working with noisy data.