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Humanoid robots have captured the attention of the industry this year. Recent developments in their technology and applications suggest that they are here to stay and might become a part of manufacturing operations in the not-so-distant future!
- Sukanya Ray Ghosh, Editor
 
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Sanctuary AI’s hydraulic actuation brings human-level dexterity to general-purpose robots

Sanctuary AI has achieved a technological milestone on its path to mission success. The company shares in a press statement that its 21 degrees of freedom (DOF) dexterous robotic hands can perform in-hand manipulation, which opens up a wide range of industrial fine manipulation tasks.


A3: Robot sales in North America surge 8.8 percent in Q3 2024, fuelling optimism for 2025

Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has reported that robot sales in North America were up 8.8 percent in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. According to A3, companies purchased 7,329 robots from July through September, valued at $475 million.


ZEISS expands direct sales in Canada for metrology and inspection technologies starting January 2025

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions has announced a transition to direct sales in the Canadian market for ZEISS Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), Vision Measuring Machines (VMMs), CT/X-Ray solutions, industrial light microscopes, and Surface, Form and Geometry (SF&G) products, effective January 1, 2025.


Macnica Americas partners with Sony to deliver advanced imaging and vision solutions

Macnica Americas is expanding on its strategic agreement with Sony to now distribute its image sensors throughout North, Central and South America.


 
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Protecting the supply chain: Safeguarding against cyber vulnerabilities

Supply chain stability has become a major global issue in recent years. Cybersecurity risks in the supply chain add to the challenges of maintaining stability. While a traditional plant uptime is 95 percent, even a one percent increase or decrease in uptime can have a major impact on the bottom line for a manufacturer. » Read More...
 
 
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