Flexxbotics Named Winner of Hexagon Sixth Sense Next Gen Manufacturing Technology Competition
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Then, Flexxbotics instructs the robots to make real-time updates to the CNC machining programs for autonomous process control.“We are thrilled to announce Flexxbotics and Zaptic as the winners of Hexagons third Sixth Sense cohort because both address critical automation and productivity challenges while pushing forward the digitisation of the manufacturing industry,” said Josh Weiss, president of Hexagons Manufacturing Intelligence division. “We believe that the fleets of robots in the smart factory will run lights-out production, and that integrated inspection will be the critical ‘eyes & ears’ of autonomous manufacturing.”About Sixth SenseHexagon technologies are used to manufacture 90% of aircraft, 75% of smartphones, and 95% of every automobile produced worldwide. By inviting the next generation of innovators to the table, Hexagon aims to share its resources and make connections that accelerate progress – pushing the boundaries of design, manufacturing, and engineering and starting to imagine a better future for the benefit of everyone. To follow Sixth Sense, and learn about the ecosystem and opportunities for participation, visit https://sixthsense.hexagon.comAbout HexagonHexagon is the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. Learn more at https://hexagon.com/ and follow us @HexagonAB.About FlexxboticsFlexxbotics robotic workcell digitalization is the backbone of the Smart Factory delivering autonomous process control for next generation machining environments.