Questions tagged [manufacturing]

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How do robotics startups work?

In software engineering startups, you generally go to a room with a computer or bring your own laptop, and write code. I'm interested in how robotics startups work: Is there a separate location for designing the robots? Take for example, Anki. Do…
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Acrylic/plastic cutting services

I want to cut acrylic pieces that will be assembled into the body of a robot. What are some recommendations for acrylic/plastic cutting services? Does laser cutting produce the best results?
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Are the any self reproducing robots?

Is there a possibility of making robots which utilise raw materials to create more versions of themselves? Clarifying the point what I would like to ask is that whether there are are any projects or research on robots that can reproduce!!!
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Why production lines are so huge and power hungry?

I'm thinking of starting my adventure in area of professional manufacturing. When I started to look onto machines I figured out that they are build somehow like in the 70s: huge footprint, big 3kW electric motors etc. Is there any explanation why…