Robots at Your Service

February 20, 2020

Service robots assist humans in performing tasks that are either too dirty, dull, dangerous, or distant, excluding industrial automation. These semi-autonomous or fully autonomous robots perform domestic tasks-such as vacuuming or lawn maintenance; they work in hospitals, fields, and warehouses; they inspect infrastructure and explore deep sea; they entertain humans and provide directions and engagement at various events. The number of service robots being sold is increasing explosively. Some 361,000 professional service robots were expected to be sold in 2019, up from 271,000 in the previous year.

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Axis Prototypes

Axis Prototypes is one of Canada's Largest Rapid Prototype and Additive Manufacturing company servicing Industrial Designers, Mechanical Engineers, and Product Development Specialists in North America. Each year we collaborate with hundreds of customers on close to 3000 projects in plastics and metal, serving various industries such as Automotive Components, Electronic Enclosures, Tooling & Fixtures, Toys, Medical Devices, Dental Models.

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Infographic | February 5, 2020

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Infographic | February 28, 2020

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Infographic | January 6, 2020

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Infographic | April 20, 2022

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Infographic | December 30, 2019

The construction industry is under a significant paradigm shift. When we look back throughout this industry’s history we notice some great advancements have taken place. As the end of the year approaches and we look ahead to 2020 there’s no reason we shouldn’t expect more of the same to occur.

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The 6 Advantages of Reverse Engineering

Infographic | March 20, 2020

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Axis Prototypes

Axis Prototypes is one of Canada's Largest Rapid Prototype and Additive Manufacturing company servicing Industrial Designers, Mechanical Engineers, and Product Development Specialists in North America. Each year we collaborate with hundreds of customers on close to 3000 projects in plastics and metal, serving various industries such as Automotive Components, Electronic Enclosures, Tooling & Fixtures, Toys, Medical Devices, Dental Models.

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