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Cision Canada
02-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Oxipital AI and Schmalz Extend Partnership to Deliver Advanced Automated Solutions
BEDFORD, Mass., June 2, 2025 /CNW/ -- Oxipital AI, a leading provider of AI-powered machine vision systems, is proud to welcome Schmalz into its Preferred Partner Program and to continue its long-standing collaboration with the company. Through the integration of Oxipital AI's advanced vision-guided inspection and robotic picking technology with Schmalz mGrip ® finger grippers and vacuum end-of-arm tooling, this partnership is delivering next-generation robotic grasping solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce labor reliance, and ensure consistent, safe, and profitable production for end customers in the food & beverage industry and beyond. "Schmalz has worked with Oxipital AI since its inception, so joining their preferred partner program was the logical next step in our ongoing relationship," said Volker Schmitz, President & CEO of Schmalz North America. "Both of our organizations focus on robotic automation, so there were inherent synergies from the start. Pairing our tooling with Oxipital AI vision technologies has enabled us to provide our customers with more capable and higher performing picking solutions that we couldn't offer in the past." "Working with Schmalz has been incredibly easy and fruitful for both companies, combining expertise from both teams to ultimately provide the customer with market-leading automated solutions," said Mark Chiappetta, President & CEO at Oxipital AI. "Schmalz engineers are experts in designing and deploying capable tooling solutions into complex robotic handling applications. Paired with Oxipital AI's vision technology, the Schmalz team will be able to expand the applicability of their solutions to increasingly challenging manufacturing processes. We are excited to expand our existing relationship and look forward to many years of continued collaboration." About Oxipital AI Oxipital AI is a leader in AI-enabled machine vision technologies for quality product inspection and robotic guidance in critical industries such as food processing, agriculture, and consumer goods production. The company's mission is to deliver actionable insights through deep object understanding to customers as they embrace Industry 5.0 and unlock previously unachievable levels of resiliency, efficiency, and sustainability in their manufacturing operations. More information can be found at About Schmalz Schmalz is the global market leader in vacuum industrial automation and ergonomic material handling solutions. With more than 10,000 components, the Vacuum Automation unit includes suction cups and vacuum generators, as well as complete robotic gripping systems and clamping solutions for holding workpieces, for example, in CNC machining centers. The Handling Systems unit offers innovative handling solutions with vacuum lifters, servo hoists and workstation crane systems for industrial material handling applications. The Intelligent Factory solutions make production and logistics processes more flexible, productive and efficient, while also preparing them for the increasing trend toward digitalization. Schmalz now offers more packaging, food and pharma, ergonomic and robotic solutions, thanks to our investment in new technologies and the acquisition of products from Binar Handling, Palamatic and mGrip. For more information, visit our website at
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Oxipital AI and Schmalz Extend Partnership to Deliver Advanced Automated Solutions
BEDFORD, Mass., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxipital AI, a leading provider of AI-powered machine vision systems, is proud to welcome Schmalz into its Preferred Partner Program and to continue its long-standing collaboration with the company. Through the integration of Oxipital AI's advanced vision-guided inspection and robotic picking technology with Schmalz mGrip® finger grippers and vacuum end-of-arm tooling, this partnership is delivering next-generation robotic grasping solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce labor reliance, and ensure consistent, safe, and profitable production for end customers in the food & beverage industry and beyond. "Schmalz has worked with Oxipital AI since its inception, so joining their preferred partner program was the logical next step in our ongoing relationship," said Volker Schmitz, President & CEO of Schmalz North America. "Both of our organizations focus on robotic automation, so there were inherent synergies from the start. Pairing our tooling with Oxipital AI vision technologies has enabled us to provide our customers with more capable and higher performing picking solutions that we couldn't offer in the past." "Working with Schmalz has been incredibly easy and fruitful for both companies, combining expertise from both teams to ultimately provide the customer with market-leading automated solutions," said Mark Chiappetta, President & CEO at Oxipital AI. "Schmalz engineers are experts in designing and deploying capable tooling solutions into complex robotic handling applications. Paired with Oxipital AI's vision technology, the Schmalz team will be able to expand the applicability of their solutions to increasingly challenging manufacturing processes. We are excited to expand our existing relationship and look forward to many years of continued collaboration." About Oxipital AI Oxipital AI is a leader in AI-enabled machine vision technologies for quality product inspection and robotic guidance in critical industries such as food processing, agriculture, and consumer goods production. The company's mission is to deliver actionable insights through deep object understanding to customers as they embrace Industry 5.0 and unlock previously unachievable levels of resiliency, efficiency, and sustainability in their manufacturing operations. More information can be found at About Schmalz Schmalz is the global market leader in vacuum industrial automation and ergonomic material handling solutions. With more than 10,000 components, the Vacuum Automation unit includes suction cups and vacuum generators, as well as complete robotic gripping systems and clamping solutions for holding workpieces, for example, in CNC machining centers. The Handling Systems unit offers innovative handling solutions with vacuum lifters, servo hoists and workstation crane systems for industrial material handling applications. The Intelligent Factory solutions make production and logistics processes more flexible, productive and efficient, while also preparing them for the increasing trend toward digitalization. Schmalz now offers more packaging, food and pharma, ergonomic and robotic solutions, thanks to our investment in new technologies and the acquisition of products from Binar Handling, Palamatic and mGrip. For more information, visit our website at Media Contact:Julie ColluraDirector of Marketing Communications - Oxipital AIEmail: jcollura@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Oxipital AI Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
What happens now the Pope has been chosen?
Plumes of white smoke have poured from the Sistine Chapel, announcing to the world that 133 cardinals have selected a new pope and he has accepted. Robert Prevost has been named the newly elected pontiff and taken supreme authority over the Catholic Church. He has chosen the papal name Leo XIV. A solemn ceremony to formally inaugurate the new Pope typically takes place a few days after his election. In the past, the pontiff was invested with a papal tiara, a crown symbolising their authority, but this was stopped by Pope Paul VI in the 1960s. Nowadays, the ceremony is a more pared-down affair, with the pope wearing a bishop's mitre, a two-shield-shaped headdress. The senior cardinal deacon presents the pallium, a woollen cloak symbolising the pope's authority, along with the Fisherman's Ring, a gold signet ring stamped with an image of Saint Peter, who was a fisherman and is traditionally believed to be the first pope. The ring is forged anew for each pope and has been part of the papal regalia since the 13th century. It will be ceremonially destroyed upon his death. This is a key moment for the pope to make his first real speech 'and articulate the themes that will be the centre of his papacy', said Prof Schmalz. He will greet the cardinals, who will kiss his ring, with some also embracing him. '[It is] an important ritual that is used to symbolise he is owed obedience not only by cardinals but all rank-and-file Catholics around the world,' said Prof Schmalz. An inauguration mass is then held at St Peter's Square. 'What everyone will be watching is the new public interactions the new pope will have – will he be shy and reserved like Pope Benedict XVI or open and get close to the people like Pope Francis?' said Prof Schmalz. 'How will he handle the public spectacle, interact with the crowd ... Will we see the Popemobile, or will he do the rounds on foot?' Pope Leo XIV will then step into his role as the leader of 1.41 billion Catholics around the world. His next big decision will be where to make his first trip outside of Rome. 'This will be an early defining moment for the new pontiff,' said Prof Schmalz, 'signalling to the world how he intends to connect with the global community … and how he will position himself in relation to Francis's reforms.' Pope Francis chose to first meet migrants on the Italian island of Lampedusa, to pray for those lost at sea, setting the tone for the rest of his papacy, during which he championed marginalised people in society. What happened after the Pope Leo was taken into a side room known as the Stanza delle Lacrime (Room of Tears) and asked to choose his attire. He changed into the white vestments of the papacy, which had been prepared by Rome's best tailors in three sizes. Pope Benedict XVI chose to wear the full regalia, including a gold cross and crimson cape and red papal shoes. However, Pope Francis opted for a more humble appearance, wearing simple white robes and a zucchetto (skullcap) with black shoes. 'It is the first clue into whether he will continue on with Francis's legacy or not,' Prof Mathew Schmalz told The Telegraph. The pope was announced to the world from the loggia of St Peter's Basilica with the Latin words, 'Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum. Habemus papam!' ('I announce to you a great joy. We have a pope!') and his chosen papal name was revealed. The 267th pope then appeared before the crowd to give his first blessing as pontiff before retiring to the Vatican. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sculpture created by St. Jacobs artist installed at St. Peter's Basilica
A life size interactive sculpture depicting the transformation of a homeless person into an angel created by St. Jacobs, Ont., sculptor Tim Schmalz was installed just before Easter in the square in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. The sculpture, called Be Welcoming, was the second piece by Schmalz to be commissioned by Pope Francis. "It looks like a pretty rough-looking person with a hoodie, a backpack with all of his possessions. But then as you walk around the piece, the piece literally transforms into an Angel. The backpack on one side hides the Angel wings on the other side," Schmalz told CBC K-W from Rome. "The hoodie on the one side changes into this flowing hair. And I've created this beautiful, very impressionistic face of an Angel that is welcoming you to sit down right beside." The bronze sculpture is located near a medical centre off St. Peter's Square where Schmalz says "doctors from around the world come to volunteer their services to help the homeless." Be Welcoming was inspired by the biblical passage in Hebrews 13:2 which says: "Be welcoming to strangers, many have entertained angels unawares." It's not the first time Schmalz took inspiration from that quote. The first sculpture he did for Pope Francis called Angels Unawares depicts 140 migrants and refugees from different cultural and racial backgrounds and time periods is also displayed at St. Peter's Basilica. The bronze sculpture was unveiled in 2019 on World Day for Migrants and Refugees. It was the first time in 400 years that an artist had a modern day sculpture placed next to historical pieces of work around St. Peter's Square. Schmalz became known for the Homeless Jesus sculptures, which shows the Christian figure Jesus huddled under a blanket on a bench, with only the gashes on his feet signalling who he is. Schmalz told CBC K-W in 2015 that statue was quickly becoming a global movement with many institutions around the world requesting it. That was after Catholic churches in Toronto and New York initially refused to allow his sculpture to be placed outside their sanctuaries in 2014. After that controversy, many institutions around the world requested versions of his work be placed outside public institutions, charities and houses of worship. The installation of Be Welcoming was supposed to take place after Easter but it was installed early. Schmalz said he learned the sculpture was in place after he received an email from Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, who helped create the medical centre for the homeless. "It was scheduled for after Easter. And about a couple days before Good Friday, I got these photographs showing the sculpture was already installed," said Schmalz. "To me it's very symbolic. This is in a sense the last artistic piece that I've collaborated with the Vatican, with Pope Francis. And to have it installed right before Easter ... it's just just amazing." Schmalz found out the Be Welcoming sculpture had been moved while in Italy for another sculpture in honour of the canonization of a young person named Carlo Acutis. It was scheduled to be placed at Acutis' tomb in Assisi, Italy. The canonization was postponed because of the pontiff's death on April 21. The Be Welcoming sculpture which Schmalz created in 2019 has also been installed in El Camino Santiago in Spain and the St. Padre Pio Shrine in southern Italy. LISTEN | :
CBC
04-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Sculpture created by St. Jacobs artist installed at St. Peter's Basilica
'Be Welcoming' allows people to see the marginalized as sacred, artist says Image | Schmalz 1 Caption: Artist Timothy Schmalz sitting on his interactive sculpture called 'Be Welcoming'. It is located at St. Peter's Square close to a medical centre that cares for the homeless in Rome, Italy. (Submitted by Timothy Schmalz) Open Image in New Tab A life size interactive sculpture depicting the transformation of a homeless person into an angel created by St. Jacobs, Ont., sculptor Tim Schmalz was installed just before Easter in the square in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. The sculpture, called Be Welcoming, was the second piece by Schmalz to be commissioned by Pope Francis. Image | Side by side angels Caption: Both views of the homeless person and the angel from Timothy Schmalz's sculpture 'Be Welcoming'. (Photo from Open Image in New Tab "It looks like a pretty rough-looking person with a hoodie, a backpack with all of his possessions. But then as you walk around the piece, the piece literally transforms into an Angel. The backpack on one side hides the Angel wings on the other side," Schmalz told CBC K-W from Rome. "The hoodie on the one side changes into this flowing hair. And I've created this beautiful, very impressionistic face of an Angel that is welcoming you to sit down right beside." The bronze sculpture is located near a medical centre off St. Peter's Square where Schmalz says "doctors from around the world come to volunteer their services to help the homeless." Inspiration for sculpture Be Welcoming was inspired by the biblical passage in Hebrews 13:2 which says: "Be welcoming to strangers, many have entertained angels unawares." It's not the first time Schmalz took inspiration from that quote. The first sculpture he did for Pope Francis called Angels Unawares depicts 140 migrants and refugees from different cultural and racial backgrounds and time periods is also displayed at St. Peter's Basilica. The bronze sculpture was unveiled in 2019 on World Day for Migrants and Refugees. It was the first time in 400 years that an artist had a modern day sculpture placed next to historical pieces of work around St. Peter's Square. Schmalz became known for the Homeless Jesus sculptures, which shows the Christian figure Jesus huddled under a blanket on a bench, with only the gashes on his feet signalling who he is. Schmalz told CBC K-W in 2015 that statue was quickly becoming a global movement with many institutions around the world requesting it. That was after Catholic churches in Toronto and New York initially refused to allow his sculpture to be placed outside their sanctuaries in 2014. After that controversy, many institutions around the world requested versions of his work be placed outside public institutions, charities and houses of worship. Image | POPE-MIGRANTS/ Caption: Pope Francis attends the unveiling of a sculpture depicting a group of migrants of various cultures and from different historic times, following a mass for World Day of Migrants and Refugees, at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican September 29, 2019. REUTERS/Vincenzo Pinto/Pool - RC1268DC7B40 (Vincenzo Pinto/Reuters) Open Image in New Tab Statue installation moved ahead The installation of Be Welcoming was supposed to take place after Easter but it was installed early. Schmalz said he learned the sculpture was in place after he received an email from Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, who helped create the medical centre for the homeless. "It was scheduled for after Easter. And about a couple days before Good Friday, I got these photographs showing the sculpture was already installed," said Schmalz. "To me it's very symbolic. This is in a sense the last artistic piece that I've collaborated with the Vatican, with Pope Francis. And to have it installed right before Easter ... it's just just amazing." Schmalz found out the Be Welcoming sculpture had been moved while in Italy for another sculpture in honour of the canonization of a young person named Carlo Acutis. It was scheduled to be placed at Acutis' tomb in Assisi, Italy. The canonization was postponed because of the pontiff's death on April 21. The Be Welcoming sculpture which Schmalz created in 2019 has also been installed in El Camino Santiago in Spain and the St. Padre Pio Shrine in southern Italy.
