Meet Germany's Robot Co-workers

Humans and robots work together on the factory floor at Baden-Württemberg's SEW-Eurodrive. Atika Shubert finds out how these cobots work and what's behind the business success.

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Mar 19th, 2021
President Joe Biden participates virtually in the CEO Summit on Semiconductor and Supply Chain Resilience in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Monday, April 12, 2021, in Washington. Seated with Biden are Daleep Singh, Deputy National Security Adviser and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, clockwise from bottom left, National Economic Council Director Brian Deese, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Biden: US Needs to Invest, Lead in Computer Chips
He said the country hasn’t made big investments to stay ahead of global competitors, and it needs to step up its game.
Apr 12th, 2021
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Tyson Foods Opens $425M Poultry Plant in Tennessee
The $425 million investment in Humboldt, TN includes a processing plant, feed mill and hatchery.
Apr 12th, 2021
In his Dec. 18, 2020, file photo a runner passes the office of the California Employment Development Department in Sacramento, Calif. California lawmakers on Thursday, April 8, 2021, advanced what they called commonsense legislation requiring two state agencies to share information aimed at helping stop billions of dollars in pandemic-related unemployment fraud.
Three More Charged in Massive Unemployment Fraud
California auditors said at least $810 million in the names of roughly 45,000 inmates had been approved.
Apr 12th, 2021
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America is Running Out of Ketchup Packets
Food retail establishments large and small are scrambling to supply the condiment.
Apr 8th, 2021
A hiring sign is seen outside home improvement store in Mount Prospect, Ill., Friday, April 2, 2021. The pace of job openings reached the highest level on record in February, a harbinger of healthy hiring and a hopeful sign for those looking for work.
US Jobless Claims Up to 744K
The Labor Department said applications increased by 16,000 from a week earlier.
Apr 8th, 2021
President Joe Biden during an event in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus, April 7, 2021.
Biden Open to Compromise on Infrastructure, but Not Inaction
The president suggested America's position in the world required aggressive action to serve a computerized age.
Apr 8th, 2021
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Feds: Walmart Worker Stole $124K in Gift Cards
The scam took place over a four-month period.
Apr 8th, 2021
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6 Ways to Troubleshoot With Thermal Imaging
A closer look at the focal points of electrical systems.
Apr 7th, 2021
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Alabama Companies Win Multi-Year Military Contracts
The two Huntsville companies secured deals worth $888 million.
Apr 7th, 2021
A restaurant in Santa Monica, Calif., March 16, 2021.
California Plans Statewide Reopening in June
With more Californians getting vaccinated and a recall threat looming, Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking a simpler approach.
Apr 7th, 2021
This May 26, 2017 file photo shows the company logo of Toshiba Corp. displayed in front of its headquarters in Tokyo.Trading in Toshiba stock was halted Wednesday, April 7, 2021 after the Tokyo-based technology conglomerate confirmed it had received a preliminary acquisition proposal. Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday, April 6 it had asked for more details on the proposal, was giving it “careful consideration” and would make an announcement “in due course.”
Toshiba Considers Going Private
The Japanese company is reportedly reviewing an $18 billion offer from a private equity group.
Apr 7th, 2021