Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.38
…Standard – ISO10218,” from Bjorn Matthias, ABB; Mark Lewandowski, Procter & Gamble, and Universal Robots’ Shea. (October 2, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.) “What New ISO10218 Means for National Adoptions in U.S. & Canada,” from Maren Roush of A3, and Robert Vomiero of Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (October 2, 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.) Related sessions pertinent to risk assessment and the relevance of AI to robot safety include: “What is Risk Assessment & Why Does It Matter?” by Jeff Fryman, A3; Robert Bollinger, Dynamic Horizons Automation Solutions LLC, and Todd Dickey, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America “How…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 99.80
Amy Rardin, the global senior director at Procter & Gamble, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the NextGen Supply Chain Conference. The conference, which will be held at the Chicago Athletic Association hotel from Oct. 21-23, is produced by Peerless Media and Robotics24/7’s sister brand, Supply Chain Management Review. Read more about Roman, the keynote address, the conference and SCMR here.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.57
…leading brands such as Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, DHL, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Walmart, and Zalando are among its users. It had a global network of 35 companies with sales of CHF 664.4 million ($720.75 million U.S.) and 2,500 employees as of 2022. Interroll's two-floor facility in Ticino, Switzerland, specialized in techno-polymer injection-molded parts, presented a logistical challenge. Materials handling between production and the logistics area required manual labor because existing systems couldn't provide the necessary flexibility for multi-floor operations in a dynamic environment with people and other equipment moving around. Interroll wanted to increase productivity while enhancing safety through…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.09
…education, and logistics. The company said its customers include Procter & Gamble, Coca Cola, Heineken, Pepsi, Henkel, Unilever, Nestle, al Marai, and Danone. Other vendors working on robotic palletizing and truck loading and unloading include Boston Dynamics, Dextrous Robotics, and Honeywell Intelligrated. GreyMatter and iTLS promise to increase efficiency iTLS—Powered by GreyMatter can enable 99% palletization efficiency and accuracy when forming rainbow pallets, said the partners. It can also improve ergonomics to eliminate worker fatigue, reduce dock turnaround times by up to 150%, and improve productivity by up to fourfold for truck loading and unloading. “Supply chain and logistics leaders…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.02
…in Mobile Robotics and Automation with speakers from DHL, Procter & Gamble, Arendai, and Cascadia Capital. Productization and Scaling for Next Generation Automation (Cambridge Consultants; Dexterity; 3M; Kuka) Standardization Efforts for Mobile Robot Interoperability (MassRobotics, Vecna Robotics, Locus Robotics, InOrbit) Other sessions include: The Best of Both Worlds: The Future of AGVs and AMRs (David Northup, OTTO Motors) Smart Automation: How to Prevent a Single Point of Failure in Managing AMR Fleets (Andreas Boedenauer, Agilox) Mobile Cobots Unlock Greater Flexibility and Agility (Tim DeRosett, Brooks Automation) Assumption in AMR Behaviors: How Human Expectations Have Impacted How Robots Plan (Russell Toris,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.82
…involved—from manufacturers and sensor providers to end users like Procter & Gamble, General Motors, and Ford. We hope to publish it later this year.” “We're trying to get alignment with OSHA [the Occupational Safety and Health Administration] to make it a compulsory standard,” Wise said. “Safety is like religion—you either believe in it, or you don't. Larger manufacturers largely get it, but as robots push into logistics and distribution, there isn't the same belief.” “Over the past couple of years, we've interacted with prospective customers who ask, 'Why can't you do this?' and we'll say, 'Because the safety standard says…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.19
…it here.” Saad welcomed new MassRobotics members Universal Robots, Procter & Gamble, and Amazon Web Services, as well as renewals from 20 members. He also announced new strategic partners Novanta and Danfoss. For the first time, MassRobotics recognized its “most engaged partners” with awards. Cowen received one for its startup education, Festo for its work in life sciences and healthcare, and Mitsubishi Electric for its support of the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst and Robo Boston. Mitsubishi Electric receives Most Engaged Partner award. Source: MassRobotics AMR standard and future focuses As fleets of mobile robots grow in warehouses and elsewhere, concerns…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 80.53
…ecosystem grow, last week announced a partnership with The Procter & Gamble Co. to explore technologies around automation and manufacturing-related applications. The partners said the goal is to develop ideas to improve productivity, drive increased value for consumers, accelerate agility from more automation, and allow more flexibility in meeting the manufacturing deadlines of customers. In addition to exploring and accessing innovations from resident startups, MassRobotics said its community will help Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble (P&G) remain on the cutting edge of automation and more closely collaborate with existing P&G robotics partners in Massachusetts. “We're excited to be a member of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.61
…AMR Interoperability Working Group met with representatives from FedEx, Procter & Gamble, and DHL, all major industrial users of mobile robots. Each company said it is testing a variety of AMRs and that it is looking for standards that could be used in environments where people and robots from multiple vendors can work together. They all acknowledged that no one provider can automate every task. “I applaud the Working Group for their efforts and dedication in laying out these first steps toward AMR interoperability,” said Aaron Prather, senior technical advisor at FedEx. “The diversity of the team shows that the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.43
…people just getting started or for an Amazon or Procter & Gamble that is further along in their journey.” Standards and partnerships In addition to ease of use, standards for safety and interoperability are crucial to encouraging businesses to use robotics. “Safety is critical,” Burnstein said. “The Washington Post recently talked to me and Boston Dynamics, and it reported that one of the main barriers to robot butlers in the home is the technology for working in different environments is still not there yet.” “Standards are always going to be a critical issue,” said Burnstein. “We're working on standards for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.20
…support industrial companies such as WITTENSTEIN, SMS group and Procter & Gamble in manufacturing and maintenance of machines and systems. Engineers and designers require a variety of digital product data of purchased parts from a wide range of component manufacturers to plan and design their machines and systems. OMRON supports industrial customers with 3D engineering data. Image courtesy of OMRON/CADENAS. Quick Search for Purchased Parts Numerous industrial companies worldwide already use CADENAS Strategic Parts Management PARTsolutions to manage their own and purchased parts. As of now, OMRON purchased parts are also available within the software solution. Using numerous intelligent search…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.09
…Doeksen, 3M; Steve Kruzel, Yaskawa America, Inc.; Mark Lewandowski, Procter & Gamble; Bob Little, ATI Industrial Automation; John Lizzi, General Electric; Tyler McCoy, JR Automation Technologies LLC; Gary McMurray, Georgia Institute of Technology; Craig Salvalaggio, Applied Manufacturing Technologies; Walter Vahey, Teradyne; and Carol Woten, Genesis Systems - IPG Photonics Company. After many years of dedicated service, Catherine Morris, ATI Industrial Automation; Stu Shepherd, Universal Robots; and Mike Jacobs, Applied Manufacturing Technologies are departing the RIA Board. These three board members were recognized at the recent A3 Business Forum for their service to the industry and to the RIA and A3…