Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.41
May 08, 2024
…business in everything that is connected to batteries, electric motors. Another development in the next few years will be the recycling of batteries. And then as I said there is instead an expansion outside completely the mobility sector. The main areas we have started touching are, fulfillment and logistics, that's obviously in demand. If you go around the show, you see a lot of pickers and palletizers. We have an interesting project in shipbuilding. And that's an interesting angle because, why shipbuilding? You don't expect automation. Well, the main reason is that there are some jobs in that industry for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.25
April 26, 2024
…(IMC) system for its 2200 series of BX4 brushless motors. The company said its 22xx…BX4 IMC features an extensive range of functions. The IMC adds 18mm, or 0.7 inches, in length to Faulhaber’s motors while providing a full-featured servo controller and a 12 bit encoder. Faulhaber said the full performance of the motors can be used in all different executions. The 22xx…BX4 IMC can be combined with Faulhaber’s GPT gearheads and new 22L linear actuators. Faulhaber said the diameter-conform design provides users with a system solution that minimizes space and resources as well as wiring requirements. Brushless motors compatible with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.15
November 04, 2023
…benefit from robotics alternatives and upgrades. It’s also important to think about maintenance and service plans to keep servo motors, boards, and everything else in good condition. You can get what you need to succeed in the age of AI. About the author Justin Stoltzfus is a freelance writer for WakeIndustrial.com and writes for local newspapers in central Pennsylvania, as well as numerous other digital publications covering news in the technology sector. He is a graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. This column is reposted with permission.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.91
September 28, 2023
…the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Google, Apple, and General Motors. Advanced Navigation has multiple research facilities across Australia and sales offices around the world. Advanced Navigation demonstrated its technologies at the new facility opening. Source: Advanced Navigation UTS, community, and industry collaborate Collaboration with academia and the local technology community is key, stated Orr. “There is a critical need to improve Australia’s economic complexity and sovereign capabilities,” he said. “A key step is to build our industrial capacity in high-tech, as well as drive knowledge exchange and propel collaborative initiatives between government agencies, academic institutions and industry leaders.” In addition…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.99
August 11, 2023
…“The goal is to get people together from manufacturers, local startups, and large corporates,” said Russell Nickerson, engagement liaison at MassRobotics, in his introduction to the event. “It follows the concept of integrators, who help source materials and machinery and who provide engineers and sales expertise. Everyone in this community needs to help one another connect the dots and solve problems.” MassRobotics provides co-working space, networking opportunities, and other resources to nurture the robotics ecosystem in Massachusetts. Venture Café Cambridge provides programming for innovators and entrepreneurs for the Boston area and beyond. Boston Engineering shares insights into commercialization The speakers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.04
July 28, 2023
…this week received a gold award in the actuators, motors, and drives category in Plant Engineering's 2023 “Product of the Year” program. Robotics 24/7 spoke with Martin Buena-Franco, product marketing manager of automation at Raymond, about the company's lift trucks, telematics, and service strategy. Areas of customer interest This past spring, there were plenty of trade shows—what products received the most interest? Buena-Franco: A big portion of our space at ProMat 2023 was AGVs [automated guided vehicles], which we're very excited about. We've had a pallet truck for some time, but it's enhanced. It's now faster and able to do…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.20
July 06, 2023
…900 jobs by 2027. The aim is to strengthen local production for the North American factory automation and hydraulics market and thus be able to serve customers even better and more efficiently in the future. At its 42,000-square-meter plant in Querétaro, Bosch Rexroth began manufacturing hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves for mobile machinery such as excavators, forklifts, and tractors in June. The company is preparing the ramp-up of hydraulic components and products of linear motion technology. Additional products will be manufactured there for mobile machinery (transmission units, radial piston motors) as well as linear motion technology products (rails, runner blocks)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.05
June 16, 2023
…to meet demand, it hosted suppliers, integrators, clients, and local organizations at its new headquarters in Atlanta. (The company paid for Robotics 24/7's travel.) Exotec showed off its customer system-design process, its warehouse technologies, its North American Control Center, and its Service Center. Clayton Everhart, a sales engineer at Exotec, explained that the company focuses on modular products rather than custom designs for scalability. He added that integrators can help with gathering information about a customer's processes and environment, as well as creating a budget, while Exotec handles the exact pricing, including maintenance. “There are no hidden fees,” Everhart said.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.37
April 25, 2023
…The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, Safar Partners, and Yamaha Motor Ventures Inc. participated in Veo Robotics' latest round. They expressed confidence in the company's approach to advancing automation. “As investors, we were drawn to Veo Robotics' focus on safety in the workplace,” said Matt Peterson, director at Amazon’s Industrial Innovation Fund. “Their technology is both collaborative and effective, prioritizing employee wellbeing. We are excited to support Veo Robotics and their vision to design innovative and human-centric robotics.” As a local investor with ties to MIT, Safar Partners was already familiar with Veo Robotics' culture as a “startup for grownups,” with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.64
January 24, 2023
…Internal factors: status of individual LIFTBOT components such as motors, breaks, and battery External factors: GPS and local weather conditions After all this data is processed, essentially customers get access to a storyboard of their projects. Instead of entering the project data manually, the data is transferred from LIFTBOT to ONSITE completely automatically. Now a team lead can check the project status online and also receive automatic daily notifications on the project status. If something doesn't go according to the plan, the leader has the opportunity to intervene promptly. This way, the problems can be discovered days and weeks earlier,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.51
November 07, 2022
…after moving from South Korea? Lee: With the Michigan local subsidiary opening, I was very excited to join the U.S. team as CEO to lead our North American business. We've made tremendous progress since then. STRADVISION USA could get a workshop space in Los Angeles, and we've expanded the team via either locally hiring experienced talent from the Motor City or relocating members from Seoul. Our most most significant achievement was that we now have very tight partnerships with our valued customers ZF and Aptiv, and we got investment from them. Personally, I believe my family, including my husband who…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.96
October 04, 2022
…U.S., Canada and Mexico. It is backed by five local parts distribution centers and has a 24-hour parts delivery guarantee. Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas’ complete portfolio includes Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat lift trucks, Rocla AGV Solutions, UniCarriers Forklifts, and Jungheinrich warehouse and automation products. Jungheinrich customers across North America will automatically receive the new five-year or 10,000-hour powertrain warranty, which was previously a two-year warranty, free of charge. Details of the warranty The plan covers all Class I and II powertrain components including motor, drive axle, and controller. With this new plan change, customers will also experience a 40% reduction in…
