Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.95
January 31, 2024
AUTEC, a Japan-based commercial sushi robot provider, recently announced the release of its new maki-maker robot, the ASM890A. The robot produces high-quality rice sheets of various thickness and size for various foods, including sushi rolls, burritos, pizza, tacos and more. The robot’s rollers aim to imitate the quality of a rice sheet crafted by a sushi chef with an ideal air to rice ratio. The ASM890A also included a new LCD display that allows the user to customize the formation and wrapping of the rolls with easy-to-understand graphic displays. Robots in the commercial sushi industry AUTEC originally debuted in 1962…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.90
October 27, 2022
…on providing larger customers with robotics for distribution centers. Japan a model for last-mile logistics With robots and sophisticated routing, goods can avoid bottlenecks in distribution centers and loading docks when demand surges. Last-mile logistics automation could also mitigate urban congestion and help stores get products on shelves faster. In Japan, delivery robots help to reduce costs and environmental impact while increasing collaboration, according to a McKinsey & Co. report. “The surge in e-commerce volumes has put huge pressure on the last-mile delivery system, the process by which products are transported from distribution centers to final consumers,” the research firm…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.90
January 24, 2022
…U.S. presence HAI Robotics has subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, the Netherlands, and the U.S., serving customers in more than 30 countries and regions. Its U.S. headquarters and new Demo Center are both in Fremont. “We provide all required services, including sales, solutions, engineering, implementation, and support,” said the company. It said its U.S. Demo Center will include the following next-generation warehouse automation: Four types of robots: multi-layer, double deep, carton-picking, and telescopic lift Three types of picking workstations: on-robot, on-conveyor, and HAIPORT-powered Demonstrations of its “comprehensive” HAIQ software platform and algorithm HAIPICK ACR offers warehouse benefits The HAIPICK…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.87
June 20, 2022
…keeps running smoothly.” FANUC America is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp., which provides computer numerical controls (CNCs), robots, and ROBOMACHINE accessories. The Rochester Hills, Mich.-based company said small shops to large assembly operations rely on its automation to improve productivity, increase quality, maximize profits, and maintain a competitive edge. FANUC software works with MT-LINKi In conjunction with the MT-LINKi software, AI Servo Monitor uses machine learning to analyze the daily performance of machines equipped with FANUC CNCs. It displays daily data in intuitive graphs, allowing users to easily monitor abnormalities in these machines, said the company. MT-LINKi connects and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.86
January 21, 2022
…Rochester Hills, Mich.-based FANUC America is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp. The company provides CNC systems, robotics, and ROBOMACHINE factory automation. FANUC claimed that its innovative technologies and proven expertise can help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability, and profitability. M-1000iA ready to aid production, says FANUC The FANUC M-1000iA robot arm. Source: Business Wire The M-1000iA’s serial-link construction gives the robot a wider range of motion in every direction, said FANUC. It can extend its arm upright or rotate it backwards, which is not possible for typical heavy-payload robots with a parallel-link mechanism, the company added. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.86
July 02, 2021
…well as offices in Germany, the U.K., the U.S., Japan, China and Hong Kong, and Singapore. Geek+ builds on commercial success In the past two years, Geek+ said it has automated the warehouses of some of the world's best-known brands such as Decathlon, Nike, Circle K, Walmart, and ASDA. The company claimed that it has the largest share of the global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market with operations in 30 countries. Geek+ plans to continue to strengthen its regional capabilities by teaming up with local as well as global integrators. Building upon its goods-to-person picking robot, Geek+ now offers a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.85
November 17, 2023
…Budweiser. Inceptio is actively exploring partnerships with additional heavy-duty truck OEMs to expand its business in overseas regions, including Japan, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. The Bloomberg New Economy Forum is an annual conference focused on challenges confronting the global economy and opportunities created by technological innovation. Mr. Ma participated in a panel discussion on the future of transportation alongside executives from Trip.com and Hyundai Motor, as well as Indonesia's minister for tourism and creative economy. To listen to Ma’s full presentation at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, watch this video.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.84
March 08, 2023
…year, deploying the robots across the U.S., Europe, and Japan and continuing to grow our customer base,” Tenzer said in a statement. “Now is the time to build on these foundations by accelerating the scaling of customers and deployments. I’m very proud of this company and I look forward to working with Brian in my new role as chairman.” Tenzer added. RightHand touted Owen’s thirty years of experience in finance, technology, and commercial deployments. It added that Owen will be charged with helping the company scale up. Owen has decades of experience in technology Under Owen’s leadership at Cambridge Semantics,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.83
January 20, 2022
…2020, the installations of robots from abroad—mainly imported from Japan, South Korea, and Europe—grew by 24% to 123,030 units. This number also included units produced in China by non-Chinese suppliers. Chinese robot manufacturers mainly deliver to their domestic market, where they held a market share of 27% in 2020 with 45,347 units shipped, according to the IFR. While the U.S. does not have a similarly centralized industrial policy, China's government recently released its second five-year plan. “China released the second five-year development plan for the robotics industry – following 2016 to 2020,” explained Song Xiaogang, executive director and secretary-general of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.82
June 15, 2023
…N.Y.; San Diego; Chelmsford, Mass.; and Georgetown, Ky. It also has offices in Singapore; Frankfurt, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; Yokohama, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai. It is a part of Teradyne Inc., which also owns Universal Robots.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.81
October 27, 2023
…two years, it has also established branches in Europe, Japan, and North America and expanded its customer and partner base. “In 2023, we have experienced significant growth throughout the entire American market, completing major projects in the metal and automotive industries, both in the U.S. and in the fast-growing Mexican market,” said Moritz Garroz Borelly, sales director for Elite Robots USA. “Elite Robots is taking many steps to expand the collaborative market space, and I believe it has the potential to significantly elevate the entire industry.” The company has its U.S. office in Knoxville, Tenn. “Winning this order makes me…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.80
December 12, 2019
…compliance standards and certification to the United States’ FDA, Japan, and European Commission requirements for direct food handling. “This historic partnership is a true validation of our award-winning products and technology. When combined with FANUC’s global reach in robotics, we will be able to offer end-users and system integrators a single, powerful and agile automation solution to address the unique needs of underserved markets,” added Carl Vause, CEO, Soft Robotics. “From its earliest days at Harvard, Soft Robotics’ potential to fundamentally transform industrial automation was obvious,” said Carmichael Roberts, Founder and Managing Partner of Material Impact and Chairman of the…
