Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.79
April 07, 2021
ACEINNA Inc., which develops intertial-based guidance systems for autonomous vehicles and robots, today announced that Geosun Navigation Technology Co., which makes lidar-based navigation systems for drones and remotely operated vehicles, has chosed its inertial measurement units. Andover, Mass.-based ACEINNA provides sensors for the automotive, industrial, telecommunications, datacenter and cloud infrastructure, consumer appliances, agricultural, and construction markets. The company said its micro-electromechanical, open-source positioning systems can provide centimeter-accurate navigation. ACEINNA has research and development facilities in San Jose, Calif.; Andover, Mass.; and Chicago, as well as manufacturing facilities in Wuxi, China. Wuhan, China-based Geosun's intellectual property is dedicated to the application…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.78
July 15, 2019
Nano Dimension Ltd. has sold its DragonFly Pro additive manufacturing system for electronics to Istituto Italiano di Technologia (IIT) Biomolecular Nanotechnologies. IIT is a research institution in Italy specializing in promoting technological development and higher education in science and technology. The IIT staff is comprised of approximately 1,700 people from over 60 countries, working together to conduct research in multidisciplinary areas such as robotics, nanobiotechnology, industry, computational science and medicine. The research at the IIT Center for Biomolecular Nanotechnologies in Lecce is focused on the development of micro and nanotechnologies for the human body and for the environment, by studying…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.73
February 06, 2023
Flexiv Robotics Inc. has released Moonlight, its new force-controlled parallel robot that it said was designed to handle “applications that require precise motion and force control.” The company announced the new robot during its FLEXIVERSE 2023 launch event on Jan. 31. “Incorporating Flexiv’s innovative force control technology, Moonlight can precisely measure force down to 0.1 N so even delicate objects can be handled,” the company said in a release. Santa Clara, Calif.-based Flexiv said the robot could be used for screw fastening, loading, sanding, and polishing. The company also develops robot arms through its Rizon series. Robots in that line…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.60
January 08, 2020
…design and optimization of processes. The growing trend of micro-fulfillment could fundamentally change how we think about supply chains. Small and automated facilities close to customers are an enticing solution to last-mile challenges, but require enterprise-wide visibility and nimbleness. Software of all kinds increasingly leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to self-improve. It’s one thing to use this data to optimize the movement of goods, materials and assets, but it’s another to consider what a fully-automated facility could achieve when it is constantly teaching itself. The future is thrilling, but 2019 was no snooze. Here is a sampling of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.60
June 17, 2021
…told Robotics 24/7. “People now expect same-day delivery, and micro-fulfillment centers can help operators maximize real estate.” “The third trend is a shortage of labor, especially in the U.S., Israel, Europe, and Australia,” Yanovsky said. “Warehouse workers walk 10 miles per day and lift heavy boxes. Those [tasks] are better for robots to do, and we want to put people in other tasks.” “All of these trends brought customers to understand that they need robotics, but it's not easy,” she said. “Automation will impact their business format; it's not just realizing what they will or will not implement. Businesses need…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.49
June 04, 2019
Artec 3D announces the availability of Artec Studio 14, offering features such as expanded CAD/CAM functionality, integration with Artec Micro, an industrial desktop 3D scanner with a point accuracy of up to 10 microns, and target-free registration for tripod-mounted, long-range 3D laser scanner Artec Ray. Additionally, users can now directly export unlimited numbers of open and closed contours in polyline format over to SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM applications. Other features in Artec Studio 14 include 3D modeling capabilities, such as Glare Removal, which uses advanced PBR (Physically Based Rendering) algorithms to produce uniform colored surfaces, as well as Bridges, a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.49
March 02, 2023
Farm-ng Inc., which has developed robotics hardware and software to help farmers grow food profitably, this week announced its latest round of funding. It said it will use the investment to scale up production of its Amiga modular, electric micro-tractor. The Watsonville, Calif.-based company also plans to further develop autonomous navigation for agricultural operations including harvesting, towing, cultivating, hauling, feeding, and spraying. Farm-ng said it is building “general-purpose, off-road robotics.” The company stated that its mission is “to transform the food system by democratizing access for the smallest farmer to cutting-edge robotics technology.” Amiga uses lunar navigation for agriculture The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.48
August 09, 2023
…are down from two days to hours, depending on micro-fulfillment centers and distribution networks. We want to take away as much manual intervention as we can, but there will always be some level of human support. The differentiation between “Can a robot make that decision?” and manual operation is real. I'll be speaking with [enVista] Senior Director Cal Petty at the Parcel Forum in September about the merger of automation and labor. Where would you like to see improvement? Andre: SLAM line automation is a blend of robotics and human labor. Several companies are trying to robotically palletize mixed cases.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.40
February 02, 2021
Vacuum cleaner dust extractor prototype illustrates J850 Pro 3D printer from Stratasys. Image courtesy of Stratasys. Stratasys Ltd. has unveiled a new solution in the company’s family of multi-material enterprise PolyJet 3D printers. The new J850 Pro 3D printer offers J8 series capabilities tailored specifically to engineering needs, without full color. It enables engineers to produce prototypes for concept verification, design validation and functional performance using the latest materials, including transparent VeroUltra Clear. The J850 Pro complements the existing J850 Prime for designers and engineers who also need full-color printing. With its capacity for seven materials jetted simultaneously, fast printing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.40
January 26, 2023
…model where we own the robots and workstation to help companies start with a smaller footprint. We're investing in micro-fulfillment, bringing automation closer to consumers—not only in grocery, but also in other verticals.” “Another focus area is high-throughput, mega facilities with several million bins or SKUs served on a daily basis,” he said. “These installations are handling much higher volumes that in previous years, based on our omnichannel Router software. How can we reduce the amount of conveyors? Mobile robots are also attractive, since they offer flexibility and ease of installation.” “At the end of the day, flexibility and scalability…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.36
May 27, 2023
MassRobotics is working with chip maker Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD, on a new competition. The AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge invites participants to explore the benefits and advantages of AMD Kria system-on-modules, or SOMs, to create solutions that integrate adaptive computing into their robotics projects. Applications for the AMD Robotics Innovation Challenge will be accepted from May 22 to June 15, 2023. Companies selected for the challenge will be granted access to Kria KR260 starter kits, AMD gear, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to show their technology in the AMD booth at robotics industry trade shows. AMD KR260 offers access…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.27
July 15, 2022
Deenova s.r.l. this week unveiled the second generation of its dosing-medication robot. The system was designed to automatically repack unit doses of all forms of medication, including oral, solids and liquids such as ampoules, syringes, vials, and all types of patches sachet and suppositories, the company said. Founded in 2004, Deenova said it guarantees “the simplification of all processes related to the management of medications and medical devices, both disposables and implantables.” The company is headquartered in Gragano Trebbiense, Italy. As part of its D1 Series, Deenova's products include its Orbit micro-logistics management software, along with a number of automated…
