Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.34
July 02, 2020
…part of the overall solution to benefit from these gains – businesses need to also consider how automation can augment the workers’ experience whilst also transforming productivity. Improving productivity does not just mean directly within production, but also how this naturally filters through and impacts other connected areas of the business. By undertaking a process review, a company can better understand where automation can be effectively deployed to gain both productivity improvements and to release staff to take on other tasks. Companies can automate mundane, repetitive and highly manual tasks – such as driving around a warehouse, picking items and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.94
September 01, 2022
…to fund. Understand the mindset of the industry and gain a better grasp of where the market is heading. Investors Gain visibility into companies across the full range of stages and strategies. Understand the competitive landscape and the mindset of likely acquirers across the globe. Meet thought leaders and leave with deep insight into the forces shaping the industry. Manifest, January 31 - February 2, 2023 in Las Vegas, is the premier global gathering for industry leaders, innovators & investors in a showcase of the cutting edge of Logistics and Supply Chain. Join 3,000+ industry peers to forge new relationships…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.56
February 02, 2021
Essentium Inc. announces the second in a series of findings from independent global research on the current and future use of industrial 3D printing. The survey found that investments in 3D printing at an industrial-scale are paying off, with companies reporting benefits, including high part performance (46%), cost reduction (46%), and speed to part (45%). Changes over the last year showed 3D printing's relevance in manufacturing, according to Essentium. The AM industry stepped in to make quantities of supplies at scale to keep assembly lines moving. 2021, adds to Essentium, will mark the year that additive at scale transforms manufacturing…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 11.27
August 02, 2021
…might be inclined to assume that such significant efficiency gains must come at a steep price, but the truth is that robotic lift trucks actually help lower operating costs. While investing in automation can seem like a large expense upfront, a combination of labor, maintenance and equipment savings means that robotic lift trucks can cut operating expenses by up to 70% – making them a very sound investment. Operations can begin by deploying just a single truck as proof of concept before making a larger investment, robotic lift trucks offer a lower cost of entry and greater scalability than industry…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.14
August 20, 2018
…that different facilities realize vastly different productivity (and accuracy) gains with the technology. Among Lucas customers using voice picking, the average productivity gain from voice is 36%, and the range is from the low double digits to greater than 100%. The disparate productivity results are a direct byproduct of the approach or strategy a given DC follows when implementing the technology. We categorize three main approaches to adopting any new user technology: technology enablement; workflow improvement; and process optimization. Each approach delivers a different scale of benefit. Technology Enablement In this approach, a DC implements a new technology (voice, vision,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.83
June 13, 2024
Robot market platform HowToRobot and independent advisors Gain & Co recently announced a merger to form a global automation market platform and vendor-independent advisory company that can support businesses with every aspect of their automation journey. United under HowToRobot’s name, the company also announced an investment from Sagitta Ventures, which will be taking a seat on the board. Together, the investment and merger will help fuel HowToRobot’s global growth, said the company. With the merger, Søren Peters, former CEO of HowToRobot, and Søren Pap-Tolstrup, former CEO of Gain & Co, will serve as co-CEOs. “Businesses need automation and robotics like…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.43
March 02, 2020
…to identify the right opportunities that can deliver immediate gains. For instance, why use an employee to pull a tug around the warehouse when an AMR is fully capable and safe to perform that role? Why endure the daily congestion created at shift change or break when all forklift trucks are returned to the same charging area, when AGVs can be deployed and charged far more flexibly, enabling route optimization and avoiding congestion? Process Review Successfully adding automation to an existing environment requires organisations to undertake two key steps. Firstly, identify the right processes to automate. Secondly, be realistic and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.09
March 09, 2020
…application and a programmable 2D vision sensor, InspectorP631, to gain more accurate and effective fine positioning of stacker cranes on the x and y axis. Because the system is programmable, you gain added flexibility to accommodate your specific application. More Precise Fine Positioning Rack Fine Positioning is a dedicated pre-loaded app for solving fine positioning of stacker cranes or other automated storage and retrieval systems. The app works by locating pre-drilled holes or reflectors within the racks. Two variants are available: one for single-deep racking and another for double-deep racking. Typically, double-deep racking cannot be accomplished without multiple cameras. With…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.08
July 08, 2019
…“Knust-Godwin has not only benefitted from the huge productivity gains of the machines, but also from tremendous support from Renishaw,” adds Corliss. “We see AM playing a large role in our company’s future and we are expecting to see a 40% compound growth year on year in the oil and gas industry and 20% compound growth in aerospace. We are even looking at purchasing additional RenAM 500Q machines for different metal alloys.” “The RenAM 500Q offers productivity and efficiency gains over traditional single laser machines,” added Robin Weston, marketing manager of Renishaw Additive Manufacturing. “The benefits offered by AM means…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.71
September 23, 2022
…“By connecting UR cobots to MachineMetrics, users can now gain real-time insights into cobot productivity, alert teams when issues arise, and remotely troubleshoot and diagnose issues to get the cobot back up and running.” More on MachineMetrics The Northhampton, Mass.-based company said it makes “the single platform to capture, manage, and analyze manufacturing equipment data.” Last year, it raised $20 million in its Series B funding round. “Today, hundreds of manufacturers across global factories are using MachineMetrics as the foundation of their digital factories, leveraging plug-and-play machine data collection, real-time visualizations, predictive insights, and flexible APIs to optimize, adapt, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.46
January 19, 2021
…company says. Offering a 16-liter build volume and productivity gains, the NXE 400 printer yields part-throughput gains while offering low cost of ownership in its class on the market, the company says. Nexa3D enters the dental market with all of Keystone’s KeyPrint resins, including KeySplint Soft, a material that delivers a combination of the strength needed to protect teeth with the added flexibility for improved patient comfort, with a transparent, aesthetic appearance. “At Nexa3D, we are committed to advancing 3D printing performance and productivity through internal innovations and external collaborations,” says said Avi Reichental, co-founder, chairman and CEO, Nexa3D. Every…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.41
November 21, 2023
…from the report: The evolution of autonomous solutions will gain momentum as companies seek to optimize their equipment and fleets. Moreover, the evolving preferences of customers, driven by supply chain disruptions and inflation, have given rise to new business models, including Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS). The shift towards asset-light operations and the desire to minimize long-term commitments to robot fleets have played pivotal roles in the emergence of these innovative business models. While AGVs and AMRs find prominent use cases in logistics, delivery, and disinfection, specific subsegments within these categories, such as palletizing and sorting, are expected to take center stage as…
