Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.24
…the opening of its RightPick Center Europe in Nürnberg, Germany. The company said the new center will expand its continued global presence in Europe and strengthen its business in a market characterized by accelerating adoption of warehouse automation and the development of increasingly sophisticated supply chains. With a growing number of customers and partners based in Europe, the new RightPick Center will provide a collaborative space for meetings, system integrations, automation testing, and robot demos, similar to the first RightPick Center at the company’s headquarters near Boston. Somerville, Mass.-based RightHand Robotics was founded in 2015 by a DARPA challenge-winning team…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.14
…autonomy platform, has started operating on public roads in Germany. IVECO designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, off-road trucks, and vehicles for applications such as off-road missions. Cupertino, Calif-based Plus is a global provider of highly automated driving and fully autonomous driving solutions. The milestone follows a rigorous testing and validation process including extensive closed-course testing, validation of previously collected public road data and in-depth training for the test drivers on the advanced safety features of the truck. In addition, TÜV SÜD tested the functional safety of the safety concept for public…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 18.00
…trains, engine management, crash safety systems, climate controls, brake management, robotics, hydraulic actuators, etc.). dSPACE is headquartered in Paderborn, Germany, with offices in the U.S. (Wixom, Michigan), France, the United Kingdom and Japan and distributors worldwide.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.00
…at the LogiMAT 2022 trade show next week. Hanover, Germany-based Continental said its years of experience with robotics have helped it add mobile robots to its portfolio. “We are pleased to confirm that from now on, volume production of the AMRs has started in Continental’s Rheinböllen plant in Germany with the first external customer projects slated to be delivered,” said Pierre Pomper, head of autonomous mobile robots at Continental. “Continental complements its in-house capabilities with a partner ecosystem of technology leaders Kinexon and ROEQ to provide customers a leading-edge AMR solution out of one hand.” Continental says its AMRs are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.96
…as an orthopedic aid for direct disability compensation in Germany, ReWalk’s largest market for exoskeletons. Marlborough, Mass-based ReWalk Robotics develops, manufactures, and markets wearable robotic exoskeletons for individuals with lower limb disabilities because of an SCI or stroke. ReWalk’s mission is to fundamentally change the quality of life for individuals with lower limb disability through the creation and development of market leading robotic technologies. Founded in 2001, ReWalk has headquarters in the U.S., Israel and Germany. BARMER is a health insurance provider out of Barmen, Germany. What was in the precedent ruling In the precedent ruling, the court determined that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.90
…Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics, in a press release. “Germany is the most developed market for industrial and mobile robotics in Europe, and ProLog Automation has been a key component of that growth.” With more than 20 years of industry experience, BlueBotics provides its Autonomous Navigation Technology (ANT) and expert support to help customers bring their AGVs, automated forklifts, or mobile robots to market. BlueBotics aims to grow ANT-driven robot fleets BlueBotics described ANT as a “market-leading” natural feature navigation technology. Companies can build on the software platform for robust, scalable, and even interoperable fleets of automated vehicles, it added.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.92
…has more than 130 employees in Munich and Wolfsburg, Germany. Fernride develops collaborative, autonomous trucks Fernride said it will use its latest financing to grow operations globally and position itself as a leader in electric, autonomous trucking. Fernride said its scalable automation for yard trucking can productivity, promote sustainability, and improve worker safety. The company added that its human-machine collaboration technology allows for remote takeovers of trucks when necessary. “This ensures seamless integration and reliable operations for logistics operators,” it said in a release. Fernride has partnered with leading industry players such as Volkswagen, DB Schenker, and HHLA. New investors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.26
…week in Munich, demand for robots is booming in Germany, according to the country's Mechanical Engineering Industry Association, or VDMA. In the first four months of 2022, incoming orders rose by 38% in comparison with the previous year, it reported this week. In 2021, total sales exceeded expectations by increasing 13% to €13.6 billion ($14.3 billion U.S.), said the association. Germany is the largest user of robots in Europe, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “The robotics and automation industry is booming,” stated Frank Konrad, chairman of VDMA Robotics + Automation (VDMA R+A). “However, suppliers will not be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.13
…manufacturers such as Actiw Oy (Finland), GEBHARDT Fördertechnik GmbH (Germany), HAVER & BOECKER OHG (Germany), and ATLS Ltd. (Spain) among others; component manufacturers such as Joloda International Ltd. (U.K.), C&D Skilled Robotics, Inc. (U.S.), and VDL Systems B.V. (Netherlands) among others; and distributors including Reno Forklift, Inc. (U.S.) and FLSmidth (U.S.), Inc. among others. The reports categorizes the ATLS market: By loading dock: ● Flush dock ● Enclosed dock ● Sawtooth dock By system type: ● Chain conveyor systems ● Slat conveyor systems ● Belt conveyor systems ● Skate conveyor systems ● Roller track systems ● Automated guided vehicles By…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.06
AIA has announced that aku.automation GmbH (Aalen, BW, Germany), i-mation GmbH (Rottwell, Germany) and Prolucid Technologies (Ontario, Canada) have completed the necessary requirements to become AIA Certified System Integrators. AIA, the global trade association for the vision and imaging industry, grants this certification to integrators that meet certain industry criteria. These three companies join 10 current Certified System Integrator companies. Their certification will be effective for three years at which time they can re-certify. “These three companies have demonstrated their experience in vision system integration and can now use their certification as a third-party verification of critical qualifications to their…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.03
The Eleven-O-Six student racing team from Hamburg, Germany, used the BigRep ONE 3D printer to increase the speed and shape of their Formula 1. This new video shows how they take it for a spin on the racetrack. BigRep is a future-focused large-scale industrial 3D printer manufacturer based in Berlin with offices in New York, Boston and Singapore. The company produces two German-engineered workhorse printers, the BigRep ONE with its 1m³ print volume and the more compact BigRep STUDIO which can deliver large complex prints in any workspace.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.85
…countries in the world are South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Germany, and Sweden, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “Robot density is the barometer to track the degree of automation adoption in the manufacturing industry around the world,” stated Milton Guerry, president of the IFR. China leads Asian robotics usage The development of robot density in China is the most dynamic worldwide, said the IFR. Due to the significant growth of robot installations, the density rose from 49 units in 2015 to 246 units per 10,000 workers in 2020. Today, China’s robot density ranks ninth globally, compared with 25th…