Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.99
August 10, 2023
…held building-supply retailers, with 85 stores throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. The company said it decided to deploy multipurpose robots from Badger Technologies as part of its commitment to customer service. “We continually seek innovative ways to elevate customer service while removing operational obstacles for store associates,” said Waylon Walker, senior vice president for operations and merchandising at McCoy’s Building Supply, in a release. “With Badger Technologies robots, we can eliminate manual, time-consuming inventory checks and attain real-time data to better address customer preferences and buying trends.” McCoy's sees the value of automation McCoy's Building Supply reported that Badger…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.76
August 02, 2023
…It has factories and offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and China. ProMach to demo at PACK EXPO 2023 From Sept. 11 to 13, PACK EXPO attendees can see the collaboration among Texwrap, Quest, and Serpa at Booth C-3625 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. The exhibit will feature a fully operating line including a Serpa FG1 top-load tray former that will be forming trays from corrugated blanks. Serpa is built with a heavy-duty frame and quick-change forming heads to make changeover quick, simple, and repeatable for 24/7 operation, said ProMach. From there, trays…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.49
July 21, 2023
…latest funding to expand in markets including the U.S., Mexico, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. The startup also plans to explore opportunities across the pharmaceuticals, chemicals, maritime, and injection-molding sectors. When asked about which sectors have expressed the most interest in Ati's systems, Chanda replied: “Automotive OEMs and component makers—especially the tire industry—have an especially strong interest.” How are the U.S. and Indian markets different? “We had imagined the Indian market to be very tough, given the abundance of labor, but the healthy demand here has been a positive surprise,” said Chandra. “Factories of top-tier brands tend to be very…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.63
July 06, 2023
With the opening of a new plant in Querétaro, Mexico, Bosch Rexroth said it is creating more manufacturing capacity for the growth markets of mobile hydraulics and factory automation in North America and shortening delivery routes. The Lohr a. Main-based company is investing about 160 million euros in the new location and will create about 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.74
June 21, 2023
…employees, Hy-Tek serves customers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from offices in Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Exotec explains awards criteria In addition to Hy-Tek Intralogistics, nominees for the Global Integrator of the Year Award included Spain's Dexter and Italy's Errevi Automation. Exotec said it took the following criteria for the integrator awards into consideration: Quality of service provided to joint customers Volume of joint business and the rate of growth Engagement in cross-promotional efforts “As one of our first integrators in North America, Hy-Tek has been pivotal to our rapid growth in the market,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.09
June 15, 2023
…570 Logisnext dealer locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The partners said the extensive dealer network will provide aftersales services such as 24/7 helpdesk support and a quick local response to inquiries, as well as planned and unplanned maintenance, among other items. The launch of Rocrich commercial operations is subject to the receipt of various regulatory authority approvals. The parties expect to complete these activities and begin commercial operations in the third quarter of 2023. About Mitsubishi Logisnext and Jungheinrich Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and other group companies of Kyoto, Japan-based Mitsubishi said they have helped customers “Move The World…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.33
May 24, 2023
…Robotics (IFR). Companies based in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico installed 20,391 industrial robots—up 30% compared with 2021, said the IFR's preliminary results. “North America represents the second largest operational stock of industrial robots in the world after China,” stated Marina Bill, president of the IFR. “The United States, Canada, and Mexico are key markets in the global growth of robotics automation, and the automotive sector is leading the way.” Car makers drive cyclical demand In the U.S., demand from manufacturers of automobiles and components rose by 48% in 2022, said the IFR. Installations followed a well-known cyclical pattern of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.25
April 13, 2023
…units to the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico in the coming months to support customer initiatives in those regions. “The delivery of our initial second-generation Aquanauts is a significant milestone that accelerates our mission to disrupt the offshore ocean services industry while setting a benchmark for next-generation subsea technology that will fundamentally revolutionize how the industry operates,” said Nicolaus Radford, founder and CEO of Nauticus. Aquanaut MK2 transforms between modes The Aquanaut MK2 is a fully electric, untethered, and autonomous subsea robot that is controlled through acoustic communication networking and underpinned by Nauticus’ toolKITT proprietary software suite. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.11
March 16, 2023
…at 340 dealer locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The company also sells systems developed by CAT, RoclaAGV Solutions, and UniCarriers. “We are proud to unveil the latest in Jungheinrich innovation with the EKX 516ka / 516a AGV High-Rack Stacker,” said John Sneddon, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas. “Our Jungheinrich Automated Guided Vehicles combine proven technology with cutting-edge automation, including accurate navigation technology designed to help increase warehouse and operator efficiency,” he added. Jungheinrich EKX 516ka can be customized Mitsubishi Logisnext said the new AGV features 180 degree swiveling forks, which allow it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.34
March 16, 2023
…robots delivered to customers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, as well as in South America, will soon be made in Auburn Hills, said ABB. It expects to initially increase production by about 30%, said Bubnikovich. ABB Robotics' existing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. Source: ABB Robust robotics demand in the Americas While none of the top industrial automation vendors are based in the U.S., ABB noted that it was the first global robotics company to commit to a North American presence. It moved into the 538,000-sq.-ft. building in 1993 and opened its manufacturing plant in 2015. Zurich-based ABB said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.36
March 14, 2023
…Bell Trucks America in 2012 as the master distributor of Bell Articulated Off-Road Dump Trucks in the U.S. and Mexico. Houston-based BTA said it is building a dealer network in these two countries and then supporting the Bell products and dealers with parts, service, and warranty support.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.15
January 06, 2023
…products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, China, and Chile. To optimize its storage space and reduce operating costs of its U.S. distribution centers, Behr chose BALYO's autonomous forklifts. Not only can BALYO's systems automate operations, but they can also improve safety and reduce the damage often associated with the manual handling of goods, said the company. BALYO's robots use simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), lidar, and other sensors. The guidance systems enable robots to locate their positions and navigate autonomously inside of buildings without needing any additional infrastructure, said the company. The REACHY robots are designed…
