Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.42
February 23, 2021
FANUC America and Rockwell Automation have formed a coalition to kick off accelerated work and learn apprenticeship programs designed to upskill current and future workers for jobs in advanced manufacturing, robotics and automation. The coalition includes APT, a FANUC and Rockwell Automation systems integrator, and NOCTI Business Solutions, which provides independent assessments of occupational standards and validation using recognized International Organization for Standardization (ISO) process validation methods. Franklin Apprenticeships is also a key partner of the coalition, ensuring apprenticeship support structure and success enablers for employers and apprentices. The coalition has developed new apprenticeship programs offering people opportunities to gain…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.34
September 14, 2023
…Interact Analysis. AMR vendors are continuing to consolidate, with Rockwell Automation Inc. saying on Sept. 5 that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Clearpath Robotics Inc. “Transporting parts and materials to assembly lines and between manufacturing cells is one of the industry’s most complex and inefficient tasks, often resulting in production bottlenecks,” said Rockwell. “Autonomous production logistics will transform the workflow throughout a manufacturing plant, enabling substantial reductions in cost and greater operational efficiency.” “Autonomous mobile robots ... are the next frontier in industrial automation and transformation, and this acquisition will supercharge Rockwell’s lead in bringing the Connected…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.65
June 20, 2023
…network's customers, increasing the productivity of robots and industrial automation, said the companies. “As a leader in the manufacturing industry, the Industrial Solutions Network of CED is committed to offering innovative solutions that enable our customers to thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace,” said Brandon Bernier, partner ecosystem business lead at Industrial Solutions Network (ISN), in a press release. “Our partnership with READY Robotics allows us to significantly enhance our offering to customers,” he added. “ForgeOS brings a game-changing automation platform to the robot cell, expanding beyond just the robot or PLC. We believe this collaboration will revolutionize how businesses…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.21
November 30, 2022
…business modules,” he said. Turin, Italy-based Comau provides industrial automation, collaborative and wearable robotics, autonomous logistics systems, and digital services and products. The unit of automaker Stellantis said it has more than 45 years of experience, more than 4,000 employees, six innovation centers, five digital hubs, and nine manufacturing plants in 13 countries. It has an office in Southfield, Mich. Welding system to enable flexible manufacturing Featuring 100% process automation, the new production line is designed to be flexible enough to manage complex models and variable output, said Comau. The company said its welding system will help Beijing Foton Daimler…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.82
July 21, 2023
As automation advances, simulation technology must progress further to support specification, deployment, and re-deployment, said SCHUNK GmbH. The company this week announced that it has partnered with READY Robotics to develop the Automation Explorer simulation tool. “Automation Explorer will bring confidence to both new and experienced users of automation that their process is being optimized to its full potential,” stated Milton Guerry, president of SCHUNK USA, on LinkedIn. “Whether investigating automation possibilities for the first time, or re-deploying automation equipment for a new task, Automation Explorer brings major opportunity for understanding automation process potential while also digitalizing and simplifying deployment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.10
October 24, 2023
Rockwell Automation Inc. has announced the latest services and systems, as well as the hardware and industrial software that it will show at Automation Fair next month. The annual innovation event will be at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from Nov. 6 to 9, and organizers expect it to attract more than 10,000 participants from around the world. “Rockwell Automation is taking a bold step into the future at Automation Fair 2023 by introducing a diverse range of services, systems, and solutions,” stated Lisa McGregor, director of portfolio marketing at Rockwell. “These innovative offerings will empower businesses to navigate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.73
September 05, 2019
…seven major vendors in the industry—Siemens, Dassault Systèmes, Arena (Rockwell Automation), AnyLogic, FlexSim, Simio and Simul8—using ABI Research’s innovation/implementation criteria framework, the company notes. For this competitive assessment, innovation scores examined the technical capabilities of the vendor’s software and implementation scores focused on the vendor’s commercial ability to deliver their solution across a variety of manufacturing verticals. A key judgment criterion within the innovation category was digital twin capability, the software’s ability to align end-to-end physical processes with a dynamic digital representation that provides two-way feedback and ongoing optimization. Vendors were also judged according to data ingestion, the software’s ability…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.76
March 30, 2023
…Johnson & Johnson, and Fujitsu. Augmentus aims to make automation simpler The company was established in 2019 and claims to be a pioneer in intelligent 3D scanning and robot motion planning systems. It noted it develops systems to help its customers automate their work environments with easy-to-use software that eliminates the need for coding and CAD files. Its solutions are compatible with over ten major robot manufacturers, including ABB, Universal Robots, Kuka, and Nachi, it added. The company explained that it is expanding its compatibility with added robot brands and peripheral hardware. Augmentus said its proprietary technology has helped companies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.58
September 14, 2022
…be in person this year. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has been putting on the event for over 30 years. This year’s show will include more than 40 guest speakers, three days of sessions, and an exhibit hall filled with robots. The conference runs from Sept. 27 to 29 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus in Columbus, Ohio. Carole Franklin, A3’s director for standards development for robotics, told Robotics 24/7 that the conference is designed to cater to two types of stakeholders—those who are new to robotics safety standards and seasoned industry veterans who are looking to learn more about…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.57
September 30, 2021
With demand for packaging machinery and automation continuing to grow, more than 1,500 exhibitors displayed their products at Pack Expo and the Healthcare Packaging Expo in Las Vegas. The co-located events featured educational sessions and various demonstrations as they returned for the first time in 18 months. North American machinery shipments will reach $12.8 billion in 2026, representing a 5.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), forecasts the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI). Much of that machinery will involve robotics and related technologies as the industry attempts to match the dual challenges of customers’ need for speed and efficiency…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.44
August 12, 2022
…to adapt to the changing manufacturing environments. “As the automation community has evolved, robots have become a key technology that designers rely on because of their flexibility,” said Brian Rockwell, North American key account manager at Festo. “The robotic industry continues to push norms and standards by solving difficult safety hurdles and improving software tools, making integration of robotics more accessible to a broader pool of candidates.” As a result of these innovations, achievable performance now provides unprecedented levels of efficiency. “Robots are able to perform these jobs with higher accuracy, repeatability, and speed than human operators,” said Choy. “This…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.87
November 05, 2020
…cloud capabilities,” said Scot Tutkovics, vice president, engineering operations, Rockwell Automation. “Adding Ansys Cloud to our existing technology infrastructure sped up our simulations by 50% and we have solved larger problems with more accuracy. Together, we are boosting engineering productivity and driving top-line impact, even while our engineers work from home.” Ansys is also working with Microsoft to integrate Microsoft Azure Digital Twins with Ansys Twin Builder. Employing physics and simulation-based analytics, Ansys says that users can enhance operations — decreasing product maintenance costs and expediting next-generation products to market. Ansys’ runtime digital twins will be natively represented in Azure…
