Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.41
August 18, 2023
…payment of DKK 1.30 per new stock. The Odense, Denmark-based bin-picking robot developer said in a release that it needs the additional capital for continued operation and execution of its growth strategy. In its report of its results for the first half of 2023 this week, Scape Technologies said its turnover fell from DKK 5.08 million in the first half of 2022 to DKK 1.86 million ($270,000) in the first half of 2023, but its revenue grew from DKK 1.05 million ($150,000) in the second half of 2022. It said it hopes to overcome market uncertainty in Europe. The global…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.86
June 28, 2023
…vice president for strategy and innovation at the Odense, Denmark-based company, in a blog post. “We want to include our partners and end customers right from the start, making sure we understand the full scope of the challenges our customers are facing,” he added. “For me, this is an essential part of creating this new product, and we are confident as a result that it will help our customers to grow and reach their full potential.” PolyScope X promises flexibility Manufacturers around the world are looking for increased flexibility to handle shifting and increasingly diverse orders, noted Universal Robots. “With…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.82
May 02, 2022
…Anders Kjempff, formerly chief operating officer of the Sønderborg, Denmark-based company. “We’re seeing a pronounced need on the global market,” said Kjempff, who became CEO effective May 1. “The industrial sector is looking to automate machine tending but lacks the people to develop, design, and implement the automation solutions.” “We manufacture complete robot cells that have a delivery time of 14 days and can then be installed and safety approved in just 24 hours,” he added. “When customers receive a delivery from us, it arrives in a large wooden crate and is then up and running and generating value the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.52
February 14, 2022
Odense, Denmark, is one of the top robotics clusters in Europe, and indeed the world. The city is home to collaborative robot leader Universal Robots, mobile robot provider Mobile Industrial Robots, and numerous other startups. At this year's Odense Investor Summit, which will be on March 24, 2022, 15 technology companies will present their automation inventions to 300 investors. Based on the success of the past seven summits, more than half of the attending startups will find capital at the matchmaking event, according to the event's organizers. As robotics and automation spread into more industries, investors are increasingly interested in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.29
April 09, 2022
…few hotbed areas include Pittsburgh, Silicon Valley, and Boston. Denmark, Germany, and Sweden are among the most automated countries in the world, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore are some of the biggest robotics exporters and consumers. The IFR found that Asia has the highest density of robots in the manufacturing industry. Robotics clusters faciliate networking To facilitate innovation and networking, organizations have developed to help bolster their local robotics clusters. They serve their communities as a space for research and development, networking for investment, and recruitment. Like a chamber of commerce…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.96
November 10, 2022
…2005 by three researchers at the University of Southern Denmark - Esben Østergaard, Kasper Støy, and Kristian Kassow. The trio decided they wanted to build a robot that was lighter and easy to use than traditional automation. Since then, Universal Robots has developed a range of cobot products, most recently adding the new UR20 to its portfolio. The Odense, Denmark-based company has sold more than 50,000 cobots worldwide. As Universal Robots has thrived, so too has the Danish robotics scene, centered around Odense, a city of 200,000 people. The number of people employed by Danish robotics companies is forecast to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.68
June 20, 2022
…Automatica with the Odense Robotics cluster, the Innovation Centre Denmark, and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “Robotics and automation are among Denmark’s fastest-growing export industries, with a total exports surpassing €1.5 billion [$1.58 billion U.S.]—a figure expected to grow to close to €2 billion [$2.1 billion] by 2025,” stated Mikkel Christoffersen, CEO of Odense Robotics. “The reason why Danish robotic companies experience such strong exports is that they develop innovative solutions that customers simply can’t get from local suppliers.” He added that the collaborative nature of Denmark's robotics sector is a key contributor to its product innovation and global…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.67
January 05, 2022
…sustainability, and the quality of customer service. The Odense, Denmark-based company has set up subsidiaries for each robot brand and serves the healthcare, hospitality, construction, and agriculture industries. “Blue Ocean Robotics has developed several robot solutions that can automate and streamline critical and routine tasks, including in healthcare systems,” said Jan Nielsen, chief information officer at A.P. Møller Holding. “We look forward to following and supporting the company on its interesting and thriving journey.” In a world with increasing labor shortages and a growing ageing population, demand for service robots that can assist companies and institutions is growing. This is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.53
June 16, 2021
…services in healthcare, agriculture, construction, and hospitality. The Odense, Denmark-based company's portfolio includes the GoBe telepresence robots, the PTR patient-transfer and rehabilitation robots, and the UVD disinfection robots. Blue Ocean said it develops its robots from analyzing a problem, through design and commercialization to scaling up for global production. While each robot is marketed under its own unique brand, all of the company's robots reuse generic technology and business components. Unlike many stationary disinfection systems, the UVD Robot is a fully autonomous mobile robot that uses UV-C light to disinfect against bacteria and viruses including COVID-19 not only on surfaces,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.06
January 27, 2022
…last year increased by 40% over 2020. The Odense, Denmark-based company noted that it set a record in December 2021, with close to 300 robots shipped, more than in any previous month. “We grew significantly in 2021 despite component shortages as customers recognize the value of our safe, reliable and easy-to-deploy AMRs,” said Søren E. Nielsen, president of Mobile Industrial Robots. “We enter 2022 with strong expectations that growth will continue and with a very strong order book.” Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) said its collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can quickly, easily and cost-effectively manage internal logistics, freeing employees to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.05
January 27, 2022
…revenue for 2021 of $311 million (U.S.). The Odense, Denmark-based company said its revenue increased by 41% over 2020 and was 23% over its 2019 pre-pandemic results. “Universal Robots has had a great year,” stated Kim Povlsen, president of Universal Robots. “In a company like ours, which manufactures sophisticated hardware to high quality standards, this sort of growth requires tremendous commitment from all involved.” “Our production team in Denmark has broken internal records for the number of cobots built, producing 400 cobots in a single week in Q4,” he added. “Our supply chain experts have worked hard to keep our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.17
September 17, 2021
…a tedious and hazardous task for laboratory personnel. Copenhagen, Denmark-based Flow Robotics A/S, which makes the flowbot ONE system to automate pipetting tasks, this month announced the establishment of a North American subsidiary. Princeton, N.J.-based Flow Robotics Inc. will bring flowbot ONE to wider academic, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals markets. “We are excited to expand our operations in North America,” said Annika Isaksson, CEO of Flow Robotics. “The flowbot ONE helps labs achieve a more sustainable setup by taking over many repetitive and burdensome manual pipetting tasks. In turn, lab personnel can engage in other, more valuable activities. flowbot ONE also…
