Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.69
September 04, 2022
…frequency identification). 4. Mobile robots can improve materials handling Lockheed Martin implemented AMRs from 6 River Systems Inc. to improve material handling. The defense contractor is in an industry with very limited players and unique requirements. Lockheed has an autonomous systems roadmap to achieve full automation by 2035. While the company is rigorously automating its products, it did not have any autonomous solutions for its internal warehouses. Lockheed Martin faced the following challenges: Complex and dynamic supply chain Stringent security requirements Lack of qualified personnel and high personnel turnover High wages for employees Non-standard warehouse processes Limited productivity Lockheed Martin…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.22
October 03, 2022
…projects with member organizations such as Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, and AmSkills, among others, convinced us that we could further our regional support and execute our mission on a significant level by opening an office in this region.” “Over the past several years, our institute has brought about $13 million in both technology and workforce projects to the region, with funding from the Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, and the Department of Labor,” said Arnie Kravitz, chief innovation officer of the ARM Institute. “Twenty percent of the ARM Institute’s consortium membership is in the region, and we expect…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.68
October 07, 2021
…and overall holemaking process quality.” The company's customers include Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, and General Electric. It said it has built equipment as small as a phone booth and as large as this newest SpaceX collaboration. Beaumont Machine expands with ABB “We just completed a project with SpaceX, using this newly developed control system in tandem with integrated large ABB robotics for positioning of the electrode,” said Beaumont. The new Beaumont small-hole electrical discharge machine (EDM) at SpaceX in Hawthorne, Calif., has a reach of 8 ft. (2.4 m) in diameter and 8 ft. in height. EDM machines use…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.43
June 04, 2023
…an interest in AI include Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace, and Lockheed Martin. Edge computing: Cloud and edge computing technology can handle and analyze data from UAVs in real time, allowing for faster decision-making and more efficient operations. Frontrunners using edge computing include Intel, Thales Group, and GE Aviation. Computer vision: Machine vision enables autonomous drones to observe and interpret their surroundings, allowing them to navigate complicated landscapes and avoid obstacles. Vendors such as Rockwell Collins and General Electric are using computer vision to enhance the accuracy of their products. Swarm technology: This technology has the potential to enable large groups of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.07
December 14, 2021
…more than 20 facilities in the U.S., Canada and Europe, fulfilling millions of units each week for companies including Lockheed Martin, CSAT Solutions, ACT Fulfillment, DHL, XPO Logistics, and Office Depot.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.06
February 03, 2021
…Transformers and the State of Alabama are leaders within a fast-growing community of states, community colleges, and employers including Lockheed Martin, that are now leveraging the power of virtual simulations to boost employee performance, drive retention and help workers develop hands-on skills required for on-the-job success, organizations note.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.09
January 12, 2022
…fulfill millions of units each week for customers including Lockheed Martin, CSAT Solutions, ACT Fulfillment, DHL, GXO Logistics, and Office Depot. RICOH Service Advantage to support 6RS robots 6 River Systems said its software and Chuck robots empower warehouse associates to work faster and more efficiently, improving uptime. Ricoh said it will provide expert technical and customer support through RICOH Service Advantage, whose infrastructure will enable 6 River systems to continue expanding quickly across the U.S. Ricoh's certified technicians will work alongside 6 River Systems' engineers to support Chucks, from calibration and floor mapping to routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.72
September 10, 2019
…week for large shippers and logistics services partners, including Lockheed Martin, DHL, XPO Logistics, and Office Depot, among others. Shopify officials said 6 Rivers Systems is expected to generate $30 billion in annual billings in 2020. And they added that by bringing 6 Rivers Systems into the fold Shopify will gain a group of staffers with decades of fulfillment software and robotics experience, as well as 6 Rivers Systems’ cloud-based software and collaborative mobile robots, known as “Chuck,” to the Shopify Fulfillment Network. This pairing, said Shopify, will increase the speed and reliability of warehouse operations through various tasks such…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.30
March 02, 2022
…jobs in the automotive and aerospace industries, according to Walker. “Our very first graduates went on to work for Lockheed Martin and Special Operations. They went from mining coal underground to machining parts for Blackhawk helicopters,” she said. For many people, there is an initial shock when they walk through the door, observed Walker. They have concerns about whether they will be able to master the technology. But with practice and dedication, most students are successful, she said. “I have graduates who say, ‘I didn’t know that this was out here and I couldn’t have gotten here in my dreams,’”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.63
February 08, 2019
…the National Center for Advanced Material Performance (NCAMP), and Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control, with NIAR research funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The significance of this project for the aerospace industry is tremendous,” says Tracy L. Albers, Ph.D., president and CTO, rp+m. “Our open collaboration with the FAA-funded effort to develop a framework for advanced polymer-based additively manufactured materials, in this case, ULTEM 9085, into the NCAMP process was incredibly successful. The project examined an extensive and comprehensive set of machine process controls to understand and measure variability. It yielded the creation of the first, public database…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.54
June 24, 2020
…as AutoGuide Mobile Robots, Heartland Automation, Roush Yates Engines, Lockheed Martin and Catepillar’s Progress Rail. Director Kathy Walker: “The Covid-19 situation revealed serious deficiencies in our domestic supply chain. As a result, we are already seeing signs of a resurgence in US manufacturing, as an increasing number of manufacturers prepare to reshore jobs.Unfortunately, the skills gap remains for higher-level trades, driving the urgent need for automation. Our goal is to respond to industry demand by providing our workforce with the necessary tools to meet that challenge.” eKAMI practices what it teaches in terms of responding to market needs with advanced…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.73
February 12, 2023
…aviation compressor blades made of titanium. In January 2023, Lockheed Martin Ventures invested $21.8 million in Machina Labs for automated sheet-metal manufacturing. RobotWorx, recently acquired by T.I.E. Industrial, offers robots from FANUC and KUKA for aerospace manufacturing. In pursuit of global branding and maximized revenues, robotics companies are launching new products and finding partners. These strategies will also help these businesses and the global aerospace robotics market thrive in the long run. About the author Dhananjay Punekar is a senior specialist content writer at Allied Market Research. He is an avid writer and book reader, as well as a sports…
