Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.43
March 16, 2023
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas has unveiled a new automated guided vehicle, or AGV, from Jungheinrich designed to navigate narrow aisles. The Jungheinrich EKX 516ka / 516a Automated High-Rack Stacker has a payload capacity of 3,500 lb. or 1,587 kg, and a lift height of 511 in. or 1,297 cm. Houston-based Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas is the exclusive North American distributor of material handling equipment developed by Hamburg, Germany-based Jungheinrich. Jungheinrich’s lineup of products include advanced forklifts and automated guided vehicles. Mitsubishi Logisnext sells those systems at 340 dealer locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The company also sells systems developed by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.93
April 05, 2019
…molding. At the RAPID + TCT show, AddiFab and Mitsubishi Chemical will be co-exhibiting the FIM technology paired with Mitsubishi Chemical’s range of injection moldable materials. AddiFab has been doing testing on specific grades of Tefabloc, one of Mitsubishi Chemical’s high-performance TPE materials, to demonstrate compatibility with Freeform Injection Molding. “Tefabloc is probably the easiest-to-mold elastomer we have ever worked with,” says Jon Jessen, AddiFab co-founder and chief innovation officer. “The material parameters were extremely easy to dial in, and we were quickly able to overmold, as well as demonstrate the geometric complexity that is possible with Freeform Injection Molding.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.43
August 13, 2024
Mitsubishi Electric launched its newest pre-engineered work cell product to its existing lineup with LoadMate Plus. Automated Robotic Industrial Assistant (ARIA), according to the company, is cost-effective offering to address labor shortages and productivity challenges across a multitude of industries. ARIA robot work cell capabilities ARIA has a payload capacity of up to 13 kg (28.6 lbs.) and reach capabilities of 1503 mm (59.173”). It is suitable for use as a stand-alone cell, or it can be implemented into a larger system and offers two different base options: standard and machine tool bases. ARIA’s Standard Base option is designed for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.20
May 15, 2023
…off, but industrial suppliers are getting ready for them. Mitsubishi Electric Corp. last week announced that it has made a strategic investment in Clearpath Robotics, which develops and sells autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Electric said its investment in innovative companies will strengthen its support for complete factory optimization and automation. “Mitsubishi Electric, supported by partners such as Clearpath Robotics, is continuously evolving digital manufacturing through integrated solutions that utilize FA [factory automation] equipment, simulators, and other software using real and digital information,” the company stated in a press release. “In the future, Mitsubishi Electric will envisage smart…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.05
October 04, 2022
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group, the distributor of Jungheinrich automated lift trucks, announced yesterday the launch of its new powertrain warranty. The new five-year powertrain warranty comes standard on all Jungheinrich-branded Class I and II warehouse products, including electric cushion and pneumatic tire, stand-up counterbalanced, reach trucks, turret trucks, and order pickers. It went into effect on Oct. 1, 2022. With more than 65 years of electric lift truck design and manufacturing expertise, Jungheinrich said it is known for developing energy-efficient warehouse products using lithium-ion battery or energy management technologies, which can operate up to two shifts on one charge in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.90
September 18, 2023
Jungheinrich and Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. today announced the successful launch of the Rocrich AGV Solutions. The companies said the joint venture strengthens and expands on their existing partnership, with more than 570 Logisnext dealer locations across North America. Rocrich will offer automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for factories and warehouses, as well as “the industry's best service promise with leading local and regional coverage,” said Jungheinrich and Logisnext. They initially announced the joint venture in June. “Today marks an exciting achievement as our strategic vision becomes a reality, launching Rocrich into its operational journey,” said Brian Spradlin, president of Rocrich.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.47
March 25, 2024
Material handling and automation systems manufacturer Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (Logisnext) recently announced the launch of Logisnext Financial Services, which will provide its customers with a single point of contact for equipment purchasing and financing. Logisnext’s new service is offered through a strategic partnership with DLL, a global asset finance company for equipment and technology. “DLL has had a longstanding history and close relationship with Logisnext for more than 15 years,” said Mike Kinka, President of construction, transportation and industrial at DLL. “This, in combination with the experience of DLL in the materials handling market, will help bring Logisnext’s equipment financing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.51
May 28, 2021
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. yesterday said it will be reselling PowerFleet Inc.'s enterprise telematic system to customers across North America. The integrated PowerFleet product will allow customers to monitor lift truck utilization, impacts, and company safety compliance quickly and accurately, while also optimizing their fleet’s performance, said the partners. Woodcliff Lake, N.J.-based PowerFleet provides subscription-based wireless Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) systems for securing, controlling, tracking, and managing high-value enterprise assets such as industrial trucks, tractor trailers, containers, cargo, and vehicles and truck fleets. Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and its group companies offer materials handling equipment, automation, and fleet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.01
August 01, 2023
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. announced that it will offer a first look at its 3D bin-picking robot at PACK EXPO 2023, which will be in Las Vegas from Sept. 11 to 13. The company said the new system is suitable for automating packaging processes. Mitsubish Electric Automation will exhibit automation for consumer packaged goods and life sciences customers as well as OEMs at Booth N-10011 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company said its Factory Automation Wall will showcase Mitsubishi’s complete line of robots for manufacturing. “While I always look forward to presenting our robots to existing and potential…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.79
February 28, 2022
Taking advantage of its proprietary artificial intelligence technology, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. today announced a new robot workstation system designed to significantly reduce production times. The company said the new station uses its Maisart AI system, which includes high-precision speech recognition software, 3D sensors and cameras, to help its robots sort and arrange items. Maisart is an abbreviation for “Mitsubishi Electric's AI creates the State-of-the-ART in technology.” Workers will be able to dictate commands to the robot system either by voice or by using a tablet. The system is pre-programmed to complete tasks and is capable of self-adjusting if it is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.54
September 26, 2022
Mitsubishi Logisnext Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., or MLAP, and xSQUARE, a Singapore-based intelligent warehousing solutions company, have entered a partnership to make automated guided vehicles, or AGVs, and distribute xSQUARE’s warehousing systems to more areas. The new AGVs will built based on Logisnext’s brand of forklifts, and xSQUARE’s warehousing system will be shared using MLAP’s distribution network in Asia, Oceania, and South Africa. “We believe that our partnership with xSQUARE will help strengthen our ability to expand the product and service offerings in the material handling equipment industry,” said Yasuo Kubota, managing director of Mitsubishi Logisnext Asia Pacific. “This collaboration…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.91
May 13, 2021
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. today announced that it has partnered with Phantom Auto to enable operators who are sitting up to thousands of miles away to remotely operate unmanned tuggers, pallet jacks, and other equipment. The companies said their joint offering can improve worker safety, supply chain resilience, and enterprise agility. “Remote operation unlocks amazing operational efficiencies for our customers,” said Brian Markison, senior director of automated guided vehicle (AGV) sales at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (Marengo). “Our partnership with Phantom enables them to achieve unprecedented oversight and control over their material handling equipment, even with the vehicle operators located states…
