Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.53
July 19, 2021
…tailored to our customers’ demanding applications. Novanta also acquired Schneider Electric Motion USA for $115 million this month. ATI supplies robotics accessories Founded in 1989, ATI said it supplies intelligent end-of-arm tooling to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for advanced industrial and surgical robots. The Apex, N.C.-based company develops, manufactures, and sells products such as robotic changing systems, force/torque sensors, and collision sensors for industrial, collaborative, and healthcare robotic applications. ATI has more 350 employees. “We are excited to join Novanta at this stage of our development. We expect the combination of competencies and cultures to create better opportunities for our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.88
January 27, 2022
…and electronics industries, with major multinational customers such as Schneider Electric, Ford, and Faurecia (see video at bottom of this article). While those sectors continue to invest in MiR AMRs, the company said it has also increased sales to logistics and consumer packaged goods (CPG) customers wanting to optimize and automate their internal transport. MiR noted that its new, heavy-duty MiR600 and MiR1350 robots, both introduced in 2021, have been top sellers in the new markets. “These new robots have clearly expanded our market because we can operate in more environments and transport heavier items,” Nielsen said. “Another new solution…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.77
January 11, 2022
…innovations in 2022. You came to Universal Robots from Schneider Electric—how familiar were you with robotics before becoming CEO? Povlsen: I grew up in Odense and went to the University of Southern Denmark, where the whole cobot thing started. I'm a robotics engineer and studied at the same place as UR's three co-founders. There wasn't that much of a robotics community when I was studying, but a lot of our professors were helping to launch startups. When I was done with my studies, I went to Schneider Electric, where I worked for 13 to 14 years doing very different things.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.96
April 26, 2024
…an on-board programmable logic controller (PLC) from Siemens or Schneider Electric, which ensures their efficient and safe navigation. Effective AGV navigation relies on good communication between the AGVs and the factory’s control system. This communication enables the factory to track each AGVs' location, load, and real-time status. Mercedes-Benz’s previous AGV system used Bluetooth technology along with HMS’ Anybus Wireless Bolt and Bridge products. However, they wanted to improve the system’s efficiency and prepare to comply with the EU Machinery Regulation. “While Bluetooth worked well, we now want to enhance our AGV system to support higher throughput, fast roaming, and lower…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.80
July 24, 2023
…Continental, Urmson said. He cited FedEx, Uber Freight, Werner, Schneider, and Hirschbach are pilot customers. The company reached “feature complete” status in April, and Urmson said he expects it to reach “Aurora Driver Ready” by the end of 2023. That milestone will include validating software, hardening software, and proving that autonomous trucks can safely haul freight between Dallas and Houston without human drivers. Aurora plans to have a full prototype of its FirstLidar system on a chip for long-range sensing at highway speeds by the end of this year. Urmson added that it is developing the proprietary Virtual Testing Suite…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.14
May 31, 2023
…multinationals, including Toyota, Ikea, Novo Nordisk, Denso, DHL, and Schneider Electric, account for a majority of its sales. Last year, Teradyne merged Mobile Industrial Robots with AutoGuide Mobile Robots. This added high-payload AMRs to MiR's portfolio, advancing its strategy of being a trusted supplier for a full range of AMRs to global customers. “MiR has the proven products, the experience and support structure to help our customers scale; and as a part of Teradyne, we are a trusted long-term supplier for mission-critical production applications,” added Hathout. Click on image to enlarge. Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Strategy focuses on software development…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.44
September 17, 2021
…omnichannel brands also including Advance Auto Parts, Dollar General, Schneider Electric, and Veritiv Opened a state-of-the-art, 386,000-sq.-ft. facility in Atlanta that uses the latest warehouse robotics and automation technologies Transaction details Kleiner Perkins led Stord's Series D round, which came just six months after its $65 million Series C. Stord has raised a total of $205 million in funding to date. Lux Capital, D1 Capital, and Palm Tree Crew also participated, as did existing investors including BOND, Dynamo Ventures, Founders Fund, Lineage Logistics, and Susa Ventures. In addition, Michael Rubin, founder of Fanatics and GSI Commerce; Carlos Cashman, CEO of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.97
April 30, 2023
…needs, goals, budget, and constraints and compare them with the functionality provided by each system. About the author Will Schneider is the founder of InsightQuote, a match-making service for business-to-business services, and writes informative posts about fulfillment services at Warehousing And Fulfillment. He is passionate about helping businesses find the right solutions to improve their operations.
