Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.91
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 11.59
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 10.44
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…
