Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.81
May 01, 2019
…published November 3, 2017, Car and Driver magazine revealed, “Toyota is uneasy about the handoff between automated systems and drivers.” In its online declaration titled “Looking Further,” American carmaker Ford said, “[By] 2021 … [the] vehicle will operate without a steering wheel, gas pedal, or brake pedal within geofenced areas as part of a ride-sharing or ride-hailing experience. By doing this, the vehicle will be classified as a SAE Level 4 capable-vehicle.” However, last month Ford CEO Jim Hackett publicly acknowledged that the vehicle’s application will be limited because autonomous driving is more complex than the industry anticipated. Part of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.60
April 24, 2019
…are top of our list,too. In the past 16 months, we’ve quadrupled the sales of AGVs from our parent Toyota. There’s strong demand out there,and we’re here to meet it. It’s also worth noting that Bastian Solutions is part of a powerful combination under the Toyota Industries Group umbrella that also includes Toyota Material Handling, Vanderlande and Raymond. We are uniquely positioned to satisfy leading market needs with turnkey solutions. To learn more about Bastian Solutions, click here.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.54
April 11, 2019
…from a rich background of autonomous robotics at Google, Toyota, Qualcomm, General Atomics and Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics). Founded in 2015, Canvas has already showcased some impressive technologies, including a fully autonomous cart system that positions the startup as a direct competitor with the likes of Bay Area-based Fetch. Canvas Technology raised a $15 million Series A led by Playground Global. Canvas is led by Jonathan McQueen, who spent six years at Qualcomm. The Canvas Autonomous Cart was on display at Playground’s open house roughly this time last year, doing an impressive job avoiding people and obstacles in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.86
March 25, 2019
…says. Boeing recently tested its own autonomous air tax in Virginia, and Airbus conducted similar tests last year. Uber, Toyota, Volkswagen and other companies are also working on air taxi concepts. A few market research reports have estimated the potential urban air mobility market could grow to anywhere from $15.2 billion by 2030 or as high as $23.7 billion in the same period. However, all of these projects will be dependent on advancements in electric aircraft battery technology, as well as the ability for busy airports and cities to create a workable model for managing air taxi traffic.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.82
January 02, 2019
…most telling developments of 2018: Mergers, acquisitions and partnerships Toyota Advanced Logistics acquires Peach State Bluff manufacturing acquires Wesco Industrial Products Honeywell announces acquisition of Transnorm for $492.8 million Columbia Machine announces partnership with OTTO Motors UNEX Manufacturing acquires SpeedCell Orbis acquires Hinkle Manufacturing FedEx partners with Vecna Robotics as part of automation growth strategy Zebra Technologies to acquire Xplore Technologies SencorpWhite and Minerva Associates announce a strategic merger Research and economy IDC FutureScape predictions foretell rapid digital transformation for manufacturers and retailers U.S. warehousing market remains solid, says Armstrong report Deloitte studies distinctive traits of digital frontrunners in manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.68
December 20, 2018
…composite pallets. In 2017, the company was acquired by Toyota Advanced Logistics and celebrated a record year of revenues at more than $233 million USD. “Our company has seen tremendous growth and opportunity through the years,” said Bastian II, CEO of Bastian Solutions. “We owe that success to the foundation my father set and the leadership he provided throughout his career. Early on, he could see the potential of this industry, and he had a passion for the company, its people and what our industry could do to improve the lives of others. We will miss his day-to-day presence in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.18
October 11, 2018
…vehicles make a come-back with the mass-production of the Toyota Prius. Two decades later, electric vehicles are becoming more and more common. Some are hybrid models, capable of using traditional fuel sources and electricity while some are solely reliant on electricity. These plug-in electric vehicles reduce carbon emissions and can save the operator money. With an increasingly environmentally conscious customer base, electric cars are likely to continue to grow in popularity. Wind and solar farms are making electric vehicles more sustainable, and once purchased, more economical. It will be up to manufacturers to make sure that their products’ initial cost…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.12
August 21, 2018
…from Mercedes-Benz, Honda and Hyundai and a new Mazda Toyota plant that will need 4,000 employees when it is operating at full speed. In the northeastern part of the state, there’s distribution, with large Walmart, Target and Children’s Place distribution centers. All of these facilities will need trained maintenance technicians. “The No. 1 issue before people locate here is: Where are my employees going to come from,” says Kracke. It’s not just a concern for today. “Our auto manufacturers view this as a 50-year lifecycle and they want to know they’re going to have employees over that 50-year period,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.44
May 17, 2018
…the leading OEM and system solution providers, including Swisslog, Toyota Material Handling, Dematic, Honeywell Intelligrated and Knapp Logistics Automation. (You can read “Materials Handling Innovation (And Why It Matters)”). This year, on the heels of Modex, we thought we’d revisit the topic. But instead of focusing on the household names in automation, we asked six companies playing in the software or technology space, including several startups and smaller players, just what innovation means to their organizations. Here’s what we learned. From linear to exponential innovation If you’ve ever seen any of the Farmers Insurance commercials, you know the punch line:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.92
December 28, 2017
…telling developments of 2017: Mergers, acquisitions and partnerships ● Toyota acquires Bastian Solutions and Vanderlande to form new intralogistics division ● Hyster-Yale acquires controlling interest in Zhejiang Maximal, Chinese specialist in utility and standard lift truck segments ● I.D. Systems to acquire Keytroller, combining leaders in mobile asset management technologies ● International technology group Körber acquires HighJump, cloud-based supply chain software specialists, and DMLogic, provider of modular WMS ● ADSI, Agile Network and Pantechnik merge, form Logistyx Technologies ● Epson partners with Loftware to create new solution for color label printing ● Optricity, Bastian Solutions partner to provide advanced warehouse…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.53
April 13, 2017
…Egemin and Dematic by Kion; Intelligrated by Honeywell; and Toyota’s acquisition of Bastian and Vanderlande. But it doesn’t stop there. Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal reported that “Plug Power granted Amazon the right to buy up to 20 percent of its shares” based on meeting contract goals. While Kion, Intelligrated and Toyota are taking different approaches to the market, in conversations with their executives, they each predicted an increase in R&D spending that will benefit their individual companies but also the industry – and increase the clockspeed. New business models: The traditional industry business model is that a company builds a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.14
March 23, 2017
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has signed an agreement to acquire Vanderlande, a global market leader for value-added logistic process automation at airports, warehouses and the parcel market, from the company’s current owner NPM Capital. The acquisition has been fully approved and supported by Vanderlande’s Supervisory and Management Boards, and Works Council. Vanderlande will retain its name and corporate identity, as well as continue its operations as a standalone entity from the same locations worldwide. According to a release, the transaction signifies TICO’s strategic ambition to increase its presence in automated material handling. It follows the recently announced expansion in North…
