Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.92
October 27, 2021
Growing numbers of mobile robots in warehouses and elsewhere have raised concerns about interoperability among systems from multiple vendors, as well as with facility infrastructure and enterprise software. One effort has its roots in the open-source community and the healthcare industry. The Open Robotics Middleware Framework, or Open-RMF, is designed to coordinate fleets of robots with typical use cases and integrate them with elevators and other systems. “As more diverse robots are being deployed around the world, there is a growing need for specialized robots from different developers to be able to communicate with each other. A lingua robotica, if…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.91
June 15, 2021
The software stack for robots is evolving, with new tools for managing fleets, cybersecurity, and interoperability with other types of automation and enterprise systems. RiACT ApS has built a development platform that founder and CEO Bjarne Grossmann has described as “WordPress for robots” in terms of adaptability and ease of use. The company today announced that it has raised $850,000 (U.S.) in pre-seed funding. Copenhagen, Denmark-based RiACT was founded in 2018. The company's founders had worked with major European automotive manufacturers for 10 years, recalled Magnus Philip Ritzau, co-founder and chief commercial officer of RiACT. They realized that one of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.89
June 20, 2023
…software to the network's customers, increasing the productivity of robots and industrial automation, said the companies. “As a leader in the manufacturing industry, the Industrial Solutions Network of CED is committed to offering innovative solutions that enable our customers to thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace,” said Brandon Bernier, partner ecosystem business lead at Industrial Solutions Network (ISN), in a press release. “Our partnership with READY Robotics allows us to significantly enhance our offering to customers,” he added. “ForgeOS brings a game-changing automation platform to the robot cell, expanding beyond just the robot or PLC. We believe this collaboration will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.86
May 09, 2023
…cost-savings, and worker retention gains, many companies aren't using robots at all. Take the warehouse market, for example. A 2021 report from Research and Markets found that more than 80% of all warehouses have no automation. Last week during the Cascadia Connect event in Pittsburgh, a group of robotics executives, investors, and systems integrators tackled that problem during the panel on “Bridging the Last Mile: How Do We Deploy Robots More Quickly and Efficiently?” The panel was moderated by Jason Lippenberger, senior vice president at Cascadia Capital, and it included: Bryan Bird, regional president for the U.S. and Canada at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.75
September 20, 2023
stow Group yesterday announced the launched of its Movu Robotics brand, which replaces the name “stow Robotics” and is intended to strengthen the company's robotics business unit as it meets increasing customer demand for storage automation and warehouse robots. “Faced with challenges of labor shortages, cost increases, storage density, growing volumes, and [the need to improve] accuracy, companies are turning to robotics and automation for solutions,” stated Jos de Vuyst, CEO of stow Group. “Movu Robotics offers an integrated ecosystem of standardized and scalable automation technology that speeds rollout and reduces risk for all kinds of customers.” He added that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.68
January 28, 2022
…announced that they have successfully deployed hundreds of mobile robots in three European distribution centers. The companies said the modernization and automation of the warehouses builds on their successful partnership in Asia. “The past two years represent a turning point in how people engage with e-commerce, and we have to provide service of the highest quality,” said Sébastien Alcasena, logistics transformation manager at Decathlon. “In Geek+, we have found a great partner with a flexible and scalable robot-based solution to meet our customers' expectations. We look forward to continuing our logistics transformation in Europe.” Lille, France-based Decathlon claims to be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.68
December 11, 2023
…a leader in collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, is partnering with HLS Engineering Group, a specialist in the field of integrated engineering, to explore new solutions for optimizing manufacturing processes and reducing cycle times. Realtime Robotics brings its innovative Optimization-as-a-Service solution to the partnership, which uses a combination of proprietary optimization software and experienced robotics and application engineering insights to improve a manufacturer’s overall productivity. The HLS team, with wide-ranging expertise in the fields of manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and robotic automation. has spent years working as a trusted engineering partner to industrial manufacturing customers in the automotive, aerospace,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.67
February 28, 2022
…roles in the rapid market adoption of autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. Despite the AMR industry being still in its infancy, warehouses, factories, and facilities of all sizes are already recognizing the benefits. They include bringing products to market faster, as well as deploying workers in more valuable and rewarding tasks than manual goods transportation. Those advantages continue to push AMR deployments into increasingly challenging applications, from automotive and electronics manufacturing to third-party logistics (3PL) and consumer packaged goods (CPGs) providers. To address the challenges of these sophisticated new applications, AMR vendors are constantly innovating to improve their robots’ performance…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.57
February 27, 2023
…SA, which specializes in transforming standard forklifts into driverless robots, today announced that it will be attending ProMat 2023. Robotics experts will be at the company's exhibit in Booth N8710 to discuss its full line of autonomous systems. BALYO said it will reveal the simple path to automation for high-bay storage. “Smart companies are scaling up, not out,” said Mark Stevenson, chief sales officer at BALYO. “The only way to safely and efficiently be part of this vertical revolution in materials handling is to automate the storage and retrieval of goods.” Pallet movements in distribution centers and factories should be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.42
August 28, 2023
…cart that provides fast and accurate robotic welding programming, operation, and even the manufacturing of small parts,” said KUKA. “It is ideal for schools, universities, and company training.” The cart can fit through standard-size doors and can be used without the welder for general training, the company noted. It also includes a fume extractor, a built-in fixture table, and optional simulation software. KUKA will also will also premier the KUKA ready2_educate_print, a training cart for robotics and additive manufacturing. Partners to share demos at FABTECH Machina Labs, a KUKA System Partner, will showcase precision metal forming and rapid prototyping with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.38
July 02, 2021
…and rapidly expanding market.” Swisslog is part of KUKA Group, a leading global supplier of intelligent automation with more than 14,000 employees worldwide. The Buchs, Switzerland-based company offers integrated robots and software for warehouses and distribution centers and has more than 2,000 installations worldwide. It also offers consulting, system design and implementation, and lifetime customer support in more than 50 countries. The modular CarryPick goods-to-person automation includes mobile robots and software. Source: Swisslog CarryPick to automate Toyota processes Toyota needed a future-proof automation solution that would speed up its entire operation and provide flexibility for continued growth, while also utilizing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.31
September 30, 2021
…to help workers and companies with packaging applications. AA20 Group AAA20 Group LLC demonstrated its subscription-based collaborative robots with a robotic palletizer designed to work alongside human staffers by automatically stacking boxes onto the pallet for transportation. Robotics as a service (RaaS), particularly for end-of-line palletizing, is growing quickly in the packaging industry, according to the Las Vegas-based company. It has a program that includes full financing without any long-term commitments. “By utilizing RaaS, growing companies can reallocate their workforce toward higher level activities, and as a result, conserve valuable working capital,” said Karen Mallouk, co-founder of AAA20 Group. “Our…
