Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.25
January 18, 2022
…reduce risk through improved resiliency of your supply chain operations, we talked (or wrote) about it. To help guide the strategic supply chain and fulfillment operation decisions you’re surely making in the coming months (because peak 2022 planning is just around the corner, if not already underway), check out this snapshot of the webinars, research reports, blogs and more that our customers and visitors found most useful over the past year. All Things FLOW Why it made the list: Our third annual users’ conference brought together over 1,300 registrants, top industry leaders and change-makers to discuss and explore ways to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.23
March 24, 2021
…resource from Peerless Media serving developers, systems integrators, and operations managers across the robotics ecosystem. Its primary focus is on applications in the supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing sectors, with the goal of representing end users as much as technologists. “The more voices we have out there, the better,” said Aaron Prather, senior technical advisor and research and development evangelist at FedEx Express. Prather is a longtime proponent of practical automation, and he discussed the difference between provider expectations and industry needs. “There are a lot of sensational things out there, such as a shelf-climbing robot, which people have sent…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.19
February 06, 2024
…tracking. The company was looking to streamline order fulfillment operations at its logistics facility in Toronto, Canada. HWArobotics describes its goods-to-person AS/RS installed at Darwynn’s facility as a multi-level shuttle system with 24 carts, 6 cart elevators, and 10,368 storage locations. During the first phase of Darwynn’s project, storage was configured as 3 double-deep aisles with 8 levels enabling parallel operation of multiple shuttle carts. The system included picking stations and WCS systems. AS/RS system’s inventory capacity totals 200,000 items Darwynn was looking to meet the demands of its business expansion as the number of SKUs within its facilities increases.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.17
June 29, 2022
From factories and warehouses to the office, mobile robots promise to improve people's productivity and quality of life. Ava Robotics Inc. last week announced that it was mentioned as an inovator in the 2022 “Gartner Emerging Technologies: Tech Innovators in Smart Robotics” report. Ava Robotics develops, builds, and sells robots for telepresence, security, and disinfection in the workplace. The Cambridge, Mass.-based company, whose founders have technical experience from iRobot Corp., said its technology “emphasizes user experience, safety, and autonomous mobility to empower people while advancing business operations and access.” Robots to support business goals Robots are moving to an “inflection…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.17
August 16, 2022
…for complex tasks such as grinding and polishing, but robots can bring consistency and precision, freeing those workers for supervision and quality control. GrayMatter Robotics today said it has raised $20 million in Series A funding. The Los Angeles-based artificial intelligence and robotics startup plans to use the investment to expand its team to meet rapidly growing customer demands. “We are improving shop workers' lives, enhancing their productivity, and enabling them to focus on higher-value tasks,” stated Ariyan Kabir, co-founder and CEO of GrayMatter Robotics. “Manufacturing drives our economy, and without automating surface finishing and treatment, there is a significant…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.16
September 27, 2024
…– Robotics 24/7, the web’s most comprehensive resource for robot and automation system news in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, warehouses and other industrial applications, and parent company Peerless Media, hosted the annual Robotics Application Conference (RAC) on September 18. RAC ’24 was the third edition of the one-day, virtual summit. At RAC ’24, speakers highlighted successful robotic deployments across multiple industries, and identified significant technological and financial trends that affect organizations with robots and automation. Those who were unable to attend the live event are encouraged to sign up for the conference’s sessions. All sessions are now available on-demand. RAC…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.14
March 21, 2023
…reach $16 billion by 2031.” Exotec, which initially began operations in France, said it builds goods-to-person warehouse robotic solutions for the world’s largest brands. The company claimed that it combines hardware and software for flexible warehouse systems that can drive operational efficiency, add resiliency, and improve working conditions for warehouse operators. More than 30 brands including Carrefour, Decathlon, Gap, and Uniqlo trust Exotec to improve their operations and profitably navigate rapid shifts in business models and customer expectations, said the company. Robots save 16M miles of walking This month, Exotec said it had reached the milestone of 5,000 robots built…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.11
August 01, 2022
…automation solutions our shared customers need to optimize their operations,” said Marc Segura, president of ABB's Robotics Division. “By combining ABB’s specialist robotic systems with Berkshire Grey’s AI, machine vision, sensors, and mechatronics, we give our customers the tools to respond to the continued growth of e-commerce.” Berkshire Grey builds partnerships “Berkshire Grey and ABB recognize that supply chain operations need intelligent robotic automation that can adapt to changing demands for higher order volumes, product variability, and faster delivery windows,” said Steve Johnson, president and chief operating officer at Berkshire Grey. “Together, we provide customers with the most advanced AI-enabled…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.10
October 11, 2023
…“delivers a secure data platform to operate fleets of robots at any scale through a single pane of glass.” “Formant is uniquely positioned to meet the business objectives and technical requirements of large enterprise companies operating at global scale looking to expand their robotics footprint,” said Jeff Linnell, co-founder and CEO of Formant. “Our platform now powers tens of thousands of production robots around the world across dozens of different industries.” Formant marks year of growth This latest fundraising came after a year of record growth for Formant, which reported a revenue increase of more than 500% year over year.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.09
July 01, 2016
…Solutions We now offer SCARA, Parallel, Articulated, and Mobile robot solutions. These best-in-class industrial robots have been integrated with Omron’s family of sensors, safety components and award-winning NX/NJ series machine automation controllers to simplify the implementation of robots in a production environment. So, what does this mean for our customers? The wide and deep range of our products open design flexibility to build electrical panels all the way up to completely automated production lines that include robotics. We engage the full scope of automation, from device to machine, to line, to factory, to enterprise to a complete value chain. Our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.08
June 24, 2021
The already competitive market for mobile robots continues to go global. OTTO Motors today announced a series of partnerships to make its autonomous mobile robots available to a global audience. The Kitchener, Ontario-based company also said it has successfully completed third-party assessments to demonstrate that its products meet or exceed all relevant safety standards in Europe and the U.S., including ANSI/RIA R15.08, which it helped to define. “One of the things that sets OTTO Motors apart is our process-first approach to automating material handling,” stated Rick Baker, chief revenue officer of OTTO Motors. “It is how we’re able to achieve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.07
November 11, 2022
…millions of items.” An Amazon spokesperson told TechCrunch the robot can recognize about 65% of the company’s product inventory and takes advantage of sensors to identify the objects based on “size, shape, and barcodes.” Amazon said Sparrow will complement its existing Robin robot arm, which is used for induction, and Cardinal, which places heavy and complicated packages into Amazon GoCarts for shipment. “We have millions of products of all shapes and sizes in our inventory, and we recognized the opportunity to invent new technology that could help handle them at Amazon’s scale,” the company added. Last year, Amazon said its…
