Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.90
February 12, 2016
…North American factories, which is third to Japan and China in robot use. The recent record performance by the robotics market in North America is concurrent with falling unemployment. Last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the unemployment rate in the United States reached 4.9%, its lowest level since February of 2008. “Today there are more opportunities than ever before in the robotics industry,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of RIA. “The continuing growth in robotics is opening many new job opportunities for people who can program, install, run, and maintain robots. In fact, if you look closer at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.85
July 13, 2023
…are already global entities. ForwardX is working with Walmart China, helping prepare orders for delivery within 42 hours. Post-COVID, we're seeing more “buy online, pick up in store,” shifting distribution. Some operators are looking to turn stores into large warehouses, increasing efficiency without increasing staff. We're expanding in the U.S. to address widespread labor shortages. What mobile robots has ForwardX displayed at recent trade shows? Guan: At ProMat, we showed three types of AMRs. The smaller Flex has capacity up to 661 lb. for piece picking. The Max is a pallet-size AMR with 1,322-lb. capacity. Other robots can only handle…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.81
May 26, 2023
…Smart Camera. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Dobot offers 20 different cobots spread through six product series: CR, CRS, CRA, CRAS, MG400, M1 Pro, Nova, and Magician. It said it has sold 68,000 units in 140 countries and regions. The CRA Series features seven different cobot models with payload capacities of 3 kg (6.6 lb.), 5 kg (11 lb.), 7 kg (15 lb.), 10 kg (22 lb.), 12 kg (26 lb.), 16 kg (35 lb.) and 20 kg (44 lb.) payloads and a working radius from 620 (24 in.) to 1,700 mm (66 in.). The 3 kg,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.75
October 21, 2016
…surveyed over 4,700 consumers in the U.S., Germany, and China. As the trend toward buying goods online increases, so too does the desire to receive the ordered products as soon as possible. The market for same-day and instant delivery will account for around 20 percent of standard parcel revenue by 2025. Currently, the market share of same-day and instant delivery is less than one percent. McKinsey expects average year-on-year growth of around 40 percent until 2025. Driven by e-commerce, the parcel segment in mature markets like the U.S. or Germany is growing by seven to ten percent annually. By 2025,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.74
July 16, 2020
…We order components from all over the world, including China, Taiwan, and other parts of Asia, and the U.S … For the most part, factories have adjusted, and most are now running in almost full capacity. Nothing is not flowing; some are just flowing less evenly than they used to,” noted Govshteyn. Production is resuming but things are not the same. Welcome to the era of socially distanced electronics manufacturing. Misha Govshteyn, CEO, MacroFab “We do symptom checks [at our facilities]. We take daily temperature readings. We have dramatically ramped up what we do for our employees’ healthcare. Even if…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.72
January 09, 2020
…signs of progress on the trade front for both U.S.-China, with the pending Phase One agreement to be signed on January 15 and the USMCA moving towards the finish line, too. But these developments come against the backdrop of impeachment proceedings and the U.S.-Iran conflict, with each of these things having the potential to change quickly. Another thing to keep an eye on is the role of “disruptive” technology. I won’t lie, I used to cringe a little bit when I heard that term, at first, but I have now taken it for what it is. And what is happening…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.71
June 10, 2022
…supplier of autonomous industrial vehicles and intralogistics automation. Shenzhen, China-based VisionNav said its automated guided vehicles (AGVs) work in hundreds of facilities across the world, providing pallet storage, narrow-aisle operations, automated truck loading, multi-layer cage stacking, and other fully autonomous actions. A closer look at the VNP15 and the VNSL14 VisionNav said the VNP15 is one of its most popular products, offering a wide range of material handling functions. With a load capacity of 1,500 kg (3,300 lb.), standard lifting height of 3 m (9.8 ft.) and an optional 4.5 m (14.7 ft.) mast, the VNP15 covers 70% of pallet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.71
October 21, 2016
…surveyed over 4,700 consumers in the U.S., Germany, and China. As the trend toward buying goods online increases, so too does the desire to receive the ordered products as soon as possible. The market for same-day and instant delivery will account for around 20 percent of standard parcel revenue by 2025. Currently, the market share of same-day and instant delivery is less than one percent. McKinsey expects average year-on-year growth of around 40 percent until 2025. Driven by e-commerce, the parcel segment in mature markets like the U.S. or Germany is growing by seven to ten percent annually. By 2025,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.67
June 09, 2022
…autonomous vehicles, security systems, and industrial robots. Hong Kong, China-based Cloud Light Technology makes advanced optical modules for automotive and data center interconnect applications. SiLC expects sample shipments this year SiLC said Cloud Light’s proven capabilities in optical module design, high-volume precision assembly, testing, and reliability engineering complement and complete SiLC’s manufacturing ecosystem, which includes its proprietary chip-fabrication process with another major ecosystem partner in Asia. Early sample shipments and the transition to volume production are expected this year. “To integrate all of the functionalities needed for a coherent lidar into a single photonic chip is a complex art that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.66
May 23, 2019
…than 200 3D printers at facilities connected to the Jabil Additive Manufacturing Network, spanning sites in the United States, China, Hungary, Mexico, Singapore and Spain. Expanded additive manufacturing capabilities are complemented by Jabil Engineered Materials, which are custom polymer formulations and compounds produced according to ISO 9001 Quality Management System standards. As part of its open-systems approach, Jabil works with 3D printers from industry leaders including Desktop Metal, EOS, Farsoon, HP and Ultimaker. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.66
October 13, 2023
…Diego, Calif., the company has over 1,500 employees, as well as facilities in Germany, the U.K., Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore. Editor's note: Geek+ will be participating in the keynote session of the 2023 Robotics Applications Conference, presented by Robotics 24/7 and Peerless Media.
