Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.88
January 06, 2023
…this year, BALYO plans to deploy a fleet of robots at each facility to automate storage and retrieval operations. “We are very excited to convert new sites for Behr after a first successful project over 2022 and proud to pursue our journey with such a prestigious brand as Behr,” stated Pascal Rialland, CEO of BALYO. “We engaged collaboratively with Behr at the first site in Dallas with three robots coping with extreme space conditions and will now engage with four new facilities with 12 of our 'Gen2' reach robots. All four sites will be operational in 2023.” BALYO SA said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.81
December 13, 2021
Pick-and-place robots are increasingly helping manufacturers around the world. Scape Technologies A/S today announced a partnership with machine tools provider Demek CNC OÜ and an order from hand tool producer HEYCO-WERK SÜD as it continues to serve the automotive industry. Founded in 2004, Scape Technologies has developed patented technology to recognize, pick and place parts. The Odense, Denmark-based company works with partners to build, market, and implement its SCAPE Bin-Picker system into production facilities for automakers such as Ford, Nissan, and BMW. Scape Technologies recently launched the SCAPE Easy-Picker and SCAPE Mini-Picker, which it claimed are easy for small and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.56
November 14, 2023
…robotics and sophisticated sensing capabilities. This system redefines manufacturing operations, particularly in sanding processes, by significantly increasing speed, maintaining consistency, and enhancing overall effectiveness. One of the key advantages of Scan&Sand is its user-friendly interface, enabling operators with no prior robotics or automation experience to operate the system with ease. For BetterWay Products, the introduction of this innovative solution resulted in a 4x throughput increase, a reduction of a third of consumable usage, and reduced onboarding time from two months for sanding parts manually to one day of sanding parts with robots, effectively alleviating workforce stress and increasing overall efficiency.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.51
June 06, 2022
…Robotics Inc., a leading manufacturer of service and collaborative robots, today announced a new business unit, Doosan Robotics Americas. The Suwon, South Korea-based company established its U.S. headquarters in Plano, Texas. Founded in 1896, Doosan Group has 25 affiliates and 114 global entities worldwide, generating a revenue of $15 billion (U.S.) in 2020. The group established Doosan Robotics in 2015 to create technology for the next generation of manufacturing. The company said it has become one of the largest robotics manufacturers and providers in the world. It recently launched the NINA (“New Inspiration, New Angle”) camera robot. The system received…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.51
March 15, 2023
…pick items even when not using a Chuck mobile robot. The app is currently being tested by a select group of customers, and the Waltham, Mass.-based company said it expects it to be commercially available in the third quarter of 2023. The Mobile Fulfillment app, which users can access through a Zebra Android tablet, takes advantage of 6 River Systems’ cloud-based fulfillment execution system (FES). The company described the FES as a “combination of cloud-based software services and hardware that enables operators to optimize the orchestration, execution, and automation of wall-to-wall fulfillment workflows.” The app allows customers to use 6…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.47
March 25, 2024
…this investment will propel its AI platform, enabling industrial robot arms to perform vision-based tasks across a variety of industries. “We are incredibly excited about the possibilities that our recent fundraising opens up,” said Miika Satori, CEO of Cambrian Robotics. “Our primary goals are to enhance the scalability of the product and strengthen our sales and operations in our main target markets. In addition, we are bringing new AI-vision-based skills to robot arms, further pushing boundaries in the field of robotics.” Cambrian’s executive team, led by Satori, has over 50 years of combined experience in AI and Robotics. Joao Seabra,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.44
August 02, 2022
…Ottobot 2.0, the latest version of its autonomous delivery robot. The Santa Monica, Calif.-based company said it plans to scale up its deployments of Ottobot in airports, retail stores, and restaurants. “The team and I have been deeply vested into autonomous driving for more than a decade,” stated Ritukar Vijay, co-founder and CEO of Ottonomy.IO. “We believe fully autonomous delivery robots are not only a precursor to autonomous vehicle proliferation, but are [also] solving today’s biggest challenges like the labor shortage, enabling staff to do more with less.” “Introducing Ottobot 2.0, we are bringing best-in-class maneuverability, accessibility, and modularity to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.44
June 15, 2021
The construction industry is a promising growth area for robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles. Dusty Robotics today said it has closed Series A funding of $16.5 million, which it plans to use to expand its team and meet customer demand. The global construction industry has grown 9% during the past year to $12 trillion, estimated Research and Markets. By 2025, it will generate nearly $17 trillion, said the research firm. However, construction is one of the most fragmented and least digitized industries, noted Dusty Robotics. Each project relies on a complex web of skilled subcontractors to complete individual components. As…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.34
September 11, 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, have announced the speaker and session lineup for the 2024 Robotics Application Conference (RAC ‘24). RAC ’24 is a virtual, one-day event where speakers from throughout the robotics landscape will provide thoughtful and insightful commentary on robotics applications, deployments and trends across industries where robots and automation are in use. RAC ’24 is the third virtual summit hosted by Robotics 24/7 and Peerless Media, and will begin at 12:00 p.m. EDT…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.24
April 06, 2021
…automated storage and retrieval systems, yesterday announced that SoftBank Group Corp. will spend $2.8 billion to acquire 40% of the company from funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P. and EQT Private Equity, among other shareholders. AutoStore said the funding will enable it to accelerate its global expansion, “with particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.” Nedre Vats, Norway-based AutoStore was founded in 1996 and develops proprietary software and hardware to make warehouse operations more efficient. The company claimed that its Cube Storage Automation is “the densest storage technology.” AutoStore said that more than 20,000 of its robots are currently…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.21
April 07, 2021
…our customers can move forward quickly.” TR-301 wirelessly charges robots, drones The WiBotic systems that received CE Marks were its TR-301 transmitter with the OC-301 onboard charger (operating at 300 Watts) and the TR-301 transmitter with the OC-251 onboard charger (operating at 250 Watts). The TR-301 is WiBotic’s high-power transmitter for larger drones, mobile robots, and marine vehicles. It can be used in the WiBotic PowerPad or other landing pads, said the company. The TR-301’s metal enclosure includes flanges for easy wall mounting, an LCD display for messages, and LED indicator lights to show system status. A standard transmitter antenna…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.13
February 21, 2024
Material handling equipment manufacturer Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group (Logisnext) recently announced it will showcase Jungheinrich and Rocla automated robots at MODEX 2024 in booth B9019. The trade show will be held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. At MODEX 2024, Logisnext said it will also showcase Rocrich AGV Solutions as its North American provider of Jungheinrich and Rocla automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Jungheinrich and Logisnext announced their partnership to launch Rocrich in June 2023. “We’re excited to showcase our latest innovations in warehouse solutions at MODEX 2024,” said Jerry Sytsma,…
