Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.72
September 18, 2023
…scaled capacity as head of iPad operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Not only are we building the world’s first factory for humanoid robots, but we’re doing so in the U.S. about 30 miles from our engineering center, which is fantastic for setting us up to scale quickly,” she said. “By establishing RoboFab as a state-of-the-art manufacturing hub in Salem, Ore., we are not only accelerating the development and deployment of advanced robotic systems, but also cultivating innovation and creating high-skilled job opportunities,” Campbell added. “With the capability to produce Digit at scale, we are poised to change the future of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.72
January 12, 2021
…demand same-day delivery. This trend has accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially as more consumers become comfortable with online ordering of perishable items and groceries. One of the significant changes in supply chain strategies we are seeing as a result of this is the rise of fulfillment centers that bring fulfillment closer to the consumer. Fulfillment centers Typically, one of the dominant components in a company’s supply chain was the large warehouse or distribution center that acted as a central hub from where products are shipped to retail outlets. These are now being joined by a network of fulfillment centers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.72
September 14, 2022
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the International Robot Safety Conference will be in person this year. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has been putting on the event for over 30 years. This year’s show will include more than 40 guest speakers, three days of sessions, and an exhibit hall filled with robots. The conference runs from Sept. 27 to 29 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus in Columbus, Ohio. Carole Franklin, A3’s director for standards development for robotics, told Robotics 24/7 that the conference is designed to cater to two types of stakeholders—those who are new…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.72
April 14, 2022
…reported the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). With the COVID-19 pandemic and a renewed focus on manufacturing in the U.S., business of all sizes across industries are interested in automation, noted the companies. “Automation is a game-changer for manufacturers and in warehouse operations, and businesses need to optimize their workflows to maintain a competitive edge,” said Rasmus Smet Jensen, group marketing director at Mobile Industrial Robots. “The initial investment can be hard for small-to-medium-sized business to afford, so River Capital Finance's leasing solutions are a great way for those companies to afford automation and get mobile robots running at a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.72
June 27, 2022
After the disruptions of trade conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing supply chain and workforce challenges, sales of industrial robots made a strong recovery in 2021, reported the International Federation of Robotics. A new record of 486,800 units were shipped globally—an increase of 27% compared with the previous year. The Americas increased by 27%, with 49,400 units sold. Asia and Australia saw the largest growth in demand: Installations were up 33%, reaching 354,500 units. Europe saw double digit growth of 15%, with 78,000 units installed, according to the International Federation of Robotics' (IFR) preliminary results for 2021. “Robot installations around…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.72
February 05, 2021
…manufacturing time and material waste. Manufacturers see value in improved materials that are reliable and cost-effective. For a detailed, post-COVID-19 analysis of the 3D printed materials market, please see the IDTechEx report “3D Printed Materials Market 2020-2030: COVID Edition,” or for the full portfolio of 3D printing research available from IDTechEx, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Research/3D.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.71
August 05, 2022
Recording: August 30, 2022 at 3:00 EST
Not only did the COVID-19 pandemic accelerate e-commerce demand; it also altered consumer expectations of fast and accurate order fulfillment. From unloading trucks and pallets to taking inventory in warehouses and each picking, robots can assist shorthanded operations at each step. Even brick-and-mortar stores can benefit from automation. In this free webcast, industry experts will discuss how both online and traditional retailers can take advantage of automation as peak season approaches. They will also discuss the importance of collecting and analyzing data to provide timely and actionable insights. Date: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT Retailers, hotels, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.71
July 28, 2022
…It attributed the growth to private investments in drones, increasing e-commerce sales, and demand for contactless delivery amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and private investments in drones. Similarly, Report Linker said the drone-delivery market could grow by $13.54 billion at a CAGR of 42.75% between 2022 and 2026.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.71
December 30, 2020
…finding that during the two early months of the Covid-19 disruption—April to May—consumers spent $153 billion online, up 7% from online spending during the 2019 holiday season that ran from November to December. The latest Department of Commerce numbers show e-commerce growing by 30% during the first half of 2020—compared to the same period in 2019—while e-commerce sales now make up about 16% of all U.S. retail sales, up from roughly 12% during the first quarter. The disruption has seen innovation thrive in 2020. Ship-from-store and curbside pickup have pushed micro-fulfillment centers—smaller sites that leverage goods-to-person automation to fill online…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.71
May 04, 2023
…in 2019 to 14.9% at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, it fell to 12.2% in 2021, according to the International Monetary Fund. As a result, both online retailers and robotics suppliers have had to diversify income sources. 6 River Systems welcomes new owner Ocado Founded in 2015, 6 River Systems (6RS) has developed the Chuck autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that work with human pickers in warehouses. The Waltham, Mass.-based company provides its collaborative AMRs and software to the logistics and non-grocery retail sectors. “Ocado has been delivering innovative solutions for over two decades and shares 6RS’s passion for our…
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April 13, 2021
…ProMat DX The increase in online orders around the COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for robots, according to Tompkins and GreyOrange. With this joint system and automated packing, retailers can fulfill thousands of orders faster, increase customer satisfaction, and improve the work environment for associates, they added. They added that their micro-fulfillment solution can match the productivity of an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) with faster startup and less infrastructure. “This partnership demonstrates that Tompkins Robotics and GreyOrange are expanding to deliver the leadership and expertise their clients need to transform their businesses for the future,” said Mike Futch,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.71
May 24, 2023
…2022. North American industrial robot sales rebounded after the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on image to enlarge. Source: IFR Automate will return The IFR released its North American robotics report during Automate, which the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) claimed is “the largest robotics and industrial automation trade show in North America.” A3 last week reported that North American robot orders declined in the first quarter of 2023. Automate will return in 2024 and then continue annually. McCormick Place in Chicago will host next year’s event from May 6 to 9, and in 2025, the event will be back in Detroit.…
