Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.48
March 14, 2022
ABB Group is adding two new lines of large manufacturing robots to its portfolio—the IRB 5710 and IRB 5720. The new robots are suitable for a wide range of production tasks including material handling and machine tending and assembly, as well as specific operations in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing such as battery module picking and placing, high precision assembly, and parts handling, the company said. The IRB 5710 and IRB 5720 are available in range of variants, the company said, with payload options ranging from 70 to 180 kg (154.3 to 396.8 lb.). Reaches range from 2.3 to 3 m…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.02
March 11, 2022
…with KABAM Robotics, a subdivision of engineering firm Patec Group. Cognicept combines capabilties Cognicept Systems was founded in 2018 out of a startup generator program funded by Singapore investment firm Antler. Its software platform, which Cognicept calls “A Global Human/Robot Remote Intervention OS” allows its customers to track, guide, identify, and fix issues with their fleet of robots remotely, according to the company’s website. Its tag line is “We step in when robots get confused.” Some of its partners include Savioke, Konica Minolta, ROS industrial, Infinium Robotics, and KONE. KABAM offers a range of indoor and outdoor robots for security,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.69
March 07, 2022
A new survey by Peerless Research Group reported that interest in automation is increasing among warehouse and distribution center operators. The “Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center Equipment Survey” found that usage and budgets for materials handling systems, including mobile robots, have increased. Peerless Research, which is owned by Peerless Media LLC along with Robotics 24/7, asked readers about their spending plans for warehouse automation, materials handling equipment, and related software. The findings suggested that operators are interested in more than a crude swap of human labor for robots. Respondents also said that they expect to spend more on labor and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.00
March 04, 2022
…and beverage and e-commerce,” added Phil Shaw, Europe divisional operations director at GXO. “We're retrieving several hundred-thousand items from stockholding, which need to get to the packer at the same time.” In particular, returns are an increasingly significant portion of e-commerce. “We'll see further acceleration in returns, which always lag e-commerce activity,” said Shelton. “The less excess stock to discount at the end of season, the better for gross margins.” The third-party logistics (3PL) market is competitive and fragmented, but Shelton said automation gives GXO a “head start” in serving major e-commerce customers. This includes non-retail industries including aerospace and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.26
March 01, 2022
…three new models to its CRX line of collaborative robot arms. The company said it now offers 11 models of CR and CRX cobots to help companies add automation. “Our CRX cobots are designed for every type of manufacturer—small or large—looking to expand their capabilities and overcome labor issues,” said Eric Potter, general manager of FANUC America Corp.’s general industries and automotive engineering groups. “With the addition of these new models, we offer the most extensive lineup of easy-to-use cobots available on the market today.” FANUC America is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp. that provides CNC systems, robotics, and…
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 22.12
February 25, 2022
At MODEX 2022, ABB Group said it plans to show some of its most advanced robotics technology for omnichannel commerce, including the EBOT 350 from ASTI Mobile Robotics, which it acquired in July 2021. The Zurich, Switzerland-based company said its recent acquisition of ASTI Mobile Robotics expanded its industrial automation offerings. ABB added that ASTI's autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) join its innovations for packing, moving, and delivering products for consumer goods producers and distributors. ABB announced several systems that it plans to exhibit in Atlanta next month. ASTI EBOT part of portfolio exhibit ABB said its exhibit at MODEX 2022…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.40
February 24, 2022
…7 million storage bins and using at least 10,000 robots. “We are uniquely placed to help businesses transform their automated warehouse operations with everything from simple standalone AutoStore projects to some of the largest and most complex installations,” said Markus Kirchhoff, head of the AutoStore Europe business unit at Swisslog. “Demand for this technology is so strong that by June 2022, we expect to have increased our site base from 300 to 350 projects.” Swisslog said it provides modular, data-driven logistics automation including robots and software. The Buchs, Switzerland-based unit of KUKA Group has more than 14,000 people working worldwide.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.28
February 22, 2022
…company said its booth will include a small pallet-moving operation controlled by one ANT server software project. “As our fleet demo at MODEX will show, ANT natural-feature navigation is not only robust and precise, but it also allows a business to connect the widest possible range of vehicle types and brands together in one robust fleet,” stated Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics. “Today's global organizations demand a high level of flexibility when building their AGV [automated guided vehicle] operations.” “The wide ecosystem of ANT-driven vehicles provides the opportunity for multinationals to work with different local vehicle suppliers in different countries,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.63
February 11, 2022
…North American team igus said its North American leadership group, which will also focus on solutions, customer service, and sustainability, now includes: Tom Miller, vice president of the igus dry-tech division Joe Ciringione, vice president of the igus e-chain systems division Anne Hardee, vice president of human resources Gerry Fournier, vice president of operations Greg Silva, vice president of finance All of the new executives have distinguished themselves as business leaders, according to igus. Miller, a graduate of Northeastern University, joined the company in 1999 and oversees all aspects of its dry-tech division. Ciringione joined igus in 1995, starting out…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.43
February 10, 2022
As manufacturers struggle with the skills gap, robots need to be easier to train and use. Micropsi Industries GmbH today announced that it has successfully closed its $30 million Series B funding round. The company said it plans to use the new funding to expand operations in the U.S., ramp up sales efforts, and expand to more robot platforms. Founded in 2014, Micropsi said it provides artificial intelligence controls for industrial robots to enable manufacturers to automate processes that could not be automated previously. The company's MIRAI product uses cameras and sensors so that collaborative robot arms can react in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.09
February 07, 2022
…and robotics have come together for industrial applications. Regular robots that aren’t equipped with an advanced perception system require certain conditions. For example, the work environment must be fixed, and the robot should always proceed to a predetermined position. How can a robot move to where it’s needed? Picking systems require high-precision sensing to locate objects to manipulate. Today, vision-guided robots (VGR) are rising in popularity. They include the following capabilities: Recognizing an object with cameras or other sensors Determining the item's shape and position in space Picking and transferring the item to a target point with robotics hardware A…
