Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.52
October 02, 2023
…and Phoenix, as well as in Japan, Korea, and China, ForwardX said it has deployed more than 3,000 AMRs in over 220 facilities. DHL experiences rapidly growing demand DHL Supply Chain is part of DHL Group, which claimed it is the world's leading logistics provider. The Bonn, Germany-based company said it combines management and value-added services with integrated systems to drive resilience, efficiency, and quality improvements and create competitive advantage. DHL said the number of stores supported by its warehouse has doubled from 300 to 600 in just one year. Peak shipment volume has reached 400 cubic meters (14,125.9 cu.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.94
October 02, 2023
…HaiPick A42T-E2, and the HaiPick System 3. The Shenzhen, China-based company said its latest innovations can increase storage density and performance with a smaller warehouse footprint. “Businesses nowadays are struggling to not only optimize their warehouse space, but also strike a balance between automation and leaving room for growth,” said Peter Guan, general manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Hai Robotics, in a release. Hai Robotics claimed that its HaiPick system, independently developed in 2015, was the world's first ACR. The company said it has more than 1,000 projects worldwide and serves customers in more than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.82
September 27, 2023
…grand opening of an automated distribution center in Suzhou, China. The partners said the “state-of-the-art” facility “sets a new industry standard with its high degree of speed and flexibility in warehousing logistics.” “With the establishment of this center, Adidas aims to ramp up supply chain responsiveness, boost operational efficiency, and elevate the consumer experience,” said Harm Ohlmeyer, global chief financial officer of Adidas, in a release. “We envision these logistics advancements to provide valuable insights for Adidas' global expansion.” Founded in 1949, Adidas provides athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. The Herzogenaurach, Germany-based company has 59,000 employees worldwide, and its 2022…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.73
September 26, 2023
…590,000 units worldwide.” Asia still leads the robotics world China is by far world's largest market, said the IFR. In 2022, annual installations of 290,258 units replaced the previous record of 2021 by growth of 5%. “This latest gain is remarkable since it even tops the 2021 result that was a 57% jump compared to 2020,” said the organization. “To serve this dynamic market, domestic and international robot suppliers have established production plants in China and continuously increased capacity. On average, annual robot installations have grown by 13% each year (2017-2022).” The operational stock in China passed the 1 million…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.07
September 25, 2023
…in Dallas, following its global expansion strategy. The Shenzhen, China-based company also launched its CRA series of collaborative robots and the associated VX500 Smart Camera in the U.S. market. Dobot said the new products expand its range of high-performance, easy-to-use cobots for companies in industries such as electronics, automotive, and metal processing. “The Dallas office functions as the headquarters for Dobot’s North American operations, encompassing a showroom, training center, logistics hub, and service centers,” said Alla Huang, general manager of Dobot USA, in a release. “Leveraging our U.S. subsidiary, we are committed to enhancing support for our local partners and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.81
September 20, 2023
…in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore. “Particularly in the growing e-commerce segment, robotics continues to be a true game-changer for the logistics landscape to introduce greener, safer, and more ergonomic operations,” noted John Santagate, vice president for robotics at Körber Supply Chain. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with one of the leading global AMR providers, helping companies worldwide optimize their operational success and conquer their supply chain complexities.” Körber, which has offices in Minneapolis, said it tailors a broad range of proven systems to help manage the supply chain as a competitive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.67
September 15, 2023
…more than 3,000 AMRs in over 220 facilities across four continents. With offices in the U.S., Japan, Korea, and China, as well as partnerships around the globe, the company said it is “applying its proven solutions to empower the workforce of tomorrow.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.54
September 13, 2023
…Björn Rosengren, CEO of ABB. “Following important investments in China and the U.S., the new facility in Sweden will strengthen our capabilities in serving our customers in Europe with locally manufactured products in a growing market.” “Already today, around 95% of the robots ABB sells in the region are manufactured here,” he said in a release. “This is a strong commitment not only to our 'local for local' strategy, but [also] to all our robotics customers across Europe.” ABB grows global production capacity ABB claimed that the investment in its Robotics Campus in Västerås will enhance its global robotics and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.34
September 10, 2023
…aircraft to household appliances, noted Han's Robot. The Shenzhen, China-based company said in a release that its Automated Welding Workstation (Gas Shielded Arc Welding) Application Solution is built around its Elfin-Pro collaborative robots to improve efficiency. Han's Robot touts welding workstation features Han's Robot said its Automated Welding Workstation (Gas Shielded Arc Welding) includes the following features: Drag-and-drop teaching: The Elfin-Pro supports integrated end force control, allowing users to easily and swiftly drag the welding torch to the designated welding point, claimed the company. With the End button, they can quickly establish a welding task, complete circular or linear path…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.31
September 08, 2023
…market? Burnstein: The global opportunity for robotics is big. China has come from nowhere to be a leader in adoption, but a lot of countries have yet to adopt the technology. For example, I've spoken with people in the U.K. who wonder why there aren't more government programs to incentivize adoption. India is just getting started. A3 is seeing so much demand for information coming out of India, and we had more people attend our virtual events and visit our site than from any other country. Mexico is another country with a lot of opportunities, which is why we started…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.52
September 05, 2023
…company, which has offices in Suwanee, Ga., and Guangzhou, China, said it can make pick-and-place and materials handling applications easier to deploy, more accurate, and less costly. Mujin applications get traction Mujin claimed that it “has solved palletizing and depalletizing for both single- and mixed-SKU orders, precise picking to streamline e-commerce order fulfillment, metal bin picking for parts in the automotive segment, unlocked truck trailer and container unloading, as well as quick deployment of robot cells.” Mujin’s said its platform allows users worldwide to automate tasks that were previously difficult to automate. The company added that it is committed to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.29
September 04, 2023
…and Japan might not be able to compete with China in terms of the size of their labor pools or centralized economic and technology policies. However, they can strategically develop and deploy both workforces and labor through initiatives such as the ARM Institute's RoboticsCareer.org and Amazon's Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship program. The U.S. Alliance of Robotics Clusters has also set onshoring as a priority. Its members—MassRobotics, Silicon Valley Robotics, and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network—have all pursued their own workforce development initiatives. Reshoring and nearshoring After trade conflicts with China, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other supply chain challenges, the U.S. and…
