Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.57
May 25, 2023
…my own work, but also of Universal Robots’ and Teradyne’s commitment to safety.” “This award is a recognition of all who have contributed to robot safety over the years,” Nelson Shea said. “When I started in this field more than four decades ago, I felt I had a personal mission and that there was no one else who signed up for it with me. Now, especially after the emergence of collaborative robot applications, we are all aligned on the importance of safety.” Roberta Nelson Shea with Engelberger Award medal. Source: Universal Robots UR, robotics industry mark progress In recent years,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.02
June 15, 2023
…offices in Singapore; Frankfurt, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; Yokohama, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai. It is a part of Teradyne Inc., which also owns Universal Robots.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.87
June 07, 2021
…Industrial Robots ApS (MiR), both of which are now Teradyne companies. He was named European CEO Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019, and he recently shifted his focus to investing in Danish high-tech startups. “WeldingDroid has a lot in common with UR and MIR,” stated Visti. “This company has a unique product that pays for itself in a very short time. WeldingDroid is ready to scale and create some serious competition and disruption in the welding business.” WeldingDroid accelerates tasks WeldingDroid claimed that its welding robot can complete tank and pipe welding jobs that used to take an hour in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.61
March 21, 2023
…220 distributors and certified systems integrators in 60 countries. Teradyne Inc. acquired MiR in 2019 and combined it with AutoGuide Mobile Robots in 2022. Mobile Industrial Robots has U.S. offices in Holbrook, N.Y.; San Diego; North Reading, Mass.; and Georgetown, Ky. MiR Insights answers common questions MiR Insights provides answers to questions such as: What was the overall mission effectiveness of my robot fleet this week? Do we have any specific areas in our production where our robots encounter recurring challenges? How have the changes we implemented on the factory floor last month impacted robot throughput? In addition, the company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.13
April 14, 2022
…its turnover has increased significantly every year. The company was established by experts from the Danish robotics industry, and Teradyne acquired it in 2018.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.08
August 12, 2021
…distribution network in more than 60 countries. In 2018, Teradyne Inc., a leading supplier of automated test equipment, acquired MiR. Teradyne also owns collaborative robot arm leader Universal Robots and autonomous tugger and lift company AutoGuide Mobile Robots. MiR designs robots to withstand dust and water The MiR600 and MiR1350 are the market’s first Ingress Protection 52-rated AMRs, according to MiR. Their electrical components are protected and can tolerate dust and water drops, which is important in the food-handling industry. “We're seeing a lot of food and beverage interest,” said Matt Charles, sales director for the Midwest U.S. and Canada…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.01
October 10, 2022
…by end effectors, software, accessories, and application kits in the UR+ ecosystem. Universal Robots, which is owned by Boston-based Teradyne Inc., said it has installed more than 50,000 robots worldwide and reported $83 million in second-quarter 2022 revenue.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.68
November 20, 2024
…Series B funding with participation from a strategic customer, Teradyne Robotics Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Ranpak, Third Kind Venture Capital, One Madison Group, Hyperplane, Catapult Ventures and others. Additionally, Pickle announced that it received orders from six customers in the third quarter of 2024 for over 30 production robots. The company expects these robots to deploy in the first half of 2025. Funding will be used on current, new technology The new orders include pilot conversions, existing customer expansions and new customer adoption. The funding will accelerate the development of new feature sets and build out the company’s commercial teams to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.67
June 08, 2022
…YouTube channel will feature key statements of executives from the two organizations, as well as some from FANUC America, Teradyne, UPS, Zebra Technologies, and NVIDIA.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.58
January 27, 2022
…the Danish robotics industry, and it was acquired by Teradyne in 2018. New sectors use MiR heavy robots Mobile Industrial Robots noted that since it launched its first robot in 2015, its products have been especially popular in the automotive and electronics industries, with major multinational customers such as Schneider Electric, Ford, and Faurecia (see video at bottom of this article). While those sectors continue to invest in MiR AMRs, the company said it has also increased sales to logistics and consumer packaged goods (CPG) customers wanting to optimize and automate their internal transport. MiR noted that its new, heavy-duty…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.55
June 17, 2022
…there were major, diversified technology providers such as ABB, Teradyne, or Zebra Technologies, which acquired AMR vendors and were showcasing mobile robots as part of their offerings. This shift in exhibitor variety at the show is likely tied to companies facing underlying pressures in production and fulfillment operations. Everyone is dealing with acute labor challenges, tighter cycle-time pressures, and the need to move goods to end customers as quickly as possible once they can secure raw materials or receive finished goods to distribute. As a result, all types of automation are seeing strong interest. There are more robotic arm solutions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.49
December 06, 2021
…in more than 60 countries and is owned by Teradyne, a supplier of automated test equipment. Autonomous pallet jacks to meet customer demand The companies said the new autonomous pallet jacks will supplement Mobile Industrial Robots’ current heavy-payload mobile robots, which can transport pallets and goods smoothly and safely among people and other transport equipment in dynamic surroundings. MiR’s existing robots can pick up pallets from specially designed pallet racks, and many MiR customers are requesting AMRs that can pick-up and deliver pallets from the ground. While MiR has identified a need among its customers, Logitrans has also seen increased…
