Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.72
March 18, 2022
…and expansion strength will be increased.” Lohr am Main, Germany-based Bosch Rexroth is a global supplier of electric drive and control technologies. The company, whose U.S. headquarters are in Charlotte, N.C., has experience with mobile applications, machinery, and engineering. It also offers hydraulics, factory automation, and gears. Bosch Rexroth also provides linear motion and assembly technology, software, and Internet of Things (IoT) interfaces. Bosch Rexroth has locations in more than 80 countries and more than 29,600 associates. It reported sales revenue of about €5.2 billion ($5.7 billion U.S.) in 2020. Bosch Rexroth to use SLAM-guided AMRs The global market for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.97
March 17, 2022
…restaurants in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, and Germany as of Dec. 31, 2021. It claimed that it is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all of its own restaurants. Chipotle has more than 100,000 employees and said it serves “responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.” Miso adds Chippy to restaurant robot menu Founded in 2016, Miso Robotics said its systems include machine learning, computer vision, and data analytics. They include the Flippy 2 frying robot, the CookRight grilling assistant, the Sippy automated beverage dispenser,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.87
March 16, 2022
…two demonstration centers in Kløfta, Norway, and Bad Friedrichshall, Germany. Customers have access to experts, can see the system in operation, and can conduct pick tests with representative products. RightHand Robotics will be at Booth B8622 at MODEX 2022, from March 28 to 31, 2022 in Atlanta. Element Logic's Hallås will describe the joint offering in a “Piece Talk,” live at RightHand's booth, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 29. At LogiMAT 2022 in Stuttgart, Germany, from May 31 to June 2, RightHand Robotics will present RightPick 3 in Hall 7, Stand A61. Element Logic will demonstrate eOperator at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.46
March 11, 2022
…million in its Series E funding round. The Bruchsal, Germany-based said it plans to use the financing to certify its electric, autonomous air taxi and commercially launch it in the first cities worldwide. “This funding round is a testament to Volocopter’s leading position in what is a highly attractive emerging market,” stated Florian Reuter, CEO of Volocopter. “We continue to make significant technical and commercial progress as we work toward bringing urban air mobility to life at scale in cities worldwide.” Volocopter said it is developing a new and sustainable urban air mobility (UAM) ecosystem. Its aircraft include the VoloCity,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.55
March 08, 2022
…“AGVs are a crucial part of this investment.” Nuremberg, Germany-based Siemens Digital Industries (DI) provides automation and digitalization for the process and discrete industries. The unit of Siemens AG said it has about 75,000 employees worldwide and optimizes its products and services to help customers increase productivity and flexibility. Siemens part of AGV growth The collaboration comes at a time when the demand for AGVs is increasing, Siemens noted. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many industries, especially logistics providers, which have struggled to get essentials to consumers during lockdowns and border closings. The global market for AGVs could grow from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.92
February 24, 2022
…solutions completed by Swisslog include projects for TTV in Germany, Bio Partner in Switzerland, Stihl in Spain, and RoboStores in the United Arab Emirates. The company said its lean project setup enables such projects to be completed within six months for fast returns on investment (ROI). It provides a single contact for every phase of AutoStore projects, from evaluation to deployment. Industrials seals and bearings specialist TTV (Technische Teile Vertrieb GmbH) is using AutoStore to use storage space more efficiently and to pick orders much faster than it was able to do with simple shelving racks and manual handling. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.23
February 23, 2022
…the company opened its RightPick Center Europe in Nurenburg, Germany, and integrated its RightPick 3 system with SVT Robotics Inc.'s SOFTBOT platform. With its collaborators, RightHand serves customers such as PALTAC Corp., Japan’s largest wholesaler of consumer packaged goods, and apo.com Group, a European online pharmacy. RightPick 3 is available for about $150,000, including hardware and recurring software fees, according to Forbes. RightHand investors follow growing market Safar Partners, Thomas H. Lee Partners (THL), and the SoftBank Vision Fund led RightHand's latest funding, which brings its valuation to $240 million. Tenzer said he expects the company make $10 million in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.28
February 23, 2022
…robots to service and maintain boilers in Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Poland, Romania, Brazil, and the Czech Republic. It has now extended the partnership and will use Gecko’s robots worldwide. Reptilan robots reduce safety risks, offer more data Based out of Pittsburgh, Gecko Robotics said its robots are designed for “non-destructive inspections” and can climb tanks, boilers, pipes, and more, according to the company’s website. Gecko’s team will inspect circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers and bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boilers using what it calls Rapid Ultrasonic Gridding, which pinpoints corrosion and wall loss. Using this integrity data, Sumitomo SHI FW can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.74
February 19, 2022
…according to the International Federation of Robotics. The Frankfurt, Germany-based organization has analyzed the top five trends shaping robotics and automation globally. “Transformation for robotic automation is picking up speed across traditional and new industries,” stated Milton Guerry, president of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Founded in 1987, the IFR represents national robotics associations, research institutions, and robot manufacturers from more than 20 countries. The nonprofit compiles statistics including robot density, or number of units per 10,000 employees, for the degree of automation in multiple nations. The IFR this week listed the following robotics trends for 2022: 1. New…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.76
February 18, 2022
…support to OEMs and Tier 1 automotive suppliers in the Detroit area. The company also has a presence in Germany, Canada, Japan, India, and China to serve a fast-growing global customer base. The Nova lidar system was recognized as a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree last month. Cepton claimed that it has been awarded the largest known ADAS lidar series production award in the industry to date, based on the number of vehicle models awarded, to support General Motors’ Ultra Cruise program. Cepton is also engaged with all other Top 10 global OEMs.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.71
February 11, 2022
…for its business unit in Rumford, R.I. The Cologne, Germany-based company said the five new vice presidents will focus on expanding its presence in North America. “At igus, we are continually raising the bar to deliver better solutions for our customers,” said Artur Peplinski, president and CEO of igus Inc., who will oversee the new directors. “These appointments will enable us to continue to grow our business, invest in our employees, and increase value for our customers.” Founded in 1964, igus has 35 subsidiaries and more than 4,500 employees worldwide. The family-run company develops and produces motion plastics. These self-lubricating,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.32
February 10, 2022
…helps startups with knowledge and network across sectors. Munich, Germany-based Vsquared Ventures said it backs companies with the potential to become global leaders in future markets created by technological breakthroughs. Its portfolio includes companies such as Isar Aerospace, IQM Quantum Computing, Morpheus Space, and Zama.ai. Ahren Innovation Capital said it invests in startups at the cutting edge of deep science and deep technology. The London-based company said it provides long-term capital and support to “exceptional” founders and teams, empowering them to achieve the unimaginable. Micropsi added that it has hired robotics expert Prof. Dominik Bösl as managing director to be…
