Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.34
June 19, 2023
…units in North America, Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and China and has plans for further expansion. “We are excited and grateful to receive this funding as we accelerate our growth to reach new international markets with our automated welding solutions,” said Sorush Karimzadeh, CEO of Novarc Technologies Inc. “The funds will allow us to amp up our sales and marketing efforts and expand our team with the talent and resources required to provide support in these new markets.” Novarc Technologies Inc. was named one of America's Fastest Growing Companies in 2023 by The Financial Times, for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.34
September 12, 2022
…company has more than 1,500 employees, with offices in Germany, the U.K., the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. Last month, Geek+ raised $100 million (U.S.) in Series E1 funding to continue its global expansion. Geek+ follows global mobile robot growth More than 100,000 automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and AMRs shipped globally last year, according to Interact Analysis. It noted that AMR shipments surpassed those of AGVs and that China and the U.S. are leading markets for mobile robots. In addition, the firm predicted that 2.1 million mobile robots will ship by the end of 2025. The global market for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.33
January 23, 2019
…marketing robots will increase significantly in 2019, especially in Germany, China and the U.S. In 2019 industrial manufacturers will have a wide choice of machines—some will be task-specific and others will be generalist robots. Key factors will continue to be reliability, safety, speed, precision and ease of use. As with the early personal computer market, robots will be used for applications the manufacturers did not imagine. There will not be a common API for robots as was the case for early PCs, at least not in 2019 or 2020. However, robots today are seen as a programmable platform, and the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.32
January 31, 2022
…the Detroit area. It also has a presence in Germany, Canada, Japan, India, and China. Cepton aims to 'take lidar mainstream' Cepton Technologies has developed lidar for advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles, smart cities, smart spaces, and intelligent industrial applications. The company said its patented Micro Motion Technology is intended to “take lidar mainstream and achieve a balanced approach to performance, cost, and reliability while enabling scalable and intelligent 3D perception solutions across industries.” Cepton claimed that it has received the largest known ADAS lidar series production award in the industry to date, based on the number of vehicle…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
September 05, 2024
…the best use of resources and reducing environmental impact. Germany's leading freezer, BIO-FROST Westhof GmbH is dedicated to processing exclusively certified organic vegetables. Its diverse range is delivered by pallet. To meet growing demand, the company implemented a state-of-the-art, deep-freeze storage facility near Hamburg. Accommodating Westhof BIO's annual processing of 10,000 tons of organic vegetables, it would ensure year-round availability and freshness for the diverse product range using Movu atlas pallet shuttles within a stow Racking silo. The installation was carried out in partnership with systems integrator Körber Supply Chain, which was responsible for the end-to-end integration. Movu atlas offers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
June 26, 2023
…of robot arms at Automatica this week in Munich, Germany. One highlight of the show is that the company will showcase how it was able to increase the payload capacities of the CRX-25ia and the CR-35iB robot arms, which can now handle payloads of 30 kg and 50 kg, respectively. FANUC will also have the M-710iD at the show performing a logistics application. The robot is a successor to the M-710iC and offers a higher payload capacity and speed than the previous model. Another important innovation at the trade fair will be the optional iPC (industrial PC), which offers high…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
May 11, 2023
…spanning more than 220 countries and territories, the Bonn, Germany-based unit of Deutsche Post DHL Group said it offers services across the supply chain, from warehousing and distribution to transportation and value-added services. DHL Supply Chain surpasses 250M units picked with robots Locus Robotics said the expanded fleet of AMRs will help DHL Supply Chain optimize its supply chain operations and improve worker productivity, order accuracy, speed, and efficiency. The robots will further enhance DHL's capabilities in e-commerce fulfillment, retail replenishment, and pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics. “The addition of Locus Robotics AMRs to our network is a major milestone in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.27
September 09, 2023
…of the way. It has three production plants in Germany and one in North America to ensure high-quality products. Kardex Group added that is investing in research and development, expanding its service organization, and new technology through acquisitions. Its partners include AutoStore, Rocket Solution, Robomotive, Intertex, and Sumobox. The company said that it has 2,000 employees across 30 countries and that it has installed more than 140,000 industry-specific systems worldwide. tSort allows ASRS to reach more destinations Futch claimed that Raleigh, N.C.-based Tompkins teaming up with Kardex Solutions on an AutoStore project can result in increased productivity. “Working with Kardex…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.21
October 02, 2023
…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. ft.), it said. The coffee chain anticipates high growth this year, and DHL projected that its warehouse will have to support an expansion to about 1,000 stores. This will pose challenges, including an increased workload for picking personnel,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.20
December 19, 2019
…concentrated in China and the United States, followed by Germany and Japan. Furthermore, the United States leads the way in most industries such as automotive, while China leads in machinery, nonmetallic mineral products, primary metals, and textiles. “There is a long and compelling list of digital transformation technologies and pilot projects that are now graduating to the factory floor. The companies and production environments embracing these opportunities have quickly seen the benefits and want to scale, rather than risk falling behind,” concluded Martin. These findings are from ABI Research’s Digital Factory market data report. This report is part of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.19
November 15, 2022
…global offices in Australia, Singapore, the Netherlands, the U.S., Germany, and the United Arab Emirates. The company said it has more than 100 customers including Reliance, Unilever, Flipkart, Coca-Cola, Pepsico, Johnson & Johnson, and PAR Pharmaceutical. Based in Southern California, McMurray Stern is a nationwide solutions provider in warehouse automation, specializing in planning, designing, and implementing automated storage solutions. Its fully integrated design-build process ensures projects are professionally managed from concept to execution so that its customers have an improved workflow and can more efficiently manage their time, space, materials, and information. What will be offered as part of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.19
November 15, 2021
…sensing, digital signal processing, and machine vision. The Munich, Germany-based company claimed that it has developed the world's first 3D ultrasonic sensor based on “bionic” principles, mimicking the echolocation techniques of a bat to deliver robust, low-cost, and precise near-range 3D data points. Toposens, which has an office in Sunnyvale, Calif., said its clients include some of the world’s leading robotics and automotive companies. Toposens promises reliable 3D sensing Existing sensor technologies can be adversely affected by light conditions, reflections, and weather conditions. However, Toposens said its sensors rely on echolocation to generate real-time 3D point clouds. This can guide…
