Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 23.13
December 20, 2021
…AG in 1964 in a double garage in Cologne, Germany. For its first 20 years, the company worked as a supplier of complex technical polymer components. However, in 1983, Frank Blase established reinforced plastic energy chain systems and injection-molded polymer bearings as two distinct product groups and set up a network of sales engineers. These seemingly unrelated products are linked together through the belief in making functionally advanced, yet affordable polymer components and assemblies. Between 1985 and 2016, igus grew from 40 employees to more than 2,950 distributed between its head office in Germany and 35 subsidiary companies around the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.54
December 16, 2021
…to help our customers meet troublesome resource challenges.” Winnenden, Germany-based Kärcher is a leading provider of cleaning technology, and its Kärcher North America unit is headquartered in Aurora, Colo. Using Brain Corp’s proprietary operating system, KIRA CV 60/1 is designed to safely vacuum in large buildings such as hotels, schools, airports, offices, and convention centers and more. In addition to BrainOS, the robot includes the following features for navigation and cleaning: Lithium-ion battery for increased runtime and faster charging speed Advanced cameras and sensors that constantly scan and adapt to the environment Cloud-connected AI software that continually improves navigational performance…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.85
December 14, 2021
…countries in the world are South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Germany, and Sweden, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “Robot density is the barometer to track the degree of automation adoption in the manufacturing industry around the world,” stated Milton Guerry, president of the IFR. China leads Asian robotics usage The development of robot density in China is the most dynamic worldwide, said the IFR. Due to the significant growth of robot installations, the density rose from 49 units in 2015 to 246 units per 10,000 workers in 2020. Today, China’s robot density ranks ninth globally, compared with 25th…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.07
December 14, 2021
…Also this year, Apex.AI opened new offices in Stuttgart, Germany, and Palo Alto, Calif., in addition to facilities in Berlin and Munich. The new Palo Alto office is a Silicon Valley historical landmark and the former Fairchild building where Dr. Robert Noyce invented the first commercially integrated circuit inside small silicon chips in 1959. Apex.AI helps power IAC Apex.AI has provided technology based on the Robot Operating System for the Indianapolis Autonomous Challenge (IAC), in which autonomous racecars drove on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “We're one of the main contributors to Eclipse Cyclone DDS and Eclipse iceroyx for the ROS…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.43
December 13, 2021
…items,” he added. HEYCO orders SCAPE Bin-Picking system Tittling, Germany-based HEYCO-WERK SÜD is a part of the HEYCO Group, a development partner known for prototype manufacturing for the module and systems business. HEYCO Group said it has approximately 900 employees at sites in Germany, Ireland, Czech Republic, and the U.S. manufacturing high-quality and technically and economically mature components. As the production of hand tools has expanded from metals to include plastic parts and forgings, HEYCO Group has become a leading supplier for both the automotive and automotive supplier industry. The company plans to use the complete SCAPE Bin-Picker Solution for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.63
December 13, 2021
…fifth generation of its Cray X exoskeleton. The Augsburg, Germany-based company said its new smart power suit includes several safety, robustness, and productivity enhancements and will ship worldwide early next year. “The fifth-generation Cray X underscores our technology leadership in the massively growing international exoskeleton market,” stated Armin G. Schmidt, CEO of German Bionic. “The innovations we are announcing today pave the way for more people and businesses throughout the world to benefit across a wider range of use cases and industries.” The latest version of the wearable device includes active walking assistance, supporting both the legs and back for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.45
December 11, 2021
…cells produced at Leclanché's automated production facility in Willstätt, Germany, and battery modules made in Switzerland. The high-energy density cells have a long life cycle of 8,000 at 80% depth of discharge (DoD), with operating temperature ranges from -20 to +55°C (-4 to +131°F), said Leclanché. The MRS consists of 20 strings with 51 modules of 32 cells each, for a total of 32,640 cells. The battery system has built-in redundancy, with eight separate battery rooms. If multiple strings are emptied or stop working, the vessel can continue its operations. In addition, the MRS offers protection against overheating and an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.87
December 02, 2021
…Funded in 2018 at the RWTH Aachen University in Germany, MOOVE is developing electric and autonomous vehicles. The startup said it is designing its light commercial vehicle platform for a delivery and passenger service ecosystem that will reduce emissions, accidents, and noise in cities. “We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with MOOVE,” said Harri Santamala, CEO of Sensible 4. “With their strong German manufacturer knowledge combined with our technology, we are challenging the traditional automotive companies [and] bringing new competitive solutions to the market.” The founders of Sensible 4 said they have been developing autonomous vehicles since the 1980s.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.42
November 26, 2021
…expansion into regional markets in the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, and Australia through new value-added partners to better serve its customers. Mecademic claimed that it makes the world’s smallest, most compact, and most precise SCARA and industrial robot arms. It said its customers include some of the world’s leading brands, as well as disruptors in aerospace and automotive manufacturing, as well as the medical, jewelry, and electronics industries. The Montreal, Quebec-based company welcomed the following automation providers to its network of vendors: Allied Automation, The Knotts Co,, Electromate, Pagès Group, LMZ, and Andrew Donald Design Engineering. “We’re proud to count…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.04
November 18, 2021
…center for digital surgery and robotics innovation in Munich, Germany. The company's U.S.-based manufacturing is in Oklahoma City and Memphis. Robots part of 'continuum of care' Smith+Nephew said its proprietary technologies “create a seamless connection through a continuum of care by combinging robotics, software, and data to improve outcomes.” “The need for technology in the healthcare space has expanded in the past decade,” said Riddhit Mitra, director of product management for robotics at Smith+Nephew. “Robotics is growing at 27% to 37%, and we're following that trend.” “We chose to focus on orthopedic and sports medicine because of our strong culture—'Life…
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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.87
November 15, 2021
…company has more than 1,500 employees and offices in Germany, the U.K., the U.S., Japan, and China. Southeast Asian e-commerce grows Southeast Asia has experienced rapid growth in e-commerce, according to Geek+. Many businesses are now setting up headquarters in Singapore to access global connectivity, advanced infrastructure, and the abundance of logistics companies active in the region, it added. With the launch of its new office, Geek+ plans to enhance its service capabilities by tripling the number of employees based in Singapore. This will enable the robot vendor to boost sales operations, product development, project management, onsite implementation, technical services,…
