Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
July 28, 2020
…last year; a majority are revisiting their reliance on China and looking to the U.S. as the next key manufacturing center; nearly all (97%) said COVID-19 has created new opportunities, with 87% making digital transformation a high priority; and supply chain resilience is important to 99% of respondents, with 96% working to increase supply chain agility. The unprecedented transportation disruptions and shutdowns from the pandemic force manufacturers to reexamine what used to be a surefire equation—make things in low labor-cost regions, then sell to consumers with deep pockets. Lower production cost still rules, but businesses are now also waking up…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.74
July 16, 2020
…We order components from all over the world, including China, Taiwan, and other parts of Asia, and the U.S … For the most part, factories have adjusted, and most are now running in almost full capacity. Nothing is not flowing; some are just flowing less evenly than they used to,” noted Govshteyn. Production is resuming but things are not the same. Welcome to the era of socially distanced electronics manufacturing. Misha Govshteyn, CEO, MacroFab “We do symptom checks [at our facilities]. We take daily temperature readings. We have dramatically ramped up what we do for our employees’ healthcare. Even if…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.20
July 15, 2020
…of global remanufacturing facilities includes centers in Ostrava in the Czech Republic, Auburn Hills in Michigan and Shanghai in China, as well as local remanufacturing service centers in Brazil, Mexico, Germany and Vietnam.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.51
June 26, 2020
…implementing them. Download Now! Bringing Long-Haul Electric Trucks into China This paper addresses two main questions; What are the potential impacts on carbon emissions of electric long haul trucks in China, and what are the barriers to the adoption of electric long haul trucks in China? Download Now! 2020 Strategic Freight Management Trends In this educational and informative white paper, you will learn about the top freight, logistics, and supply chain trends affecting the industry and how they will shape the year to come. Download Now! Supply Chain Trends to Know in 2020 This educational and informative white paper details…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.99
June 25, 2020
…saw a surge of infections after growing numbers in China, particularly in the city of Wuhan, the capital of Central China’s Hubei province. Robots were used in Wuhan during the outbreak. Olivia Chi is a spokesperson for UBTECH Robotics based in Shenzhen, China. UBTECH robots used artificial intelligence to assist in the COVID-19 crisis in and out of hospitals. In fact, one of UBTECH’s robots, the AIMBOT robot, was used at Wuhan Central Hospital to perform tasks so human beings didn’t have to, reducing their risk of infection. “This self-moving AIMBOT robot has been working alongside medical staff since March…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.17
June 23, 2020
…The company said its customers, such as SF DHL China, ITOCHU Logistics, and TCL, have seen 200% to 300% increases in productivity, as well as 50% labor cost reductions. “We know that the role of automation will continue to grow across the supply chain, but investing upwards of $5 million on a system with limited flexibility just won’t cut it in a post-pandemic environment,” said Nicolas Chee, founder and CEO of ForwardX. “Our customers come to us looking for something better-suited to their business and operational goals, and we’re determined to help them meet those goals. RaaS is the next…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.85
April 13, 2020
…different place. Those that missed the boat will have the motivation to prepare themselves better for future crises. “Inside China’s COVID-19 clogged supply chain and beyond, it’s clear that preventing future plant shutdowns means making a greater investment in robotics and automation. In recent years, China has bought more robots than any other country, especially collaborative robots (co-bots). It will now have to start putting them to work.” This analysis is based on GlobalData’s report: COVID-19 Impact on Industrial Automation – Thematic Research
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.82
February 28, 2020
…Mines. So far, 164 states have signed the treaty. China, Russia, and the United States have not. ANSYS Hall of Fame 2020 academic award winner Sebastian Celis Sierra and his team use ANSYS HFSS software to model radar signature to detect landmines. Image courtesy of ANSYS and Sebastian Celis Sierra Deadly plastic bottles The first step to clear the landmines is to pinpoint their locations beneath the ground. It's a lot harder to detect modern landmines with conventional radar because they are often housed in plastic containers. This is certainly the case with many landmines left in Cambodia. “Rebels fashioned…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.79
February 21, 2020
…and increase osseointegration. The team SCUT Robotlab from South China University of Technology (China) improved the stabilizer mount on the robot for the RoboMaster competition, a key component which connects the mobile system with the upper projectile system. The original assembly consisted of 27 parts and weighed 295 grams. Samir Mulgaonkar from Sunriser (California) made the Brake Caliper Design with an idea to improve the sustainability and emissions produced by cars through light weighting components. Extra energy is required to accelerate or decelerate excess mass of a car. Mulgaonkar is looking to save energy by a generative design of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.12
February 21, 2020
…as to whether trade routes affecting products deriving from China or the Asia-Pacific region itself will be subject to new regulations or standards. In other words, the spot rate market is on the verge of bottoming out due to the vast uncertainty regarding the coronavirus, and the election cycle only adds insult to injury. Spot rates across the board are shrinking, which is also exhibited in the following FreightWaves’ graphic: Shippers Will Start to Recover From the U.S.-China Trade War The massive fears and problems deriving from the U.S.-China trade war are finally starting to ease. A new trade agreement…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.24
January 22, 2020
…on personalization, canvassing 3,000 consumers in the United States, China, and France to inquire about trends in personalization across the healthcare, mobility, and retail segments as well as home and city environments. The findings revealed a growing desire among consumers for personalization in products—a quarter of respondents, on average, confirmed they were willing to pay more for goods tailored to their specific needs. Yet consumers do expect something in exchange for their personalization data—specifically, an average 25.6% savings. There’s more: While consumers are definitely willing to shell out the big bucks, they have no interest in any extra wait time…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.72
January 09, 2020
…signs of progress on the trade front for both U.S.-China, with the pending Phase One agreement to be signed on January 15 and the USMCA moving towards the finish line, too. But these developments come against the backdrop of impeachment proceedings and the U.S.-Iran conflict, with each of these things having the potential to change quickly. Another thing to keep an eye on is the role of “disruptive” technology. I won’t lie, I used to cringe a little bit when I heard that term, at first, but I have now taken it for what it is. And what is happening…
