Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.43
July 27, 2021
…kingpin (the connection point on the trailer) with extreme precision. Not only can the Outrider System connect with millimeter accuracy, but it can also use sensors to confirm a successful kingpin connection without requiring manual verification, said the company. “Most autonomous trucking companies are focused on moving trailers down long stretches of public roads,” Smith said. “Outrider is focused on moving trailers in distribution yards, where autonomous hitching technology is critical to automating the entire operation.” “There is an endless array of slight differences in trailer position and configuration when a truck connects to a trailer,” he added. “Outrider’s engineers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.40
January 19, 2022
…a common PC-based control platform and are suitable for precision assembly and materials handling applications. Epson Robots is part of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp. The worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion ($8 billion U.S.). Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Epson America Inc. is the group's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Epson designs SCARA robots for easy adoption The new T3-B and T6-B robots offer high quality and performance for applications such as packaging, pick and place, dispensing, and inspection, said Epson. The company claimed that its all-in-one robots include the same software, features,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.39
April 30, 2024
…seamless motion is enabled by a complex interplay of precision engineering, advanced materials, and cutting-edge technology, with bearings serving as the base that enables these movements.” At its booth, CCTY said it will demystify the process of bearing design and assembly for robotic applications. The company said its customized approach overcomes the limitations of conventional, off-the-shelf products. “At the forefront of innovation, CCTY collaborates closely with our customers to design, develop, and test application-specific humanoid robotic bearing solutions,” said Nik Jerinic, CCTY strategic account manager. “We're not like other bearing suppliers. We are problem-solvers who work side-by-side with our clients…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.37
September 15, 2022
…the creation of automation for the production of high-value, high-precision components, aircraft, and vehicles. The company has more than 130 robotic systems installed in the U.S. and abroad. FerRobotics helps address combustion risk In addition to putting human workers at risk of serious respiratory illness, C2D1 worksites produce combustible dust in the air that can be quickly ignited by an equipment malfunction or the improper use of rated equipment. In a C2D1 environment, combustible dust of an electrically conductive nature might also be present, or dust might be emitted into the air continuously, intermittently or periodically. “Because combustible dusts have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.37
February 14, 2019
…XL, we have used all of our experience in precision engineering to develop what we believe is a great new and offering to the market that ensures FELIXprinters’ commitment to robust and reliable 3D printers is manifested in these large scale systems, while making it possible for them to quickly and easily benefit from the advantages of additive manufacturing, without the hassle. These bigger machines can fit seamlessly into any workshop, lab or factory environment because they can fit through a standard doorway, to make the logistics of installation quick and simple too.” The Pro L and Pro XL both…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.36
August 09, 2021
…intelligence, instinct, and judgment with the strength, endurance, and precision of machines to enhance employee safety and productivity. The Salt Lake City, Utah-based company has built on more than 30 years of research and development for its mobile robots, including the Guardian S, Guardian GT, Guardian XO, and Guardian XT. In April, Sarcos announced that it will become publicly listed through a merger with Rotor Acquisition Corp., a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), as it commercializes its assistive systems. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, and the combined company’s common stock is expected…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.35
July 21, 2022
…of debris, helping it maintain its operational speed and precision. The Red Dot judges praised the FlexPacker for its “clean design, quality, and innovation.” The system has two new joints, offering greater freedom, said ABB. The result of a radical redesign of the standard Delta robot’s parallel arms, these joints offer increased stiffness to withstand additional loads. This allows the FlexPacker to pick up more or heavier items or to use larger, more sophisticated grippers, ABB noted. The joints are sealed, making them maintenance-free for the lifetime of the robot, it said. Roy Fraser, global product manager at ABB, with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.35
July 10, 2023
…to develop a solar-powered, on-edge AI platform that makes precision Ag scalable,” said Wurden, co-founder and CTO of Aigen. “We are excited to share those tools with the introduction of the Aigen Element.” Preorders already sold out Earlier this year, 2024 and 2025 pre-orders for the Element Service sold out in one day, the company said. In the U.S., farmers use 900 million pounds of herbicide annually, and in the next few years, costs are expected to exceed $100 per acre, according to the company. In 2019, farm equipment released 100,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. “Farmers tell…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.34
March 25, 2021
…our customer's back-end systems to deliver a seamless, high-performing solution.” “In a competitive logistics environment where flexibility, adaptability and precision are everything, robotics bring a new level of performance to your warehouse floor,” said Nishan Wijemanne, global head of AMR solutions at Körber Business Area Supply Chain. “The opportunity to deploy Libiao's sorting robots along with our existing AMR solutions portfolio gives our customers the strategic advantage of deploying an efficient, low-cost, and rapidly deployable fulfillment solution, thus achieving faster last-mile delivery.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
September 03, 2020
…technology and process that enables the manufacture of complex, high-precision mechanical parts at much faster speeds and much less cost versus traditional solutions, according to Fictiv. The data produced from Fictiv’s digital thread helps drive automation through the Fictiv DME to speed up production and prevent errors. For example, every part produced through the Fictiv DME receives a minimum of five dimensional inspections, with the resulting data captured digitally for fast and simple validation by Fictiv teams and customers. “Historically, companies were working in the dark, relying on paper-based workflows, including phone calls late at night, file transfers, emails, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
July 15, 2019
…these cases, the planned printer’s unprecedented large scale and precision will enable more efficient design and production of long-term durable parts with reduced material usage, as well as faster time to market with parts going into the field. The printer’s build envelope is planned to be 1000x1000x600 mm, with ability to build minimum wall thickness of 100 µm and layer thickness of 30 µm. “The Army is increasing readiness by strengthening its relationships and interoperability with business partners, like 3D Systems, who advance warfighter requirements at the best value to the taxpayer,” says Dr. Joseph South, ARL's program manager for…
