Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.41
May 09, 2022
…Basel, Switzerland-based kineo finance is an asset financing group with global reach and with subsidiaries in the U.S. and Germany. It said it provides tailor-made venture leasing and working capital solutions for young companies that are starting to commercialize their hardware and services. kineo enables startups to offer their customers product/market-specific “equipment-as-a-service” solutions via pay-per-use, rental, or subscription models.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.37
August 02, 2018
…latest technologies for production in countries including France and Germany will surge the demand for the equipment. The developments in the manufacturing sector in countries such as Japan, China, and India are expected to propel the material handling equipment market growth. These systems are increasingly being adopted in warehouses and production facilities for automating all processes. The growing transportation & logistics industry in the U.S. is providing growth opportunities to the industry value at over USD 25 billion in 2017. The early technology adoption in the region and the ongoing R&D in the U.S. will fuel the material handling equipment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.36
October 03, 2022
…Vision 2022 from Oct. 4 to 6 in Stuttgart, Germany, and at The Vision Show from Oct. 11 to 13 in Boston. At both events, LincoInshire, Ill.-based Zebra said it will demonstrate how its machine vision and fixed industrial scanning systems are helping customers reduce errors and boost productivity across operations. Attendees of the Boston event can see Zebra’s Jim Witherspoon on Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m. EST in a session covering how barcode reading and deep learning applications coexist and add mutual value. Earlier this year, Zebra acquired Matrox Imaging, further expanding the company's machine vision offerings by adding…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.34
June 21, 2023
…well-known brands Rohlik.cz in the Czech Republic, Knuspr.de in Germany, Gurkerl.at in Austria, Kifli.hu in Hungary and Sezamo.ro in Romania. “We are deeply committed to helping grocers increase margins,” said Jan Zizka, co-founder and CEO of Brightpick. “Rohlik’s successful pilot and planned rollout of our Brighpick solution across Europe provides further validation of our solution for grocers. They are tremendously respected in Europe and we look forward to working closely with them in this next phase of deployment.” Brightpick claimed that its fully autonomous, end-to-end system takes less than a month to deploy, enables warehouses to reduce their picking labor…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.34
May 31, 2022
…($6.6 billion U.S.) in 2021. The Lohr am Main, Germany-based company, whose Bosch Rexroth Corp. U.S. unit is in Charlotte, N.C., will be at Booth 3752 from June 6 to 9 in Detroit. Whether rendering manual processes, adding modular technology, or preparing to implement full Industry 4.0 connectivity, booth visitors can consult with Bosch Rexroth’s experts to get strategic approaches and practical advice. The company added that its technology can help them build smarter, more productive manufacturing systems — and deliver them with maximum speed and minimal complexity. Bosch Rexroth to feature key demos Bosch Rexroth's booth at Automate will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.33
October 24, 2021
…Universität München, or the Technical University of Munich in Germany) ultimately won, with an average speed of 135.944 mph during the two-lap “shootout.” “Since we're undergraduate students, our main objective was to ensure our car does a good job. People can see what students can do if you give them the autonomy,” noted Suvarna. “Regardless of how the race goes, we've already won. We had 20 to 30 people who knew little or nothing about lidar and autonomy doing Ph.D.-level research. We've made tremendous progress.” “The University of Pittsburgh doesn't have a formal robotics program, so our main opportunity is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.32
May 31, 2023
…Georgetown, Ky. It also has offices in Singapore; Frankfurt, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; Yokohama, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai. A MiR250 AMR with hook accessory for tugging carts. Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Mobile Industrial Robots on steady growth trajectory In April 2018, North Reading, Mass.-based Teradyne Inc. acquired Mobile Industrial Robots, adding it to its portfolio alongside Universal Robots. From just three employees at the start of 2015, MiR currently employs more than 420 people globally, with an annual turnover of $77 million (U.S.) in 2022. MiR said large multinationals, including Toyota, Ikea, Novo Nordisk, Denso, DHL, and Schneider Electric,…
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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.31
February 01, 2023
…as operational needs change.” DHL is part of Bonn, Germany-based Deutsche Post DHL Group, which claimed it is largest logistics company in the world, with 380,000 employees and offices in over 220 countries and territories. The successful deployment of Stretch came one year after DHL Supply Chain invested $15 million in robots from Boston Dynamics. Boston Dynamics addresses safety, labor with Stretch By automating the unloading of boxes with Stretch, DHL Supply Chain said it can address safety concerns as well as ongoing labor shortages. The robot allows businesses to redirect existing labor to other value-added tasks, resulting in increased…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.30
May 06, 2024
…up, and deliver pallets. First introduced at LogiMat in Germany in March, the MiR1200 Pallet Jack can interoperate with MiR’s deck load AMRs, which the company said makes it ideal for large-scale enterprise customers who typically operate more complex workflows with larger fleets and multiple sites. MiR said its AMRs can navigate smoothly and safely among people and other transport equipment in dynamic environments, even on busy trade show floors. Sensors, 3D cameras and laser scanning technology ensure 360-degree vision for precise and safe navigation, said the company. With new AI-focused advancements to its MiR Insights, the company said its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.29
October 22, 2021
…as follows, listed in order of ranking: NimbRo, Bonn, Germany Dragon Tree Labs, Moscow Team Northeastern, Boston AVATRINA, Urbana, Ill. Converge Robotics, Chico, Calif. Avatar-Hubo, Las Vegas Cyberselves, Sheffield, U.K. Team SNU, Seoul, South Korea Pollen Robotics, Bordeaux, France Last Mile, Osaka, Japan Team UNIST, Ulsan, South Korea Inbiodroid, Irapuato, Mexico Rezilient, St. Louis Touchlab, Edinburgh, U.K. AvaDynamics, Pittsburgh “We've had quite a few pieces come together,” Shayne Shaw, robotics engineer at Touchlab Ltd., told Robotics 24/7. “We've seen some of what others are doing, but we've been mostly heads down. Because of the pandemic, some teams dropped out, including…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.27
April 05, 2022
…“climate-neutral” systems. For example, starting in 2023, the Friedrichshafen, Germany-based business plans to release its mtu Series 2000 and 4000 engines for sustainable fuels such as e-diesel and second-generation biofuels, thus enabling climate-neutral operation in all applications. In addition to using sustainable fuels, the company is also working on new technologies such as CO2-free fuel-cell systems. Rolls-Royce Holdings said it has customers in more than 150 countries, including more than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces and navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers. The company's annual underlying revenue was £10.95 billion ($14.39 billion U.S.) in…
