Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.87
July 27, 2022
…stores. For me, emerging markets include countries like Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, which all have big retail chains. In Italy, the government offers stimulus for robotics, so that can also be a driver. At the end of the day, we don't tell our OEMs where to sell, and there are markets that are more interesting for BrainOS-powered robots. Putting a robot in a facility is only Step 0.1 of the process—you don't buy a robot; you buy a process. We also want to make sure that when robots enter a region, that customer expectations are part…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.19
July 18, 2022
…it all together. With offices in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, Körber Supply Chain said it helps many of the largest and most sophisticated companies in Latin America deliver superior service to their customers. “We are excited to bring, this new era of intelligent and flexible robots to Brazil,” said Helcio Lenz, managing director for Körber Supply Chain in Latin America. “The unique solutions we provide together with our partner Geek+ will support our customers in the region to conquer their supply chain complexities and stay ahead of the competition.” Partners provide automation experience in Brazil Geek+ and Körber Supply Chain…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.19
July 13, 2022
…at its new robotics and automation headquarters in Aguascalientes, Mexico. “We’re expanding to better serve our customer base of automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and other manufacturers in Mexico and Latin America looking for automation solutions,” stated Mike Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC America Corp. “We’ve seen a significant increase in demand for our products in this market, so having a larger facility underscores our commitment to helping companies improve their production processes and compete on a global scale,” he added. FANUC facility to offer robotics demonstrations FANUC said its new 109,000-sq.-ft. facility will provide sales, demonstrations, training, engineering, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.85
June 09, 2022
…than 5,500 automation systems for customers across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The company added that it is committed to solving challenges facing all manufacturers, such as the need to cut costs, increase productivity and address labor shortfalls. Acieta is a leading FANUC-authorized systems integrator and a member of the RIA Certified Integrator group. Acieta makes FastARC mobile The FastARC CX1000 is a cart-mounted collaborative robot arm that can be moved around the shop wherever it’s needed. Changeover is quick, making the FastARC CX1000 perfect for low-volume, high-mix shops, claimed Acieta. Hand-guiding the robot makes for simple programming, so no…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.27
June 08, 2022
…quarter of 2022, companies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico ordered 11,595 industrial robots—up 28% compared with the first quarter of 2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Revenue rose by 43% and reached a value of $664 million (U.S.). The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) said this follows a positive trend worldwide. Its preliminary data for 2021 showed that 486,700 industrial robots were installed globally, for a 27% increase year over year. “The [COVID-19] pandemic spurred the growth of robotics in the U.S.,” said Dr. Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the IFR. “The 'Big Quit' in response to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.88
May 04, 2022
…service issue.” Werner Enterprises serves customers across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. With 2021 revenues of $2.7 billion, more than 13,500 associates, and its Werner EDGE technology, the company said it supports customers that value the integrity of their supply chains and require safe and on-time service. Werner provides dedicated and one-way truckload services, as well as truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal, and final-mile services. TuSimple announces Q1 achievements TuSimple also released its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2022, ended March 31. The company noted that it has continued refining its “Minimum Risk Condition” capabilities, which are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.88
April 27, 2022
…mi. and are located in North Dakota, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, California, and South Carolina. All sites can now take advantage of autonomous drone capabilities with the Scout System, according to American Robotics. The new sites joined the company’s existing waiver and exemption package, which permits automated BVLOS operations without human operators. Flights are permitted under 400 feet within the operational area defined by each site. American Robotics said its latest FAA approval enables increased autonomous drone operations and will benefit all of its customers, including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Stockpile Reports. “Every step by American Robotics toward full autonomy is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.20
April 26, 2022
…to be fulfilled by the end of 2024. The company is also planning regional operations within the Gulf of Mexico, Norway, the U.K., and Brazil. These regional bases will provide local subject-matter expertise and logistics to maintain high-quality services, it said. Nauticus said it will eventually have operational bases around the world equipped with local remote operation centers and service teams.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.19
April 13, 2022
…6% between 2022 and 2027, predicted ReportLinker. It cited energy demand and said that countries including the U.S., Brazil, Mexico, and Norway are market leaders. Terradepth said it plans to use its latest funding to improve the charging system for its AUVs and further develop Absolute Ocean. “This year, our primary focus is offshore wind site surveys and infrastructure inspection,” said Kauffman.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.05
March 16, 2022
…recently conducted a demonstration at Navajo Nation in New Mexico. The helicopter proved to be useful in that environment since the area doesn’t have many paved roads or the infrastructure needed to deliver things quickly, he said. “We can do that quite efficiently with our unmanned aircraft,” Corgnati said. FAA regulations limit the areas where the MG Velos can go, he noted, but the company is working to expand where it can deliver cargo. MissionGO's MG Velos 100 drone helicopter has delievered human organs. Source: MissionGO Inspecting the terrain Corgnati said on the infrastructure and inspection side, the company’s machines…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.54
March 01, 2022
…U.S., as well as in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. CRX cobots designed for ease of use FANUC claimed that its collaborative robots are safe, easy to use, reliable, and suitable for a wide range of applications, including inspection, machine loading and unloading, packing, palletizing, vision-guided pick and place, sanding, and welding. The CRX robots can detect external forces in the workspace, stopping safely when making contact with a person or object. This technology allows the cobots to work safely alongside people without the need for expensive guarding. FANUC said its new CRX-5iA, CRX-20iA/L and CRX-25iA collaborative robots can handle…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.85
February 20, 2022
…August, doing deliveries in college campuses such as New Mexico State University, Loyola Marymount University, and Gonzaga University. “The early success of our Kiwibot partnership has shown that automated delivery is not only possible and reliable, it’s desirable,” said Sarosh Mistry, chair of Sodexo North America.“This year, more students than ever will benefit from autonomous delivery, and we’re pleased to be at the forefront of this emerging market.” VCs order up more robots Kiwibot also announced that it had raised a pre-Series A of around $7.5 million from five investors, including Sodexo, venture capital firm Headline, and Sol Global Investments,…
