Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.32
April 02, 2020
…its network of over 100 customers and distributors worldwide, ergonomic PPE Face Shields have been conceived and produced to address the demand by medical teams caring for the victims of the pandemic. Massivit 3D’s high-speed additive manufacturing technology allows for the supply of hundreds of face shields off each machine every day. In addition to devoting all of its manufacturing resources to producing and donating thousands of face shields to medical teams at local hospitals with a less than one-day turnaround, the company has also made available to all, the optimized 3D print files of the newly developed face shields.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.18
May 12, 2023
…the operations running 24/7, but also provides benefits like ergonomics, safety, and the flexibility to handle the variance associated with seasonal shipping schedules.” FedEx is a key Plus One customer The company highlighted that FedEx is using 12 new Yaskawa induction systems that take advantage of Plus One's software at its FedEx Express Hub in Memphis, TN. FedEx had previously installed four other Plus One systems at the facility. Additionally, Plus One successfully introduced its mixed depalletizing systems at the FedEx Reno, NV facility. Plus One said its mixed depalletizing systems allow for easier, more efficient movement of cases from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.11
December 20, 2018
…handling product offerings to include conveyor, racking systems and ergonomic lifts. Bastian sold the company to his son, Bill Bastian II, in 1992 and has since continued an active role, mentoring new employees and managing several key accounts for the company. “I have been blessed with a fulfilling career in which I have seen incredible changes in the material handling industry,” Bastian Sr. said. “When I started my career, the industry was primarily focused on conventional products, but over my tenure, I have witnessed the exponential growth of automation, robotics and digital technologies. What once was simple movement of products…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.07
February 15, 2021
…chain, and they also make for a safer, more ergonomic work environment. To continue meeting growing demand for its bakery products and stock its stores throughout the Midwest, Kwik Trip made plans in 2017 to open a new 200,000-square-foot baking facility in La Crosse, Wis., which would be dedicated to producing bread and buns across three simultaneous lines. The facility would need to come online and get up to speed in concert with the repurposing of the previous one—and ultimately produce and distribute four times the volume of output. To meet these requirements, the logical choice was to automate as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.83
March 22, 2023
…be a creative and simple way to improve the ergonomics, speed, and range of induction of its tSort system. The system allows an operator to induct to multiple levels of our AMR sortation from a single station at induction. The Induction Lift eliminates the need for pre-sorting of items and allows for a larger, more efficient batch pick process upstream of the order sortation process, the Raleigh, N.C.-based company said. This system allows customer to stack the tSort AMR sortation system in up to 5 levels when used in tandem with Tompkins’ existing automated order container removal and replacement AMR,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.79
April 05, 2021
…mechanical or vacuum-tank safety arrangements in robotic tools and ergonomic equipment Suitable in robotic applications where high demand of safety is required Suitable for ergonomic lifting devices/manipulators and cranes which must comply with lifting norms such as (DIN/SS) – EN 13155 and ASME Standard B30.20 Through the energy saving features, the noise level is reduced as well as the carbon footprint Air consumption is reduced up to 98% per cycle Lightweight materials for EOAT produce less wear on robotic motors and drive allow for increased speed/acceleration or smaller, cheaper robots The piSAFE program also offers the following features, according to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.78
September 16, 2021
…have a profound effect on management effectiveness, safety and ergonomics, and picking accuracy, said Lucas exectives. They can also help with labor costs, employee satisfaction, and throughput, they added. The company recommended its series of “Five Fast-Start AI Opportunities.” “DCs are target-rich environments for using AI to optimize performance,” Ramoutar said. “When applied in the right places, AI is a distribution center game-changer. AI can drive significant operational and customer experience gains.” “But software providers must continue to make AI easy to implement and use,” he said. “This is what we expect in our personal lives from smart phones, digital…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.76
November 22, 2023
…directly to employees. Mobile robots like Titan work collaboratively with other robotics systems to create a safer and more ergonomic workplace that reduces repetitive motions, eliminates the need for employees to walk long distances or move heavy objects, and allows employees to focus on new tasks that require new skills. To date, Amazon has deployed over 750,000 robots across its fulfillment centers globally. Company data shows that recordable incident rates and lost-time incident rates were 15% and 18% lower, respectively, at Amazon Robotics sites than they were at its non-robotics sites in 2022. For a look at Amazon’s robotics lineup,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.73
May 17, 2023
…movement and order-fulfillment productivity. The company said its hardware and software can also reduce operational costs and improve workplace ergonomics. Locus said that more than 100 of the world's top brands, retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses have deployed its award-winning systems at over 250 sites. It recently announced that DHL Supply Chain will deploy 5,000 Origin robots across multiple sites. At Automate 2023 in Detroit next week, Locus Robotics will exhibit at Booth 4432. For more coverage of Automate, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.64
July 28, 2024
…climbing Skypod robots move goods between high-density storage and ergonomic picking stations. Additionally, visitors can participate in the picking experience using touch panels that will guide them through the demo. The tours will be led by the Exotec team, providing visitors with a comprehensive understanding of the system. “The Asia-Pacific region, particularly Japan and Korea, is strategically important for Exotec,” said Romain Moulin, CEO and co-founder of Exotec. “Establishing our second office in Korea reflects our commitment and proactive investment in this market. With the opening of the Exotec Seoul Demo Center, Korean customers can experience the advanced technology of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.56
April 16, 2019
…your KineoWorks application development. Kwik has a simple and ergonomic graphical interface for configuring robots, devices and cells quickly and easily, enabling users to develop and verify scenarios for use in a KineoWorks application. One feature in KineoWorks Version 7.0 is the ability to model a complete robotic cell with multiple robots, devices, tools, etc. Image courtesy of Siemens PLM Software. Some of Kwik's key features include: model a complete robotic cell with multiple robots, devices, tools, etc.; load kinematics information direct from the robot manufacturer’s specifications—DH parameters, joint distances, home position axis values, etc.; import CAD data to define…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.50
September 27, 2022
…Enos system’s surgeon workstation, patient cart, dexterous articulating instruments, ergonomic hand-controllers, enhanced vision systems, advanced control software, and instinctive surgeon overlays for providing interoperative feedback.” “This coverage of single-access RAS, and in particular the Enos system, along with coverage of more general aspects of RAS technologies, may provide the company with multiple intellectual property options including further protecting its RAS technologies, and the potential to further license its technologies and assistance in securing a competitive commercial pathway,” it added. The patent application is numbered: PCT/CA2022/050392, which the company anticipates pursuing in the United States and other key markets under the…
