Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.08
May 14, 2021
…coming in at two years or less, with both leasing and buying options, although payback time varies based on labor rates and other factors. In addition, AutoGuide has looked at how robotics as a service or RaaS might work for paying for robotic lift trucks. However, the model can get complicated and isn’t really needed given the attractive equipment leasing rates that exist and relatively short payback timeframes for AMRs, said Sullivan. AutoGuide says its “mobile ASRS” approach uses mobile robots and autonomous forklifts to be competitive with ASRS. Source: AutoGuide Robotics steppingstone Perry Ardito, general manager of the Warehouse…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.08
February 08, 2023
…instinctive learning with as-a-service characteristics including cloud connectivity, monthly leasing, and 24/7 support, Rapid Robotics has been able to democratize automation in the face of an intense workforce shortage,” said Rapid Robotics. “Now, with the Yaskawa portfolio as an integrated part of Rapid Robotics’ suite of solutions, manufacturers needing an industrial-size solution who previously could not automate due to traditional barriers like cost, inflexibility, or lengthy deployments can make those automation dreams a reality,” it said. Yaskawa promises ease of integration The Yaskawa robots have robust capabilities, avoid interference with peripheral devices, and minimize the space needed to install an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.02
December 28, 2020
…coming in at two years or less, with both leasing and buying options, although payback time varies based on labor rates and other factors. Sullivan says AutoGuide has looked at how robotics as a service or “RaaS” might work for paying for robotic lift trucks, but the model gets complicated and isn’t really needed given the attractive equipment leasing rates that exist and relatively short payback timeframes for the AMRs. Getting there Perry Ardito, general manager of the Warehouse & Automation Products Group for Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, also expects strong growth for automated lift trucks, but many customers will phase…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.36
May 04, 2023
…agriculture, energy, or utilities have constraints on owning versus leasing,” added Waters. “We're flexible.” “One question we get from everyone is whether the pad can just sit out there,” he said. “It's not a hangar, and since nobody is going straight from piloted to fully automated BVLOS inspections, the PowerPad Pro is an entry point. We are working on variants of a hangar, which has to be inexpensive, deployable at scale, and secure.” WiBotic partners see utility of PowerPad Pro One of WiBotic’s first partners for PowerPad Pro is Valmont Industries Inc., an Omaha-based provider of techology for monitoring infrastructure…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.28
September 30, 2021
…offers the benefits of 100% financing,” she added. “By leasing the labor-saving robots, funding may be allocated as an operating cost versus a capital expense.” ABB GoFa CRB 15000 ABB said its six-axis GoFa CRB 15000, which can handle objects weighing up to 5 kg (11 lb.), answers the packaging industry’s need for collaborative robots that can handle heavier payloads. With a reach of 950 mm (37.4 in.) and speeds up to 2.2 m/sec. (4.9 mph) and the proper attachments, the cobot can be used for a variety of applications, including picking, pack-and-place operations, kitting, and product handling. The award-winning…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.27
February 14, 2023
…but they need to understand the difference between pay-per-pick, leasing, and other financing arrangements, said multiple Manifest speakers. “RaaS is a great option for customers to manage risk,” said Patrick Kelleher, global chief development officer at DHL Supply Chain. RaaS and AMRs can deliver immediate value, observed Ryder's Allen. “We've got 15,000 drivers and have evaluated 250 technologies,” he said. “It's about lines or shifts per day,” Allen added. “Locus robots are good for higher SKU count for CPG [consumer packaged goods], while autonomous forklifts are a better option for moving pallets.” “We serve automotive, aerospace, healthcare, food, retail, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.14
November 24, 2021
…with a certain number of hours. Unlike buying or leasing robots, we're on the hook if the system doesn't perform at 1,000 orders per hour.” “The warehouse manager can see the metrics of packouts, etc.—it's like driving a fast car and watching the gauges—you can address problems immediately,” he said. “The system can address these itself, but it can also ask for help. The customer doesn't care about how many robots are on the floor but how many products go out the door. They don't want to be engineers.” “One constant is always our SLAs [service-level agreements] with the customers,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.02
May 15, 2019
…this issue, some automation and robotics makers could offer leasing options similar to those traditionally used by forklift suppliers. This finds the robotics manufacturers keeping a bevy of robots on-hand and ready to lease as needed, and for a price that’s lower than the equipment’s purchase price. This also benefits the robot manufacturer, which can lease the equipment out multiple times “and make significantly more than if it just sold them,” says Jensen. Data collection, execution & management Data collection technologies continue to hold an important place in today’s warehouses, where 86% of companies are using bar code scanners, 74%…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.94
March 01, 2020
…installed cloud architectures can become obsolete quickly,” Stucker says. “Leasing compute power makes more sense for companies than buying hardware and hiring a team to manage it.” Goel, meanwhile, thinks that the next computing frontier in additive manufacturing will be pushing compute resources to the edge of the network, right down to the printers themselves. “The printers are increasing in size and in resolution, which means there is more data required to print,” Goel says. “Something needs to be in place at the point of manufacture to handle that data.” As build volumes increase, the data required to create an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.86
July 28, 2023
…since it includes the number of trucks for purchasing, leasing, or renting. Users can come up with a customized format. What are more examples of how this data can be used? Buena-Franco: For instance, based on cyclicality, we can do dynamic positioning. If you expect certain SKUs or parts to move faster, they can be placed where it's easiest for the pickers. If we have pallets, they can be placed low versus high up in back of storage, or we can put them lower on the rack if we know the weight of the finished goods. Dynamic slotting is important…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.71
September 29, 2023
…operation can scale up with fewer temporary laborers.” By contrast, most of MiR’s customers buy direct, and some use leasing services, according to Heffner. Once again, robotics users will have to find the best arrangement for themselves, but major vendors are invested in helping them succeed.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.22
August 19, 2021
…for OEMs to be able to support acquisition or leasing models based on usage, or “power by the hour,” added Bruin. While that’s not the standard acquisition model for lift trucks, Bruin said such data makes it possible for the industry to move in that direction. Comfort = productivity Ergonomic features—once more about seat or cab design rather than pure technology—now make use of sensors. Systems like semi-automated lift trucks can eliminate wasted movement with order-picking and operator-assist features. Today’s operator-assist functions can do things like automatically slow down trucks in high-risk areas, said Jim Hess, director of warehouse business…
