Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.74
September 09, 2021
…transport network in France, Spain, the U.K., Portugal, the Netherlands, Poland, and Italy. Set in a 562 sq. m (6,049.3 sq. ft.) warehouse, 29 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) now support warehouse employees by handling sorting of 1,400 to 1,500 parcels per hour. Today, employees will put ordered goods onto sorting robots that will automatically transfer them to one of the 104 sorting cages bound for different destinations following a simple chutes layout made up of QR codes, said the companies. With no need for wires or fixed infrastructure, operations can flexibly scale if there is a sudden change in throughput…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.70
March 29, 2022
…a large sports-fashion retailer in the U.K. and the Netherlands. “This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to deploy innovative logistics solutions that use advanced technology to address increasingly complex fulfillment challenges,” said Gavin Williams, managing director of GXO for the U.K. and Ireland. “Customization, flexibility, and scalability are the hallmarks of our solutions, and the Locus AMRs [autonomous mobile robots] support our ability to make warehouse space even more efficient for our customers.” GXO Logistics said it partners with leading companies to solve complex logistics challenges with advanced supply chain technologies, at scale and with speed. The Greenwich, Conn.-based logistics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.69
September 01, 2023
…of Codian Robotics, which B&R acquired in 2020. Ede, Netherlands-based Codian said its technology can be used for precise pick-and-place tasks such as those in cosmetics packaging. B&R, ABB, and Codian offer single source of packaging automation “As consumer demand for personalized products continues to accelerate, packaging lines rely on cutting-edge automation and robotics to handle increasing product variety without compromising productivity,” said Jörg Theis, president of B&R Industrial Automation, in a release. Eggelsburg, Austria-based B&R said it combines state-of-the-art technology with advanced engineering to provide machine and factory automation, motion control, human-machine interaction (HMI), and integrated safety. The industrial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.62
February 20, 2023
…leveraging autonomous capabilities to create operating efficiencies, the Utrecht, Netherlands-based company said. Importantly, the MaxMover software platform is designed to easily integrate with new and existing facility environments, while accommodating future upgrades to enhance operating capabilities further, the company said. In addition, its high-performance battery design and quiet operating features enhance employee safety and help create healthier work surroundings. Roderick A. Larson, Oceaneering’s president and chief executive officer, stated, “We have seen tremendous interest in this product since its launch in 2022. These meaningful contract awards for our innovative MaxMover product are recognition of OMR’s best-in-class intralogistics solutions and performance…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.60
August 29, 2022
…Since the establishment of its regional headquarters in the Netherlands in late 2021, HAI ROBOTICS has expanded its presence quickly into several European countries, such as France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Benelux, and the U.K. The company has quickly set up local team members, most of whom are experienced in the logistics automation industry. “Our aim at HAI Robotics U.K. Ltd. is to establish ourselves in the local market for the long term,” said Damien Skinner, country manager for the U.K. and Ireland. “Working with a select number of partners, we are able to offer solutions that can grow with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.58
March 28, 2021
…office in Arizona and a distribution warehouse in the Netherlands. Primus' customers include Lockheed, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, and Raytheon. VELO3D said its integrated, full stack offering of software, hardware, and process-control innovation allows engineers to accelerate product innovation, be more responsive to market needs, and reduce costs. The Silicon Valley-based company also recently announced its merger with special-purpose acquisition company JAWS Spitfire Acquisition Corp. Primus Aerospace to use first dedicated VELO3D printer The companies said the Sapphire system is the first titanium-dedicated metal 3D printer from VELO3D that will be used solely for aerospace and defense applications. Primus…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.49
June 14, 2023
…global technology company with headquarters in North America, India, Netherlands, and Singapore. AWS helps increase Addverb's deployment time by 50% In response to the increasing disruptions and delays faced by the global supply chain, Addverb said it is committed to meeting the growing demand for faster and more efficient service. Through its collaboration with AWS, Addverb noted it can now test and deploy hardware and software up to 50% faster than ever before—a game-changer in expediting services and minimizing supply chain interruptions. “As part of our unwavering commitment to innovation, Addverb sought a solution to expand our software and hardware…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.49
May 09, 2023
…including management of operations in the US, Germany, the Netherlands, Turkey, and China, according to the Odense, Denmark-based company. He has successfully managed the integration of multiple companies acquired by Bosch. “This unique balance of leadership and engineering strengths will equip Jean-Pierre to be a great leader for MiR as the company continues to grow to become the global leader in autonomous mobile robots,” Vahey said. Vahey became president of MiR in October 2022 and was instrumental in overseeing the company’s merger with AutoGuide Mobile Robots. Prior to this, he served in leadership positions at MiR’s parent company, Teradyne, for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.48
June 16, 2023
…Illinois, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania, as well as around the globe from countries including Canada, Japan, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, and India. Submissions spanned a wide range of robotic technology fields and areas of research, from new materials for gripping, exoskeletons and assistive technologies, human robot interaction and motion planning. A formal Gala awarding the medals and celebrating the winners will be held in Boston at the Museum of Science on October 21st. The Museum of Science will highlight the medal winners in their ongoing Women in Technology initiative. Tickets and reserved tables for the event will be available…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.47
October 04, 2021
…looked at five or six countries and decided the Netherlands was the best choice for several reasons,” he told Robotics 24/7. “We can hire across the board, such as engineering, sales, and support. Amsterdam is also one of the top logistics hubs in the world, and a number of our retail and 3PL [third-party logistics provider] customers are headquartered here.” “In addition, for a U.S.-based company, having an office where English is the primary language makes it easier to interact,” Faulk said. “Last but not least, it's a quick flight from Boston.” The company said its multi-robot system enables human…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.37
June 16, 2022
…Octiva was formed from the merger of De Lier, Netherlands-based Priva's leaf-cutting robots for tomato cultivation and Leuven, Belgium-based Octinion's strawberry-picking and greenhouse-disinfection systems. “Adding Continental's competence in safe and autonomous mobility to our market leading applications will allow us to offer our customers new features and thereby enable additional benefits for them,” stated Tom Coen, CEO of Octiva. “Moreover, it allows us to implement a focus-driven strategy which will lead to a faster market entry.” Partners to automate greenhouse processes “With this partnership, we take the next step in our growth strategy for AMRs,” said Pierre Pomper, head of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.36
October 13, 2021
…study, conducted at Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, compared Robotic Magnetic Navigation (RMN)-guided cardiac ablation with manual radiofrequency (RF) ablation and manual cryoablation. The study’s primary endpoint was long-term freedom from arrhythmia recurrence, with a mean follow-up time of 5.5 years. AV(N)RTs cause abnormally fast heartbeats and are the most common supraventricular tachyarrhythmias (SVT) in children without structural heart disease. Left untreated, frequent episodes may weaken the heart and lead to heart failure, said Stereotaxis. The median age of patients in the study was 14 years at the time of treatment. Patients treated using RMN had 94.4% freedom…
