Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.76
August 30, 2023
…to new requirements for innovative product design, manufacturing, and delivery, it said. Not only did Runner design and construct a new factory to upgrade production, but it also decided to transform its logistics processes within conventional workshop lines with automation. The company said it has focused these efforts in its Intelligent Manufacturing Center for Kitchenware & Sanitaryware, which caters to globally recognized industry players. The center is equipped with a fleet of 12 mobile robots, including six MiR250 AMRs, two MiR600 robots, and other systems. They operate in three distinct groups with specialized capabilities, explained Mobile Industrial Robots. The first…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.76
March 01, 2019
…pieces and 28,000 pieces. Both orders are scheduled for delivery in 2019. “3DEO’s production metal 3D printing technology is proving itself to be highly scalable and robust. In order to be successful with serial production, part-to-part and machine-to-machine repeatability is paramount. In many ways 3DEO’s technology is uniquely capable in the industry of metal additive manufacturing,” says Marty McGough, COO and head of quality at 3DEO, Inc. To meet demand, 3DEO is more than doubling its production capabilities this quarter with its metal 3D printers. “By all measures, 3DEO is rapidly expanding to fill a large void in the market…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.73
January 14, 2022
While self-driving cars, trucks, and delivery robots continue to make headlines with funding and wider test deployments around the world, the road to autonomy isn't smooth for everyone. Local Motors Inc., which was developing the Olli autonomous shuttle, reportedly shut down today. Founded in 2007, Local Motors had originally focused on autonomous vehicles for racing, with the Rally Fighter in 2009. It then pivoted to passenger transportation, with a crowdfunding campaign in 2013. The Chandler, Ariz.-based company said it used a “microfactory” model to manufacture vehicles based on open-source designs. It had claimed to have built the world's first co-created…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.71
March 02, 2020
…parcel sortation center in Wallingford, a last-mile Amazon Logistics delivery station in Bristol and an Amazon Air Hub in Hartford. Let me cut to the chase and answer that question before I fill in the details: The materials handling systems are impressive. There are ten miles of conveyor and sortation, several thousand autonomous mobile robots from Amazon Robotics, and by my estimate, an automated labeling system after packaging. That’s what you see. What’s More Impressive Is What You Don’t See! That’s the scale of Amazon’s ecosystem and the intelligence behind the solution, the software and algorithms developed from the experience…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.71
August 21, 2020
…them to place warehouses closer to cities for faster delivery times and save money on real estate. “We’re privileged and honored to partner with Ontario Teachers’,” says Scott Gravelle, Attabotics founder, CEO & CTO. “Attabotics has seen a significant uptick in interest from retailers and brands because we have created an innovative way for commerce companies to modernize their supply chain. COVID-19 has drastically accelerated commerce growth and demand for warehouse space, making supply chain efficiency a critical issue for all.” The company currently has six live installations in North America spanning customers across retail, B2B, food & beverage, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.71
September 27, 2019
…retail. Growing consumer demand for faster and cheaper online delivery options has seen many retailers investing in warehouse automation to reduce order processing times and to cope with the increasingly complex network of distribution channels. The findings show how, in addition to the logistical complexities of online order fulfillment, labor availability has also been a significant driver for automating warehouses. With the US unemployment rate currently at 3.8%, the report indicates recruiting and retaining qualified staff is plaguing retailers and manufacturers alike. This especially affects those exposed to e-commerce, where demand is more difficult to forecast and the seasonal spikes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.71
April 27, 2021
…diversify its fleets with AMRs and robots for outdoor deliveries.” The report includes a case study about Project START, which involved testing and adjusting Mobile Industrial Robots ApS's fleet management system at a Danish hospital. “In the hospital, AGVs can handle laundry or heavier items in hallways, but it was also using AMRs to deliver supplies to rooms and smaller areas,” said von der Burg. “It's now thinking of using other robots for disinfection or automating beds.” Multiple applications, groups for interoperability “There is also the potential of UGVs [unmanned ground vehicles] at the airport for handling luggage and then…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.70
December 30, 2022
…they included emerging markets such as agriculture and last-mile delivery. We tracked about $28 billion in transactions among robotics companies this past year, as the International Federation of Robotics and the Association for Advancing Automation noted record deployments and sales, respectively. Mobile robots, welding systems, and software to simulate environments and manage fleets all made it into our top 10 (see right, or below on mobile). It was also a challenging year for robotics vendors and customers, with ongoing supply chain problems and shifting consumer behavior leading to layoffs. Our hearts go out to all those affected so soon before…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.70
April 06, 2018
…are both pushing the envelope on order velocities and delivery speeds. He’s also realistic about what those robots will and won’t be able to do. Along with the exoskeleton suits, he also envisions a time when robots can either remove full pallets or build out box- and case-loads in an autonomous fashion—but probably not both—at the same dock door. “Those two robots are going to look pretty different from one another, and they’re going to be configured differently,” says Santagate. “That’s where some of the complexity is coming in on the design side right now. When you’re talking about warehousing,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.70
January 17, 2023
…picked, packed, and shipped in time to meet customer delivery expectations,” said Cody Upp, vice president at Numina Group. “The launch of Pakt is based on over 30 years of Numina Group’s warehouse automation expertise in supplying systems that enable businesses to lower labor costs and increase order throughput,” he added. Numina Group described itself as an independent systems integrator that has designed and implemented hundreds of automation projects in diverse warehouses across North America. The company said it works with clients to identify process improvements and the right mix of materials handling technologies to deliver a rapid return on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.70
June 10, 2022
…of driving experience, the company said it enables mission-critical deliveries in the most demanding industrial environments. Seventy percent of OTTO’s customers are Fortune 500 companies, including brands such as GE and Toyota. Fleet Manager adds snapshot, analytics, dashboard OTTO Motors said its tools enable users to analyze their systems, identify risks, and optimize their material flow. Manufacturers are using analytics and dashboards to make sense of floor data in order to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) at a glance, drill down into specific vehicles or actionable tasks, and spot bottlenecks. The latest update includes capabilities for independent troubleshooting and fleet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.69
April 17, 2019
…release, Siemens Digital Industries Software accelerates the Simcenter Amesim delivery model to provide access to new enhancements every 6 months. According to the company, the latest updates to Simcenter Amesim include: addressing vehicle electrification by importing Simcenter Motorsolve and Simcenter Battery Design Studio models; frontload aircraft systems performance engineering, thanks to upgraded CAD import capabilities for fuel systems and enhanced post-processing apps for gas turbines; tackling shipbuilding challenges, by taking advantage of validated components and ready-to-use model templates for marine applications; streamlining controls engineering, using a new tool for PID controller calibration and real-time components for thermal and valvetrain systems;…
