Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.04
August 20, 2021
…to break into new markets of automation.” About Epson Epson Robots claimed that it is a global leader in precision factory automation, with over 100,000 units sold worldwide and a product line of hundreds of models of robots based on a common PC-based platform. Epson Robots has 35 years of experience and is a unit of Epson Group, which is led by Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp. and has annual sales of about 1 trillion ($9 billion U.S.). Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Epson America Inc. is the company's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.78
August 16, 2021
…miniature robotic platform has always been to enable surgical teams to perform with greater operating room efficiency and surgical precision,” said Dmitry Oleynikov, M.D., co-founder and chief medical officer of Virtual Incision. “Today, we saw firsthand the benefits that a robotic-assisted platform can provide over conventional surgery,” While Virtual Incision is focusing first on colon resection, it has begun developing procedure-specific mini-robots for additional operations, potentially enabling millions more surgical procedures each year. The company noted that it is building its innovations on more than 200 patents and applications.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.09
August 11, 2021
…— including metals, ceramics, composites and sand — into precision parts, metalcasting molds and cores, and tooling. ExOne added that its industrial customers can use its technology to save time and money, reduce waste, increase their manufacturing flexibility, and deliver designs and products that were once impossible. The company also provides specialized 3D-printing services, including on-demand production of mission-critical parts, as well as engineering and design consulting. The companies said they will combine ExOne’s direct sales force with Desktop Metal’s global distribution network of over 200 channel partners. As a result, they will offer broader access to additive manufacturing for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.36
August 09, 2021
…intelligence, instinct, and judgment with the strength, endurance, and precision of machines to enhance employee safety and productivity. The Salt Lake City, Utah-based company has built on more than 30 years of research and development for its mobile robots, including the Guardian S, Guardian GT, Guardian XO, and Guardian XT. In April, Sarcos announced that it will become publicly listed through a merger with Rotor Acquisition Corp., a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), as it commercializes its assistive systems. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, and the combined company’s common stock is expected…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.98
August 06, 2021
…herbicide on weeds and fertilizer on crops with similar precision to inkjet printers. This precise targeting can reduce chemical usage by more than 90%, resulting in cost savings to the farmer and fewer harmful chemicals in the soil, said the business. In cotton, Blue River said its robots can radically reduce the amount of herbicide needed to defeat resistant weeds while improving yields. With lettuce, the robots determine how to best allocate resources to grow lettuce and autonomously thins the crop to maximize yield. Deere noted that its acquisition Bear Flag expands its presence in Silicon Valley, where Blue River…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.41
August 06, 2021
For many, supply chain priorities are centred around speed, precision and safety – all at the same time exploring ways to reduce the total cost of ownership of any investments. Australia Post recently unveiled some staggering statistics around online retail uptake in Australia. Data from the nation’s parcel service revealed Australians spent an incredible $50.5 billion online last year. As the volumes continue to grow, retailers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are competing on faster fulfilment, last mile delivery and stock visibility. A key differentiator in this highly competitive environment is the ability to make quick decisions not only cope…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.90
August 02, 2021
…reduce labor costs, work around the clock, and add precision to certain tasks. The robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model enables companies to pay for hardware, software, and services as an operational expense rather than an upfront purchase. Increase productivity: Robots may take up less space than human workers or human-driven vehicles, which is crucial when warehouses are running at capacity. In goods-to-person applications, well-managed workflows can combine human flexibility with robotic precision for greater throughput. Some warehouse managers have reported a significant boost in productivity. Safety: Warehouse workers often face repetitive stress, extreme temperatures, and even high-voltage environments. Forklifts are involved in…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 14.05
August 01, 2021
…depends on supply chains operating at the highest-levels of precision possible. Materials arrive on-site just before manufacturing commences, enabling production operations to stay lean and squeeze maximum output out of available space, but leaving little slack time or margin for error. This paradigm pressures each piece of the supply chain to hold up its end of the bargain, from shipping vessels to materials handling equipment. The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges to global supply chains, with lockdowns and public health effects wreaking havoc and causing delays for finely tuned manufacturing operations. But that was just the beginning – semiconductor and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.13
July 30, 2021
…in the field-to-finish workflow. Malling, Denmark-based TinyMobileRobots specializes in high-precision outdoor robots to perform marking and stake-out, combining artificial intelligence with techologies from the land-surveying industry. TinySurveyor automates site marking “TinySurveyor is the ultimate high-precision instrument for the surveying, civil engineering, construction, and infrastructure industries,” Cansel claimed. The tablet that accompanies the robot gives the operator full control of the TinySurveyor robot as well as job parameters, said the company. With the pre-installed app, the operator can customize marking settings, apply projection shifts, and adjust robot velocities directly from the tablet. Existing CSV and DXF files can be sent directly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.43
July 27, 2021
…kingpin (the connection point on the trailer) with extreme precision. Not only can the Outrider System connect with millimeter accuracy, but it can also use sensors to confirm a successful kingpin connection without requiring manual verification, said the company. “Most autonomous trucking companies are focused on moving trailers down long stretches of public roads,” Smith said. “Outrider is focused on moving trailers in distribution yards, where autonomous hitching technology is critical to automating the entire operation.” “There is an endless array of slight differences in trailer position and configuration when a truck connects to a trailer,” he added. “Outrider’s engineers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.58
July 22, 2021
…robots and AM are currently most complementary in construction, precision manufacturing of wind turbine blades, and creating parts for both prototyping and production. Complementary construction Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Branch Technology uses a proprietary cellular fabrication (C-Fab) process that's blazing new trails with its behemoth KUKA robots to make large free-standing structures without dimensional restrictions or structural supports. The process uses pellets instead of filament or liquid, thereby reducing the amount of material required as well as waste. Inspired by organic forms such as trees and human beings, the company employed the concept of a cellular structure with robots and 3D printing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.74
July 20, 2021
…and the region. HKSTP has focus clusters on electronics, information and communications technology, green technology, biomedical technology, materials, and precision engineering. It also offers specialized services and infrastructure at Science Park for applied research and product development, creative design support at InnoCentre, and three industrial estates for skill-intensive businesses.
