Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
September 14, 2020
…the year to exhibit the ADAS and autonomous driving technology enabled by their clients’ components and solutions. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many of these events have been called off for the foreseeable future. In response to this, VSI is launching the Automated Drive Series, a set of four cross-country drives through which developers of AV and ADAS technology can promote their solutions. For more information on the Siemens PAVE360 environment, please click here. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.28
September 11, 2020
…of the product. That’s become more important during the Covid-19 pandemic, given the intimate nature of the products handled. “We wanted to be leading edge, not bleeding edge,” Greenberg says of the decision to implement the robots. “We don’t want to be the first use case for a technology, but we do very well with companies that have a leading technology looking for another site to Beta test and further validate their technologies.” The pick module features floor-level pallet flow rack for fast-moving products. A better product Incontinence afflicts millions of adults and children. If that wasn’t the case, grocery…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.53
September 08, 2020
…Lesley Slaton Brown, chief diversity officer at HP. “The COVID-19 pandemic and the recent social movements for racial justice have amplified the glaring inequalities in how our country is serving communities of color. HP’s investment in our relationship with HBCUs dates back several years and stems from our recognition that these disparities are particularly stark in the tech industry.” “The HP-HBCU Business Challenge is a valuable event for our students to engage in experiential learning and has boosted their industry acumen and likelihood to secure internships and career opportunities,” said Anthony C. Nelson, dean of the School of Business at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.43
September 04, 2020
…Autodesk, noted the rapid change happening in response to COVID-19-related disruptions. Manufacturers are shifting “from reliance on long global supply chains to more local, distributed and on-demand manufacturing,” according to Gluck. But Rush LaSelle, Senior Director of Digital Manufacturing, Jabil, pointed out, “While there’s a heavy push for regional production, the process will likely take the form of augmented dependency on Asia, not necessary wholesale migration. The reality is, it’s hard to move large, entrenched supply chains.” This creates new pockets of opportunities for on-demand local manufacturing service providers and AM technology suppliers, who can help manufacturers bypass the need…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.42
August 31, 2020
…approval comes as Amazon’s business has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers turn away from traditional stores - some of which were ordered closed - in favor of online purchases. Amazon and other companies hoping to revolutionize the retail world with drones have made significant strides in recent years. They’ve invented new devices and shown, at least on a limited scale, that they’re capable of flying relatively long distances and carrying the payloads necessary for packages. But routine deliveries are most likely still years off. The FAA is preparing to finalize a set of regulations by the end of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
August 27, 2020
…revisit the list next year, the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic will likely be evident. However, since the crisis has made the supply chain’s critical importance abundantly clear, these companies have every chance to continue to perform well. The art and science of managing disruption have driven the last decade of innovation, and the industry must now lean into the biggest disruption in generations. Before Covid-19, the materials handling industry was healthy, according to Norm Saenz, managing director at consulting firm St. Onge, who notes that the Top 20 companies remained largely in the same order and many showed gains.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.86
August 27, 2020
…accelerated by the remote working conditions brought on by COVID-19, calls for an easier way to scale 3D printer accessibility as well as providing a boost to productivity as 3D printing is integrated into design, prototyping, and production workflows. “Businesses are becoming more dispersed and remote-based, which is further exacerbated by the COVID pandemic,” says Jason Chan, director of product management at MakerBot. “CloudPrint allows engineers and designers to continue to collaborate remotely by leveraging the connectivity of the cloud. While not everyone may have physical access to a printer, CloudPrint provides these users access to the company’s printers.” With…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.31
August 26, 2020
…and personal protective equipment (PPE) in the battle against COVID-19. GM has leveraged 3D printing for prototyping applications for years—in fact, 75% of the parts in the 2020 Chevy Corvette prototype were 3D printed. Now, fresh off a commitment to add 17 new Stratasys FDM 3D printers, GM is expanding 3D printing into production-grade applications like tooling and parts manufacturing. Today, more than 700 GM employees are trained in the technology, and there is a significant effort underway to leverage 3D printing for the design and development of tooling to achieve time-to-market advantages, weight reduction, and cost efficiencies, according to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.82
August 25, 2020
…peak holiday shopping season and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “’Peak season’ for contract logistics providers typically takes place in the late summer months and is driven principally by a surge in retail inventory, which has increasingly moved to online channels in recent years,” says Scott Sureddin, CEO, DHL Supply Chain North America. “This year, with an accelerated shift toward e-commerce, non-retail industries potentially seeing a resurgence in pent-up demand, and consumer goods and life sciences and healthcare companies continuing to ramp up their production capabilities, many of our customers are facing their most unpredictable fourth quarter ever.” According…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.06
August 24, 2020
…and foldable field hospital that could aid in the COVID-19 pandemic. “Two years ago, I had the idea for an expandable chamber that could be deployed on the International Space Station with the ability to monitor astronaut health,” Ning says. “When COVID-19 started to spread, I thought this idea could be useful on Earth.” The two-year, $265,000 grant is a part of the “EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research” (EAGER) program that funds early stage research with transformative potential. The first step in Ning’s project is to develop a stretchable sensor that fits to a patient’s chest and abdomen. “It will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.38
August 21, 2020
…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 one of the largest luxury retailers in the U.S., Nordstrom. Microsoft also partners with Attabotics for cloud-based supply chain management on the Azure platform.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
August 20, 2020
…IoT Services & Technologies, Omdia, said “the impact of COVID 19 on IoT is complex, but not all bad.” He characterized the nature of the projects as “more of a delay than derailment.” On the bright side, “the virus situation demonstrates the value of connected solutions in new areas.” For more, read DE's show report. Siggraph 2020 has just kicked off. Unlike the usual multi-day live event, the virtual event span across two weeks, with lots of content going live and then going on-demand at different times. The keynote is by Marco Tempest, a Director’s Fellow at the MIT Media…
