Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.00
September 01, 2017
…of Pack Expo Las Vegas can network with peers, gain specialized insights, attend educational presentations or just rest and recharge at three different industry-specific lounges: Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth #7632) hosted by the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) The Baking and Snack Break Lounge (Booth #S-7631), sponsored and hosted by the American Bakers Association The Candy Bar Lounge (Booth# S-7202) sponsored by Dorner Manufacturing Corp. and hosted by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), located in The Confectionery Pavilion. Registration, which includes access to both Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO, is $30 until Sept. 1, where after…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.11
August 24, 2017
…custom-built 3D printer that will be used to help gain more understanding of how AM processes work. “In the additive manufacturing realm, there was already a push in industry to start incorporating sensors and monitoring systems on their machines,” said NIST’s Brandon Lane, a member of the Engineering Laboratory (EL). “So we wanted to be able to have that capability, and we also wanted a platform where we could test completely new ideas [for sensors.]” The new testbed is the size of a small car, according to NIST. It is currently configured to print in stainless steel, cobalt chrome and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.50
June 08, 2017
…peak times, you can just add additional robots to gain more capacity.” The robot-based sortation system is quick to implement, says Serstad, with a system deployable in as little as six months. The relatively quick deployment time helps organizations that are under pressure to deploy new systems, says Serstad, while the smaller physical footprint of the raised platform should suit metro DCs where space costs are high. “Cost per square foot is a big factor for many fulfillment centers,” he says. “If you can save 30% to 40% on floor space versus a traditional system, that reduces costs, especially for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.29
May 05, 2017
…leverages the GPS signal from drivers’ smart phones to gain location information. Based on the real-time tracking from the app, along with estimates for how long each stop will take depending on the product being delivered, NFM is able share updated ETA information—accurate to within 25 minutes—with its customers via its Website. Parrish says the software provider worked with NFM to make the ETA Website function possible. “We’re able to give our customers visibility into the latest ETA information,” says Parrish. “It is a similar view to what we see in the routing solution, so they are getting the best…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.32
April 17, 2017
…still be needed in the workforce: the total productivity gains we estimate will only come about if people work alongside machines. That in turn will fundamentally alter the workplace, requiring a new degree of cooperation between workers and technology. Source: McKinsey Global Institute About the Authors James Manyika and Jacques Bughin are directors of the McKinsey Global Institute, and Michael Chui is an MGI partner; Mehdi Miremadi is a partner in McKinsey’s Chicago office, Katy George is a senior partner in the New Jersey office, and Paul Willmott and Martin Dewhurst are senior partners in the London office. Download A…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.53
March 15, 2017
…cars and the data they generate. With Mobileye, Intel gains the ability to offer automakers a larger package of components they will need as vehicles become more autonomous. The Santa Clara, California-based company estimates the market for vehicle systems, data and services will be worth as much as $70 billion by 2030. “They’re paying a huge premium in order to catch up, to get into the front of the line, rather than attempt to build from scratch,” said Mike Ramsey, an analyst with technology researcher Gartner. About Mobileye Mobileye was founded in 1999 by Amnon Shashua and Ziv Aviram and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.56
January 26, 2017
…is a great opportunity for innovative young companies to gain some extra funding and garner the attention of key players in the automation industry.” Call for submissions and application form for the Launch Pad Competition are now open. Eligible companies include those in the automation space (robotics, vision, motion control, etc.) who were founded in the last five years; raised less than US $2 million since creation; and are not affiliated with a larger group. Eight semi-finalist companies will be invited to participate in the competition at Automate on April 3, where they will have three minutes to pitch their…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.10
December 18, 2016
…huge competitive advantage in new markets. Helping foreign sellers gain access to global markets appears to be at least one of the factors in Amazon registering as an international freight forwarder late last year, while also indicating that it views logistics companies as potential competition. Alibaba isn’t taking this sitting down. With an 80% market share in China, it’s been working on building an underlying physical infrastructure in the US with investments in Jet.com, Lyft and Groupon. It has encountered difficulties while doing this, including a sale last year of 11 Main, a local marketplace. Alibaba’s real competitive advantage may…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.23
November 18, 2016
…get to better know the different drive technologies and gain experience. Over the long term, the BMW Group is striving for cost-efficient use of alternative drive technologies. “Logistics is the heart of the BMW production system - and the use of innovative and digital technologies will become a key factor in our complex logistics processes,” according to Jürgen Maidl, head of Logistics for the BMW Group production network. “At the same time, sustainable, resource-efficient solutions are also important to us. We are already testing the technologies of the future in a whole series of pilot projects.” Related Article: Improving Manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.85
November 16, 2016
…American Council for Freight Efficiency and NREL. The significant gain in platooning efficiency over the three years of the NEXTCAR project will be the sum of several technology advancements, including the development of powertrain set points optimized for when trucks are operating in platooning mode, and the integration of steering control which will raise the system from a Level 1 to Level 2 automated driving system under industry-standard definitions of SAE International. “Our objective is to tap into fuel savings that can only be attained by managing the powertrain precisely for the road ahead, and for the specific configuration of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.55
November 08, 2016
…process,” Hannibaldsen says. “But we expect to achieve further gains from the investment in the long term, as we have several other tasks in mind that we expect the robot can solve for us.” Hannibaldsen said it was important for the company to introduce this type of mobile robot into its production processes and to accustom employees to having robots moving around them and other rolling equipment. “Naturally, we were a little skeptical at first, because it has to move about among staff and forklifts with goods, but there have never been any collisions,” Hannibaldsen says. “It moves smoothly around…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.23
October 23, 2016
…customer experience possible, especially by improving delivery times. To gain a better understanding of what customers actually prefer, we conducted a survey of more than 4,700 respondents in China, Germany, and the United States. We used conjoint analysis to better understand consumers’ relative preferences for different delivery options, including their willingness to pay (Exhibit 1). Nearly 25 percent of consumers are willing to pay significant premiums for the privilege of same-day or instant delivery. This share is likely to increase, given that younger consumers are more inclined (just over 30 percent) to choose same-day and instant delivery over regular delivery.…
