Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
March 12, 2018
…layer palletizing at L’Oreal; mobile robots in manufacturing at GE Healthcare and Whirlpool; a piece picking robot in order fulfillment at Rochester Drug; a collaborative mobile robot from Locus Robotics at Quiet Logistics, and robotic distribution at Medline. In the March issue of Modern, we are featuring DHL Supply Chain’s strategy for mobile robots in order fulfillment purposes, including its use of Locus. In fairness, you could argue that it’s probably been ten years since Kiva first exhibited at one of our trade events. How is this different? I think it’s different in two important ways. The first is the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.65
July 01, 2019
…the relevant data, Inkenbrandt says. A company such as GE, Boeing or anyone that needs tight product control—including where and how they’re manufactured—uses the Identify3D solution to specify what assets and processes should be tracked. This metadata is then encrypted together with the relevant files and placed within a secure digital container. Only someone with the correct license key can access the data within this container. Like Materialise, Identify3D is partnering with machine tool builders. Yet Inkenbrandt says DRM goes much deeper. It might pull raw material suppliers into the loop, as well as quality control providers, design and manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.55
September 11, 2023
…manufacturing and warehouse facilities. With more than 5 million hours of production experience, OTTO Motors said global brands including GE, Toyota, Ford, Amway, and Hershey trust its AMRs in mission-critical applications. The company said it has helped customers achieve returns on investment (ROI) in as little as 11 months. Fast Company named OTTO Motors as one of the “Most Innovative Robotics Companies of 2023.” Rockwell Automation Inc. last week announced its intention to acquire Clearpath and OTTO for a reported $600 million. Editor's note: For more about PACK EXPO, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.43
April 01, 2019
…aerospace and other industries. Giants such as HP and GE have launched large-scale metal printing efforts, but other companies have focused on smaller units that can be used for design and prototyping, as well as low-volume runs of metal production parts, tooling and molds. “Metal printing has been one of the best growth stories in 3D printing, and I think that is because current powder bed technologies are uniquely suited for advanced manufacturing,” says Kevin McAlea, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Healthcare, at 3D Systems. “We can process standard alloys and achieve excellent properties and address some key…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.41
April 09, 2019
…to collaborate on materials. The fact that companies like GE, Siemens, BASF and HP were represented at AMUG is sign that the larger manufacturing world is taking additive manufacturing seriously. Simulation software providers are also taking the technology seriously and working on the considerable challenges involved in predicting what will happen when a particular design using a particular material is 3D printed in a particular machine. “Part of what we've found from our customers is that it's not enough to have a best piece of simulation,” says Brent Stucker, director of additive manufacturing at ANSYS. “They want simulation in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.36
April 01, 2019
…of the Xometry network considerably. “Companies like BMW and GE were customers of ours before they became investors,” says Bill Cronin, chief revenue officer, Xometry. “But we also work with a wide range of young businesses, design and engineering firms in the midrange. We don’t have a minimum cost for an order. You can order a single part for as little as $5.” Early this year Xometry launched an initiative dubbed Xometry Supplies, making it easy for the 2,500+ manufacturers in its network to acquire the Aluminum 6061-T6, tools and supplies they may need after accepting a job. With this,…
