Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.83
September 11, 2023
The Otto Group today announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Boston Dynamics Inc. to continue automating its logistics operations. The Hamburg, Germany-based e-commerce retailer plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' Spot robots in more than 10 facilities and Stretch robots in more than 20 facilities over the next two years. Otto Group said the deployment will support its efforts to improve safety, increase operational efficiency, and address labor shortages for specific types of warehouse work. Waltham, Mass.-based Boston Dynamics noted that the agreement marks the first time both of its commercially available robots will be deployed together at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.82
September 09, 2023
…one in North America to ensure high-quality products. Kardex Group added that is investing in research and development, expanding its service organization, and new technology through acquisitions. Its partners include AutoStore, Rocket Solution, Robomotive, Intertex, and Sumobox. The company said that it has 2,000 employees across 30 countries and that it has installed more than 140,000 industry-specific systems worldwide. tSort allows ASRS to reach more destinations Futch claimed that Raleigh, N.C.-based Tompkins teaming up with Kardex Solutions on an AutoStore project can result in increased productivity. “Working with Kardex Solutions to deploy the AutoStore and tSort solutions as an integrated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.08
September 08, 2023
ResGreen Group International Inc. last week introduced SimuPath, a simulation program intended to improve manufacturing and warehouse productivity. It uses Unreal Engine to create 3D representations of facilities that accurately reflect their physical dimensions and structures. SimuPath's artificial intelligence can help determine the best routes for material handling, and it relays the information to ResGreen's BigBuddy, PullBuddy, and LilBuddy robots, said ResGreen. It can also send data to other agents in the virtual environment, such as drones or human workers, the company said in a release. “By leveraging AI, robotics, and high-powered game engine simulations, we are creating a future-ready…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.70
September 04, 2023
…enterprises in member nations of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD. The International Federation of Robotics last week announced Go4Robotics, a new online platform to provide independent guidance in manufacturers' journey to automation. “The lack of skilled labor is a strong driver for automation in many countries,” said Dr. Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in a release. “In fact, statistics from the EU say that three quarters of all companies across the EU have a problem attracting workers with the required skills.” Retiring baby boomers, immigration restrictions, and shifting expectations among…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.95
August 31, 2023
…to help businesses add efficiency and cost savings to operations with innovative, flexible systems.” “This show provides a unique opportunity to showcase label handling with a robot and on-demand color label printer – printing and applying product, warning and shipping labels from a single printer,” he said in a release. Systems designed for speed, flexibility Epson said it has engineered its robotic and color label product line for speed and adaptability. The company plans to show the following systems at its PACK EXPO booth: High-precision SCARA robot with parts feeding The GX8 robot offers multiple arm configurations, cleanroom, and IP65…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.79
August 30, 2023
Runner Group, a manufacturer of kitchenware and sanitaryware, needed more efficient internal transportation to respond to changing consumer demand. The Xiamen, China-based company decided to build a smart factory and add automation in the form of 12 autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, from Mobile Industrial Robots ApS. “The implementation of automatic logistics processes empowers us to take a leading position in the sector,” stated Weyland Fambu, director of intelligent operation development platform and intelligent manufacturing at Runner. “Furthermore, the capability of automated logistics processes serves as a key indicator of Runner's long-term competitive edge in manufacturing.” Runner modernizes production, logistics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.84
August 29, 2023
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In addition to the each-picking robots that received attention during the recent e-commerce boom, many automation providers have focused lately on the need to handle totes, boxes, cases, and pallets. From high-bay lift trucks and truck-unloading systems to heavy-duty mobile robots and automated pallet jacks, robots have specialized for these applications. More affordable and capable collaborative robots, improving machine vision, and software to manage the movement of goods and workers are also contributing to new use cases. It’s still up to warehouse and factory operators and their technology partners to identify the best ways to automate the storage and transport…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.42
August 28, 2023
…cart that provides fast and accurate robotic welding programming, operation, and even the manufacturing of small parts,” said KUKA. “It is ideal for schools, universities, and company training.” The cart can fit through standard-size doors and can be used without the welder for general training, the company noted. It also includes a fume extractor, a built-in fixture table, and optional simulation software. KUKA will also will also premier the KUKA ready2_educate_print, a training cart for robotics and additive manufacturing. Partners to share demos at FABTECH Machina Labs, a KUKA System Partner, will showcase precision metal forming and rapid prototyping with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.92
August 09, 2023
…month, MHI accepted the company into its SLAM Industry Group. (In this case, SLAM refers to “scan, label, apply, and manifest,” not simultaneous localization and mapping.) “The last 100 feet of the warehouse are critical for efficient operations, high throughput, and customer satisfaction,” stated enVista. Robotics 24/7 recently spoke with Dennis Andre, director of enVista, and Tom Stretar, vice president of technology at enVista, about SLAM line automation. Getting started with SLAM line automation How would you define SLAM line automation? Dennis Andre, enVista Andre: In optimizing that last 100 feet of warehouse space, we get a package, dimension it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 41.98
August 07, 2023
…are relatively few places where the public can see robots in operation and even get hands-on experience. InOrbit Inc., which provides software and support for robot operations, or RobOps, has successfully hosted a number of community events this summer. In February, the company opened the InOrbit Robot Space at 293 Castro St. in Mountain View, Calif. Since then, InOrbit has hosted meetings around National Robotics Week, a summer camp group, and a free Women in Robotics event last week. Having a permanent venue in Silicon Valley to see autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at work and to learn about industry tools…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.15
August 02, 2023
…Seattle-based company said its cloud-based network can optimize shipping operations through its partnerships with carriers and warehouses to sort cargo and increase its density, as well as more efficiently use warehouse space. Founded in 2019, CloudSort said it challenges the conventional “hub and spoke” transportation model, which is expensive to build and maintain and closed to third-party innovations. “When we started the company, we wanted to redefine how we move packaged goods to the final station where that item will be delivered from,” said Derek Szopa, founder and CEO of CloudSort. “The value we bring is with what we believe…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.41
July 29, 2023
…how the warehouse industry is starting to use autonomous robots and drones with advanced sensing capabilities to improve operations. According to analytics and measurement company Comscore, online retail spending in the U.S. surpassed $1 trillion last year – on everything from groceries to consumer electronics, where strict inventory management is paramount. Today, online shoppers can order goods 24/7, with an increasing number of retailers offering next-day delivery. This quick turnaround puts massive pressure on warehouse operations in terms of goods in and goods out, material handling, and pick and pack operations. Enter, the autonomous mobile robot—or AMR, such as this…
