Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.93
November 08, 2016
…laundromats and some residential washers sold in Canada from Mexico to Clyde. At the time, the move was expected to add some 80 to 100 production jobs, according to news reports. While wages were lower in Mexico, Whirlpool expected to offset those costs through lower transportation costs, since production would be closer to the markets served; through lower energy costs; and by leveraging automation at Clyde. “Competition in the appliance industry has accelerated in the last 10 years,” Keppler says. “The consumer is more sophisticated and has a different set of expectations. Speed to market is more important than ever.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.90
October 06, 2016
…States,” Rodriguez says. Slotting has also gone live in Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Canada and France, with plans for other facilities in Western Europe, Australia and South Africa. Now that it is up and running, slotting is delivering a sustainable competitive advantage. Improvements have ranged from reductions of up to 28% in bends and reaches, reductions of up to 21% in travel distances and improvements of from 10% to as much as 30% in lines per hour picked, depending on the maturity of the operation. “If you have the volume to justify the investment, it makes perfect sense,” Rodriguez says.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.88
May 04, 2022
…service issue.” Werner Enterprises serves customers across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. With 2021 revenues of $2.7 billion, more than 13,500 associates, and its Werner EDGE technology, the company said it supports customers that value the integrity of their supply chains and require safe and on-time service. Werner provides dedicated and one-way truckload services, as well as truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal, and final-mile services. TuSimple announces Q1 achievements TuSimple also released its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2022, ended March 31. The company noted that it has continued refining its “Minimum Risk Condition” capabilities, which are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.86
October 02, 2020
…public sectors. The governors of Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, New Mexico, Ohio and West Virginia have all issued proclamations celebrating the day and marking October as a time to celebrate the importance of manufacturing and its contributions to our local and national communities. The platform of MFG Day for manufacturers to educate and inspire new talent is made possible by the support of leading American businesses, including National Sponsors Salesforce, PTC and Microsoft and Platinum Sponsors Walmart and ABB. Other sponsors include Gold Sponsors Siemens, Polaris and Emerson; Silver Sponsors NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Kronos, Ceridian and Plex; State Sponsors Ohio…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.82
May 17, 2021
…Israel, as well as field operations in the U.S., Mexico, China, and Poland. “I am very proud of the solutions we’ve delivered and the positive benefits our customers have realized as a result,” Hanspal said. “Going forward, we plan to substantially accelerate our growth and better service our customers by doubling down on software and expanding our reach through new sales channels and geographies.” Bright Machines reimagines manufacturing Over the past few years, global manufacturing has faced challenges including global trade conflicts, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and pandemic-induced factory closures, said Bright Machines. More and more companies are accelerating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.81
September 04, 2023
…we're more likely to see nearshoring to places like Mexico than just reshoring to the U.S.,” Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), told Robotics 24/7. “It's already happening.” Go4Robotics intended to raise awareness The IFR said Go4Robotics is intended to raise awareness of robotics' potential benefits. The platform includes educational content and a checklist for SMEs. Experts have dispelled myths about segments that are relatively new to automation, said the IFR. Managers can learn how to benefit from new trends like easy-to-program robots for non-experts, the IFR noted. Robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business models can also help SMEs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.80
November 01, 2022
…centers in San Francisco; Tel Aviv, Israel; and Guadalajara, Mexico, with additional support in North America, Asia, and Europe. Bright Machines tallies accomplishments Bright Machines said its strong performance has helped build investor confidence. It cited the following advancements to its technology and its impact on the industry: Launched the Bright Machines Microfactory to intelligently automate the final assembly of electronic products Introduced the Brightware Platform to power Bright Machines Microfactories and give operators the ability to run, monitor, and control assembly lines Served more than 40 global manufacturing companies through both direct OEM customer relationships as well as electronics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.76
August 02, 2023
…It has factories and offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and China. ProMach to demo at PACK EXPO 2023 From Sept. 11 to 13, PACK EXPO attendees can see the collaboration among Texwrap, Quest, and Serpa at Booth C-3625 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. The exhibit will feature a fully operating line including a Serpa FG1 top-load tray former that will be forming trays from corrugated blanks. Serpa is built with a heavy-duty frame and quick-change forming heads to make changeover quick, simple, and repeatable for 24/7 operation, said ProMach. From there, trays…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.74
August 18, 2021
…know, we were going to manufacture these parts in Mexico, but with the RMO, I think we don’t have to,’” he added. Beyond the automotive industry, healthcare infrastructure company Truepill has “hired” RMOs to fill and label prescription vials at its facility in Hayward, Calif. “At Truepill, we work behind the scenes to help companies build and power more advanced, efficient, and automation-driven pharmacies, fulfilling up to 100,000 prescriptions per day and creating customized, white-labeled experiences delivered directly to consumers’ doors,” said Matthew Alley, head of fulfillment and supply chain at Truepill. “Rapid is helping us further scale these fulfillment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.62
August 24, 2021
…two-dozen 3D-printed homes and structures across the U.S. and Mexico—more than any other construction tech company. Early this year, it offered the first 3D-printed homes for sale in the American housing market with developer 3Strands. Most recently, the company unveiled its next-generation Vulcan construction system. The proprietary technology is intended to produce resilient, energy-efficient homes faster than conventional construction methods and with less waste and more design freedom. Vulcan is designed and engineered from the ground up for volume 3D-printing of homes with precision and speed, said ICON. The updated system can 3D-print homes and structures up to 3,000 sq.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.62
September 30, 2022
…She has a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from New Mexico State University and has spent years working with roboticists about the relationships and dynamics that develop when humans and machines work together. More on Optimus See our coverage of Tesla's reveal. “I believe that robots or AI should be specialized in what they do best, and that’s completely against the idea of replicating ourselves,” she said. “We know how to reproduce ourselves. We do that well, and we’re not that great at doing everything. We need the robots and AI to do the things that we can’t do, that they…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.56
October 24, 2022
…Battle Creek, Mich.; Arthur, Ontario; and San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Musashi Seimitsu, which is a major shareholder in 634AI, tested MAESTRO in its facilities for two years. The companies said they plan to deploy robots in phases. They will start with North America and eventually implement robots in 34 countries. “We are pioneering the way forward for manufacturing and distribution,” stated Poliakine. “The possibilities are endless—airline baggage and cargo, semiconductors, and general freight industries could all benefit from our robots.” He said he expects rollouts of MAESTRO to continue into 2023 and 2024 as fleets grow to thousands of robots…
