Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.71
September 05, 2021
…software, and autonomous systems. The Stockholm, Sweden-based company said it can improve efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications. Hexagon has about 20,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately €3.8 billion ($4.52 billion U.S.). “Hexagon supports global manufacturing—95% of all cars, 90% of aircraft, 75% of all smartphones, and 80% of orthopedic implants,” said Graham. The Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence division in North Kingstown, R.I., takes data from design and engineering, production, and metrology to make manufacturing smarter, more scalable, and more sustainable. It said it supplies technologies for connected and autonomous systems…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.70
October 02, 2019
…will soon announce other steps to build out our infrastructure, expand services for healthcare customers and put drones to new uses in the future.” Read David Abney's Article: For UPS and Drones, Blue Skies Ahead The FAA’s Part 135 Standard certification has no limits on the size or scope of operations. It is the highest level of certification, one that no other company has attained. UPS Flight Forward’s certificate permits the company to fly an unlimited number of drones with an unlimited number of remote operators in command. This enables UPS to scale its operations to meet customer demand. Part…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.68
December 02, 2019
…and visibility from a material surface to a critical infrastructure resulting in proactive decisions being made deployed in the field. Current use cases in logistics includes digital twins of packaging & container, shipment, warehouses and distribution centers, logistics infrastructure, and logistics networks. Recently, AspenTech and Hexagon PPM have partnered to enable Digital Twin Workflow Solution for EPC Firms. The partnership aims to help manufacturers in process industries better manage the financial risks of big, complex projects as EPC workflows have historically been document driven processes as they progress through the lifecycle, from conception to construction, and this can lead to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.66
July 13, 2018
…a human and you don’t have to change your infrastructure.” The solution came about by happenstance. “Our focus has always been inventory at rest, and in the context of trailers, about 80% of the time, they’re unhooked in a fenced-in environment. Initially, a few customers, especially in automotive, asked us to think about elevating our platform, and that got us to thinking about drones that could fly over the top and understand where everything is located,” Yearling says. That resulted in applying PINC’s patented technology to FAA certified drones in early 2014. Shortly thereafter, in the fall of 2014, many…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.63
April 09, 2018
…labor issue.” Rather, the barrier is that a fully autonomous solution, even one that can work in an existing infrastructure without much in the way of modification, requires a real commitment to the technology. That’s one reason why RDC took a slow and methodical approach to rolling out its first robot. Once in place, however, “mobile piece picking robots will allow you to rethink what you warehouse looks like,” says Galluzzo.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.60
October 08, 2023
…vast areas or conduct extended missions, such as agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and environmental monitoring, said JOUAV. JOUAV said it has designed its systems, such as the CW-15 VTOL drone, to use the latest technologies. Source: JOUAV JOUAV adapts to market trends Founded by Ren Bin in 2010, JOUAV said it initially focused on industrial-grade drone autopilot systems and has evolved into company encompassing research and development, production, training, sales, and service. “Innovation and quality are the hallmarks of JOUAV's identity,” it said. JOUAV's R&D team includes more than 200 experts, and its portfolio includes over 400 key patents and software…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.59
July 06, 2022
…to enable robots and autonomous systems to maintain urban infrastructure without causing disruption to citizens. “Robotics and autonomous systems are here to stay and will fundamentally transform how we interact with one another, technology and the environment,” Guenat said. “This transformation offers many potential benefits for sustainable development. However, realizing those benefits while minimizing unintended consequences is a complex challenge,” Guenat added. “Early identification of possible negative impacts along with early collaboration and continued dialogue across stakeholders will help us seize opportunities while avoiding pitfalls.” Horizon scanning Horizon scans have been used to study a wide range of topics, including…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.57
April 01, 2019
…that can accommodate travelers. Thus, a whole new ecommerce infrastructure was born to satisfy the backpackers and budget-conscious travelers who previously didn’t have an option; and the homeowners who previously didn’t have a good way to offer their extra bedrooms and vacation homes for rental. Similarly, manufacturers with extra production capacity can join the Fictiv and Xometry networks, where they could be discovered by inventors, hobbyists and small startups with low-volume orders. But what makes the on-demand manufacturing economy run smoothly is much more than a simple online discovery process. There’s something beyond the algorithms that find and connect those…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.57
September 27, 2022
…customers need smart, interconnected solutions that integrate with existing infrastructure.” “Through both hardware and software, the improvements we made to our system empower warehouse operators to increase efficiency, stabilize labor, and support continuous growth,” he added. 6RS said the new functionality of its wall-to-wall fulfillment system will support customers’ changing needs. “All of these features were based upon direct customer feedback and field studies on how we can help our customers improve operational efficiency,” Matt Fitzgerald, director of product management at 6 River Systems, told Robotics 24/7. “6RS is successful when our partners are happy, and our goal is to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.55
May 27, 2021
…to the IFR, Japan's strategy also focuses on agriculture, infrastructure, and healthcare sectors. With an aging population, its no surprise that nursing and medical applications have a budget of $997.3 million (U.S.), as Japanese researchers work on artificial intelligence and robotics to assist people. In South Korea, the Intelligent Robot Development and Supply Promotion Act has defined robotics as a core industry for the “fourth industrial revolution” or Industry 4.0, said the IFR. The IFR's “World Robotics” statistical yearbook found that the Republic of Korea has doubled its number of industrial robots in operation to 319,000 in 2019, a 13%…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.53
August 23, 2023
…jobs that they don’t want to do,” the company said. “Industrial robots are like mainframes—more generalizable, but rigid and infrastructure-heavy,” Cardenas told Robotics 24/7. “The value proposition of a humanoid robot is as a breakout general-purpose platform that could be extended with software. This is a personal computer moment for robotics.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.52
October 11, 2017
…With RaaS, it is.” Customers want to leverage existing infrastructure, Carson says, and many of the newest companies supplying AMRs can work with nearly all of what already exists in a warehouse. The ability to work with standard components and still create a highly automated system is essential to control the costs associated with automation. In turn, capital can be redirected to areas that help further grow the business. For example, Carson notes the importance to e-commerce businesses of adding SKUs. Data shows it’s a key way to increase value per customer, whose decision to buy one extra item helps…
