The rapid advancement of robotic metal stamping opens many new possibilities for manufacturers. Whether plant managers want to make their inspection processes more efficient or get real-time defect alerts to minimize material loss, almost anything is possible with high-precision technology like this. Why Manufacturers Adopt Robotic Metal Stamping Robotic metal stamping is rapidly becoming an industry standard addition to plant floors. Facilities can use it for various applications like sheet unstacking or die inspection. In comparison to traditional methods, it has enhanced flexibility and a wider range of benefits. Toni Roda — global product manager at ABB — discussed the…
Julian Ma, CEO of Inceptio Technology, a China-based developer of autonomous driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks, laid a vision for how autonomous driving technology will ultimately reshape the freight industry. His take of the future: The creation of super-scale freight robot networks that will boost efficiencies and lower costs. Speaking at the recent Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, Ma addressed a global audience about Inceptio's market-leading commercialization of autonomous heavy-duty trucks and shared Inceptio's vision for how autonomous driving technology will ultimately re-shape the freight industry. Interviewed on-stage by Bloomberg correspondent Haslinda Amin, Ma explained how the advent of…
DATE: December 06, 2023 TIME: 02:00 PM EST/ 11:00 AM PST In the rapidly evolving landscape of automation, the need for material handling solutions has transitioned from a desirable option to an absolute necessity. However, automating material handling poses unique challenges, as businesses and facility conditions are in a constant state of flux. Join this webinar to dive into: The transformative power of AMRs in enhancing material handling processes and boosting throughput A detailed exploration of specific workflows that AMRs can effectively address, along with essential considerations. Real-world success stories of AMR deployments Submit a question now or ask it…
Reshoring is the goal of many manufacturers, but worker shortages have slowed the process of ramping up production in plants on home turf. SUS Corporation, a major supplier of aluminum frames and die-cast aluminum components for the automotive and other manufacturing industries, is one of those companies. In the wake of significant disruption to global supply chains in recent years, SUS chose to return to domestic production in Shizuoka, Japan, to better manage its lead times and introduce greater flexibility. However, the manual and repetitive nature of the production process, coupled with mounting labor shortages, has made it difficult for…
AEye Inc., a global leader in adaptive, high-performance LIDAR solutions, today announced 4Sight Flex, its ultra-compact, high-performance reference design for automotive applications. 4Sight Flex delivers unparalleled performance in a small, energy-efficient, low-cost form factor, enabling the next wave of L2+, L3, and L4 autonomy and safety features that can be integrated in-cabin for next-generation vehicles. For more than 150 years, car brands have focused on the look, feel, and efficiency of their vehicles with design as a key brand differentiator. AEye’s 4Sight Flex optimizes for various integration scenarios, including the windshield and roof, allowing OEMs to deliver maximum safety to…
Kassow Robots, a developer of 7-axis industrial cobot solutions for machine tending, material handling, dispensing, and various other applications, has established a U.S.-based team focused on sales and support. Kassow Robots is part of Bosch Rexroth, which has been its majority owner since 2022. The company has named Jim Adamski, Collin Ayres, and Chris Hapsias to support Kassow Robots’ sales partners, system integrators, and distributors in the United States. Adamski and Ayres serve as regional channel partner managers while Hapsias is a technical support engineer. “This team will allow us to work closely with our system integrators and distributors in…
Raven Industries, a leader in automated aftermarket precision ag technology solutions, continues the expansion of its industry-leading guidance and steering portfolio for mixed-fleet operations with a new scalable and customizable version of its Raven CRx+ Guidance Kit. The Raven CRx+ Guidance Kit combines the company’s proven guidance receivers, latest steering innovations, and newly enhanced in-cab displays, delivering a high-performance and cost-competitive solution that suits any task. Boasting electric performance comparable to hydraulic steering in addition to fast line acquisition, desired accuracy, and simple installation, the Raven CRx+ Guidance Kit helps farmers reduce overlaps and skips while enhancing crop uniformity and…
In an industry facing significant labor shortages, BetterWay Products turned to a cutting-edge autonomous robotics sanding cell from GrayMatter Robotics to meet growing demands for its composite components used in the marine, recreational vehicle, and manufactured housing industries. Scan&Sand is GrayMatter Robotics' autonomous system empowering BetterWay Products to handle the manufacturing industry’s challenges. The turnkey solution stakes its claim as the world’s first dual-armed autonomous robotic sanding cell– a result of combining GMR-AI, GrayMatter’s physics-informed AI, with the functionality of industrial robotics and sophisticated sensing capabilities. This system redefines manufacturing operations, particularly in sanding processes, by significantly increasing speed, maintaining…
As part of its push to pioneer the future of aerial mapping, ROCK Robotic today announced the launch of the ROCK 50 plan, which offers six months of free LiDAR processing to DJI Zenmuse L2 customers. The DJI Zenmuse L2 has set a new standard in LiDAR technology, boasting a 66% improvement in IMU performance and heightened accuracy – now at 2 cm at a distance of 150 m. To complement this advanced hardware, ROCK Robotic introduced the ROCK cloud, a processing platform designed for speed, simplicity, and accuracy. It aims to make it easier to host, process, and share…
iMerit, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) data solutions company, introduced a new defect detection solution to accelerate AI development for advanced manufacturing and warehouse robotics applications. iMerit's defect detection application enables AI development teams to build high-precision machine learning models for fully-automated production lines on the manufacturing floor. The solution can be fully customized to streamline defect detection on material surfaces in manufacturing environments, enabling companies to tailor it to their specific factory needs. The new purpose-built application is fully integrated with iMerit's Ango Hub, an end-to-end enterprise-grade technology platform that enables AI teams to quickly and efficiently build scalable…
