Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.95
June 30, 2021
…Sapphire supports advanced manufacturing Vertex said it will take delivery of its first full-stack VELO3D Sapphire solution later this month, which will be set up to print metal parts in Inconel 718 (download PDF), a nickel-based superalloy known for its tensile strength when subjected to extreme pressure and heat. It will be installed alongside other advanced manufacturing systems such as a Makino a61nx CNC machining center. Vertex said it plans to add additional VELO3D systems based on feedback from existing customers about quality, efficiency and productivity benefits. “The intent is to have this first machine fully operational by the middle…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.95
May 13, 2022
…in collaboration with warehouse automation specialist and Geek+ strategic delivery partner Breathe Technologies. “This automated warehouse picking system has been a wise financial decision,” said Shabbab Al-Ghamdi, co-founder of RangePlus. “We can now significantly increase the amount we pick, pack, and ship. ... The system is paying for itself.” After automating its picking process, RangePlus achieved a 300% improvement in picking rate and order picking time, as well as a 25% reduction in operating costs, according to Geek+. It also maximized its warehouse capacity by stocking 50% more SKUs in the same space while reducing error rates and minimizing waste.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.95
October 01, 2018
…prime land parcels, the continued growth of e-commerce, last-mile delivery, and warehousing are collectively driving significant demand for industrial properties, as well as driving innovation in terms of how assets are built and utilized. What’s more, the firm pointed out that given tight logistics vacancy rates currently below 3%, a tight labor market that is necessitating more warehouse technologies, and a dearth of needed prime developable land, and increasing demand for last-mile distribution facilities, JLL said this has led to more heightened attention for small- and mid-sized buildings, with around 60% of new warehouse development made up of facilities ranging…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.94
December 19, 2022
…duty cycle, they said. “I am excited to take delivery, so our drivers and customers can provide direct feedback on the technology as we use it in day-to-day operations to enable new safety and efficiency in trucking,” said Dave Jackson, CEO of Knight-Swift. Knight-Swift said it is one of North America's largest and most diversified freight transportation companies. In most cases to date, autonomous truck developers have owned, maintained, and dispatched their own trucks, Embark noted. Embark to power customer-owned fleet Knight-Swift will place its own drivers behind the wheel of an Embark-powered truck, allowing the carrier to collect data…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.94
November 01, 2022
…to equip e-commerce operations with solutions that speed up delivery and boost productivity, it said. But tailoring the right solution requires a collaborative approach that includes software, hardware, and materials-handling experts with deep domain experience. The OSARO Partners Alliance convenes the right set of players to deliver success to both customers and partners. It fosters a community where participants can share knowledge, resources, and expertise to support their mutual clients as they evolve their supply chain capabilities to keep e-commerce humming, the company argued. Members of the Alliance can use OSARO’s industry-leading pick-and-place vision software to create new opportunities, build…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.94
March 06, 2023
…of services to industries that need autonomous operation or delivery solutions, especially where workforce constraints make other solutions impractical, the company added. In addition, Honda said it is exploring the development of attachments and tools that could make the vehicle a suitable platform for many work environments. The company said it field-tested the second-generation Honda AWV at a large-scale solar construction site in the Southwest U.S. Based on real-world testing, it is now introducing the third-generation Honda AWV, which features a number of enhancements. What’s new in the third-generation vehicle Key features of the third-generation Honda AWV include: Honda Autonomous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.93
October 16, 2024
…for tSortPost include conveyance and vehicle loading at last-mile delivery hubs. “The robots can just be rolled onto a truck for relocation,” Futch said. “If you need to pick up and move three months later to another location, you can do it.” “We're hoping it's going to be a gateway product,” Pelzar said. “Somebody can start with our pedestal, and if they like it, and they like Tompkins, and they see the value in it, they may purchase a tSort, xChange, PickPal, or other system from Tompkins.” Transcend software built from modular micro services On top of its robots, Tompkins…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.93
November 22, 2022
…and underwriting, aerial intelligence, manufacturing inspection, automated checkout, drone delivery, and retail robotics. Kohen said SparkAI plans to announce several new partnerships in the first quarter of next year. SparkAI has roots in autonomous vehicles The company was founded in 2020. Kohen was on the original team that worked at Zoox, a self-driving company Amazon bought in 2020 for $1.2 billion. Kohen said he brought a lot of what he learned at Zoox with him to SparkAI, including using humans to handle the shortcomings of artificial intelligence. “Our unique take that was very contrarian at the time was that the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.93
September 08, 2023
…are hitting the road in the forms of robotaxis, delivery robots, and self-driving trucks. Stack AV Co. yesterday announced the launch of its autonomous trucking business, which it said uses technology to improve efficiency and safety while tackling supply chain challenges for its partners and consumers. “With customers at its core, Stack AV is focused on revolutionizing the way businesses transport goods, designing solutions to alleviate long-standing issues that have plagued the trucking industry, including driver shortages, lagging efficiency in uptime per vehicle, overarching safety concerns, high operating costs, and elevated emission levels,” stated the company. Pittsburgh-based Stack AV said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.92
November 14, 2022
…in industries including travel, hospitality, real estate, retail, and delivery. PFF pro tool designed for management simplicity Piaggio Fast Forward said its gita robots are designed to follow users, helping individuals in the workplace and increasing productivity. As mobile robot fleets expand to wider industrial applications, the company has developed its largest-capacity robot to date, the all new PFF pro gitaplus. It described PFF pro as “an out-of-the-box technology solution to drive immediate value to businesses via enhanced worker safety, increased efficiencies, and improved client experiences.” The fleet management software allows for greater control and efficiency when using multiple robots…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.92
July 25, 2024
…projector unit are also included in the scope of delivery. Integrated FlexView2 technology ensures an even better spatial resolution as well as robustness of the system with dark or reflective surfaces, IDS said. The 3D systems are delivered assembled and pre-calibrated. However, focusing and calibration is also easy to set up using the setup wizard integrated into the software. IDS’ Ensenso X36 3D camera system combines two GigE cameras with a projector unit to image and segment pallets up to 94 inches high and 47 inches wide using AI software. Source: Imaging Development Systems (IDS) IDS also said the RODE…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.92
August 03, 2022
…hazardous environments Improved productivity and efficiency of a fuel delivery system Streamlined configurability as a self-sufficient containerized system Ruggedized design for deployment in the most austere environments Increased resilience of operations “Delivering a completely customized, groundbreaking solution aligned with the evolution of autonomous vehicles empowers Stratom to partner with innovative companies across industries to continue to solve the most pressing real-world operational challenges,” said Ryan DelGizzi, Stratom’s director of engineering. “With RAPID, crewed and uncrewed transportation and logistics operations decision-makers can significantly increase project flexibility and cost-efficiency while simultaneously solving productivity and safety challenges related to conveying significant amounts of…
