The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute’s Robotics Manufacturing Hub team recently completed a proof-of-concept demonstration for Keystone Ridge Designs. The prospective end user is an American designer and manufacturer of commercial-grade site furnishings located in Butler, Penn. At no-cost to the manufacturer, the Robotics Manufacturing Hub team designed a robotic welding and grinding system for welded parts. They tested and compared grinding finish results of different abrasive, force, and speed combinations along with robot path planning. The team also compared the results of manual welding with those achieved by robotic welding. The ARM Institute’s research showed to Keystone Ridge…
Since announcing its expansion into North America in February 2024, data intelligence company Dexory said it has seen significant growth in the market. The company recently opened its North American headquarters in Nashville, Tenn. Dexory has already deployed its DexoryView AI-powered robotics and analysis solution for customers across six states. The company’s latest customer is Texas-based supply chain and logistics service provider JAMCO GROUP, marking the first deployment of the company’s technology in the state. JAMCO GROUP is using Dexory’s AI-powered robotics and digital twin technology to gain a deeper understanding into its operations across its distribution centers and improve…
Companies deploying robots can get clear guidance on how to keep human workers safe at the International Robot Safety Conference (IRSC) in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 1-3. The conference is hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), which develops robotic standards in the U.S. ISO 10218 safety standard at center of IRSC One of the major topics at IRSC 2024 are the revisions to the industrial robot flagship standard - ISO 10218 - along with talks describing technologies and best practices around risk assessment, regulatory compliance, mobile and collaborative robotics and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI). “The need for…
For the seventh consecutive year, Pittsburgh will host the largest forum showcasing promising AI and robotics startups in the country. The 2024 AI & Robotics Venture Fair will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26 at Carnegie Mellon University’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship. A selection committee of technical and investment experts from CMU, Innovation Works and the greater robotics and AI communities has chosen 18 companies to participate. Investors will also have the opportunity to meet with founders both formally and informally. 18 companies announce participation in event “In 2023, Pittsburgh ranked in the top 10 regions for AI, machine learning,…
ABB Robotics has announced its sponsorship of MassRobotics, an innovation hub and startup accelerator for robotics in the United States. As part of this sponsorship, ABB Robotics will donate several of its GoFa 5kg collaborative robots (cobots), and licenses to its RobotStudio simulation programming software to MassRobotics, providing emerging companies access to cutting-edge technology to drive innovation and development. MassRobotics promotes talent development The sponsorship also enables ABB to engage with the next wave of robotics talent and to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies. “By providing our cobots and software to some of the brightest and most innovative…
Swisslog, a provider of warehouse automation and software, has announced that Komatsu will install a Swisslog automation offering within its Ripley, Tenn. distribution center to meet its growing omni-channel distribution needs. The system was designed by Swisslog and features the AutoStore system optimized by Swisslog’s SynQ software. The companies expect the system to be operational by January 2025. System will handle heavy machinery parts The automation offering from Swisslog supports Komatsu’s emphasis on innovation and will enable its state-of-the-art parts and service program in the USA, according to the companies. It will be the second system globally with Swisslog’s integration…
The needle in the haystack. The twists and turns of a maze. The buried treasure on the map where X marks the spot. Industrial warehouses flush with items sprawled across shelves and aisles can also seem like a never-ending maze. As associates take thousands of steps to cover the space for scanning and picking as part of the logistics process, they need a way to ensure that the picks are correct and they’re headed in the right direction. Enter ProGlove. What does an industrial warehouse worker want? While the question above can seem like a loaded question, it was one…
People say knowledge is power, and that adage absolutely applies to supply-chain decision makers. Before any decisions can be made, data must be collected from facilities to inform the decision-making process. But unless your facility has a camera pointed at each and every location, gathering accurate and up-to-date data can present a complex challenge. Andrei Danescu, CEO and co-founder of Dexory, said the U.K.-based company was built around the principle of providing real-time site visibility for warehouse environments where it’s difficult to collect information. Using a combination of robotics and AI software, Dexory gathers and analyzes data to deliver impactful…
