Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.07
June 10, 2021
…Federation of Robotics yesterday announced that ABB Robotics' PixelPaint technology won the 2021 “Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation” (IERA). ABB said PixelPaint increases efficiency in car painting and eliminates the need for overspraying, benefitting the environment. “The jury is pleased to honor ABB’s PixelPaint technology, with the 17th IERA Award,” stated Rob Ambrose, jury chair. “The innovative solution for automated car painting combines more flexibility and customization with reduced wasted paint for the well-being of the environment.” The IERA Award highlights and honors the achievements of innovators with value-creating ideas and entrepreneurs who propel those ideas…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.87
June 09, 2021
As the technology for autonomous vehicles and mobile robots continues to advance, it can benefit warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. Seegrid Corp. yesterday announced the release of Series 8 of its Palion Tow Tractor, which includes its updated Smart Path guidance system. Over the past year, the Pittsburgh-based company has been adding artificial intelligence capabilities to its Palion Pallet Truck and Palion Lift autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Seegrid said its commitment to innovation and safety help it stand out in an increasingly competitive AMR market. Jeff Christensen, vice president of product at Seegrid, answered the following questions from Robotics 24/7:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.26
June 02, 2021
…automation, artificial intelligence, and computer vision systems for global manufacturing businesses in the U.S. market. The companies said their collaboration will combine SK's manufacturing software and BriteLab's materials handling automation as they expand their offerings. “With our partnership with BriteLab, we look forward to expanding the global business together for the manufacturing vertical solutions business and will introduce customer-friendly digital services to meet the needs of BriteLab's manufacturing customers in the U.S.,” stated Young-dae Kim, director of digital new business development at SK Inc. C&C. SK Inc. C&C is the de facto holding company of the SK Group, which claims…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.59
May 29, 2021
…of Things (IoT). The Beijing-based company said it has applied for more than 150 patents, and its products have received ISO9001 quality management certification. MegaRobo said its systems serve life sciences, smart retail, and manufacturing applications. The company has 150 employees, with more than half focused on research and development. It also has offices in Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Suzhou, China. MegaRobo focuses on lab automation Traditional industrial robots are designed for highly standardized working environments, where robots are programmed to perform repetitive tasks on the factory floor. MegaRobo claimed that its robots are designed to be easy to use for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.17
May 24, 2021
Applied Manufacturing Technologies, an automation engineering company supporting manufacturers, robot companies, systems integrators, line builders, and automation users worldwide, today announced a strategic partnership with robotic tooling and software manufacturer Soft Robotics Inc. “We have seen a sharp uptick in requests to provide specialized material handling solutions for a variety of industries,” stated Rick Vanden Boom, vice president of sales at Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT). “We are excited to partner with Soft Robotics as a preferred system integrator to best take advantage of their unique gripping technologies and software.” Founded in 1989, Applied Manufacturing Technologies said it has more than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.52
May 18, 2021
…Metal Inc. said today that it has acquired Adaptive3D Technologies LLC, a provider of elastomeric solutions for additive manufacturing. Adaptive3D's products enable the high-volume production of end-use parts through additive manufacturing using odorless, tough, strain-tolerant, tear-resistant, and biocompatible rubbers and rubber-like materials. Adaptive3D offers additive manufacturing polymer resins and specialty polymers to companies around the world in the consumer, healthcare, industrial, transportation, and oil and gas sectors. The company claimed to be a leader in printing and processing rubber-like materials, damping materials, and low-cure stress photopolymers. “The acquisition of Adaptive3D advances Desktop Metal’s vertical integration strategy to grow our portfolio…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.07
May 10, 2021
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM Institute today announced that Dr. Jared Glover, CEO of CapSen Robotics, has been selected as the institute’s first fellow. As an ARM Institute Fellow, Glover will execute a technical project to address key challenges hindering the adoption of robotics in manufacturing. The new fellowship program supports the Artificial Intelligence in Metals and Manufacturing (AIM) Higher Consortium. That group is led by the Catalyst Connection and is intended to help small and midsize manufacturers that supply or are pursuing opportunities with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). First ARM Institute Fellow Glover is co-founder…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.46
April 16, 2021
…no cost savings, according to consultancy PWC and the Manufacturing Institute. At the same time, the global forklift market is experiencing a compound annual growth rate of 7.3% between 2020 to 2027 and will reach $81.4 billion, predicts Allied Market Research. In addition, Internet of Things (IoT) systems around lift trucks will also experience a CAGR of 12% between 2020 and 2025, reaching $47.6 billion, forecasts IndustryARC. As deployments grow, the need to guarantee safety and productivity is essential, SIERA.AI said. SIERA.AI develops autonomy, safety first As other developers work on fully autonomous lift trucks, SIERA.AI is taking a more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.08
April 07, 2021
…the market “comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. manufacturing, as the Biden administration rolls out ambitious plans to revitalize the sector, boosting competitiveness in areas including automotive, pharmaceuticals, public health, and semiconductor.” “If we don’t solve this problem, U.S. manufacturers will never be able to compete in a global market,” said Jordan Kretchmer, CEO of Rapid Robotics. “It’s really that simple.” “America’s shortage of machine operators is a bona fide crisis,” said Forest Baskett, general partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and former CEO of Silicon Graphics. “We have to address it if we want to make America a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.44
April 06, 2021
…impact of occupational injuries. Sarcos has been developing its technologies for more than 30 years and claimed to have a “robust” patent portfolio. The company also plans to release its Guardian XT force-feedback industrial teleoperated robot in 2022. The IEE Robotics and Automtaion Society last month named the Guardian XO a 2021 Product Innovation Award winner. Target markets Sarcos Robotics said its products can be applied in the aerospace, automotive, logistics, defense, maritime, oil and gas, power and utilities, construction, and manufacturing industries. It noted that the total addressable labor market in U.S. industrial sectors alone is approximately $147 billion.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.22
March 31, 2021
…designed to improve productivity and efficiency in warehouse and manufacturing environments, said the Pittsburgh-based company. Founded in 2012, IAM Robotics has more than 50 employees and said its robotics engineers and supply chain veterans work closely with partners to model, simulate, and configure optimal solutions to support customers worldwide. ABI Research recently named the company as one of the top 10 providers of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Bolt desgined to go faster, longer, and farther IAM Robotics claimed that Bolt's new features is more adaptable, safer, and power-efficient than other AMRs. Bolt is designed to enable users to add standardized…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.96
March 30, 2021
…intelligent, flexible, and customized warehouse automation through advanced robotics technology and AI algorithms. The company developed HAIPICK, its first ACR system, in 2015 and put it into commercial operation in 2018. Robots handle cases autonomously HAIPICK uses ACRs to store and retrieve up to eight cases at a time in tall, narrow storage aisles. This dense storage configuration can enable operations to reduce square-footage dedicated to storage, according to HAI Robotics. Once cases are retrieved, the robots work in a goods-to-person framework, moving inventory into position to fuel order fulfillment and other logistics processes. By using the HAIPICK system, customers…
