Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.23
August 30, 2016
…Further, the report states that in the APAC region, governments are increasingly emphasizing safety and security on the production floor, which can be achieved by the implementation of automated material handling equipment. In countries such as China and Japan, the automated material handling equipment market is expected to witness a high growth rate owing to the increasing investments by manufacturers and suppliers in their warehouses and distribution centers. Moreover, the economic growth of APAC has benefited the manufacturing sector which is a primary end user of automated material handling equipment. The leading players contributing to the growth of the region…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.17
February 19, 2022
…3. Both robots and humans up-skilling More and more governments, industry associations, and companies are seeing the need for basic robot and automation education at an early stage for the next generation, said the IFR. In addition to the training of workers in-house, external education routes can enhance staff learning programs. Robot manufacturers such as ABB, FANUC, KUKA, and Yaskawa all register between 10,000 and 30,000 participants in their robot classes across more than 30 countries every year. 4. Robots secure production International trade conflicts and the pandemic are driving manufacturing back closer to the customer. Supply-chain problems are leading…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.14
December 09, 2021
…technologies such as robotics can help companies, regions, and governments meet environmental sustainability goals. The AES Corp. yesterday announced the launch of Atlas, a new solar installation robot that it said will make the construction of new solar power facilities faster, more efficient, and safer. “Stakeholder commitment to a net-zero carbon energy future has never been higher, but our industry risks not being able to achieve this goal if we continue to adopt clean energy at the current pace,” said Chris Shelton, senior vice president and chief product officer at AES. “The AI-enabled, first-of-its-kind Atlas robot automates the construction of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.12
June 19, 2023
Novarc Technologies Inc. has received $2,065,000 (Canadian) in funding from PacifiCan, Canada's economic development agency, to continue work on its robotic welding systems. The company said the investment, which equals $1,562,688 (U.S.), is expected to support over 50 new jobs at Novarc Technologies Inc. and generate increased revenues. “Welding is needed to build key infrastructure, in a variety of industrial settings, such as hospitals, wastewater treatment plants, and shipyards,” the company said in a statement. “As such, the need for prefabrication has grown up to 20% for pipe welding. Novarc's solution automates the manufacturing process of welding - allowing welders…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.10
May 20, 2021
…and workforce innovation, working at the confluence of industry, government, and academia. Structured as a public-private partnership, the ARM Institute and its member organizations catalyze robotic technologies and education solutions to strengthen the U.S. industrial base and secure U.S. manufacturing resiliency. The institute's membership base includes start-ups, robotics suppliers, research universities, community colleges, manufacturers of all sizes, unions, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and more. Manufacturers need more robotics technicians The manufacturing industry has more than 500,000 job openings today, according to CNN. U.S. factories are struggling to find both entry-level and skilled workers. As many as 2.1 million manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.05
April 26, 2021
…its use, as well as the state and local governments considering whether to encourage drone deliveries. In addition, such estimates are useful to the companies developing these services and hoping to scale their businesses. Until now, data has been limited and usually not encouraging. The handful of surveys on this topic have pegged public support for drone delivery at around 50% in the U.S. and lower in Europe and the U.K. But several factors suggest that those anemic results might not be definitive. First, crucially, these surveys polled people who had almost certainly never received a delivery by drone, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.04
March 19, 2020
…COVID-19 outbreak, with many anticipating financial and operational consequences—even before some of the developments of this week. The federal government can take steps to further equip manufacturers to deal with COVID-19 by implementing the NAM’s ‘COVID-19 Policy Action Plan Recommendations,’” said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons. “Across the country, manufacturers are stepping up to keep their employees and their communities safe and healthy, and working closely with elected officials, we can ensure the resilience not only of our companies but also our country.” You can download the full survey here.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.91
October 01, 2019
…logistics bellwether UPS said it received the United States government’s first full Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 135 Standard certification, which is required to operate a drone airline. This follows a July announcement it made, when UPS formally launched its new drone subsidiary, UPS Flight Forward, small drone delivery operation initially within the hospital network space. UPS said in July that this offering serves as a continuation of the partnership between UPS and drone startup Matternet operating special drone healthcare deliveries of medical samples under FAA Part 107 rules at Raleigh, N.C.-based WakeMed hospitals, transporting samples, blood, and other biologics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.84
February 09, 2022
…the closing of a prior agreement with the Canadian government under the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) for a total of CAD 20 million ($16 million U.S.). Founded in 2006, Kinova designs and manufactures medical robots, assistive devices, and systems for research and education, as well as industrial and professional automation. The privately held company said its technology extends the capabilities of customers with a human-first approach to serve the growing need for robotics across increasingly complex applications. Graham Partners shares expertise “Kinova is expected to benefit from Graham Partners' deep domain expertise in medical and industrial technology, as well as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.80
March 04, 2022
…the technology, and the role the United Arab Emirates' government has played in encouraging women to pursue careers in robotics. Robots could make the world greener What is your experience working at the Autonomous Robotics Research Centre (ARRC)? Fatima Al Nuaimi, senior associate engineer at ARRC Al Nuaimi: At the Autonomous Robotics Research Centre, I support the team on different projects that are geared toward controlling a wheelchair using a brain-computer interface. I am still working on improving my skills in various topics as an engineer and researcher. My experience at ARRC so far has been first-rate. My team makes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.78
October 10, 2023
…voice to the need of manufacturers, education providers, and government stakeholders. The ARM Institute said the criteria it used to evaluate programs align with its robotics career pathways and competencies. It said it evaluated both organizations and their programs based upon the following benchmarks: Relevance to the industry Effective curriculum Efficiency of the training Impact of the program Program sustainability Transportability The newly endorsed programs are: Lorain County Community College’s Automation Engineering Technologies Systems Specialist program in Elyria, Ohio Lorain County Community College’s Automation Engineering Technology Maintenance/Repair program Butler Tech’s Mechatronics program in Hamilton, Ohio Greene County Career Center’s Advanced…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.77
May 14, 2019
…an event with over 150 customers, industry partners and government officials. “This new facility is the first of its kind in North America to offer large-scale AM production coupled with a robust aerospace quality management system,” says Brian Neff, Sintavia’s chairman and chief executive officer. “As we grow, it will serve as a template for future vertically-aligned advanced manufacturing facilities around the U.S. and the world.” Sintavia’s new facility houses over $25 million of advanced manufacturing equipment including medium and large scale metal printers, EDMs, post-processing machines, wet-booths and multiple furnaces. Some of the industrial engineering improvements of the building…
