Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.80
March 25, 2019
…goal of net-zero energy consumption, REI installed a 2.2-megawatt solar system which is expected to power the entire facility, bringing REI’s overall annual energy savings to 100%. The solar array covers 280,000 square feet of roof space and the city of Goodyear’s power station is adjacent to the facility, which helps reduce energy loss through transmission. REI installed a non-evaporative cooling system which eliminated the need for cooling towers, saving millions of gallons of water every year. The distribution center put energy efficiency directly in the hands of its employees by adding hyperchairs that give staff the ability to control…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.10
October 11, 2018
…likely to continue to grow in popularity. Wind and solar farms are making electric vehicles more sustainable, and once purchased, more economical. It will be up to manufacturers to make sure that their products’ initial cost doesn’t diminish expected ROI. Creating lasting vehicles that can deliver cost savings through reduced fuel consumption will make companies and individuals more likely to adopt the new technology. Optimization The final trend poised to revolutionize the automotive industry is Route Optimization. By leveraging big data collected from tracking devices and analyzed by intelligent software, companies are able to view and automatically consolidate their routes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.97
October 01, 2018
…as warehouse operators bring more automation into the warehouse. Solar panels, LED lighting, cool-roof systems, thermal glass, clerestory windows, and other new green materials and innovations are leading warehouses into a new age. Human-centric design: As labor shortages rise in many markets, there is a growing importance on workers' quality of life in the warehouse. New features such as efficient lighting, air quality sensors and temperature control are more common as design becomes more human-centric. Improving the working environment not only benefits employee health but also reduces employee turnover and facilities risks. When it comes to land, flexibility is the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.74
October 20, 2017
…first DragonFly system included companies involved in defense work, solar energy and PCB design, demonstrating the wide range of end applications. The results of that test program provided feedback for fine-tuning the next generation Dragonfly 2020 Pro system, and user interest is growing. 3D-printed PCB produced on the DragonFly 2020 Pro by Nano Dimension opens up possibilities for flexible electronics applications. (Image courtesy Nano Dimension) Last month Nano Dimension announced that Jabil has signed an agreement as its first commercial customer. Jabil is a manufacturing solutions company providing comprehensive design, production and product management services to global electronics and technology…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.84
April 13, 2016
…manufacturing and industrial innovation, including: ● Oil, wind, and solar power production ● Pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing ● Food and beverage manufacturing ● Computer software and networking ● Industrial cybersecurity ● Government, military, and national defense ● NASA and space programs ● Automotive industry, including the racing industry ● Amusement parks, including roller coaster and ride design The need for automation professionals far outpaces available supply; career options in industrial cybersecurity are particularly bright. For example, the manufacturing-sector in the US employs nearly 12 million people (the equivalent of 1 in 6 private sector jobs) and supports almost 5 million…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 35.93
November 24, 2015
Blue Origin, LLC (Blue Origin) is a private company developing vehicles and technologies to enable commercial human space transportation. Blue Origin has a long-term vision of greatly increasing the number of people that fly into space so that we humans can better continue exploring the solar system.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.02
September 28, 2015
…years has expanded its reach into the flat glass, solar, food, consumer goods and manufacturing industries. “Thanks to our team of dedicated automation experts, we have designed and installed hundreds of robot-based automation systems throughout the United States and are known for our customer-focused approach, superior engineering capabilities, strategic partnerships, vast industry knowledge and comprehensive support systems,“ said Tom Doyle, president of QComp Technologies. “On behalf of our company I would like to thank all of our partners and customers for their confidence and business and we look forward to continuing working with them.” QComp continues leverages its robot integration…
