Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.82
April 20, 2023
…$4 million investment will create more than 100 jobs and further regionalize ABB’s global supply chain to help reduce delivery times of high-demand electrification products to contractors by up to 50 percent. Columbia, S.C.: Previously announced opening of electric vehicle charger manufacturing facility to build up to 10,000 chargers per year, ranging from 20kW to 180kW in power, to support operators building the national charging infrastructure. ABB E-mobility’s investment will create over 100 jobs.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.82
December 28, 2021
Last week, Velo3D Inc. announced the delivery of its first Sapphire XC metal 3D printer to an aerospace customer. The additive manufacturing system is designed for faster production and larger, mission-critical parts, according to Velo3D. “I believe that the Sapphire XC will quickly become the gold standard in advanced metal additive manufacturing,” stated Benny Buller, founder and CEO of Velo3D. “Because our customer is already utilizing our end-to-end production solution, they can immediately and seamlessly move parts to Sapphire XC to achieve a phenomenal production rate increase.” “We made a huge effort to ensure that Sapphire XC uses the exact…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.82
January 31, 2024
…of its KettyBot Pro, the next generation of its delivery and reception robot. Enhancements in the new generation include immersive engagement and personalized advertising, cutting-edge cameras that allow for navigating even narrower passageways, smart tray inspection based on visual sensors and more color options. In 2024, restaurant and retail customers expect seamless experiences tailored to their preferences by brands that can anticipate their next desire. Businesses facing an unprecedented labor shortage are turning to robots to deliver such an experience. In addition to delivering food and returning items, KettyBot can attract, greet and guide customers in dynamic environments while generating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.81
August 23, 2021
…in complex urban environments by detecting objects such as delivery scooters behind vehicles from several hundreds of meters away. It said the system’s higher-resolution sensing capability also enables RoboTaxis to drive at higher speeds safely, extending the operational designdomain of its driverless fleet. The Gen5 electrical and electronic architecture satisfies global functional safety standards, said AutoX. The company said its production process has strict supplier management and quality control on a modular and vehicle level. Before going on the dedicated assembly line, components go through rigorous automotive-grade testing. After integration with the Gen5 system, each RoboTaxi also undergoes automotive-grade testing,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.80
July 28, 2021
…said it offers the added benefit of a nationwide delivery system of some 2900 MSSC-trained instructors and 1900 MSSC-qualified test sites, mostly at high schools and community colleges, as well as 72 technical field representatives in all 50 states. “Given the close fit between these FANUC and MSSC Certifications, we will encourage our entire nationwide network to use both to prepare individuals to build a robust pipeline of world-class robotics operators,” said Neil Reddy, CEO of MSSC. “The digital transformation of manufacturing globally requires the U.S. to build a highly competitive, next-generation, front-line workforce capable of keeping pace with technological…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.80
April 21, 2020
…the heart of every business that deals with the delivery of physical goods. That’s why we created a game-changing materials handling solution using the industry’s most advanced autonomous mobile robots and artificial intelligence: Nimble enough to adapt to your needs, powerful enough to make your operations consistently exceed customer expectations. Vecna Robotics’ Pivotal™ technology safely transforms OEM material handling equipment into fully-autonomous self-driving vehicles, orchestrates tasks across resources for optimized workflow efficiency, and employs the power of AI to create a machine learning feedback loop for system-wide continuous improvement. By leveraging the best strengths of autonomous robots, intelligent AI systems,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.79
July 19, 2023
…construction services for utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage, and power-delivery projects with proven project management and self-performance of all major work activities. Robots could help solar power scale Robotics is becoming critical to the global effort to increase solar power output, given worker shortages and the labor-intensive installation process, said the companies. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), annual solar installations will need to increase by 60% through 2030 to meet climate targets, which would require nearly 800,000 new solar workers to meet this goal. In addition to increasing productivity to mitigate labor pressures, robots can improve job…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.79
October 20, 2022
…inbound staging to ASRS induction. It also enables the delivery of materials between workcells and ergonomic lift stands for work-in-process flows, as well as extraction from robotic palletizers and stretch wrappers for outbound staging, said Vecna. “This upgrade to our AFL platform is a response to customer need to automate more workflows—including low lift with conveyors and risers—in the midst of persistent labor shortages,” stated Anthony Moschella, senior vice president of product management at Vecna Robotics. “The ability to coordinate autonomous material transport with other automated systems and common warehouse equipment is the first critical step in our mission to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.79
September 08, 2023
…new vision of how effective and efficient their assembly, delivery and picking processes can be,” said Parsh Patel, CEO of ResGreen. “We are confident that our SimuPath program will set new benchmarks in cost-effectiveness and place our clients at the forefront of their industries.” SimuPath offers two modes ResGreen said SimuPath will be available in two simulation modes: Mode A – Fixed Structure: This mode presents a static, digital replica of a warehouse or plant, with elements such as racks, storage containers, and machinery firmly set in place. The AI algorithms then process the facility’s current arrangement and devise the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.79
April 12, 2021
…provides the AI layer at the healthcare point of delivery and is a pioneer in the real-world application of enterprise AI,” stated Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. The company had previously marketed Cortana as a its voice assistant but planned to shut it down this year. AI is technology’s most important priority, and healthcare is its most urgent application. Together with @NuanceInc, we will put advanced AI solutions into the hands of professionals to drive better decision-making and create more meaningful connections. https://t.co/ipdP6qZTx9 — Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) April 12, 2021 In addition to healthcare, Nuance supplies interactive voice response (IVR),…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.78
April 10, 2019
…McCormick Place. “The intensely competitive e-commerce environment and free delivery has really kicked up the demands on supply chains to continually increase order fulfillment speed, accuracy and efficiency,” he noted. “As the Annual Industry Report found, supply chain leaders are increasingly planning their spend on robotics and automation solutions to augment the productivity of their existing workforce. This new ProMat Solution Center gives them the opportunity to see those solutions focused specifically on their needs.” From automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and goods-to-person (G2P) systems to automatic guided vehicles and carts (AGVs/AGCs) to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and articulated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.78
June 23, 2020
…The AMRs can also serve in as raw material delivery, work-in-progress (WIP) movement, and finished goods movement in manufacturing plants, said ForwardX. The company said its customers, such as SF DHL China, ITOCHU Logistics, and TCL, have seen 200% to 300% increases in productivity, as well as 50% labor cost reductions. “We know that the role of automation will continue to grow across the supply chain, but investing upwards of $5 million on a system with limited flexibility just won’t cut it in a post-pandemic environment,” said Nicolas Chee, founder and CEO of ForwardX. “Our customers come to us looking…
