The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute last week said that it has evaluated and selected seven more training programs to endorse. The ARM Endorsement Program is a thorough evaluation process intended to identify the organizations that most effectively prepare students for careers in manufacturing working with robots. “Millions of manufacturing jobs may go unfilled in the coming years if we do not work to correct the manufacturing workforce gap,” said Lisa Masciantonio, chief workforce officer at the ARM Institute, in a release. “Effective training programs are critical to course-correcting, engaging the next generation of manufacturers, and helping to…
Mecademic Industrial Robotics last week announced the formal launch of its new MicroDASH product line with the first deployed shipments of the MCS500 SCARA four-axis robot. The Montreal-based company claimed that its new robot “offers unmatched space efficiency, precision, and integration flexibility to accelerate the automation of small component design, inspection, and assembly applications.” Mecademic designs and manufactures small industrial robotic arms. The award-winning company said its customers work in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, electronics, jewelry, and other industries. MicroDASH Early Access program a success The formal launch of MicroDASH came just a few months after Mecademic showed its micro-SCARA robots…
ResGreen Group International Inc. today announced a strategic partnership with Intellistore USA, an intralogistics and automation provider. Intellistore will join ResGreen’s distribution network, selling, integrating, and installing its storage systems with ResGreen’s software and mobile robots. Intellistore plans to integrate its automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) with ResGreen’s open-architecture BotWay software, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). “We are excited to add Intellistore to our expanding list of distributors,” said Parsh Patel, CEO of ResGreen, in a release. “The company’s employees are dedicated to introducing our leading-edge, AI-based solutions to its extensive customer base.” “The partnership…
As industrial settings increasingly use mobile robots, safety standards become more important. The Association for Advancing Automation today revealed the second installment of its safety standard, which provides guidance on safe integration practices for industrial mobile robots, or IMRs. “With the rapid development of mobile robot capabilities, it’s more important than ever for the safety of human workers to have common safety requirements and expectations for IMR systems and system integrations,” said Carole Franklin, director of robotic standards development at the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), in a press release. “The R15.08 Part 2 is much-needed guidance toward ensuring safe…
Exotec SAS last week said it has reached the business milestone of more than 100 customer sites around the world. The Croix, France-based company said it is increasing its global headcount by 80% year over year. “Reaching more than 100 customer sites signals an important milestone for our business and the momentum of the warehouse robotics category,” stated Romain Moulin, co-founder and CEO of Exotec. “Leading brands trust Exotec not only to improve operational efficiency and augment their human workforces in the warehouse, but [also to] use it as a driving force to reinvent their entire supply chains.” Exotec said…
The commercial drone industry is in a state of constant evolution, with technological advancements and shifting demands shaping its trajectory, according to JOUAV Automation Tech Co. The Chengu, China-based startup claimed that its upcoming drone will address current industry trends “in a unique way.” JOUAV described those industry trends and dynamics and how its systems' features are intended to address current needs. Commercial drones keep developing JOUAV noted the following industrial trends: Data-driven insights: Businesses are increasingly using drones to gather valuable data for decision-making, said the company. Drones equipped with advanced sensors and cameras enable industries such as agriculture,…
Near Earth Autonomy Inc. and Kaman Air Vehicles yesterday announced that the U.S. Army has awarded them a contract to demonstrate a resupply uncrewed aerial system with a minimum load capacity of 800 lb. and flying range of more than 100 miles. Heavy-lift vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) are intended to get soldiers out of harm’s way and supplement resupply trips. The U.S. Army currently depends on smaller drones and heavier crewed aircraft for resupply missions, but this also comes with higher risk for flight crews, especially in hostile regions, noted the companies in a release.…
Machina Labs today said it has closed Series B investment of $32 million to fund the expansion of AI-driven manufacturing. The Los Angeles-based company stated that it will use the new investment to meet growing customer demand, support research initiatives, and continue the development of new technologies in response to customer requirements. NVentures, NVIDIA’s venture capital arm, and Innovation Endeavors co-led the funding round, according to the announcement. Additional contributions from other new and existing vendors brought the total raised by Machina Labs to $45 million. “With their deep heritage in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, we are looking forward…
Geekplus Technology Co. today announced that research firm Interact Analysis has named it as a global market leader autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, for fulfillment. U.K.-based Interact Analysis cited both the continued growth of the warehouse industry and Geek+’s dominant position in both the order-fulfillment and AMR categories. The announcement of the new global market-share rankings from Interact Analysis placed Geek+ in the No. 1 spots for both order-fulfillment and mobile robots, marking the fifth year in a row where the company has been ranked first in AMRs. “These rankings show that our products, led by our shelf-to-person solutions, are…
