Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.58
…returned to their home base to recharge,” Kim-LaBroad says. “Delivery functions are also very inherent; the robot knows exactly where it needs to go, and it can do so without distraction or interruption.” The AGV technology migrated to health care from manufacturing. “The use of AGVs began in the manufacturing sector where they were used to move small components across expansive factory floors,” says Travis Leissner, vice president and director of strategy at Hoefer Wysocki. “They moved on to the health care sector later. I first saw their application at large medical centers and on campuses with multiple buildings where…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.78
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.87
…label, this transformation will touch every aspect of the automation ecosystem, from product design to manufacturing processes to the delivery at a customer’s door. The AI & Automation Conference, October 28-29, will help unlock the power of AI by featuring discussions on data strategy, advances in AI robotics and machine vision, and AI-powered optimization and prediction. MCMA Technical Conference MCMA TechCon, November 9-10, will provide the latest updates on motion control, motors, and related automation technologies. Sessions will explore practical solutions from leading experts covering new ways to use these key components along with important new technologies.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.18
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Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.60
…future-proofing our customers’ digital transformation roadmap.” “We believe in the power of collaboration to help manufacturing companies accelerate the delivery of value to their customers and unlock new business opportunities. By teaming up with PTC and Rockwell Automation to converge IT and OT excellence, we empower businesses to rapidly deploy their relevant use cases at scale—from asset, workforce, and production-floor performance to accelerate impact across the global production network,” says Jason Zander, executive vice president, Microsoft Azure at Microsoft. To learn more about Factory Insights as a Service, click here. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.88
…A100 systems at launch. Customers in all domains, not just higher education, can leverage Microway’s AI and DGX systems delivery expertise to get started with the latest AI system from NVIDIA as rapidly as possible. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.38
…based on team presentation and project reports. The final delivery has been redefined as “a video for internet consumption,” Spencer said. Matthew Spencer (Harvey Mudd College) finds ways to continue teaching his regular robotics and circuit design classes during lockdown. Image courtesy of Matthew Spencer. Zoom learning has its own challenges, but also pleasant surprises. “What caught me offguard was to discover that I can run office hour very efficiently using chat services,” he noted. During his office hour, he opens the chatroom and creates different threads devoted to questions. “That way, I can answer many questions at the same…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.02
…and Double-Deep Racking Related White Paper Autonomous Mobile Robots: The Essential Guide to Safety and Productivity From production to delivery, automation is happening in all industries. Industry trends show that the use of autonomous mobile robots show no sign of slowing down. Download Now! View more SICK Resources
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.62
…is approved for use by essential workers providing groceries, delivery, transportation and other supporting services. Since the Maker Mask is designed with replaceable HEPA filters, the mask can be reused simply by replacing a filter and sanitizing the mask. Typical usage patterns show that during a two-month period a person would use only one reusable Maker Mask instead of using and throwing away 300 to 400 disposable N95 masks during the same time period. Due to the demand for mask-making materials, the build of materials for the Maker Mask is now included on the list of essential materials on Amazon.com.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.36
…itself to e-commerce and the service rigors of last-mile delivery. E-commerce has gained ground in the pandemic as stay-at-home consumers order more products online. Another potential pandemic-related outcome is that DT will help companies to manage the uncertainties of global trade. The COVID-19 crisis is compounding the tensions that disrupted trade flows before the virus erupted. However, globalization will still be a potent force even when the pandemic subsides. For example, a single Apple iPhone is made up of parts sourced from 42 countries. Companies are redesigning their supply networks in response to changes in the global trade landscape. Digitalized…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.77
Drone Delivery Service Drones to deliver prescription medicines from a Florida CVS pharmacy for the largest retirement community in the U.S. Service supports social-distancing efforts and faster, same-day delivery of time- or temperature-sensitive medicines Service begins in early May in cooperation with the FAA Services to use Matternet’s M2 drone system UPS (NYSE:UPS) and CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today said UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) will use drones to deliver prescription medicines from a CVS pharmacy to The Villages, Florida for the largest U.S. retirement community, home to more than 135,000 residents. The service will use the Matternet M2…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.29
…of operations to meet rising ecommerce pressures for speedier delivery, and WES helps to balance flow of inventory movements within the four walls, identify problems before they arise, better manage volume and velocity spikes through flexible user-defined business rules,” said Clements. When asked what the biggest benefits of this WES are for UPS customers, Clements said that it goes back to how labor shortages and manual operations are driving up costs for customers. “Smart Warehouse technologies augment our labor force to improve productivity and efficiency by decreasing error rates, providing cost effective and accurate fulfillment services,” he said. “That makes…