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…in just two months from first contact to final delivery. Once deployed, OptiFact simplified data collection and the visualization of KPIs and programmable logic controller (PLC) alarms. By addressing operational inefficiencies, the facility increased production time by up to 20%, ABB said. ABB offers six months of free access ABB is holding a public preview competition, in which 20 winners will receive free access to OptiFact for six months. They will gain access to customer support to test the platform, collect data, monitor equipment, and improve production efficiency. In addition, ABB offered more information about how its digital solution suite…
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…risks. “The world’s supply chains were optimized for just-in-time delivery, but when you have so many breaks and disruptions, just-in-time creates new vulnerabilities,” Teipel said. For the aerospace industry, AM has been front and center for a long time, initially as a means for prototyping and later as a force for reimagining part design with an eye towards consolidation through new organic structures that couldn’t be produced with traditional methods, according to Major Alex Goldberg, chief innovation Officer for the Texas Military Department and a participant in the panel. More recently, AM is playing a role in helping the military…
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…Although e-commerce is adding complexity to warehouse operations, shorter delivery lead times and deployment of inventory across the supply chain, including the last mile, have become the norm. Third-party logistics providers are now quoting 10-20% rate increases for standard warehousing activities such as receiving, storage, delivery, returns, etc. Increased complexity and rising rates pose a multifaceted issue for logistics sourcing teams. Those lacking procurement discipline and a proactive bid planning roadmap are struggling due to an inability to leverage market competition or explore alternative solutions. A focus on emerging technologies has increased but traditional firms underinvesting to improve logistics efficiency…
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…transportation logistics solutions, including our robust Ryder Last Mile delivery network for big-and-bulky goods—positions us to deliver incredible value for our customers who are looking for more advanced e-fulfillment solutions in today’s ever-changing landscape,” he added. With its expanded footprint following the acquisition, Ryder said it expects to be able to deliver to 100% of the U.S. within two days and 60% of the U.S. within one day. Ryder will gain locations nationwide with the Whiplash acquisition. Source: Business Wire Whiplash expects to scale out PLG Investments I LLC, which does business as Whiplash, said it provides end-to-end customer care,…
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…“HAIPICK ACR solution offers several advantages in storage capacity, delivery efficiency, flexibility, and stability, and it is a comprehensively cost-effective solution for customers.” “HAI Robotics focuses on ACR technologies and has a unique ability to innovate continuously. It defined a new category of warehouse robotics, invented the cases-to-person operation system, and laid a solid foundation for the future of fully unmanned warehouses,” said Peter Chen, vice president at 5Y Capital. “We are very optimistic that HAI Robotics will grow rapidly into a leading company globally in the field of intelligent warehousing as an industry innovator.” Double-deep ACR, HAIPICK A42D, in…
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…co-owner and chief commercial officer of Ameriflight, the largest regional air cargo carrier in the world. “Remotely piloted cargo delivery provides a huge advantage with low-cost, anytime, anywhere flights that increase aircraft utilization and availability.” Drees recently joined Reliable Robotics to build its airline subsidiary and deliver cargo services while preparing for the adoption and scaling of remotely operated aircraft.
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…follower, and keepout zones included with commercial applications like delivery robots in mind? Have AWS RoboMaker customers been demanding such features? Hansen: Yes, especially the waypoint following and keepout zone features. Both were added with commercial robots in mind. Previously, some customers have implemented these features themselves—now, this built-in capability saves them effort and raises the baseline for them to build on. What are the advantages of using Nav2 simulation with AWS RoboMaker? Hansen: Simulation in AWS RoboMaker enables developers to test their software to a high degree of confidence without requiring access to a physical robot. In a new…
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…much anticipated arrival of 5G affect the design software delivery, usage, and applications? Cloud-CAD pioneer Onshape and simulation software leader ANSYS share their thoughts. Cloud CAD in 5G 5G has already stirred up excitement among media streaming firms, such as Netflix and Hulu, for the promise to be able to deliver entertainment content in high resolution to mobile devices. But there's a distinction between Netflix-style streaming and Onshape-style cloud-hosted CAD. “We don't stream CAD data as graphics, so, in that sense, it's not like Netflix,” clarifies John McEleney, cofounder of Onshape. “We sent snippets of data, and we also stretch…
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…to workstations where humans can efficiently package them for delivery. By having robots find and move specific products in this goods-to-person model, it’s no longer necessary to have humans walking up and down aisles all day pulling orders. This not only makes better use of human resources, it results in dramatically reduced pick times. But, equally important, the compact and modular design of these robotic systems brings a new degree of flexibility to fulfillment operations. Here are three examples: If you’re fortunate enough to be experiencing the same level of growth in your business as the ecommerce industry as a…
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…attractive jobs while improving productivity and ensuring more reliable delivery times, especially during periods of high or fluctuating demand. Covariant Brain to power robot rollout Covariant claimed that it “delivers the widest portfolio of robotic picking, placing, and sorting solutions available in today’s market.” Each of these systems runs on the Covariant Brain, a deep learning platform that the company said “enables robots to see, think, and act.” Under the strategic partnership, the goal is to install hundreds of Covariant AI-powered robots across all of the Otto Group's fulfillment centers. The companies said they are starting with deploying robots at…
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…Guy Kimchi, co-founder of Amazon Prime Air, the drone delivery service of Amazon.com Inc., has joined its board of directors. Kajima takes drone inspections indoors Manual tunnel inspections are time-consuming for site employees because of the long distances between construction sections and the irregular environments that require continuous climbing and ducking to get through, noted Near Earth Autonomy. Manually performing inspection tasks can also be dangerous because tunnel and underground sites are generally dark and narrow. Autonomous drones can accelerate the progress of inspection tasks and eliminate the risk of human injury, the company added. The requirement for GPS has…
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…people, such as ride sharing, ride hailing or package delivery fleets. Ford will be the majority stakeholder in Argo AI. Importantly, Argo AI has been structured to operate with substantial independence. Its employees will have significant equity participation in the company, enabling them to share in its success. Argo AI’s board will have five members: Nair; John Casesa, Ford group vice president, Global Strategy; Salesky; Rander; and an independent director. The $1 billion investment in Argo AI will be made over five years and is consistent with the autonomous vehicle capital allocation plan shared last September as part of Ford…