Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.07
December 17, 2019
…for spare parts and individualized components. The production and delivery of a 3D printed part only takes a few days instead of several months. Logistical costs can be greatly reduced, and this production technology also produces significantly less waste, the company reports. Sintratec offers an affordable end-to-end solution in the field of selective laser sintering (SLS), which is suited for training and education as well as for the production of smalland medium-sized series. In addition to manufacturing, the system will also be used in Daimler Buses' 3D printing centers to convey technological know-how in Neu-Ulm and—thanks to the simplified material…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.84
December 04, 2019
…needed. Convoys of trucks would reduce delays in the delivery of larger shipment volumes seen in full truckload shipments. It would also cut down on the need to have numerous people controlling individual vehicles. Large shipments would no longer be a problem if groups of trucks can head out at the same time and arrive together at their destination. This would also get consumers or businesses the products they need faster. Cutting down delivery times makes everyone happy. 5. Automation of the Supply Chain In the future, autonomous trucking won’t be the only part of the supply chain in which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.36
December 03, 2019
…you ask, customers care most about product cost or delivery time. The dominance of companies like Amazon has pushed two-day shipping options to become standard in many cases. What the space faces next is a preference and competitive advantage of one-day or same-day shipping demands. And customers are willing to pay for it. Same-day shipping is a multi-billion-dollar opportunity that is expected to grow continuously through 2025 thanks to e-commerce offers and consumers being always connected to the Internet. Meeting this demand requires real-time inventory understanding throughout a supply chain, including options to turn almost any point in a supply…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.27
December 02, 2019
Automation in the delivery/logistic and warehousing/fulfillment chain is a growing market. According to recent research from IDTechEx, a subset of this is the use of mobile robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles for automation of movement-based tasks. This report finds the market for mobile robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles in delivery and warehousing is likely to reach $81 billion in 2030 and $290 billion in 2040. The report provides an analysis of all key players, technologies, and markets. It covers automated as well as autonomous carts and robots, automated goods-to-person robots, autonomous and collaborative robots, delivery robots, mobile picking robots, autonomous…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.36
December 02, 2019
…real-time manufacturing asset intelligence, micro fulfillment, efficient last mile delivery and dynamic demand and supply synchronization are some of the major benefits of a digital supply chain. According to the report, the proliferation of technologies and opportunities around the digital supply chain means companies need to look seriously at outsourcing these functions. This is going to be a major shift towards a new business models as supply chain as a service (SCaaS), the report’s authors noted. In the report, titled “Next-Gen Supply Chain Market – Global Forecast to 2030,” this market is likely to reach USD 75 billion by 2030,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.35
November 22, 2019
…for expensive tooling, and with a corresponding reduction in delivery times. Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print software allows us to precisely define the printing parameters, then lock down the print file to ensure consistent parts production across multiple printing bureaus.” Stratasys rail-qualified materials include ULTEM 9085 resin, a flame-retardant, high-performance thermoplastic that has passed European standard EN45545-2 for all three Hazard Levels—HL1, HL2 and HL3. It features a high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent heat resistance, and high-impact strength. Also included is Antero 800NA, a PEKK-based thermoplastic possessing mechanical properties such as high strength, high heat resistance, toughness and wear resistance. The material is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.85
November 21, 2019
…AM for industrial processes and applications. It digitalizes the order-to-delivery process by aligning the engineering and commercial processes for high-quality AM functional prototypes and serial production parts. The system connects buyers with a global supplier network, which streamlines the process, fosters collaboration and engagement, and orchestrates the workflow to increase throughput and reduce operational costs. As part of the Siemens’ suite of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, the AM Network meets stringent requirements for security, availability and regulatory compliance. “Siemens’ additive manufacturing experts and industry veterans have developed the additive manufacturing network based on a clear understanding of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.62
November 19, 2019
…inventory and production costs Slash their shipping expenses Accelerate delivery times Provide a faster and on-demand customer experience Say farewell to third-party resellers, long-distance carriers, and other middlemen in their supply chains The players in the industry should follow the advice of Caterpillar’s Additive Manufacturing product manager, Stacey DelVecchio, who states the best strategy for manufacturers right now is to “think big, start small, and act fast.” Related White Papers 7 Logistics Trends That Will Radically Change the Manufacturing Industry in 2020 This white paper reveals the 7 logistics trends that will have a profound impact on the industry in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.28
November 11, 2019
…Gupta. “With e-commerce today, there’s more focus on same-day delivery, as well as online ordering of groceries, which is going to further drive up the need for automation. Generally, companies are interested in using AMRs because they need to reduce the cost of order picking, and make order fulfillment more accurate to reduce the rate of consumer returns.” Bots as helpers For companies deploying AMRs in DCs, robotics is often seen as a way to make the human labor you can secure more productive, rather than try to run a fully automated DC. That makes mobile robots more like co-workers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.95
November 05, 2019
…CVS Pharmacy, it has competed the first revenue-generating drone delivery of a medical prescription from a CVS pharmacy directly to a consumer’s home on November 1. In October, UPS and CVS said they agreed to develop a variety of drone delivery use cases, including business-to-consumer operating models. And they added that he program will include delivery of prescriptions and retail products to the homes of CVS Pharmacy customers from its retail stores, in addition to other potential use cases from its other business units. Along with the drone delivery of a medical prescription from a CVS pharmacy to a consumer’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.32
October 28, 2019
…like Lockheed Martin can quickly execute comprehensive, multidisciplinary processes to help speed timelines and improve efficiencies on major program deliveries.” 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 3.47
October 24, 2019
…in sales. Online purchasing, combined with same- or next-day delivery options, has stressed the labor market to the point of a shortage. Nearly 80% of distribution center operations are still performed manually, according to DHL’s Robotics in Logistics Study. With industry growth outpacing the labor pool by a rate of 6 to 1, this growth is creating significant opportunities to automate supply chains. The new center of excellence will be led by Joseph Lui, a robotics leader with expertise in digital data, autonomous technologies and the industrial Internet of Things. He previously served as Director of Industrial IoT and Automation…
