Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.96
April 01, 2019
…of operation.” At Hannover Messe 2019, opening in Hannover, Germany, 3D Systems is showcasing its Figure 4 Standalone plastic 3D printer as a new technology to be integrated in Nokia’s “factory in a box.” The integration of additive manufacturing alongside augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) and robotics, all powered by Nokia private 4G / 5G connectivity, results in a semi-automated production workflow. “After the positive feedback we received for our factory in a box concept last year, it was important to reach a new level with version 2.0,” says Grant Marshall, VP supply network & engineering, Nokia. “We did so in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.93
September 11, 2023
…Inc. to continue automating its logistics operations. The Hamburg, Germany-based e-commerce retailer plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' Spot robots in more than 10 facilities and Stretch robots in more than 20 facilities over the next two years. Otto Group said the deployment will support its efforts to improve safety, increase operational efficiency, and address labor shortages for specific types of warehouse work. Waltham, Mass.-based Boston Dynamics noted that the agreement marks the first time both of its commercially available robots will be deployed together at enterprise scale. “The cooperation with Boston Dynamics is another important step for us to position…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.92
August 17, 2016
…with China, Japan, Republic of South Korea, USA, and Germany covering almost 70% of the market. According to the report, China is the main growth driver of this market. According to the report, the major players in the segment are ABB Robotics, KUKA Robotics, Fanuc Corporation, and Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, with 70% of the total global revenue. Other major players include Mitsubishi Electric Co., Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Nachi Robotics. The industrial robots market has applications in almost all types of industry, with automotive, electrical and electronics industries being the major drivers of growth. The report cites healthcare as another…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.91
October 01, 2022
…machinery from Oct. 24 to 30, 2022, in Munich, Germany. At the end of June, Thomas Schulz, managing director of euroTECH, traveled to Castelfranco Emilia in Italy to seal the deal with Magni Telescopic Handlers (MTH). He and Carlo Magni, managing director of MTH, said they have a similar philosophy about understanding and addressing customer needs. Rosenfeld, Germany-based euroTECH offers handling and transport systems in the field of vacuum technology. The company develops and produces customer-specific vacuum systems and components for automated handling tasks. euroTECH said customers can adjust its modular construction system to meet their requirements and install spare…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.90
January 12, 2023
…of industrial robots—China, Japan, the U.S., South Korea, and Germany, plus the European Union—have very different R&D strategies. Governments drive robotics R&D programs in Asia In China, the 14th Five-Year Plan for Robot Industry Development, released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in Beijing on Dec, 21, 2021, focused on promoting innovation. The goal is to make China a global leader for robot technology and industrial advancement, noted the IFR. Robotics is listed in China's plans for eight key industries for the next five years. In order to implement national science and technology innovation arrangements, the key…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.89
October 04, 2021
…KUKA colleges directly at their headquarters factory in Wolfsburg, Germany.” “We start with basic training for people who have never used a robot before,” he added. “For professionals, we offer about 70 different modules ranging from basic operation and programming to complex commissioning of entire robot systems.” “Training programs set up by international robot manufacturers provide key skills for the industrial workplace of the future,” claimed Alexander Bongart, head of the FANUC Academy Germany. “What participants learn in our headquarters school near Mount Fuji in Japan is what they also get in our training schools established in the U.S., Europe,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.88
April 12, 2022
…quarter of 2022. United Robotics Group develops partnerships Bochum, Germany-based United Robotics Group has been the main distributor of SBRE's robots in Europe since October 2021, responsible for sales, service, and maintenance of Pepper and Nao. The company is a subsidiary of RSBG SE, the investment arm of Essen, Germany-based RAG-Stiftung. URG said the purchase of SBRE follows its strategy of becoming a leader in the service robotics market through organic growth and acquisitions. Group companies such as Humanizing Technologies and ENTRANCE Robotics have already been partners of SBRE since 2017. HAHN Group, which revived the Rethink Robotics brand after…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.82
May 17, 2022
…said it will debut at LogiMAT 2022 in Stuttgart, Germany. The Somerville, Mass.-based company will demonstrate its RightPick 3 system for automated order fulfillment. “Our latest expansion and funding have accelerated plans for RightHand Robotics to be a leader in the European market,” said Roderik Ter Beek, regional manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at RightHand. “We are excited to be exhibiting our RightPick 3 solution at LogiMAT this year.” “Despite having production systems in Europe, we have not been able to showcase RightPick 3 in a public event due to COVID restrictions, so we are excited…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.78
October 02, 2024
…injection molding facility - the company’s first outside of Germany - its expanded robotics campus and North American headquarters, containing the company’s warehouse for shipping and receiving. Injection molding facility has further room to grow At the opening, igus CEO Felix Brockmeyer welcomed guests to the campus, highlighting the company’s growth in the Providence suburb. The company has been in Rumford since 1985, and hosts over 500 employees in its North American headquarters. The injection molding facility is currently situated with 50 machines, with room for triple its current capacity in the new, $200 million facility. At igus’ robotics campus,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.74
June 24, 2021
…24 months, from early research to product launch in Germany,” Vuine told Robotics 24/7. MIRAI designed to hasten flexible robot use Certain machine tending, assembly, or test applications have been difficult to automate because of variances in position, shape, surface properties, or lighting conditions. Previously, human labor was required for production tasks involving different placement of workpieces, gripping objects with unstable shapes, or picking reflective or transparent materials. MIRAI uses artificial intelligence and machine vision to enable robots to react to variances in tasks in real time by learning from humans, said Micropsi. With the company's distribution and integration network,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.73
November 25, 2019
…new technologies.” DSM and Shapeways officially announced their partnership during this year’s Formnext convention, in late November in Frankfurt, Germany. More details about the collaboration between the two companies will be released in the coming months. “We at Shapeways believe that the power of additive manufacturing and simplified product creation increases scalability and greatly enhances traditional manufacturing solutions,” says Greg Kress, CEO at Shapeways. “By collaborating with DSM, a highly esteemed science-based company, Shapeways’ B2B solutions will continue to scale the accessibility of 3D printing across a multitude of sectors.” Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.52
November 21, 2019
…we can make a major impact on industry’s adoption of AM.” Oerlikon and Siemens participated in Formnext in Frankfurt, Germany. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
