Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.27
May 24, 2023
…drives, electric mobility, Industry 4.0, digitalization, and renewable energies. With more than 1,250 patent applications in 2022, Schaeffler is Germany's fourth-most innovative company, according to the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA). The Schaeffler Group reported sales of approximately €15.8 billion ($17 billion U.S.) in 2022. With around 84,000 employees, Schaeffler said it is one of the world's largest family companies. Herzogenaurach, Germany-based Schaeffler has its U.S. headquarters in Troy, Mich. Editor's note: For more about Automate 2023, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.27
May 24, 2023
…pattern of demand in this customer segment, noted Frankfurt, Germany-based the organization noted. After a few years of contraction, down from the peak level of 15,397 units in 2017 to 9,854 units in 2021, installations surged to 14,594 units in 2022. Installation counts in Canada largely depended on automotive industry investments, which accounted for 40% of robot installations, said the IFR. Sales to automotive declined by 36%, with 1,258 units installed in 2022. This was below the pre-pandemic level of 1,897 units in 2019, it added. Robot installations for manufacturing parts and accessories for motor vehicles were down by 45%,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.71
May 19, 2023
…and its smart flex effector. The Lohr am Main, Germany-based company will be at Booth 4013 in the Huntington Place Convention Center. Armando Gonzalez, Bosch Rexroth's North American business leader for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), will also lead a talk titled “Autonomous Mobile Robots Move Harmonious Factory Automation Workflows” at Room 320 on May 23 at 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Bosch Rexroth will be featuring the ACTIVE Shuttle in the AMR Demo Area at the following times: Tuesday, May 23, from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. (EST) Thursday, May 25, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Bosch Rexroth demos at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.82
May 19, 2023
…Festo Essentials Pin Ball Maze. The unit of Esslingen, Germany-based Festo welcomed attendees to test their skills to complete the maze using wireless tablet controls. Festo to show Simplified Motion Series Festo will also show at Booth 1026 the Simplified Motion Series (SMS) of electric actuators. “SMS combines the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of pneumatics with the benefits of low energy consumption and precision positioning of electrics,” said the company. “SMS actuators deliver infinitely variable three-position motion for an economical all-in-one servo-motion solution.” The SMS series includes ball screw, toothed belt, mini slide, electric cylinder, piston rod, and rotary actuator styles…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.16
May 18, 2023
…offices in Holbrook, N.Y.; San Diego; North Reading, Mass.; and Georgetown, Ky. It also has offices in Singapore; Frankfurt, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; Tokyo; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai. Editor's note: For more around Automate 2023, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.30
May 11, 2023
…spanning more than 220 countries and territories, the Bonn, Germany-based unit of Deutsche Post DHL Group said it offers services across the supply chain, from warehousing and distribution to transportation and value-added services. DHL Supply Chain surpasses 250M units picked with robots Locus Robotics said the expanded fleet of AMRs will help DHL Supply Chain optimize its supply chain operations and improve worker productivity, order accuracy, speed, and efficiency. The robots will further enhance DHL's capabilities in e-commerce fulfillment, retail replenishment, and pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics. “The addition of Locus Robotics AMRs to our network is a major milestone in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.41
May 10, 2023
…about 43,000 employees in 30 corporate groups. The Hamburg, Germany-based business includes platforms, brand concepts, retailers, services, and financial services, and its primary presence is in Germany, Europe, and the U.S. In the 2021 to February 2022 fiscal year, the Otto Group reported €16.1 billion ($17.6 billion U.S.) in revenue and had online sales of around €12.1 billion ($13.2 billion). The company said its partnership with Covariant will enhance services for its customers and enable it to take a step “towards a digitalized and AI-driven future.” The Otto Group said it plans to deploy Covariant robots to increase operational efficiency,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.22
May 09, 2023
…leadership skills, including management of operations in the US, Germany, the Netherlands, Turkey, and China, according to the Odense, Denmark-based company. He has successfully managed the integration of multiple companies acquired by Bosch. “This unique balance of leadership and engineering strengths will equip Jean-Pierre to be a great leader for MiR as the company continues to grow to become the global leader in autonomous mobile robots,” Vahey said. Vahey became president of MiR in October 2022 and was instrumental in overseeing the company’s merger with AutoGuide Mobile Robots. Prior to this, he served in leadership positions at MiR’s parent company,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.87
May 03, 2023
…to 772 units in 2021, according to the Frankfurt, Germany-based organization. The Indian government supports growth in the industrial sector as one of the vital figures that affect its gross domestic product (GDP). Today, the country's GDP of about $3 trillion ranks in fifth place, head to head with the U.K. and France and behind Germany, Japan, China, and the U.S., reported the International Monetary Fund. Jobs outlook for India positive “As a result of the recent supply chain disruption, companies are rethinking their nearshoring strategies in Southeast Asia,” said Bill in a press release. “India has traditionally been a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.45
May 02, 2023
…legal documents, generate reports and conduct legal research. In Germany, DeepL will use several DGX H100 systems to expand services like translation between dozens of languages it provides for customers, including Nikkei, Japan’s largest publishing company. DeepL recently released an AI writing assistant called DeepL Write. Here’s to your health Many of the DGX H100 systems will advance healthcare and improve patient outcomes. In Tokyo, DGX H100s will run simulations and AI to speed the drug discovery process as part of the Tokyo-1 supercomputer. Xeureka—a startup launched in November 2021 by Mitsui & Co., one of Japan’s largest conglomerates—will manage…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.89
May 01, 2023
…Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics, in a press release. “Germany is the most developed market for industrial and mobile robotics in Europe, and ProLog Automation has been a key component of that growth.” With more than 20 years of industry experience, BlueBotics provides its Autonomous Navigation Technology (ANT) and expert support to help customers bring their AGVs, automated forklifts, or mobile robots to market. BlueBotics aims to grow ANT-driven robot fleets BlueBotics described ANT as a “market-leading” natural feature navigation technology. Companies can build on the software platform for robust, scalable, and even interoperable fleets of automated vehicles, it added.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.85
April 28, 2023
At Hannover Messe in Germany last week, igus GmbH displayed numerous offerings for power management, product development, and affordable robotics. While well-known for its energy chains and lubrication-free bearings, the company demonstrated its diversification into low-cost automation. “I'm most excited for igus to be recognized at Hannover Messe as a technology company, not just injection molding,” said Frank Blase, CEO of igus. In addition to its e-chain cable carriers, the Cologne, Germany-based company makes motion plastics that do not require grease, eliminating a source of pollution in machinery such as excavators. With about 110 staffers across two booths at the…
