Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.09
July 08, 2021
…In addition, the company has subsidiaries in Canada and Japan, where it is building a third-party logistics service (3PL) facility with SoftBank Robotics Corp. “The new center complements other design and test facilities in the region and provides a focal point for customers, investors, and technical activities,” said Berkshire Grey. In February, Berkshire Grey entered into a definitive agreement with Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp. (RAAC), a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The merger is expected to result in Berkshire Grey becoming a publicly listed company early in the third quarter of this year, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.94
October 05, 2022
…IP54-rated and is operated using a YRC1000 controller. Kitakyushu, Japan-based Yaskawa said the controller is capable of operating without a transformer at input voltages from volts electrical pressure of alternating currents (VAC) ranging from 380 VAC to 480 VAC. The controller is connected to the robot using a single cable, which the company said helps make the installation process easier and drives down costs. Airlines and cables are routed internally from the base to the end-of-arm tool to maximize reliability, and a cable installation tube facilitates fieldbus routing to the upper arm and/or gripper. “With a highly compact cabinet (598…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.93
March 29, 2023
…(NCMS) and the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC). Navy sees decreased maintenance times with Gecko Robotics Gecko noted that it is helping the Navy reduce maintenance cycle times and increasing the availability of data. It has also been useful in detecting defects missing through traditional methods. For example, for one Navy asset, traditional methods captured 100 data points while Gecko’s platform captured more than 4.2 million. Gecko’s products also reduced the lead time required for ship rudder inspection from 11 days to one. In November of 2022, Gecko was awarded a contract by the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.86
July 07, 2023
…one of the three major convenience store chains in Japan, through which the team is deploying its robots to 300 of FamilyMart’s stores. “With the proud backing of our new partners SBG and Foxconn, TX increases its commitment to accelerate the rapid expansion of its existing robot operations and drive the development of robots with human-level versatility, which is the goal of anyone involved in robotics,“ said Jin Tomioka, CEO of Telexistence. “With this latest funding, we aim to amplify our search for top, diverse talent to enhance our global capabilities at scale.” Tomioka added, “Regardless of nationality, age, or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.83
July 27, 2023
…more than 700 global industry leaders. Geek+ has over 1,500 employees, with offices in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., Japan, South Korea, mainland China, the Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore. Its U.S. headquarters is in Carlsbad, Calif.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.82
November 15, 2021
…Hills, Mich.-based Mitsubishi Electric is a U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Mitsubishi Electric Corp. Its portfolio includes robots, programmable automation controllers (PAC), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and human machine interfaces (HMI). The company also provides variable frequency drives (VFD), servo amplifiers and motors, control software, computerized numerical controllers (CNC), motion controllers, low-voltage power distribution products, and industrial sewing machines. Mitsubishi Diamond Partner OEMs receive engineering support, tools to increase manufacturing productivity, and sales and marketing collaboration. The company said that by working with Urbx, which has expertise using advanced technology to deliver directly to consumers, it will maximize an opportunity to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.79
October 21, 2021
…Robotics has set up five subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, the U.S., and the Netherlands, serving customers from more than 30 countries and regions. The company said it has over 1,000 staffers, more than 50% of whom are engineers. HAI Robotics added that it has acquired more than 600 global patents for core intellectual properties involving positioning, robot control, and warehouse management. The company said its HAIPICK ACR system, independently developed in 2015, is the world's first of its kind. HAI Robotics has a yearly turnout of 10,000 robots with a 18,000 sq. m (193,750 sq. ft.) factory in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.67
January 31, 2022
…and to install it in NEC's collaborative AMRs in Japan. In the past few years, the adoption of robots by large warehouses and distribution centers has accelerated because of labor shortages and the growth of e-commerce. However, there are challenges to introducing AMRs into existing warehouses to improve efficiency. AMRs must move at low speeds to ensure safety, and operators often build passageways and areas dedicated to mobile robots so they can accelerate, noted NEC. NEC develops novel control technology NEC said it has developed “risk-sensitive stochastic control technology” so that AMRs can move at higher speeds and still meet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.55
March 30, 2023
…Corp., a global technology company based out of Nagano, Japan. The company said it has sold more than 150,000 units worldwide and has a product line of hundreds of models of easy-to-use SCARA and 6-Axis robots based on a common PC-based platform. Epson’s Assembly Show lineup At The Assembly Show South, Epson's presentation and booth demos will include: Automation Presentation: “Why Automate? Manufacturing Considerations in Today's 'New Normal'” – Scott Marsic, Epson Robots group product manager, will explore the “how and why” of automation and help decision-makers evaluate the role of robots and automation within their business. Topics will include…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.54
February 12, 2016
…use in North American factories, which is third to Japan and China in robot use. The recent record performance by the robotics market in North America is concurrent with falling unemployment. Last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the unemployment rate in the United States reached 4.9%, its lowest level since February of 2008. “Today there are more opportunities than ever before in the robotics industry,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of RIA. “The continuing growth in robotics is opening many new job opportunities for people who can program, install, run, and maintain robots. In fact, if you look…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.47
June 24, 2021
…to newly operational warehousing operations in the Netherlands and Japan to better serve customers in those regions, it said. Based in County Limerick, Ireland, DesignPro Automation is a provider of precision automation, robotics, and machine-build services. The company mainly focuses on advanced automation for the medtech sector, but it has also supplied the pharmaceutical, automotive, aviation, cosmetics, and renewable energy sectors. “We are extremely pleased to partner with OTTO Motors and to bring the safety and reliability of their AMRs to a European audience,” said Redmond McDonnell, CEO of DesignPro Automation. “As labor shortages continue to hamper so many industry…
