Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.76
June 28, 2022
…robotics to build out supply chains According to the International Federation of Robotics, the increase in robot density per 10,000 workers in North America, jumped 28% in Q1 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021, the highest rate of growth since records have been kept. While in one sector alone, the American Welding Society says the US will face a shortage of 400,000 welders by 2024. ABB’s study also found that American companies are relying more on automation to solve their supply chain woes. 43% of businesses surveyed indicated that they will use automation and robotics to build supply…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.47
June 02, 2023
…a kid in a candy store. There are industrial robots, collaborative robot arms, autonomous mobile robots, and plenty of exhibitors with warehouse robotics solutions. The annual event—put on by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)—has evolved to include solutions of value to multiple industries and processes. These days, it’s not just a show about industrial robots used to “make” or assemble goods in factories. There were many exhibitors offering materials handling solutions, ranging from palletizing, to order fulfillment of finished goods in warehouses. Just a few of the exhibitors I spoke with and who offer robotics used for fulfillment processes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.68
May 19, 2021
…largest adopter of industrial automation globally, according to the International Federation of Robotics, as it continues to make significant investments in modernization. Mech-Mind said it will use its funding to leverage its technical strengths and help modernize manufacturing. “Our products have been widely deployed, enabling us to acquire profound experience from real-life applications,” said Tianlan Shao. “Moving forward, Mech-Mind will focus on empowering robotics solutions providers and integrators to create more solutions and applications.” Mech-Mind aims to transform industry Mech-Mind was founded in 2016 and has developed products integrating its Mech-Eye industrial 3D camera, Mech-Vision graphical machine vision software, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.54
December 22, 2021
…snafus, and shifting demand, multiple industries are looking to robots and automation to improve efficiency and mitigate widespread labor shortages. Robotics 24/7 asked the following thought leaders among robotics associations, end users, and suppliers about their thoughts: Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics Suzy Teele, vice president of strategic initiatives and outreach at the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute Aaron Prather, senior technical advisor at FedEx Express Fergal Glynn, vice president of marketing at 6 River Systems Lior Elazary, founder and CEO of inVia Robotics This week, we…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.84
February 04, 2020
…doom and gloom for retail? Hardly. The National Retail Federation called well in advance of this past holiday season for at least a 4% increase in sales. That’s in a 2% economy. Clearly, retail is doing something right. But who knows what “right” is any longer. Quite simply, the metrics of success are changing. Total retail sales still matter. But that metric is one of the few constants in a world turning itself inside out. As McMillon said, the digital transformation of retail is incomplete. Very much so. No expert pegs e-commerce sales at more than 15% of the total…
