Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.04
October 22, 2023
…costs, and enhance efficiency, helping managers save their sanity. Precision and accuracy: In the demanding world of warehousing, mistakes can have cascading effects on your entire supply chain. AMRs can work alongside humans and provide detailed information on items (including pictures) to be picked or put away, enabling impeccable accuracy. This strategy can dramatically decrease errors, speed up shipments, and dramatically reduce the headaches of returns and customer dissatisfaction. Efficient space utilization: Warehouses are expensive to maintain, especially in prime locations. Making optimal use of every square inch of available space is critical. If you can’t build out or move…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.22
October 12, 2023
…'do it yourself' and is still designed for factory precision.” “A lot of companies do mix and match to build robots for outer space, farms, or restaurants,” he added. “With our whole software stack and a teach pendant, developers can be up and running in a matter of weeks.” PickNik built MoveIt Studio on its MoveIt motion-planning and manipulation software. It added that companies are already using MoveIt Studio for systems combining robot arms and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for in-situ bin picking. “With MoveIt Studio, companies can quickly prototype new behaviors in a low-code environment,” Coleman said. “Developers can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.12
October 09, 2023
…claimed that its new robot “offers unmatched space efficiency, precision, and integration flexibility to accelerate the automation of small component design, inspection, and assembly applications.” Mecademic designs and manufactures small industrial robotic arms. The award-winning company said its customers work in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, electronics, jewelry, and other industries. MicroDASH Early Access program a success The formal launch of MicroDASH came just a few months after Mecademic showed its micro-SCARA robots at Automatica earlier this year as part of an Early Access program. The company stated that the Early Access program was successful, resulting in robot design advancements and pre-orders…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.73
October 02, 2023
…company said the joint venture will create a mixed-fleet precision agriculture platform supporting the future development and distribution of Trimble Ag technologies. “This deal significantly enhances AGCO’s technology stack with disruptive technologies that cover every aspect of the crop cycle, which ultimately helps us better serve farmers no matter what brand they use,” said Eric Hansotia, chairman, president, and CEO of AGCO. “The exclusive access to Trimble Ag products, combined with AGCO’s existing precision ag offerings, also accelerates AGCO’s growth ambitions around autonomy, precision spraying, connected farming, data management and sustainability,” he said. “All of these touchpoints will result in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.24
September 28, 2023
…manufacturing, driven by advanced technologies like AI, automation and precision engineering,” according to Advanced Navigation. “In the context of autonomous systems, the importance of precision and reliability is non-negotiable.” The facility at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Tech Lab follows a “vertical integration framework,” housing equipment for automated manufacturing using machine learning, according to the company. This “guarantees the delivery of reliable, durable, and high-quality navigation technology,” it said. The new facility will make systems including the Boreas digital fiber-optic gyroscope (DFOG). Advanced Navigation claimed that it is one of only four companies in the world with the capability…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.48
September 25, 2023
…impair a vehicle’s ability to travel fluidly and with precision. Surfaces that are too shiny can reflect too much light, prohibiting robotic navigation sensors from operating correctly. Both TriGard ESD and TriGard ESD Ultra have been tested to ANSI ASTM D523 standards for glossmeter geometries, ensuring their suitability for robotic applications. Electrostatic dissipative properties (ESD) to minimize static buildup. Both TriGard ESD and TriGard ESD Ultra prevents a discharge from damaging sensitive robotic electronics. TriGard Finishes on ResinDek Flooring Boosts Robotic Performance ResinDek panels with TriGard ESD and TriGard ESD Ultra finishes come in sizes up to 4 x 10…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.00
September 25, 2023
…66 in.). Dobot said the cobots are suitable for high-precision industrial applications such as pick and place, sorting, screwing, inspection, gluing, welding, transporting, polishing, and palletizing. Compared with the previous model, the CRA cobots offer a more powerful gearbox that shortens a work cycle by an average of 25%, according to the company. The control boxes of the devices are also about 25% smaller. The boxes can come with optional IP54 protection for challenging environments, reducing the need for extensive maintenance in the long term, said Dobot. Cobots come with safety, communications features In addition, electromagnetic brakes can stop the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.55
September 20, 2023
…make robots, controllers, and machine tools that offer reliability, precision, speed, and easy operation. “When customers visit FANUC’s headquarters in Japan, they are amazed to see the highly automated assembly lines and leave feeling confident in our ability to solve their production problems,” Cicco said. FANUC America to open new campus FANUC America is also ramping up its capabilities to meet customer growth with ongoing construction of its new West Campus scheduled to open in the spring of 2024. In combination with FANUC's existing headquarters and North Campus, the new facility will bring the company's operational space to nearly 2…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.23
September 20, 2023
…a revolutionary transformation in the day-to-day efficiency, productivity, and precision of warehouse operations,” said Andrei Danescu, co-founder and CEO of Dexory, in a release. DexoryView takes data into the future “For warehouse operators, guaranteeing flawless 'on-time, every time’ order fulfilment is paramount to satisfying the expectations of today’s consumers,” said Dexory. The company said DexoryView uses autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to capture rich image and sensor data from across a warehouse. It then applies analytics to provide visibility across a facility of any size, as well as from connecting sites across the global supply chain through DexoryView. Dexory said its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.71
September 19, 2023
…by an optional Motor Accessory Pack (MACCP) with a precision encoder. Developers will be able to purchase additional motor kits separately for an enhanced ramp-up experience, the company noted. “The AMD Kria SOM portfolio has helped make robust hardware for robotics and industrial edge applications available to the masses, and we’re excited to see the portfolio extended with the new K24 SOM and KD240 Starter Kit,” said Greg Needel, CEO of REV Robotics. “With Kria SOMs, we’re able to simplify development of even advanced control loop algorithms, adapt to changing software and hardware requirements, and build really cool things for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.59
September 16, 2023
…of the workpieces do not affect the functionality and precision of the system, it asserted. “By automating processes with MIRAI, we can save costs and position ourselves as an innovative and modern company while enhancing the attractiveness of our workplace,” Lembke said. Since implementing MIRAI, HWL reported that its employees have taken on the responsibility of managing and retraining the system, which is especially important when faced with changing requirements or environmental modifications. “The fact that these adjustments can be made by our employees without the need for experienced programmers from the manufacturer is a significant advantage,” said Lembke. “We…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.92
September 15, 2023
…also elevate picking operations to truly astonishing levels of precision.” “This innovation empowers our clients to adeptly navigate the intricate challenges of contemporary logistics, thereby paving the way for their resounding success,” he said in a release. Flex 60-SW addresses picking challenges “The significance of picking precision for warehouses cannot be overstated, as it crucially and directly influences customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, cost management, and brand reputation in the fiercely competitive market,” said ForwardX. “Gone are the days of painstakingly manual weighing and potential errors in picking orders.” The company claimed that the Flex 60-SW's integrated scale will improve picking…
