Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.89
April 01, 2019
…these situations, he adds, you need a way to optimize the available build space, schedule the work based on delivery dates, customer priority and machine availability, while at the same time managing all of the relevant production requirements associated with those parts. “As with any type of manufacturing, success is about achieving the most cost-effective method of parts production while assuring the best part quality possible, and a data-driven MES is a big part of that,” Crotty says. Kip Hanson writes about all things manufacturing. You can reach him here.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.86
December 13, 2021
…will enable Symbotic to accelerate its growth plans and delivery on its backlog, according to the company. Symbotic said it is continuing to invest in innovation to expand the application of its core technology to new use cases. This includes expanding into new verticals such as automotive parts, home improvement, and apparel, as well as entering new geographic regions. SoftBank SPAC specifics SVF Investment Corp. 3 (SVFC) is a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by an affiliate of SoftBank Investment Advisers (SBIA). The transaction values Symbotic at a pro forma enterprise value of $4.8 billion, representing 4.8x Symbotic’s calendar year-end…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.86
September 14, 2022
…Guide to Robotics as a Service (RaaS) Robotics as a Service (RaaS) is a paradigm-shifting new business and service delivery model for robotics. This arrangement dramatically reduces the barrier to entry for introducing robotics into any industry by delivering a robotics-driven solution on a subscription basis. However, the advantages of RaaS solutions extend far beyond the sticker price. Download Now!
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.85
May 18, 2023
…years, and consumer expectations for lower prices and faster delivery, noted OSARO. The partners said they will jointly deploy scalable systems that can improve accuracy and productivity while keeping costs low, despite inflation. Geek+ said that unlike conventional fixed conveyor systems, its mobile robots are easy to install or reconfigure, needing only moveable QR code floor marks to operate. “Solving the labor shortage is critical for anyone in e-commerce today,” stated Rick DeFiesta, executive vice president of sales and solutions at Geek+ America. “Geek+ systems take less floor space and are highly flexible in both their use and installation, allowing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.84
June 15, 2023
…a variety of day-to-day ward tasks to ensure the delivery of comprehensive patient monitoring and care.” “While Välkky will initially be deployed on a smaller scale, undertaking tasks like retrieving fallen items or taking patient vitals, it has the potential to help with a number of more complex jobs,” she said. “This includes patient lifting, which could help alleviate potential physical injuries for staff, and reducing the spread of infection.” “The integration of cutting-edge robotics into our healthcare team marks an exciting milestone,” Ahonen said. “Innovative technology like Välkky has the potential to revolutionize how we deliver patient care, support…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.82
December 01, 2021
…Notch’s mission. Today, Top Notch offers one- to three-day delivery throughout the U.S. from four locations. The Missouri facility is the largest at 100,000 sq. ft., followed by Nevada at 55,000 sq. ft. The Pennsylvania DC is 30,000 sq. ft., but an additional 15,000 sq. ft. is available in another building located across the parking lot. Top Notch acquired its 38,000-sq.-ft. Massachusetts facility with a Boston-based company five years ago. Throughput is 3,000 orders and 4,000 packages per day at peak. “In addition to a wide selection of product, Top Notch offers customization and value-added services,” said Houlihan. “For example,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.82
June 13, 2022
…used to aid in assembly, pick-and-place tasks, collection and delivery services, and mobile applications. “Our goal is to make low-cost automation as accessible as possible,” Mühlens said. “We have customers that are as diverse as their applications. Some are just looking for compatible hardware and do the rest of the integration journey by themselves. And some users need help with the design. It’s exciting that affordable solutions allow anyone to start their automation journey.” Unique and diverse applications The cucumber harvester is certainly one of the most interesting applications for low-cost automation. There are, however, many others. In Bruges, Belgium,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.82
September 02, 2017
…end-to-end solutions efficiently manage customers' warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, distribution, delivery routes, and retail stores. About Körber Logistics Systems The Business Area Logistics Systems, belonging to the international technology group Körber and based in Bad Nauheim, Germany, is the leading provider of fully integrated applications for the optimization of complex internal and external logistics processes. Under the umbrella brand Körber Logistics, the Business Area provides digital solutions for smart factories (production logistics), warehouses, e-commerce, and the management of entire supply chains. In three Business Units, the umbrella brand unites the companies Aberle GmbH and Consoveyo S.A. (System Integration), Langhammer GmbH, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.80
September 11, 2023
…including inbound to storage, finished goods takeaway, and lineside delivery, thanks to its ability to move payloads on pallets, racks, and bins. For brownfield facilities that are already tight and crowded, OTTO 1200 still maximizes productivity. It can even help those manufacturers convert one way aisles into two-way aisles. OTTO 1200 would also be a great fit where human and robot interaction is high. It is designed to deliver performance and safety, so manufacturers can expect to meet their throughput targets while ensuring that their people are safe. What were some of the technical challenges of developing this robot? How…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.79
May 21, 2023
…towards integrated scalable, modular production cells, while optimizing the delivery of components across facilities. Ongoing developments in artificial intelligence are powering autonomous grasping and positioning, which will expand the range of tasks robots can perform. This greater use of AI in robotics helps with tasks like the picking of non-uniform objects, which is on prominent display at a Burrtec Waste Industries material recovery facility in Riverside, California. Here, vision- and AI-enabled ABB delta robots scan materials on waste stream conveyor, picking a variety of contaminants from the line that the robot has learned are not able to be recycled. At…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.79
January 03, 2023
…tractor, Skydio for its Scout drone, Neubility for its delivery robot, and Seoul Robotics for its self-driving car “control tower.” These companies have also received recognition with CES 2023 Innovation Awards, Talla said. NVIDIA makes more simulation tools available Also at CES, NVIDIA also announced a major update for Omniverse Enterprise to improve performance, improve RTX ray and path tracing, and streamline workflows. It has opened Omniverse portals with more Blender AI add-ons, Ada Lovelace support, and thousands of free 3D USD assets for GeForce RTX users. The company also announced the NVIDIA Omniverse Avatar Cloud Engine, or ACE, as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.78
March 21, 2022
…pursue these types of value-adding transactions and accelerate the delivery of our industrial data solutions. What can you share about your company's goals or milestones for this year? Mozer: Following the success of American Robotics’ FAA approval, we are now focused on executing a growth strategy—making sure we provide leading service to our customers, and working with them to prepare for further deployments. There has been a lot of overpromising and underdelivering in the commercial drone space, and American Robotics is now positioned and determined to change that trend. From an industry standpoint, we are at the beginning of what…
