Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 52.76
August 31, 2022
…robots in a variety of environments. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, or Fraunhofer IML, are using NVIDIA Omniverse for applied research in logistics for fulfillment and manufacturing. They are also using NVIDIA Isaac Sim for simulation in robot design. Fraunhofer IML's goal is to ease the transition from automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to faster-moving autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). This advancement in automation promises to significantly accelerate logistics, said the Dortmund, Germany-based institute. “We’re heading the research aspects for AMRs, and we’re looking at how we can go as fast and as safely as possible in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.69
November 22, 2019
…Industries news, the company launched a new partnership with Fraunhofer Project Center at the University of Twente and the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT in Aachen, Germany. Ampower, an additive manufacturing consultancy, concluded in their independent benchmark study “Productivity Evaluation for Metal Additive Manufacturing Systems” that Additive Industries’ MetalFAB1 systems combine the lowest system investment with the lowest total cost per part and highest annual capacity. They tested four typical parts from various industries like medical hip implants, impellors from oil and gas industries, and parts from the automotive and aerospace industry. In all cases the MetalFAB1 won over…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 36.26
February 06, 2024
…provider Micropsi Industries recently announced a partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation (IFF) to open a new use-case research laboratory in Magdeburg, Germany. Additionally, Micropsi will demonstrate applications of its AI-based MIRAI machine vision system, including reflective disc picking and hook hanging, at ATX West in Anaheim, CA February 6-9 at booth 4566. Micropsi said U.S. companies can work with a local team during and after the show to workshop use cases for the new lab. Robot arms to demonstrate MIRAI variance adaptation Micropsi said applications such as reflective disk picking and hook hanging are too…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.11
April 17, 2019
…positive interim result of the Bionic Aircraft project: The Fraunhofer Institute for Additive Production Technologies IAPT, has developed optimized support structures. Support structures provide the needed support to additive manufactured components at certain areas, for example at overhangs, and must be removed after the 3D print. “Thanks to an optimized geometry, the new support structures do not need as much powder. We were inspired by nature, which is known for its material efficiency. The hierarchically branched structures with gradients that were created as a result reduce powder consumption by 70 to 90 percent as compared to conventional support structures. This…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.85
June 13, 2022
…reasons why organizations are seeking automated solutions,” Mühlens said. Fraunhofer Institute designs dual-arm cucumber harvester Harvesting cucumbers is a physically demanding task. Some companies have workers lie prone on a support surface behind a vehicle, picking the vegetables off the vines by hand. In more rudimentary businesses, workers walk down rows carrying a harvesting bucket, bending down to look for the ripe cucumbers. Carrying boxes that weigh up to 12.2 kg (27 lb.), the workers must walk, bend, stoop, and reach. Finding workers to perform these tasks has become increasingly difficult. In response to this challenge, the Fraunhofer Institute for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.17
June 17, 2022
…A1, GO1, and ANYmal quadrupeds, as well as the Fraunhofer Institute's O3dyn (formerly “Obelix”) indoor/outdoor pallet-moving system. “Fraunhofer's AMR [autonomous mobile robot] is omnidirectional, can move fast, and can pick up heavy loads,” said Andrews. “It has plans to open-source the platform.” “Our panel on digital twins at Automate last week was well-received,” he recalled. “The panelists from companies like Kroger and our newly announced partnership with READY Robotics demonstrate that the technology is becoming really important to diverse users.” “Our discussions with them and people at our booth showed that it's not just the technology providers—end users are starting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.75
December 14, 2022
…robots.” The Dresden, Germany-based company's customers include Bayer, Volkswagen, Fraunhofer, Rotop, and Vitesco. Wandelbots has partnered with leading operational technology (OT) systems integrators in Europe such as Gibas, Alumotion, Heidenbluth, and Sojka. It has received more than $123 million (U.S.) to date from investors such as Insight Partners, Microsoft, Next47, and 83North. Wandelbots Teaching offers versatility “Normally, the implementation of robotic processes is very complex,” said Wandelbots. To make a robot ready for use, experienced developers have to program every step of the process. This can be costly, and a lack of skilled personnel is slowing down the pace of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.43
May 11, 2024
…kinking, breakage, and subsequent maintenance costs. S-Family robots have been tested and certified for energy efficiency in accordance with Fraunhofer procedures and are available in two different load configurations between 13 and 18 kilograms, about 28 to 40 pounds, with a 1700 millimeter, about 67 inch, reach and a repeatability of +/- 0.03 millimeters, about 0.001 inches. The S-Family can be used for automated arc welding, foundry, automotive, and electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing processes, food and beverage handling, and general assembly applications. Characterized by their historical red robot design, Comau said the robots also reflect its dedication to making…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.78
April 25, 2016
…impact. It also features a review of ongoing trends plus insights from industry thought-leaders such as the World Bank, Fraunhofer Institute, HP and 500 Startups on the future of the logistics industry. Transformative pilot projects from DHL Trend Research are also highlighted in the report such as DHL’s testing of collaborative robots in warehouse operations.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.71
July 15, 2022
…a rigid construction to ensure higher precision and repeatability. It has been tested and certified for cleanroom compliance by Fraunhofer and is available in two different 5 kg (11 lb.) payload configurations, with a reach of 630 mm (24 in.) and 809 mm (31.85 in.).
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.11
June 07, 2023
…Source: Viroteq Viroteq victorious at ICRA Vanderlande and the Fraunhofer Institute organized the virtual challenge to raise awareness of parcel-stacking and loading systems in sectors that struggle with labor shortages. Vanderlande provides logistics systems for the airport, parcel, and warehousing segments. Manual stacking and loading processes are physically strenuous, noted the companies. With the increase in parcel varieties and requirements for process flexibility, the industry is demanding automation, but the technical complexity is high, they said. Thirty-nine contestants from around the world participated in the virtual stacking challenge at ICRA 2023. Viroteq said it used the StackrBrain AI technology to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.91
January 31, 2022
…use Wandelbots' software at customers like BMW, Bayer, VW, Fraunhofer, Schaeffler, Rotop, and Vitesco. The company has also partnered with operational technology (OT) systems integrators in Europe such as Gibas, Alumotion, Heidenbluth, and Sojka. Wandelbots plans to use its latest financing to open its Robotics Software Platform to automation providers and the third-party developer community. The opening will enable developers to build their own robotics applications on top of a manufacturer-agnostic control plane, the company said. Insight Parters leads funding, joins board Insight Partners led Wandelbots' Series C round. Existing investors 83North, Microsoft, Next47, Paua, Atlantic Labs, Haniel, and EQT…
