Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 53.50
December 17, 2019
At Daimler, additive manufactured parts are already built into the interiors of buses. However, instead of using external service providers, Daimler Buses plans to set up its first service bases in 2020 as its own 3D printing centers for spare parts and individualized components. The production and delivery of a 3D printed part only takes a few days instead of several months. Logistical costs can be greatly reduced, and this production technology also produces significantly less waste, the company reports. Sintratec offers an affordable end-to-end solution in the field of selective laser sintering (SLS), which is suited for training and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.07
May 06, 2022
…self-driving cars and trucks. Apex.AI Inc. yesterday announced that Daimler Truck AG has made a strategic investment in the company. It did not specify the monetary value. “This strategic investment from Daimler Truck demonstrates its forward-thinking nature by ensuring that our scalable applications continue to drive software-defined vehicle development for the entire industry,” stated Jan Becker, co-founder and CEO of Apex.AI. “Our powerful solutions are purposely designed with simplicity in mind. That’s the approach that’s changing the way companies in a wide range of industries develop their future vehicle technologies.” Palo Alto, Calif.-based Apex.AI also has facilities in Munich, Berlin,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.37
October 03, 2016
…of €1.0 billion. Von Hollen began his career with Daimler-Benz aerospace and held senior management roles at Daimler-Chrysler Services, Deutsche Telecom and Pentair. “We’re delighted to have Jürgen leading Universal Robots through this period of explosive growth,” said Teradyne CEO Mark Jagiela. “Jürgen’s experience developing and leading global teams serving a broad range of industrial and commercial customers is tremendously important as we drive the adoption of easy to use, safe, and economical cobots across the globe.” “I am excited to join Universal Robots as they work to fundamentally reshape automation across the global economy,” said Von Hollen. “The opportunity…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.96
November 30, 2022
…has built an automated welding system for Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., a joint venture between Daimler Trucks AG and Chinese truck manufacturer Foton Motor. It is supporting Foton Daimler's first localized heavy-duty truck for the Chinese market, the Actros, which is based on the Mercedes-Benz global platform and uses Daimler’s truck technology. “We are honored to have been selected by Foton Daimler to work on this milestone which paves the way to localizing its first heavy-duty truck. Daimler is a global leader in the automotive industry, not only because of its large volume of business, but also because of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.34
January 20, 2022
…stated Markus Schäfer, member of the management board of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, as well as chief technology officer responsible for development and procurement. “Mercedes-Benz’s achievement of SAE Level 3 already marked a huge milestone for automated driving, and I am absolutely convinced that partnerships will increase our level of ambition for what is possible in future,” he added. “Cooperation is an essential part of Mercedes-Benz’s strategy. Therefore, I am highly delighted to have [CEO] Austin Russell and Luminar on board for our journey.” Orlando, Fla.-based Luminar said it has spent the past decade developing the hardware and software…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.73
March 19, 2016
…placed an order for 100,000 Mercedes S-Class series with Daimler, citing unnamed sources at both companies, but another source told Reuters that report was inaccurate. Manager speculated the order could cost Uber around 10 billion euros, or $11.3 billion. Uber declined comment on both stories. It’s no secret that Uber is pursuing its own self-driving technology, using engineers it poached from Google and Carnegie Mellon University. The company recently announced plans to expand its Pittsburgh facility to include a test track for driverless cars. “Uber isn’t valued at more than $50 billion because it’s a ‘taxi app,’ but because investors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.97
September 20, 2019
…and produce operational savings.” The post office isn’t alone. Daimler Trucks is testing high-automation trucks on public roads in Virginia, following through on a pledge to make Level 4 automation a reality. In March of this year, the Germany-based Daimler AG accelerated its testing efforts through the purchase of 13-year-old software provider Torc Robotics. Daimler plans to commercially produce heavy-duty trucks that can drive by themselves in most situations within the next five to ten years. “Bringing Level 4 trucks to the public roads is a major step toward our goal to deliver reliable and safe trucks for the benefit…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.93
November 30, 2020
…von Hollen has held leadership positions at Bilfinger SE, Daimler-Chrysler Services, T-Systems and Pentair. “I am very excited to be joining the Ultimaker team, who has developed a leading product, strong business model and has a very talented team,” says Jürgen von Hollen, incoming CEO, Ultimaker. “I believe this uniquely positions Ultimaker to take full advantage of a USD 35 billion 3D printing market and outgrow this market, which itself is expected to grow at 20% per annum. Ultimaker has the ability to enable dynamic innovation, flexible manufacturing and delivers great productivity improvements. Together, we want to transform organizations and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.52
February 06, 2017
…with several automakers that specialize in that technology, including Daimler and its Freightliner truck division and Volvo. Daimler has piloted semi-autonomous trucks on highways in Nevada and Germany while Volvo recently demonstrated a fully autonomous construction truck in an underground Swedish mine. Carter says he expects to see “significant implementations” of automated vehicles in the shipping industry within 10 years, but declined to specify when FedEx might adopt semi- or fully autonomous trucks. “FedEx are focused and deploying technology in areas where they see a payoff from a cost point of view”Satish Jindel, president of SJ Consulting Group FedEx is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.68
August 19, 2021
…lb. or 14,969 kg.), hauling freight, and working with Daimler Trucks to develop SAE Level 4 redundant systems. It is also building a long-term trucking hub in Dallas and is hiring. Waymo Via to use Ryder maintenance network With a growing fleet and geographical footprint, Waymo Via said it needs a robust and scalable solution for truck maintenance. Ryder has a network of more than 500 maintenance facilities in the U.S. and nearly 90 years of fleet maintenance expertise. Miami-based Ryder said it provides services across North America and the U.K., manages nearly 235,000 commercial vehicles, and operates more than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.15
June 23, 2020
…Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, for a joint press conference, streamed live. The two companies plan to “create a revolutionary in-vehicle computing system and AI computing infrastructure. Starting in 2024, this will be rolled out across the fleet of next-generation Mercedes-Benz vehicles, enabling them with upgradable automated driving functions to deliver software-defined vehicles, expected to hit the market in 2024,” according to the press release. “NVIDIA is all about solving problems ordinary computers can't solve,” said Huang. “And autonomous vehicles is one of the world's greatest challenges. It has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.11
May 10, 2021
…Volvo Cars last year. Luminar has also partnered with Daimler Truck AG, and it has nearly 400 employees. Pony.ai to integrate Luminar sensors Pony.ai said it plans to deploy automotive-grade production autonomous fleets in 2023 globally. The next-generation fleet will integrate Luminar’s Iris and feature a multi-sensor 360-degree configuration and a profile of 10cm (3.9 in.) off of the vehicle roof. The partners said their goal is to increase safe, autonomous driving in complex urban environments with an integrated sensor design that leads advanced development to production scale. The partnership followed Pony.ai’s expansion of its robotaxi service across five cities,…
