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Machine Learning Technique Sharpens Prediction of Material’s Mechanical Properties

March 17, 2020 · The scientists developed and "trained" the system to predict samples' yield strength 20 times more accurately than existing methods.

Honeywell Intelligrated Showcases Next-Generation DC Technology

March 16, 2020 · Matt Wicks (left), Chief Robotics Solutions Architect, Honeywell Intelligrated discussing workforce optimization, robotic integration and industrial internet of things (IIoT) connectivity in the distribution and fulfillment space.

DHL Supply Chain expands partnership with Locus Robotics

March 16, 2020 · The key component of this expanded partnership, according to DHL, is ten new, nationwide deployments of the Locus AMR solution, through and Expanded Multi-Site Services Agreement. Today, DHL Supply Chain has roughly 100 bots deployed in two locations, according to Jim Gehr, President, Retail, at DHL Supply Chain North America. Gehr added that with this announcement, DHL is targeting that number to be roughly 1,000 by the end of 2020.

ERIKS Collaborates with Ultimaker to Scale Up 3D Printing Capacity for OEM and MRO Industries

March 16, 2020 · Multi-product specialist supports customers through co-engineering and facilitates high industry standards to 3D print parts on demand.

Robotic software takes control

March 12, 2020 · Just like WES, robot operating systems are undergoing a transformation that may change the way we manage distribution centers.

FANUC America Partners With TITANS of CNC to Help Bridge the Skills Gap

March 12, 2020 · The education platform offers students the support, education and training to help prepare them for careers in high-tech manufacturing.

Mobile robots solve labor and safety issues

March 11, 2020 · Manager says new robots are the easiest part of a new fully automated production line.

Productive Robotics’ showcases collaborative robots

March 11, 2020 · Cobot provider Productive Robotics (Booth 6685) highlighted its American-made OB7 collaborative robots as a means of easily creating safe, efficient automated processes.

MiR launches faster, shorter and narrower MiR250

March 11, 2020 · Mobile Industrial Robots (Booth 9435) launched the MiR250, a collaborative autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that is faster, safer and more agile for operations where space is at a premium.

Vecna Robotics’ technology transcends traditional automation

March 11, 2020 · Vecna Robotics (Booth 9807) is showcasing its innovative, autonomous materials handling solutions this week at Modex.

Soft Robotics solves costly e-commerce reverse logistics problems

March 11, 2020 · Innovative robotics pioneer Soft Robotics (Booth 3627) has announced the first robotic solution specifically designed for the handling of product returns.

TensaBelt: Iteration Advances Thanks to 3D Printing

March 11, 2020 · This technology has enabled them to create many iterations of each part at a low cost, ensuring the ability to achieve the desired result when developing its queue management systems.

Prime Robotics introduces new warehouse robotics platform

March 10, 2020 · Prime Robotics (Booth 8837) has unveiled a groundbreaking robotics platform for warehouses, known as the Auto Shelf.

ForwardX debuts computer vision AMR fleet

March 10, 2020 · ForwardX Robotics (Booth 1207) recently launched in the Americas what it claims is the world's only computer vision-based AMR fleet, which has already been installed in logistics, manufacturing and retail facilities abroad.

Locus Robotics announces new international customer, CEVA Logistics

March 10, 2020 · Locus Robotics, a market leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, today announced the addition of a new international client CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading asset-light based supply chain management companies.

Conveyco Technologies introduces AMR POC Program at Modex

March 10, 2020 · Conveyco Technologies (Booth 1614) is showcasing its new Proof of Concept (POC) program for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The new program allows organizations to conceptualize, emulate and validate AMR system's performance prior to financially committing to an entire system.

Honeywell Intelligrated showcases next-generation DC technology

March 10, 2020 · Honeywell Intelligrated (Booth 7619) is showcasing forward-thinking innovations in workforce optimization, robotic integration and industrial internet of things (IIoT) connectivity in the distribution and fulfillment space.

Fetch Robotics launches its CartConnect500

March 10, 2020 · On Tuesday, Fetch Robotics (Booth 9011) introduced and demoed its CartConnect500—an addition to the CartConnect lineup of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), which is the industry's first (and so far only) autonomous cart transport solution for numerous payloads.

Partners Join Forces to Enhance Advanced Manufacturing in the Eastern U.S.

March 10, 2020 · Empire Group and Mainspring closed the investment on February 18, 2020 to fund the company's vision of becoming a provider of advanced product development and additive manufacturing services in the eastern U.S.

Simufact and Renishaw Collaborate to Streamline Additive Manufacturing Simulation and Build File Preparation

March 10, 2020 · The two companies are also working together on improved simulation of the complex metallurgy of commonly used materials to enable successful prediction, and compensation, of stress and distortion during the printing process.

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