Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.93
September 29, 2023
…Jim Lawton, vice president and general manager for robotics automation at Zebra Technologies Joe Oliaro, vice president of sales and chief real estate officer at Wagner Logistics Kait Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics John Santagate, vice president of robotics at Körber Supply Chain Suppliers harness data for continuous improvement How have mobile robots evolved in the past year? We've seen a mix of larger models, higher reaches, and more sophisticated software. Kait Peterson, Locus Robotics Peterson: Locus is continually improving our robots' hardware and software capabilities based on customer needs, use cases, and incorporating the latest…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.47
September 14, 2023
…Interact Analysis. AMR vendors are continuing to consolidate, with Rockwell Automation Inc. saying on Sept. 5 that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Clearpath Robotics Inc. “Transporting parts and materials to assembly lines and between manufacturing cells is one of the industry’s most complex and inefficient tasks, often resulting in production bottlenecks,” said Rockwell. “Autonomous production logistics will transform the workflow throughout a manufacturing plant, enabling substantial reductions in cost and greater operational efficiency.” “Autonomous mobile robots ... are the next frontier in industrial automation and transformation, and this acquisition will supercharge Rockwell’s lead in bringing the Connected…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.16
September 13, 2023
…chief technology officer Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors, which Rockwell Automation recently acquired Daniel Kottlarz, founder of MYBOTSHOP, largest robotics research reseller in Europe Tobias Redlin, founder of IGO3D, which said it is largest desktop 3D printer distributor in Europe Ascento’s funding included non-dilutive funding from the Swiss Innovation Agency Innosuisse and the European Space Agency incubator ESA BIC. “We accompanied the founder team for over a year as sparring partners and the dedication, execution speed and how the team is listening to its customers to build the right solution is astonishing,” said Pascal Mathis, founding partner at Wingman Ventures.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.57
September 11, 2023
…OTTO AMRs, enabling manufacturers to unlock facility-scale material handling automation.” Do you have or anticipate a lot of mixed fleets? Absolutely. We've seen customers deploying mixed fleets for a while now, and we anticipate this trend will grow as organizations expand their fleets. Over time, we've been continually improving our software to provide even better support for larger, multi-model fleets. In our latest software release, Version 2.28, we released a team-based traffic control feature for more effective traffic management. In mixed fleet deployments, the same set of rules do not work for all the robots in a facility. For example,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.64
July 21, 2023
As automation advances, simulation technology must progress further to support specification, deployment, and re-deployment, said SCHUNK GmbH. The company this week announced that it has partnered with READY Robotics to develop the Automation Explorer simulation tool. “Automation Explorer will bring confidence to both new and experienced users of automation that their process is being optimized to its full potential,” stated Milton Guerry, president of SCHUNK USA, on LinkedIn. “Whether investigating automation possibilities for the first time, or re-deploying automation equipment for a new task, Automation Explorer brings major opportunity for understanding automation process potential while also digitalizing and simplifying deployment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.52
June 20, 2023
…network's customers, increasing the productivity of robots and industrial automation, said the companies. “As a leader in the manufacturing industry, the Industrial Solutions Network of CED is committed to offering innovative solutions that enable our customers to thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace,” said Brandon Bernier, partner ecosystem business lead at Industrial Solutions Network (ISN), in a press release. “Our partnership with READY Robotics allows us to significantly enhance our offering to customers,” he added. “ForgeOS brings a game-changing automation platform to the robot cell, expanding beyond just the robot or PLC. We believe this collaboration will revolutionize how businesses…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.12
April 28, 2023
Rockwell Automation Inc. this week signed a memorandum of understanding with Doosan Robotics at a summit in Washington, D.C., marking the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the U.S. and South Korea. The companies agreed to further integrate their controllers and robots, as well as develop other technologies for industrial automation, smart factories, and additional applications. “We are proud to sign this strategic agreement with Doosan during their historic visit to Washington,” said Ed Moreland, vice president for government affairs and external communications at Rockwell. “Rockwell and Doosan look forward to working together to provide cutting-edge products and services that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.37
March 30, 2023
…Johnson & Johnson, and Fujitsu. Augmentus aims to make automation simpler The company was established in 2019 and claims to be a pioneer in intelligent 3D scanning and robot motion planning systems. It noted it develops systems to help its customers automate their work environments with easy-to-use software that eliminates the need for coding and CAD files. Its solutions are compatible with over ten major robot manufacturers, including ABB, Universal Robots, Kuka, and Nachi, it added. The company explained that it is expanding its compatibility with added robot brands and peripheral hardware. Augmentus said its proprietary technology has helped companies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 56.74
March 09, 2023
Rockwell Automation Inc. yesterday announced that it has made a strategic investment in READY Robotics, which it described as a pioneer in software-defined automation and a Rockwell Technology Partner. Rockwell said its investment will help READY Robotics continue to develop its ForgeOS platform, support integration with its own software, and accelerate adoption across the Rockwell ecosystem of systems integrators and technology and channel partners. “We are excited to work with READY Robotics to help further simplify the use of diverse robotic systems in automation solutions for our customers,” said Matheus Bulho, vice president and general manager for production automation at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.93
November 30, 2022
…business modules,” he said. Turin, Italy-based Comau provides industrial automation, collaborative and wearable robotics, autonomous logistics systems, and digital services and products. The unit of automaker Stellantis said it has more than 45 years of experience, more than 4,000 employees, six innovation centers, five digital hubs, and nine manufacturing plants in 13 countries. It has an office in Southfield, Mich. Welding system to enable flexible manufacturing Featuring 100% process automation, the new production line is designed to be flexible enough to manage complex models and variable output, said Comau. The company said its welding system will help Beijing Foton Daimler…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.90
October 21, 2022
…to work on interoperability at the Association for Advancing Automation’s first AMR Conference in Louisville, Ky. He said that either suppliers cooperate to get their robots “to play well together,” or major users such as FedEx would look elsewhere. Interoperability was once again a key topic of discussion at this year’s AMR and Logistics Week in Boston. In a session on “Standardization Efforts for Mobile Robot Interoperability,” panelists outlined the progress they have made on the MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard, which was first published in May 2021. Panelists included Tom Ryden, executive director of MassRobotics; Daniel Theobald, co-founder of MassRobotics,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.17
September 14, 2022
…be in person this year. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has been putting on the event for over 30 years. This year’s show will include more than 40 guest speakers, three days of sessions, and an exhibit hall filled with robots. The conference runs from Sept. 27 to 29 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus in Columbus, Ohio. Carole Franklin, A3’s director for standards development for robotics, told Robotics 24/7 that the conference is designed to cater to two types of stakeholders—those who are new to robotics safety standards and seasoned industry veterans who are looking to learn more about…
