…inventory is stacked and stored in 196,000 plastic bins, according to the company. The framework acts as a grid for the 160 robots to navigate around while they pick items. From that area, goods are processed and prepared for shipping and humans are brought back into the loop. “We are thrilled to facilitate the omnichannel growth of a long-time customer like Peek & Cloppenburg Düsseldorf with the help of this automated solution,” Rainer Haag, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Germany…
…Navya and BlueBus worked with Keolis and Plastic Omnium as part of the EFIBA (Emergence Filière Industrielle Bus Autonome) project supported by the France Relance program. Tests validate electric, autonomous shuttles Founded in 2007, BlueBus manufactures 100% electric buses in 6-m (19.6 ft.) and 12-m (39.3 ft.) sizes. The zero-emission, silent vehicles meet the demands of local authorites and transport operators for clean and sustainable mobility, said the Bolloré Group unit. “The Bluebus [shuttles] are also equipped with Blue Solutions'…
…and sustainability, only about 6% of U.S. plastics are recycled, according to the National Environment Agency of the government of Singapore. ARO is supporting the nationwide rollout of TrashBot Zero. Source: CleanRobotics By sorting waste accurately at the source, recyclables and other recoverable materials can be more effectively diverted from landfills, said CleanRobotics. The Pittsburgh-based company said its mission is to ensure the effectiveness of recycling programs at high-traffic facilities while securing the return on investment (ROI) of such programs.…
…made of stainless steel, aluminum, and weatherproof plastics, allowing FarmBot to be installed outdoors or on rooftops in all weather conditions as well as in greenhouses or indoors. FarmBot is also 100% open-source, meaning all the CAD models, electronic schematics, software, and data are freely available online for everyone from tinkerers to teachers to learn more and customize their machine, the company said. All models are in stock and available for immediate worldwide shipping from FarmBot's California warehouse, with free…
…it serves manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, medical, alternative energy, fabricated metal, industrial machinery, rubber and plastics, food and beverage, and other industries.
…(AMRs) produced by Mobile Industrial Robots, Metro Plastics reduced forklift traffic, a significant safety hazard to employees. The AMRs even helped reduce employees’ back pain by eliminating the need to bend over repeatedly to move parts. 5. Greater process visibility Installing robots at any stage in the manufacturing process is an excellent opportunity to infuse other new technologies, such as Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. These are often necessary to ensure the safe and proper functioning of the robot. For…
…which is comprised of glass, metal, and plastics thrown out by residents of New York City and several other municipalities in the area. It is considered to be the largest commingled recycling facility in North America. “SMR is the processor of 100% of the metal, glass, and plastic, and 50% of the paper collected by the NYC Department of Sanitation throughout the five boroughs, “according to an excerpt on its website. “For SMR, this means speed, efficacy and accuracy when…
…use the RBTX Robotics Marketplace 2.0. Motion plastics provider igus GmbH last week announced an update to the RBTX.com marketplace it launched in 2019. The online platform brings providers and users of low-cost robotics together with the goal of making automation more accessible. The redesiged marketplace includes enhancements and new features to make it even easier for users to find components or complete solutions that meet their requirements and budget, said igus. “There are now 76 partners on our RBTX…
…a select group of core competencies in plastic parts assembly and leak testing. With decades of experience in the assembly of automotive parts under its belt, AMS was sought after to help a local plastic injection molding company build a heat shield cover for the air intake manifold on Honda’s 2023 CRV model. Annual production volume was 350,000 parts per year, and the required cycle time was less than 30 seconds per part. Not only did the project require high-volume…
…and deep learning to identify and recover plastics, cardboard, paper, cans, cartons, and many other containers and packaging types reclaimed for raw material processing. The company said its AI platform, AMP Neuron, has recognized more than 50 billion objects in real-world conditions. The company added it continues to break new ground in the application of data for recycling with its material characterization software, which digitizes the real-time flow of recyclables with precision and consistency. Better data provides opportunities to identify…
…up the use of post-consumer resin in plastic products and packaging. AMP is developing Vortex to target and recover film and flexible packaging for baling and selling,” it added. Vortex will hit the mass market by 2023 AMP Robotics added the system has been “optimized for quality control on fiber lines.” It is working to deploy the system with its first customers now and plans to start selling it more broadly in 2023. The company said Vortex helps address a…
