Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.85
…keeps running smoothly.” FANUC America is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp., which provides computer numerical controls (CNCs), robots, and ROBOMACHINE accessories. The Rochester Hills, Mich.-based company said small shops to large assembly operations rely on its automation to improve productivity, increase quality, maximize profits, and maintain a competitive edge. FANUC software works with MT-LINKi In conjunction with the MT-LINKi software, AI Servo Monitor uses machine learning to analyze the daily performance of machines equipped with FANUC CNCs. It displays daily data in intuitive graphs, allowing users to easily monitor abnormalities in these machines, said the company. MT-LINKi connects and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.84
…Rochester Hills, Mich.-based FANUC America is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp. The company provides CNC systems, robotics, and ROBOMACHINE factory automation. FANUC claimed that its innovative technologies and proven expertise can help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability, and profitability. M-1000iA ready to aid production, says FANUC The FANUC M-1000iA robot arm. Source: Business Wire The M-1000iA’s serial-link construction gives the robot a wider range of motion in every direction, said FANUC. It can extend its arm upright or rotate it backwards, which is not possible for typical heavy-payload robots with a parallel-link mechanism, the company added. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.84
…well as offices in Germany, the U.K., the U.S., Japan, China and Hong Kong, and Singapore. Geek+ builds on commercial success In the past two years, Geek+ said it has automated the warehouses of some of the world's best-known brands such as Decathlon, Nike, Circle K, Walmart, and ASDA. The company claimed that it has the largest share of the global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market with operations in 30 countries. Geek+ plans to continue to strengthen its regional capabilities by teaming up with local as well as global integrators. Building upon its goods-to-person picking robot, Geek+ now offers a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.83
…Budweiser. Inceptio is actively exploring partnerships with additional heavy-duty truck OEMs to expand its business in overseas regions, including Japan, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. The Bloomberg New Economy Forum is an annual conference focused on challenges confronting the global economy and opportunities created by technological innovation. Mr. Ma participated in a panel discussion on the future of transportation alongside executives from Trip.com and Hyundai Motor, as well as Indonesia's minister for tourism and creative economy. To listen to Ma’s full presentation at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, watch this video.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.82
…year, deploying the robots across the U.S., Europe, and Japan and continuing to grow our customer base,” Tenzer said in a statement. “Now is the time to build on these foundations by accelerating the scaling of customers and deployments. I’m very proud of this company and I look forward to working with Brian in my new role as chairman.” Tenzer added. RightHand touted Owen’s thirty years of experience in finance, technology, and commercial deployments. It added that Owen will be charged with helping the company scale up. Owen has decades of experience in technology Under Owen’s leadership at Cambridge Semantics,…
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…2020, the installations of robots from abroad—mainly imported from Japan, South Korea, and Europe—grew by 24% to 123,030 units. This number also included units produced in China by non-Chinese suppliers. Chinese robot manufacturers mainly deliver to their domestic market, where they held a market share of 27% in 2020 with 45,347 units shipped, according to the IFR. While the U.S. does not have a similarly centralized industrial policy, China's government recently released its second five-year plan. “China released the second five-year development plan for the robotics industry – following 2016 to 2020,” explained Song Xiaogang, executive director and secretary-general of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.80
…N.Y.; San Diego; Chelmsford, Mass.; and Georgetown, Ky. It also has offices in Singapore; Frankfurt, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; Yokohama, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai. It is a part of Teradyne Inc., which also owns Universal Robots.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.78
…two years, it has also established branches in Europe, Japan, and North America and expanded its customer and partner base. “In 2023, we have experienced significant growth throughout the entire American market, completing major projects in the metal and automotive industries, both in the U.S. and in the fast-growing Mexican market,” said Moritz Garroz Borelly, sales director for Elite Robots USA. “Elite Robots is taking many steps to expand the collaborative market space, and I believe it has the potential to significantly elevate the entire industry.” The company has its U.S. office in Knoxville, Tenn. “Winning this order makes me…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.78
…compliance standards and certification to the United States’ FDA, Japan, and European Commission requirements for direct food handling. “This historic partnership is a true validation of our award-winning products and technology. When combined with FANUC’s global reach in robotics, we will be able to offer end-users and system integrators a single, powerful and agile automation solution to address the unique needs of underserved markets,” added Carl Vause, CEO, Soft Robotics. “From its earliest days at Harvard, Soft Robotics’ potential to fundamentally transform industrial automation was obvious,” said Carmichael Roberts, Founder and Managing Partner of Material Impact and Chairman of the…
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…600,000-sq.-ft. SB Logistics distribution center (DC) in Ichikawa City, Japan, about 10 miles from Tokyo. Both companies are part of SoftBank Group: SB Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for e-commerce fulfillment, and SoftBank Robotics is SoftBank Group’s robotics division. DC design had to align with greater goals When Okabe, Ito, and their team began to work on the design for picking and packing processes for the facility, key performance indicators (KPIs) and return on investment (ROI) targets were among the considerations to justify the investment in automation. So was the ability of the robots to handle packages in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.75
…and supply chain management.” The company has more than 1,500 employees and offices in Germany, the U.K., the U.S., Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore. Geek+ said more than 500 global industry leaders trust it as a world leader in AMRs.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.71
…company has offices in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore and said it has more than 500 customers worldwide. Geek+ and Impact Analysis recently noted that more than 75% of warehouses worldwide don't yet have automation. Last year, the company reported that it had sold more than 20,000 AMRs worldwide. RoboShuttle 8 wins recognition RoboShuttle 8 is a next-generation, goods-to-person system that can reach items at heights of up to 8 m (26.2 ft.), according to Geek+. It first announced the system in October 2021. “We're seeing demand for goods-to-person automation for micro-fulfillment,” Randy Randolph,…