Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.17
…collaborative robots present to both end users and channel partners,” Peterson said. “The company is not only innovative, entrepreneurial and fast growing, it also has all the benefits of a larger corporation with the backing of its parent company, Teradyne. Being the commercial leader of a company like this on the forefront of industrial automation and leading in the emerging collaborative robotics segment was an opportunity I could not turn down.” Peterson looks forward to expanding the distribution base, adding more channel partners such as system integrators and vertical market distributors, as well as expanding sales and technical support at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.57
…will only increase. Heightened demands from consumers and business partners alike have driven rapid adoption of automation and software in the materials handling and logistics space as companies strive to overcome the limitations of legacy systems and methods. The complexity of the modern fulfillment system and broader supply chain pose significant challenges to end-users and solution providers, both of which can no longer afford to remain complacent in their processes and performance. Aside from constant change, it’s uncertain what the future holds. As a result, the art and science of system integration have set their sights on what is next…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.78
…and linking, RO-BER has already been a reliable project partner to SSI Schaefer for major international projects using the gantry robot technology in recent years. A current example is the drinks warehouse of A. Kempf Getraenkegrosshandel GmbH in Heddesheim, Germany, a wholly owned subsidiary of Edeka Handelsgesellschaft Suedwest mbH. “In the market, SSI Schaefer and RO-BER have a lot in common with regard to customers and industries,” said Hans Gerd Severin, managing director of RO-BER. “The inclusion of our standardized robot systems in their concepts complements the SSI Schaefer product portfolio perfectly, especially for end-of-line palletizing and in picking systems.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.66
…robots was a conscious decision he made with his partner Mike Johnson, Quiet’s president. “No one had really used mobile robotics like this before,” says Welty. “Mike and I felt that the distribution industry was mature and ready for disruption.” While Kiva was a giant step away from the status quo, especially for 3PLs that typically shy away from automation, “you don’t disrupt by taking incremental steps,” Welty adds. Of course, the Kiva solution has now been around for nearly a decade. What’s more, it has been off the market since 2012, when Amazon acquired the company. Although Amazon is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.76
…needs of material flow processes. “We’re really excited to partner with Yaskawa to develop the future of mobile manipulation and collaborative robots,” said Matt Rendall, chief executive officer at Clearpath. “Combining our cutting-edge self-driving industrial vehicles with Yaskawa’s industry-leading robot arms will enable a new category of automation for machine tending.” The solution will provide natural feature navigation, so there is no need to add fiducials or reflectors to the operating environment. The system is reconfigurable to accommodate changing operational preferences and/or changing facility infrastructure. It is also easily redeployable between various processes due to increase or decrease in production…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.24
…participated in FRC events this year. As strategic alliance partners of FIRST, the International Society of Automation (ISA) and its umbrella organization, the Automation Federation, actively support FIRST’s educational programs and mission, and encourage more young people to pursue careers that fully utilize their STEM skills and interests. A select group of practicing automation professionals—volunteering on behalf of ISA—will be present at the ISA/Automation Federation exhibit (#702) to meet with FIRST competitors and their family members, and answer any questions they may have about career opportunities in automation and engineering. “I invite all FIRST competitors to come by our exhibit…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.94
…market where we will be surrounded by customers, competitors, partners and suppliers.” Cimcorp’s robotic and automated solutions help manufacturers and distribution centers meet the challenge of managing multi-channel distribution within a complex and rapidly evolving multi-sales channel environment while optimizing material flow, increasing efficiencies and improving their bottom lines. Cimcorp executives and team members will be available for questions and to discuss the company’s end-to-end, multi-channel and customized solutions, including Layer Pick, Case Pick, Piece Pick, Storage & Retrieval and AGV Solutions, at Booth 4347. Modex 2016 is scheduled to be held April 4-7, 2016 in Atlanta’s Georgia World Conference…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.85
…transport loads up to 110 pounds. Christian Beer, owner and manager at Servus Intralogistics, added, “Servus is proud to partner with Bastian Solutions. The dedication and innovation they bring to customers is outstanding, and in similar fashion, we want to provide a quality product their customers can rely on. We appreciate the opportunity and are looking forward to working with them and their customers.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.79
…27-30 April in St. Louis, Mo. As strategic alliance partners of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), ISA and its umbrella organization, the Automation Federation, actively support FIRST’s multi-faceted educational programs that help young people discover and develop a passion for STEM learning and career pathways. The FRC enables students to: ● Learn from professional engineers ● Master STEM skills ● Utilize sophisticated software, hardware, and power tools ● Improve teamwork, and interpersonal and communication skills ● Qualify for more than $22 million in college scholarships The FRC’s positive impact on its student participants is impressive and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.77
…might be something companies do themselves, or they might partner with UPS. It will be a complex evolution.” When asked if the industry is generally keeping pace with investment and innovation or woefully behind, Ellis described a classic bell curve. “If you drew a vertical line down the center, those companies to the left might be slightly ahead of the game, and to the right slightly behind,” he said. “But we can’t say that in three years the companies that pursue all 10 of these predictions will be in good shape or that anyone who hasn’t won’t be. It will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.43
…be recognized for our efforts and grateful that manufacturing companies have RIA as a resource as they seek integration partners.” RIA requires each certified integrator to be recertified every two years. Detailed information on the certification program and the certified robot integrators can be found on Robotics Online. “Robotics customers, of course, still need to conduct their own due diligence on the suppliers they select,” said Burnstein. “RIA cannot guarantee the work of any integrator or recommend which integrators to choose. We have over 80 system integrator members and look forward to having more of them go through the certification…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.47
…heart of what makes this a successful event each year.” Participating students came from programs at the following PMMI partner schools: CalPoly, Michigan State, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, San Jose State, University of Florida, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.