Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.92
…walls or voice. Robotics can effectively achieve measurable productivity gains, so the ability to move the costs into the opex bucket is an enticing option for companies struggling to find enough people for mostly manual operations, Couto said. “You’re either going to deploy more people to do the work, or you can deploy some flexible automation to do the work, which you can do under RaaS,” he noted. “That’s quite a bit different than asking someone to write a big check upfront.” Locus Robotics was a pioneer in RaaS, said Karen Leavitt, the company’s chief marketing officer. She agreed that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
…to offer customers an immersive experience, “allowing them to gain a profound understanding of technology in the context of warehouse automation.” The new center provides a “a dynamic space where visitors can witness solutions firsthand and envision their applications within their own operations,” it said. McMurray Stern said its “state-of-the-art” Tech Center features working articulated and mobile robots showcasing storage, order fulfillment, decanting, sorting, and shipping applications. The company asserted that this positions it as not only a leading innovator in warehouse automation, but also a provider of “unique, tailored solutions” for its clients. Addverb a key partner McMurray Stern…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.34
…scope of stocked items in terms of size and rotation class. “Our aim is also to achieve further productivity gains, and to reach 200 to 220 picks per hour,” said Herouard. Frant added: “The scalability of the goods-to-person solution, coupled with Scallog's ability to listen, ensures that we have a 'tailor-made' automation solution to meet our customers' expectations, supported by a committed partner who is with us for the long term in our development.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.22
…principles for the Meca500 influenced the micro-SCARA robots featured at the Automatica trade show, Mecademic recalled. MicroDASH Early Access gains global traction Mecademic reportedly launched its micro-SCARA Early Access program back in May. Program participants included select distributors, integrators, and end customers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Philippe Beaulieu, chief commercial officer at Mecademic, praised the program’s success, stating, “We greatly appreciate the level of application testing and feedback from these selected experts. We are preparing for large-scale production to fulfill the pre-orders for this new micro-SCARA robot.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.53
…in Machina on the back of demonstrated execution, technology gains, and commercial traction,” he said. “We expect Machina to play an important role in a number of key industrial trends of the next decade: domestic re-industrialization, defense innovation, electrification, and commercial space.” Mohamed “Sid” Siddeek, corporate vice president and head of NVentures, added that “AI is rapidly accelerating industries across the global economy, including manufacturing.” “Machina Labs’ work to apply advanced computing and robotics to sheet-metal formation enables companies to operate manufacturing facilities with substantially improved efficiency and broadened capabilities,” he said. Machina Labs automates metal manufacturing. Machina Deployable System…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.35
…a public preview competition, in which 20 winners will receive free access to OptiFact for six months. They will gain access to customer support to test the platform, collect data, monitor equipment, and improve production efficiency. In addition, ABB offered more information about how its digital solution suite can accelerate automated businesses and the potential benefits of OptiFact at its website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.92
…record of 2021 by growth of 5%. “This latest gain is remarkable since it even tops the 2021 result that was a 57% jump compared to 2020,” said the organization. “To serve this dynamic market, domestic and international robot suppliers have established production plants in China and continuously increased capacity. On average, annual robot installations have grown by 13% each year (2017-2022).” The operational stock in China passed the 1 million mark in 2021 and the 1.5 million-unit market in 2022, with 22% growth, reported the IFR. It is the only country so far to reach that level, driven mainly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.61
…control and manage all of these systems. Customers can “gain the key advantage of seamless integrated racking and robotics,” said Movu. The broad portfolio means that Movu's users have a single partner to talk to, providing efficient project management and reliable lead times, Movu claimed. Customers can also rely on a safe and resilient supply chain that assists in delivering high service levels, it said. stow restructures stow Group now has two independent brands: stow Racking and Movu Robotics. While both of these brands retain their independence, they can still help each other with expertise, technology, and global resources it…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 12.56
…and orchestration, companies have transformed their current picking practices into efficient processes that enable higher speed and accuracy. The gains are also prominent in improving efficiency in overall warehouse operations, including order fulfillment, inventory management, and many administrative tasks. Download this doc to learn more.
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 9.02
…in distribution or fulfillment operations: Goods-to-Person and Person-to-Goods. Although they may seem similar at first, the productivity and efficiency gains are very different. Goods-to-Person AMRs bring items to associates or robotic picking arms for order fulfillment, eliminating walk and search time. Conversely, Person-to-Goods AMRs support associates as they travel through the aisles, picking needed items like a shopper in the grocery store. This whitepaper compares the two styles to help operations determine which type works best in their application. Which Type Works Best for Your Warehouse Application?
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.37
…of robotics forward at an astonishing pace. Robotic hands gain human-like receptors The profound connection between the human experience and the nuances of touch is well known. Our tactile senses, orchestrated by a network of intricate receptors known as the somatosensory system, allow us to comprehend the world around us. This system enables us to differentiate between sensations like hot and cold, rough and smooth, and even pain and tickling. Given the sophistication of this sensory process, replicating it within robotics, particularly in their extremities, has been a challenge historically. However, new approaches to introducing human-like receptors into the hands…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.79
…arms have been reaching into new applications as they gain capabilities. The new UR20 cobot from Universal Robots A/S will be on display at FABTECH, which is billed as “North America’s biggest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event.” The new robot has an additional 18 in. of reach radius, or a 36-in. diameter increase, greatly broadening the range of weldments that will be achievable in a given fixture setup, said Josh Pawley, co-founder of Vectis Automation, a Universal Robots partner. “Vectis Automation is ecstatic to offer the long-reach UR20 arm onto our integrated cobot welding and cutting tools,” he…