Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.73
…220 distributors and certified systems integrators in 60 countries. Teradyne Inc. acquired MiR in 2019 and combined it with AutoGuide Mobile Robots in 2022. Mobile Industrial Robots has U.S. offices in Holbrook, N.Y.; San Diego; North Reading, Mass.; and Georgetown, Ky. MiR Insights answers common questions MiR Insights provides answers to questions such as: What was the overall mission effectiveness of my robot fleet this week? Do we have any specific areas in our production where our robots encounter recurring challenges? How have the changes we implemented on the factory floor last month impacted robot throughput? In addition, the company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.25
…its turnover has increased significantly every year. The company was established by experts from the Danish robotics industry, and Teradyne acquired it in 2018.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.20
…distribution network in more than 60 countries. In 2018, Teradyne Inc., a leading supplier of automated test equipment, acquired MiR. Teradyne also owns collaborative robot arm leader Universal Robots and autonomous tugger and lift company AutoGuide Mobile Robots. MiR designs robots to withstand dust and water The MiR600 and MiR1350 are the market’s first Ingress Protection 52-rated AMRs, according to MiR. Their electrical components are protected and can tolerate dust and water drops, which is important in the food-handling industry. “We're seeing a lot of food and beverage interest,” said Matt Charles, sales director for the Midwest U.S. and Canada…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.13
…by end effectors, software, accessories, and application kits in the UR+ ecosystem. Universal Robots, which is owned by Boston-based Teradyne Inc., said it has installed more than 50,000 robots worldwide and reported $83 million in second-quarter 2022 revenue.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.78
…YouTube channel will feature key statements of executives from the two organizations, as well as some from FANUC America, Teradyne, UPS, Zebra Technologies, and NVIDIA.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.69
…the Danish robotics industry, and it was acquired by Teradyne in 2018. New sectors use MiR heavy robots Mobile Industrial Robots noted that since it launched its first robot in 2015, its products have been especially popular in the automotive and electronics industries, with major multinational customers such as Schneider Electric, Ford, and Faurecia (see video at bottom of this article). While those sectors continue to invest in MiR AMRs, the company said it has also increased sales to logistics and consumer packaged goods (CPG) customers wanting to optimize and automate their internal transport. MiR noted that its new, heavy-duty…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.66
…there were major, diversified technology providers such as ABB, Teradyne, or Zebra Technologies, which acquired AMR vendors and were showcasing mobile robots as part of their offerings. This shift in exhibitor variety at the show is likely tied to companies facing underlying pressures in production and fulfillment operations. Everyone is dealing with acute labor challenges, tighter cycle-time pressures, and the need to move goods to end customers as quickly as possible once they can secure raw materials or receive finished goods to distribute. As a result, all types of automation are seeing strong interest. There are more robotic arm solutions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.60
…in more than 60 countries and is owned by Teradyne, a supplier of automated test equipment. Autonomous pallet jacks to meet customer demand The companies said the new autonomous pallet jacks will supplement Mobile Industrial Robots’ current heavy-payload mobile robots, which can transport pallets and goods smoothly and safely among people and other transport equipment in dynamic surroundings. MiR’s existing robots can pick up pallets from specially designed pallet racks, and many MiR customers are requesting AMRs that can pick-up and deliver pallets from the ground. While MiR has identified a need among its customers, Logitrans has also seen increased…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.27
…accessories. Sponsors and supporters of the new center include: Teradyne, owner of Universal Robots (UR), Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), and AutoGuide Mobile Robots Heartland Automation Yaskawa Motoman OhmniLabs READY Robotics ROEQ Robotiq Vention FedEx Appalachian Wireless “We’re excited about our robotics contribution to eKAMI’s curriculum, and we’re excited to build on these efforts in a way that can solve the skilled labor shortage at scale and enable every U.S. manufacturer to easily deploy automation.” said Ben Gibbs, CEO of READY Robotics. READY, an early supporter of eKAMI’s efforts to add robotics to its curriculum, said it has already worked with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.83
…more than 60 countries, and it is owned by Teradyne, a leading supplier of automated test equipment. CSi integrates MiR robots CSi palletising’s Taros palletizer has previously integrated with multiple conveyors for the transport of finished goods into warehouses and empty pallets towards the machine. The company said it will now integrate MiR’s AMRs for transporting pallets to a single conveyor for storage or a position at the infeed of a pallet wrapper, working seamlessly with the customer’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) and warehouse managment systems (WMS). The MiR1350, which can autonomously transport loads of 1,350 kg (2,976lb.), can navigates…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.76
…mentors from supporters including FedEx, OhmniLabs, READY Robotics, and Teradyne (owner of Universal Robots, Mobile Industrial Robots, and AutoGuide Mobile Robots). Students can learn to use control software, collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and telepresence systems. “Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex is extremely proud and excited to partner with such a great organization as eKAMI,” said David Green, warden of the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. “This will be a game-changer for the incarcerated individuals who complete this program. It checks all the boxes to help them overcome the major struggles of re-entering society after release: job, housing and transportation.” “By…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.74
…both Danish, but they are now owned by Boston-based Teradyne Inc.) The report also found that most robot suppliers are based in the Midwest, with 47% of the 1,906 supplier offices in the U.S. based in that region. Despite other industries picking up on automation, the metal and machinery plus automotive sectors remain the primary focus of most U.S.-based robot sales, with 50% and 46% of suppliers serving these two sectors, respectively. The most popular application specializations among U.S. robot suppliers were handling and picking (69% of suppliers), assembly (45%), inspection and quality assurance (32%), machine tending (29%), and welding…