Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.99
…of the biggest benefits of these enhancements is the ergonomic design. “Frequently used buttons and the scanner are placed strategically on the robot to minimize ergonomic strain, and additional lights, images and prompts can direct tasks more precisely,” he said. “With this design, the system is easy to master and can be used by a broad range of workers after minimal training. Also, because the Chucks are larger, warehouses don’t need to utilize as many, freeing up space throughout the aisles. Having fewer robots is particularly helpful during peak seasons when staff presence and customer pressures increase and efficiencies need…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.94
…employees have come up with a variety of other uses, including making socket covers, producing part hangers, and developing ergonomic and safety tools. In addition to the 3D printer, the plant uses a variety of other innovative technologies, including drones that conduct interior inspections and collaborative robots that can operate near human employees without safety cages. Earlier this year, GM announced it was working with Autodesk to create 3D-printed parts for its vehicles in an effort to reduce weight and improve performance. GM is using Autodesk’s cloud computing and artificial intelligence algorithms to take a generative design approach to new…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.88
…committee to guide their designs, covering topics like wear, ergonomics, environmental conditions, and load handling. The overall competition saw the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) take first place, followed by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in second and Clemson University in third. UCLan previously won an engineering award for an exoskeleton project in 2021. Several other special awards were also given to the following teams: Teams’ Choice Award: Federal University of Technology—Parana and Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná Poster Competition Award: UCLan Presentation Competition Award: Clemson University Design Competition Award: Vrije Universiteit Brussel About the ASTM ET CoE Established in 2019,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.82
…Baldonnel distribution center while also improving the overall workplace ergonomics for workers. The LocusBots' seamless integration with human workers has enabled United Drug to efficiently meet growing e-commerce demand and double productivity, officials there said. “Locus is honored to receive this prestigious industry recognition alongside our customer, United Drug,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “Our commitment to innovation, proven usability, and fast time to value has helped them to optimize their fulfillment productivity and efficiency to meet ever-increasing order volumes.” Paul Malone, head of operations for UDD & UDC at United Drug Ireland, lauded the Locus cobots and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.69
…Parts applications include end effectors used with industrial robots, ergonomic aids such as lift assists and hand tools and alignment fixtures on assembly lines. “There is a reason why manufacturers are increasingly turning to 3D-printed carbon fiber materials,” says Stratasys Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Dick Anderson. “It’s incredibly strong, versatile, and lightweight. We want to enable all our FDM customers to take advantage of those material characteristics. Introducing FDM ABS-CF10 is a significant step in growing 3D printing’s presence in the global manufacturing industry.” The FDM ABS-CF10 material is scheduled to be available in April 2021, and orders are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.50
…technology enables Signicast and DDM customers to create more ergonomic components with less material cost and shorter lead times. “DDM is extremely proud to join hands with Signicast to modernize investment casting while offering speed, complexity and value to customers. This partnership greatly accelerates the introduction of DDM's ceramic 3D printing based Digital Foundry offering to the market,” says Dr. Suman Das, founder and CEO of DDM. “DDM's 3D printing technology will bolster our core offering and amplify our footprint in additive manufacturing,” says Marc Riquelme, president of Signicast. The partnership between Signicast and DDM highlights advancements in precision casting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.50
…fulfillment process that adapts to changing customer needs, reducing ergonomic issues linked to maneuvering heavy manual carts, energizing warehouse associates with easy-to-use technology, and ramping fulfillment capacity to meet growing consumer demand. Office Depot replaced its manual cart and pick-to-voice technology at a DC in Orlando, Fla., with a process that uses collaborative mobile robots (6 River Systems) to support efficient picking of e-commerce and store replenishment orders. The fleet of 18 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) work in close collaboration with warehouse associates to get orders picked quickly and accurately with minimal walking for the workers. The AMRs, or “Chucks”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.48
…and efficiency, robots also help create safer and more ergonomic workplaces. As a result, employees can avoid tedious and risky tasks, focus on more value-added activities, and enjoy a more collaborative and satisfying work environment, asserted Geek+ and Körber in a release. Partnership produces results for customers Geek+ entered its first global partnership with Körber in 2020 and has rapidly expanded its offerings since then. The companies cited the deployment of 30,000 robots they said saved 140,000 tons of carbon emissions and 16 million KwH in energy in 2022. Together with Geek+’s growing robotics portfolio, Körber said its systems can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.32
…its network of over 100 customers and distributors worldwide, ergonomic PPE Face Shields have been conceived and produced to address the demand by medical teams caring for the victims of the pandemic. Massivit 3D’s high-speed additive manufacturing technology allows for the supply of hundreds of face shields off each machine every day. In addition to devoting all of its manufacturing resources to producing and donating thousands of face shields to medical teams at local hospitals with a less than one-day turnaround, the company has also made available to all, the optimized 3D print files of the newly developed face shields.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.19
…the operations running 24/7, but also provides benefits like ergonomics, safety, and the flexibility to handle the variance associated with seasonal shipping schedules.” FedEx is a key Plus One customer The company highlighted that FedEx is using 12 new Yaskawa induction systems that take advantage of Plus One's software at its FedEx Express Hub in Memphis, TN. FedEx had previously installed four other Plus One systems at the facility. Additionally, Plus One successfully introduced its mixed depalletizing systems at the FedEx Reno, NV facility. Plus One said its mixed depalletizing systems allow for easier, more efficient movement of cases from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.12
…handling product offerings to include conveyor, racking systems and ergonomic lifts. Bastian sold the company to his son, Bill Bastian II, in 1992 and has since continued an active role, mentoring new employees and managing several key accounts for the company. “I have been blessed with a fulfilling career in which I have seen incredible changes in the material handling industry,” Bastian Sr. said. “When I started my career, the industry was primarily focused on conventional products, but over my tenure, I have witnessed the exponential growth of automation, robotics and digital technologies. What once was simple movement of products…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.07
…chain, and they also make for a safer, more ergonomic work environment. To continue meeting growing demand for its bakery products and stock its stores throughout the Midwest, Kwik Trip made plans in 2017 to open a new 200,000-square-foot baking facility in La Crosse, Wis., which would be dedicated to producing bread and buns across three simultaneous lines. The facility would need to come online and get up to speed in concert with the repurposing of the previous one—and ultimately produce and distribute four times the volume of output. To meet these requirements, the logical choice was to automate as…