Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.96
…for manufacturers. Whether plant managers want to make their inspection processes more efficient or get real-time defect alerts to minimize material loss, almost anything is possible with high-precision technology like this. Why Manufacturers Adopt Robotic Metal Stamping Robotic metal stamping is rapidly becoming an industry standard addition to plant floors. Facilities can use it for various applications like sheet unstacking or die inspection. In comparison to traditional methods, it has enhanced flexibility and a wider range of benefits. Toni Roda — global product manager at ABB — discussed the biggest problems in the sector, stating, “Many stamping companies are looking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.34
…chief product and technology officer at iMerit. Automated surface inspection is a prime example of where manufacturing can be accelerated by AI. “With the Ango Hub platform and our defect detection application, customers can build complex data workflows that enable them to scale, drive efficiencies, and realize better AI outputs to improve their manufacturing processes,” he explained. Ango Hub offers custom and off-the-shelf ML plugins, allowing for the development and automation of complex data workflows. The solution combines the automation, advanced annotation tools, and human-in-the-loop expertise into a single platform to drive greater quality and efficiency in the ML training…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.12
…suppliers specialize in are handling and picking (104 suppliers), inspection and quality control (83 suppliers), and logistics and storage (68 suppliers). The full report contains insights about the market for robotics and automation in Finland, statistics on robotics companies, and a complete data sheet containing every supplier identified in the research. About the report collaborators HowToRobot.com is a leading global marketplace that matches businesses with relevant suppliers and solutions from its growing network of robotics and automation companies. The company said its market insights, guides, and digital tools can help users understand their needs and connect them with the right…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.55
…cost savings, output quality and worker safety.” Aerobotix builds inspection robots Aerobotix said it creates innovative systems for high-value, high-precision components, aircraft, and vehicles. The Madison, Ala.-based company claimed that it has installed than 130 robots installed in the U.S. and abroad, “providing exceptional results and savings for our clients.” With partner Compass Technology Group (CTG), Aerobotix said it built the first collaborative mobile robot for U.S. Air Force maintenance depots. Developed under the Air Force’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the self-navigating Adaptive Radome Diagnostic System (ARDS) uses microwave signals to non-destructively evaluate aircraft radomes and identify defects…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.92
…now includes VisualChangeNet, a new transformer-based model for defect inspection. Metropolis includes new frameworks NVIDIA Metropolis is intended to make it easier and more cost-effective for enterprises to adopt vision AI-enabled systems to improve operational efficiency and safety. It has a collection of APIs and microservices for fast development of vision-based applications. More than 1,000 companies, including BMW Group, Kroger, Tyson Foods, and Infosys, are using NVIDIA Metropolis developer tools to solve Internet of Things (IoT), sensor processing, and operational challenges with vision AI, noted NVIDIA. It said the rate of adoption is quickening, as users have downloaded the tools…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.44
…picking (298 suppliers), packing and palletizing (202 suppliers), and inspection and quality control (164 suppliers). Thirty-seven percent more robotics and automation businesses were established in Spain from 2015 to 2019 than between 2010 and 2014. Since 2020, only a few new companies have been established. The full report contains insights about the market for robotics and automation in Spain, statistics on robotics companies, and a complete data sheet containing every supplier identified in the research, said the partners. It is available on HowToRobot's website. HowToRobot collaborated with AER Automation and Gain & Co. for a similar study in 2021.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.28
…the combined system will offer “the most advanced underwater inspection and intervention capabilities on the market, driving down organizational maintenance costs and protecting human capital.” “We are looking forward to putting the integrated Sarcos and VideoRay underwater system to work,” said Charlie Foll, CEO of Atlantas Marine. “One of the key pillars of our business is providing the world’s most comprehensive and sought-after subsea offshore inspection services using the highest quality equipment. The Guardian Sea Class helps ensure we provide the best service to our customers while keeping our employees safe.” Atlantas Marine specializes in underwater robotic equipment and services…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.65
…flexibility to accelerate the automation of small component design, inspection, and assembly applications.” Mecademic designs and manufactures small industrial robotic arms. The award-winning company said its customers work in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, electronics, jewelry, and other industries. MicroDASH Early Access program a success The formal launch of MicroDASH came just a few months after Mecademic showed its micro-SCARA robots at Automatica earlier this year as part of an Early Access program. The company stated that the Early Access program was successful, resulting in robot design advancements and pre-orders from customers and partners across the globe. “We tested the MicroDASH MCS500…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.56
…paramount concern, especially in industries like search and rescue, inspection, and surveillance. Drones equipped with advanced obstacle-avoidance and collision-detection systems are in high demand, it said. Customization and versatility: “One-size-fits-all solutions no longer suffice,” asserted JOUAV. Industries require customizable drones that can adapt to specific mission requirements, payload needs, and environmental conditions. Integration of artificial intelligence: AI is playing an increasingly significant role in commercial drones. From autonomous navigation to data analysis, AI can enhance drone capabilities, making them smarter and more efficient. Extended flight times: Longer flight times are crucial for industries that require drones to cover vast areas…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.33
…of Robotics (IFR). Robot applications grow in energy sector Inspection for quality control is a common application for automation in Norway's energy sector, said the market overview. The report also observed that 23% of the robotics companies in Norway supply systems for inspection and quality control, making it the second most-popular application by the number of suppliers. Some key growth areas for renewable energy in Norway include offshore wind, solar power, and the large-scale production of batteries for industrial use. The country's labor costs are among the highest in the world, so automation is needed to increase the profitability of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.82
…industrial applications such as pick and place, sorting, screwing, inspection, gluing, welding, transporting, polishing, and palletizing. Compared with the previous model, the CRA cobots offer a more powerful gearbox that shortens a work cycle by an average of 25%, according to the company. The control boxes of the devices are also about 25% smaller. The boxes can come with optional IP54 protection for challenging environments, reducing the need for extensive maintenance in the long term, said Dobot. Cobots come with safety, communications features In addition, electromagnetic brakes can stop the gripper arms from descending within 18 milliseconds, protecting workers in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.06
…Oceaneering International. The Houston-based company supplies underwater robots for inspection, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning operations to the oil and gas industry. Oceaneering has also developed products and services for the aerospace, defense, entertainment, maritime logistics, renewable energy, and science and research markets. Oceaneering meets demand for remote services Oceaneering said it is a leader in remote operations. In 2015, the company established its first dedicated onshore remote operations facility in Stavanger, Norway. It said it has conducted more than 100,000 hours of piloting from shore. In addition, Oceaneering claimed that it has pioneered Remotely Operated Survey since 2016, helping to…