Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.11
…autonomous driving companies to work with suppliers or the government to develop or validate the autonomous system.” Castignani has given several talks on simulation-based autonomous car development. “The reality is, we’re entering uncharted territories, a new continent we didn’t plan to uncover,” he says. Known for its simulation software, MSC is now part of Hexagon, a Sweden-headquartered company with offerings for the manufacturing, automotive and infrastructure industries, among others. The acquisitions of MSC Software and VIRES VTD in 2017, and AutonomouStuff this year complement Hexagon’s domain expertise in metrology sensors, GPS software, smart city and positioning intelligence software. The company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.55
…environment - will be shaped by the response of governments, businesses, and workers across the industry. Effective public policy can ensure that trucking evolves into a productive, high-road industry. Policymakers, collaborating with workers and industry leaders, have an opportunity to tackle some of our biggest challenges: creating good, family-supporting jobs, improving road safety, and reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions. What might an alternative, shared innovation agenda look like for the adoption of autonomous trucks? This report identifies an adoption scenario with good outcomes for workers, job quality, and public health and safety: human-led platooning, coupled with clean electric local…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.09
…will fuel the material handling equipment market demand. Stringent government regulations related to operator safety in Europe are compelling manufacturers to use high-quality machines that comply with the existing standards. Key vendors in the material handling equipment market comprise Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., KUKA AG, Kion Group AG, JBT Corporation, Flexlink, Intelligrated, Inc., Dematic GmbH & Co., KG., Columbus McKinnon, and Daifuku Co., Ltd. Companies are trying to launch new solutions and expand the product portfolio. The industry is characterized by strategic acquisitions and collaborations with technology providers to offer enhanced solutions. Players are stressing on manufacturing solutions that cater…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.12
…are mostly based on the U.S. The recent U.S. government's steel and aluminum tariffs could have an effect on part manufacturers and service providers who obtain raw materials from abroad. For providers like Xometry and others, that may mean its customers seeing higher price quotes for jobs. “One of the benefits of Xometry's platform is that we can make real time changes based on market conditions,” said Cronin. Large manufacturers have always had easy access to manufacturing equipment and services. But on-demand service providers like Xometry, Plathora, and Fictiv fill a gap for smaller businesses that don't have their own…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.00
…some shippers to run budget overruns like the federal government. Welcome to the state of truckload transportation in 2018. “Solid industrial production and broad-based economic growth have been strong and steady thus far in 2018,” says Jim Gattoni, president and CEO of Landstar. “These conditions have led to tremendous overall demand for truckload services, resulting in a tight capacity market made tighter by the impact of the electronic logging device mandate.” As the adjacent chart indicates, TL revenue per loaded mile (excluding fuel surcharges, which are rising as well) jumped a whopping 9.9% in the first quarter of 2018 compared…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.98
…future,” said Marty Edwards, managing director and director of government relations at the Automation Federation. “Events like the FIRST Robotics Competition drive home just how exciting science, technology, engineering and math—STEM for short—and automation-related learning can be for young people. ISA and the Automation Federation have immense potential to tap into this excitement, and attract many more young people to our profession.” Edwards encourages all ISA and AF members to take a closer look at how they can get more involved in FIRST programs and activities. This year, more than 255,000 volunteers (including mentors, coaches and judges) have already signed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.50
…than 150 co-workers in our company, the idea of self-government and free training in apprenticeships of robots was appreciated by everyone,” says Mathieu Spinnler, who explains that the modules also helped him realize what areas of the robot applications installed he needed to discuss with an integrator. At Vira Brands, a Spanish confectionary and chocolate manufacturer, the robotics modules gave the company’s area manager, Joan Teixidó, the insight to implement a UR cobot in the production line: “We decided to opt for this technology and doing the free online Universal Robots Academy course helped us take the step,” says Joan…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 16.83
CGTech specializes in numerical control (NC/CNC) simulation, verification, optimization, and analysis software technology for manufacturing. Since 1988 CGTech’s product, VERICUT® software, has become the industry standard for simulating CNC machining in order to detect errors, potential collisions, or areas of inefficiency. VERICUT enables NC programmers to reduce prove-outs, virtually eliminate errors, and optimize NC programs for faster, more efficient machining. With offices worldwide, VERICUT software is used by companies of all sizes, universities/trade schools, and government agencies.
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 16.04
Intel's innovation in cloud computing, data center, Internet of Things (IoT), and PC solutions is powering the smart and connected digital world we live in. Intel has transformed into a company that now also powers the majority of the world’s data centers, connecting hundreds of millions of mobile and IoT devices, and helping to secure and protect enterprise and government IT systems. Our manufacturing advantage, fueled by our pursuit of Moore’s Law, lets us continuously push the limits of performance and create experiences which can be made possible.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.07
…transport could happen. The study makes recommendations to help governments manage potential disruption and ensure a just transition for affected drivers. The main takeaway: Although automated road freight will save costs, reduce emissions, and make roads safer, the impact on driver jobs requires a managed transition. In short: we need to be thinking about an autonomous future now. We Can’t Ignore the Future We may still be a long way away from artificial intelligence (AI) behind the wheels of the world’s semis, but companies managing large vehicle fleets ignore the technological advances at their own peril. Logistics industry players certainly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.03
…the structural certification analysis of composites. “This is a government-led initiative to help bring companies together to work on common problems of interest,” says Craig Collier, president of Collier Research. “The US industry has identified that composite structures are important, but it’s taking too long to certify them and test them. We need to figure out how to improve that.” NASA’s Advanced Composites Consortium is focused on composite research and techniques to help maintain US leadership in aviation manufacturing. Image Courtesy of NASA. Using composites compounds an already lengthy product development cycle for aircraft as there are key steps involved…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.92
…technology is safe and reliable,” said Rodrigues. “That means performing extensive tests and working with our partners in the government to get it - and the market - ready.” Related: ‘Last Mile’ Solution for Driverless Trucks Download: Analysis of Truck Driver Age Demographics Across Two Decades