Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.07
…projects. South Korea is the second Asian country, following Japan, to adopt Exotec systems, and the company said it “represents a strategic market.” “Through this partnership, POSCO DX officially becomes the first domestic supplier of the Skypod system in the South Korean market,” stated Jae-ho Suk. “We are thrilled to venture into the warehouse automation market, and we believe that the flexibility of the Skypod system will prove to be a competitive advantage, especially considering recent domestic fire standards.” POSCO DX has delivered a baggage-handling system (BHS) at Incheon International Airport, with a total conveyor length of 184 km (114.3…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.79
…more than 700 global industry leaders. Geek+ has over 1,500 employees, with offices in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., Japan, South Korea, mainland China, the Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore. Its U.S. headquarters is in Carlsbad, Calif.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.55
…Best Practices Award from Frost & Sullivan and the 2022 RBR50 Innovation Award. ForwardX has offices in the U.S., Japan, Korea, and China and global partnerships. The company, which raised $61 million in Series C funding last week, said it is expanding and applying its proven solutions for warehouses and manufacturers worldwide.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.00
…expand in markets including the U.S., Mexico, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. The startup also plans to explore opportunities across the pharmaceuticals, chemicals, maritime, and injection-molding sectors. When asked about which sectors have expressed the most interest in Ati's systems, Chanda replied: “Automotive OEMs and component makers—especially the tire industry—have an especially strong interest.” How are the U.S. and Indian markets different? “We had imagined the Indian market to be very tough, given the abundance of labor, but the healthy demand here has been a positive surprise,” said Chandra. “Factories of top-tier brands tend to be very similar globally, so…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.87
…use the capital to expand in the U.S. and Japan, as well as build out its production infrastructure in Germany to meet the demand of its order book, which exceeds $450 million. “This involves cognitive industrial robots for applications such as welding, warehousing, gluing, sanding, and assembly,” explained Reger. “However, this volume only describes the minimum delivery volume over the next five years. The actual demand of our customers is much higher, but currently still limited by our production capacities.” “For a better classification of the demand as a whole—the order volume mentioned results from just one-time 14 contracts,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.98
…expanding? Guan: We already have three sites up in Japan and are looking at Europe and South Korea. Most of our customers are already global entities. ForwardX is working with Walmart China, helping prepare orders for delivery within 42 hours. Post-COVID, we're seeing more “buy online, pick up in store,” shifting distribution. Some operators are looking to turn stores into large warehouses, increasing efficiency without increasing staff. We're expanding in the U.S. to address widespread labor shortages. What mobile robots has ForwardX displayed at recent trade shows? Guan: At ProMat, we showed three types of AMRs. The smaller Flex has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.35
…the country had the fourth highest robot density, following Japan, Singapore, and the Republic of Korea. The automotive industry is traditionally the main customer of industrial robots in Germany. 27% of the newly deployed robots were installed in this industry in 2022. This was 7,100 units, down 22% from the previous year – a cyclical investment behavior well known in this segment. In the general industry, the main customer was the metal industry that installed 4,200 units (+20%) in 2022. This is above the pre-pandemic level that fluctuated around 3,500 units per year with a peak level of 3,700 units…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.82
…one of the three major convenience store chains in Japan, through which the team is deploying its robots to 300 of FamilyMart’s stores. “With the proud backing of our new partners SBG and Foxconn, TX increases its commitment to accelerate the rapid expansion of its existing robot operations and drive the development of robots with human-level versatility, which is the goal of anyone involved in robotics,“ said Jin Tomioka, CEO of Telexistence. “With this latest funding, we aim to amplify our search for top, diverse talent to enhance our global capabilities at scale.” Tomioka added, “Regardless of nationality, age, or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.17
…includes both the Skypicker and an immersive virtual space. Japan is a big market for Exotec “Some of the biggest brands in the world have been using the Skypod system for years and we are excited to see growing adoption in the Japanese market,“said Romain Moulin, CEO of Exotec. “In recent years, companies like Fast Retailing, Yodobashi Camera, Alps Logistics, and Mitsui Fudosan have chosen Exotec as a strategic partner in their automation journey. This demo center will help provide our prospective customers with a first-hand experience of our technology.” We believe that improving warehouse operations with robotics can have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.27
…an ETF launched with clients in Australia, Europe, and Japan. People are realizing it's a big deal. Deloitte expects the value of the whole segment to have a CAGR [compound annual growth rate] of 17.5% over the next five years—that's more than doubling in that time. It's the same with warehouse robotics at 12%. Looking at leading-edge tech What industries are most interested in investing in robotics? Sharma: Food and beverage demand is driven by worker shortages and concerns about health and safety. I saw a recent article citing the FDA that said 35% of food-borne illness outbrakes were due…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.56
…Texas, Washington, Massachusetts, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania, as well as around the globe from countries including Canada, Japan, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, and India. Submissions spanned a wide range of robotic technology fields and areas of research, from new materials for gripping, exoskeletons and assistive technologies, human robot interaction and motion planning. A formal Gala awarding the medals and celebrating the winners will be held in Boston at the Museum of Science on October 21st. The Museum of Science will highlight the medal winners in their ongoing Women in Technology initiative. Tickets and reserved tables for the event…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.02
…Center in Atlanta works alongside centers in France and Japan for round-the-clock coverage, he said. Screens in the center showed the status of robot fleets for retailers, grocery chains, industrial parts and healthcare suppliers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). When Exotec's robots encounter problems, they can be solved remotely in most cases, said Beau Martin, manager of Exotec's Service Center. However, the failure of an entire unit or an unexpected problem, like a gallon of sticky grape juice exploding at the top of a rack, will occasionally require more direct human intervention, he said. There is typically one technician onsite…