Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.73
…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 10.71
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.59
…it the best first quarter to date. MiR, a Teradyne company, said it offers five AMR models capable of transporting everything from small parts to heavy loads up to 1,000 kg (2,204 lb.). The robots are also capable of automatically picking up, transporting, and delivering pallets and can be customized with different top modules, depending on the customers’ needs. Mobile Industrial Robots said its collaborative AMRs are are designed to work alongside human colleagues and relieve them of physically strenuous tasks, freeing them to focus on more valuable tasks. It has a global distribution network in 58 countries. “We are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.59
…in industries ranging from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare. Teradyne Inc. acquired MiR in 2018 and recently combined it with AutoGuide Mobile Robots. DENSO deploys growing MiR fleet DENSO is one of Mobile Industrial Robots' largest global customers, running MiR AMRs in two other U.S. locations, three facilities in Europe, and two in Asia. The company chose AMRs over automated guided vehicles (AGVs) because they can navigate on their own without the need for costly infrastructure built into the factory floor, according to Travis Olinger, a logistics and automation engineer at DENSO. “Autonomous mobile robots were an obvious choice for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.02
…I.D. Systems and Jungheinrich AG sign global technology agreement Teradyne to acquire AutoGuide Mobile Robots Sealed Air acquires Automated Packaging Systems Hyster-Yale Group to collaborate with Honeywell Shopify acquires 6 River Systems Dematic announces strategic partnership with OPEX Locus Robotics announces technology collaboration partnership with RightHand Robotics After acquiring MHS in 2017, THL acquires AutoStore GreyOrange partners with eight supply chain industry leaders in the United States Tompkins Robotics partners with Bastian Solutions Research and economy Robotic unit orders show growth over last year CBRE report: Online returns expected to total $37 billion for 2018 holiday season Deloitte industrial manufacturing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.89
…sold the Danish cobot company Universal Robots to U.S.-based Teradyne for $285 million. With their new venture, the two investors now further strengthen Denmark’s global position in the robotics field. “In recent years Denmark has successfully established itself as a global hub for robotic technologies,” said Christian Motzfeldt, CEO of the Danish Growth Fund. “Universal Robots was a pioneer, and since then, many more strong and innovative companies have been formed with roots in Odense, Denmark. The new OnRobot has the potential to become not only a world-leading company, but also a catalyst for further development of the Danish robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.86
…N.Y., San Diego; North Reading, Mass., and Georgetown, Ky., as well as Singapore, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Tokyo, Seoul, and Shanghai. Teradyne acquired MiR in 2018, and in 2022, it merged MiR with AutoGuide Mobile Robots to unify its product line of low- to heavy-payload robots.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.73
…Since the first cobot was launched in 2008, the company has experienced considerable growth. It was acquired by Boston-based Teradyne Inc. in 2015. Universal Robots has regional offices in 19 countries, and in 2020, it had revenue of $219 million (U.S.).
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.53
…collaborating with Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), a unit of Teradyne. As a MiR Go partner, InOrbit Connect can now manage MiR robots at sites worldwide, said the companies. Demos at A3 event The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is presenting AMR and Logistics Week, which is co-located with The Vision Show at the Hynes Convention Center. The events run from Monday, Oct. 10, through Friday, Oct. 14. InOrbit will participate in a panel on “Standardization Efforts for Mobile Robot Interoperability” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The company will also participate in a demonstration with MassRobotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.50
…Denmark-based company. Universal Robots, which is a unit of Teradyne Inc., has offices in 14 countries and said it has installed more than 50,000 cobots worldwide. Vectis Automation, Hirebotics, Kinetic approach welding From Nov. 8 to 10, Vectis Automation will show its new Park’N’Arc at Universal Robots' booth, No. C-11045. Park’N’Arc is a “diving board” rotational range extender that allows for the base of the cobot to be manually moved to various locations. “Compared to a short linear track, the Park’N’Arc is an improved design for increasing range as the cobot base can be translated nearly 8 ft. in a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.44
…company has sold more than 50,000 cobots worldwide. The Teradyne Inc. unit has also built an ecosystem around its cobot arms offering a wide range of components, kits, and solutions for varied customer applications. More to see at PACK EXPO PBC Linear also plans to exhibit the Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder at Booth SU8272 at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas this week. In its harsh environments display, the company will show its MTB actuator, which uses an anodized aluminum housing with stainless steel and magnetic strips to seal out contamination. The display will include PBC's patented plain bearing Frelon liner…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.42
…1,246% from 2015 to 2020. MiR, a subisidiary of Teradyne Inc., has a distribution network in more than 60 countries, with regional offices in New York, San Diego, Singapore, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Tokyo, and Shanghai. Mobile Industrial Robots' customers include multinational manufacturers and logistics providers, as well as several hospitals around the world. MiR mobile robots move empty pallets for FM Logistic and IKEA at Polish warehouse. Source: Mobile Industrial Robots MiR500 demonstrates value in tests Mobile Industrial Robots said the MiR500 is designed to easily avoid obstacles, be responsive, and avoid time-consuming configuration. The robot and its included software can…