Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.55
…Lesley Slaton Brown, chief diversity officer at HP. “The COVID-19 pandemic and the recent social movements for racial justice have amplified the glaring inequalities in how our country is serving communities of color. HP’s investment in our relationship with HBCUs dates back several years and stems from our recognition that these disparities are particularly stark in the tech industry.” “The HP-HBCU Business Challenge is a valuable event for our students to engage in experiential learning and has boosted their industry acumen and likelihood to secure internships and career opportunities,” said Anthony C. Nelson, dean of the School of Business at…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 12.40
…circumstances facing shoppers, retailers and carriers alike. Ever since COVID-19 brought sports leagues, schools and many businesses to an abrupt halt, economies have been in various stages of recovery and reopening. Preparing for peak season is no longer as simple as increasing headcount. With a labor shortage and warehouse turnover reaching a five-year high in 2020, operations are critically strapped for workers just as e-commerce volumes are reaching new highs. Success this peak season relies on more strategic preparation – and that begins now. Download this white paper for guidance on how to: Embrace automation as a tool to scale…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 12.38
…chains can take advantage of growing automation options. The COVID-19 pandemic has reportedly accelerated e-commerce demand by five to 10 years, but every industry is looking for increased productivity, flexibility, and safety, not to mention scarce skilled labor. As more warehouses and distribution centers deploy mobile robots, they have to decide how to manage them. We hope to help operations managers sift through the technologies and best practices to be successful. The team at Robotics 24/7 has carefully curated some of the best articles on interoperability efforts, demystifying the hype around robots, and finding the right fit for your warehouse.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.12
…online, kicking off this week. The looming threat of COVID-19 and its widespread impact are reflected in the show's content lineup. Sam Lucero, Sr. Principle Analyst, IoT Services & Technologies, Omdia, said the impact of COVID 19 on IoT is complex, but not all bad. He characterized the nature of the projects as “more of a delay than derailment.” On the bright side, “the virus situation demonstrates the value of connected solutions in new areas.” In the opening keynote on August 11, Zack Butler, Informa Tech, Portfolio Director, shared results from a result survey. “It's really encouraging to see that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.94
…shortages for personal protection equipment needed to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. “After first developing a new innovative powder TPU for use with the market leading HP 3D printing platform, it is a great step forward for this material to pass this skin sensitivity testing protocol,” David Pascual, Lubrizol’s global commercial 3D Printing lead, says. Pascual adds, “This will benefit product designers who are developing applications that require skin contact including personal protection devices so urgently needed right now to protect responders and caregivers fighting the COVID-19 battle. TPU’s versatility, durability and barrier properties bring value in these vital applications.” Skin…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.83
COVID-19 shaping Digital Transformation In some respects, the imperative to pursue Digital Transformation is even more urgent in light of the pandemic and its repercussions. Also, the crisis has significant implications for the way artificial intelligence (AI) - a core component of DT - is deployed in the supply chain domain. Digital Transformation-derived flexibility gaining currency The pandemic is testing the resilience of supply chains as never before, and the consequences for how supply chains are designed and operated will take years to play out. However, what is already clear is that DT will help to define what we mean…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.70
Automation has been a life raft for many producers. The consistency and efficiency of these artificial intelligent-powered robots now extend to every part of an assembly line, which reveals what the factories of the future can achieve. MHEDA spoke with Kelly Kamlager, senior director of marketing at RIOS Intelligent Machines, about what she sees with the future of automation. She talked about how the pandemic changed everything for the sector. Kelly Kamlager, senior director of marketing at RIOS: “Manufacturers and supply chain operators are a key pillar of the economy. We all learned through the pandemic how next-day shipping was…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.59
Order Fulfillment During Covid-19 Before the coronavirus pandemic, e-commerce was said to be the fastest growing segment in the world. To some extent, the pandemic even catalyzed that growth while consumers rushed to online shopping. Meanwhile, individual warehouses ended up exposed on high volatility and unpredictability. Swisslog experts remained in liaison with customers during the pandemic. We had an opportunity to learn from these unprecedented times. Therefore, we share a list of issues that appeared to be common pitfalls during recent turbulence, accompanied with suggestions on how to avoid them in the future. 1. PERSONNEL SHORTAGE ON SITE Personnel planning…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.48
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital-acquired infections were a serious concern because of antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Numerous companies have developed disinfection robots to address the demand, and a few have partnered to offer systems to healthcare customers. UVD Robots today said it is working with Ecolab Inc. to distribute its UV-C systems worldwide. “We are thrilled that this collaboration now expands to benefit healthcare facilities on a global scale,” stated Per Juul Nielsen, CEO of UVD Robots. Founded in 2016, UVD Robots is a subsidiary of Odense, Denmark-based “venture factory” Blue Ocean Robotics ApS. It was based on research conducted by…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 11.45
…so you’ll need to assess tasks and processes before picking the right tools. Robotics Can Boost Business Recovery From COVID-19, Says IFR President Human-Machine Interaction Is Still Evolving, Note Global Robot Cluster Panelists Yearly Non-Automotive Robotic Orders Surpass Automotive Ones for the First Time Robots Rise to Help Humans in Metalworking Precise Motion Control Gives Robots New Degrees of Freedom Manufacturing, Logistics, and Robots: 5 Big Things to Know and Watch The Future of Manufacturing Is Automated and Autonomous
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 11.38
…at a time when constrained labor availability, concerns over COVID-19 exposure, and social distancing requirements are impacting fulfillment operations nationwide. To further exacerbate this dilemma, customer expectations around delivery time have drastically increased over the last few years. With Amazon as the number-one online retailer offering free one-day shipping–and, most recently, two-hour shipping–consumers expect their packages to arrive immediately and free of charge. This shift in expectations has raised the bar for fulfillment: If companies can’t keep up with Amazon’s standards, for example, they risk losing market share to competitors that can. Prior to the pandemic, retail, e-commerce, and business-to-business…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.33
One of the many laudable essential workers of the COVID-19 era is proving to be 3D printing technology, which is being harnessed in force to churn out face masks and face shields, all of which have been in short supply for the duration of the global pandemic. Across the world, 3D printing technology providers and service bureaus are teaming up with government agencies, hospitals, and corporate enterprises in myriad public-private partnerships to coordinate and build open-source medical supplies in response to COVID-19. For its part, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facilitating public use of 3D printing technologies to…