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…the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said U.S. Rep Harold Rogers (R-Ky). eKAMI adds credentials track for incarcerated eKAMI has already had success retraining former coal miners and others to operate CNC machines, and they designed and produced face shields last year to meet demand from the COVID-19 pandemic. Ready Robotics partnered with eKAMI, providing its Forge/OS to help…
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…competition being cancelled due to COVID-19. The CSU team said it has made significant upgrades to its vehicle in 2021, replacing its previous auger mining system with a system of buckets on a ladder belt that scoop material from the ground and deposit it into a storage container which actuates like a dump truck. NASA's Robotic Mining Competition is continuing…
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…ecosystems. The disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting hit to the economy have underscored the need for greater resilience and efficiency. We all know that long supply chains sacrifice agility for price, and the pandemic showed us that many companies had pursued low costs to their detriment and risk of a lack of adaptability. Supply chain managers may…
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…service. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Flytrex had launched a system delivering necessities to residents of Grand Forks, N.D., helping address the growing health crisis by keeping citizens in the safety of their own homes and reducing crowding and unnecessary contact at local stores. “Our mission is to make widespread on-demand drone delivery the rule rather than the exception…
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…In the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated demand for rapid e-commerce order fulfillment, putting strain on logistics providers and retailers. Industrial robots and autonomous systems can address these and other challenges facing multiple markets, from manufacturing to retail, but reliable information is key to success. Robotics 24/7 will draw on Peerless Media’s experience serving designers, engineers, and supply…
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…for years, notes Counihan, the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent increase in e-commerce have changed the automation business case and greatly accelerated adoption. “Post-Covid, resilience is a new variable in the automation business case calculation that represents the ability to continue to operate in the event of future labor shocks,” says Counihan. “With resilience now in the equation, automation investments can…
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…in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the demand for robot flexibility is changing and growing. Warehouse and distribution center operators face challenges retaining workers, and end-of-line tasks such as palletization can cause strain and are costly, according to gripper maker OnRobot. The company said its latest grippers meet the need for easier-to-use robots. “Safety was the initial consideration…
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…help combat the spread of COVID-19 and to help educate people how to ease back into normal routines, from taking mass transportation to safely sharing a meal with family and friends. Hexagon’s MSC Software has released an on-going series of simulations aimed at raising public awareness of the importance of social distancing and wearing protective coverings like masks. In its…
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…ecommerce brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. At this juncture, that is not news. Well, how about this: According to IBM’s U.S. Retail Index, the coronavirus accelerated the shift toward online shopping - and away from brick-and-mortar - by about five years. This news may be good for a company’s top line; however, many supply chain leaders are struggling to…
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What a year. The COVID-19 pandemic set in and made a massive impact on global trade and amplified existing logistics challenges around the world; lockdowns triggered rapid growth in e-commerce, putting additional strain on already strained freight networks; and a last-minute Brexit deal was finally reached following a few chaotic weeks at the UK border. While all of these challenges…
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The COVID-19 pandemic is arguably the most prolonged and harshest disruption the supply chain industry has seen in the last few decades. It has been quite a journey for businesses and warehouses from reacting to the situation, navigating operational changes through the lockdown, such as social distancing, and preparing along the way for the eventual re-opening as vaccine trials raise…
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…in improved materials that are reliable and cost-effective. For a detailed, post-COVID-19 analysis of the 3D printed materials market, please see the IDTechEx report “3D Printed Materials Market 2020-2030: COVID Edition,” or for the full portfolio of 3D printing research available from IDTechEx, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Research/3D.
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…and economic uncertainty due to COVID-19. Alex Shikany, A3 Vice President, Membership & Business Intelligence, noted that despite a drop in orders, industry leaders showed optimism about the remainder of 2020, and accurately predicted the strong finish to 2020. “The pandemic has created a sense of urgency for manufacturing companies to invest in automation like never before,” said Mike Cicco,…
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…pointed to various things, including COVID-19-related economic impact, capacity shortages, and trade tensions—as drivers that have “roiled supply chains” and helped to spur on a shift to visibility solutions geared towards helping supply chain stakeholders proactively manage operations and ensure the timely delivery of shipments. What’s more, they added that this alliance is focused on helping to meet the surge…
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…one place. “Fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is increasing demand for robotics in warehouses and distribution centers,” said Dwight Klappich, vice president analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain practice. “G2P systems are an easy and economical way to not only enforce social distancing, but also improve productivity.” While there’s a variety of technological solutions to address social distancing in warehouses…
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