Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.76
…to Digital Commerce 360, the more than five-percentage point gain in e-commerce penetration is by far the biggest year-over-year jump for U.S. retail sales ever recorded. Overall, online sales accounted for 101% of all gains in U.S. retail in 2020. This means sales through all other channels—stores, catalogs and call centers— declined. Again, this is a historical first where e-commerce accounted for all of the sales gains in U.S. retail. This growth in e-commerce was not limited to just the U.S. Other regions of the world saw similar pops in e-commerce sales. While worldwide retail sales overall fell 3% to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.68
…of order processing, they enjoy on average a 25% gain in overall productivity, a 10-20% gain in space use, and 15-30% more efficient use of stock.[1] The average order picker can pick between 60 to 80 picks per hour, compared to a pick rate of up to 300 picks per hour when leveraging sorters and conveyors.[2] Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) have the potential to increase order accuracy levels to above 99.99%.[3] EasyPost's automated fulfillment services bundle together a suite of customizable solutions designed to lower operating costs and increase output. This means reducing the amount of time between…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.61
…Robotics (also known as Holland Robotics) and independent advisor Gain & Co. The company reported that the number of robotics suppliers in the Netherlands “has grown significantly.” For each of the past 12 years, an average of 11 new companies was established in the Netherlands—a 57% increase from the number of businesses formed in the prior period. The study attributed this growth to factors including the country’s highly skilled workforce, a strong focus on innovation, and an increasing demand for automation from businesses experiencing labor shortages and competitive pressure. “There are a lot of up-and-coming robot and automation companies in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.58
…track shipments, oversee routes and assignments, visualize data, and gain insights. Einride launches U.S. products At launch, Einride is introducing a new range of global products. They include Einride Saga, an operating system for the movement of freight, a U.S. version of the Einride Pod truck, and the new Flatbed Pod. The U.S. version of the Einride Pod will have the same SAE Level 4 self-driving technology and architecture allowing for safe operations without a driver in the vehicle as its European sibling. The company added that it will be adapted for U.S. roads and conditions. The Flatbed Pod is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.56
…process,” Hannibaldsen says. “But we expect to achieve further gains from the investment in the long term, as we have several other tasks in mind that we expect the robot can solve for us.” Hannibaldsen said it was important for the company to introduce this type of mobile robot into its production processes and to accustom employees to having robots moving around them and other rolling equipment. “Naturally, we were a little skeptical at first, because it has to move about among staff and forklifts with goods, but there have never been any collisions,” Hannibaldsen says. “It moves smoothly around…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.51
Growth is good for businesses, though it can strain the limits of existing manual and automated processes in distribution centers. This was the case for Waytek, a distributor of automotive electrical components. The company faced fulfillment growing pains before it implemented a flexible system using autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. Founded in 1970, Waytek is a family-owned distributor of electrical components to manufacturers and upfitters specializing in wire harnesses and mobile equipment. The Chanhassen, Minn.-based company said its mission is to make it easy for for its customers to source electrical parts. In 2007, Waytek had moved into its present…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.43
…“3D printing offers unique opportunities for businesses looking to gain or maintain a competitive edge, while keeping investment risk low. It is critical, however, to tap into a source that is both knowledgeable and unbiased,” Bart Van Der Schueren, chief technology officer at Materialise, notes. “3D printing covers a range of technologies which are each ideally suited to varying applications, and neutrality is key in ensuring that the right technologies are chosen in each context.” Mindware brings businesses in direct contact with Materialise’s experts and their insights, according to the company. Mindware is managed by a dedicated team of business…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.39
…optimize the design of its engine cylinders and to gain expertise in AM, Cobra Aero visited a Renishaw Additive Manufacturing Solutions Center. There they collaborated with Renishaw engineers to discover how AM could improve the design of a cylinder for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). “Investing in AM allows us to develop tools and new products for high value, small volume applications, speed up the manufacturing process and produce designs that would not be possible using conventional subtractive machining,” says Sean Hilbert, president of Cobra Aero. “We decided to redesign the cylinder because it would improve the overall performance of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.39
…robots and humans will work side-by-side to help companies gain speed, increase accuracy, cut costs, and handle the grunt work. “We're sitting in the middle of a perfect storm for robots in the supply chain. E-commerce sales continue to climb, forcing retailers to pick up the pace in their fulfillment and distribution centers,” Douglas writes. “But these days, it's hard to find workers to keep product moving in any kind of warehouse e-commerce or otherwise.” We’re already seeing examples of robots being designed to take over the supply chain's least attractive tasks. “In some cases, robotic systems do this work…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.33
…±65Amp version, ACEINNA’s current sensor family includes ±50, ±20, and ±5 Amp ranges. It is also available in both fixed-gain (MCA1101) and ratiometric-gain (MCR1101) versions. Units of the MCx1101 current sensor are now available from Mouser Electronics Inc. for sampling and volume shipments.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.33
…SynQ AutoStore Director module is the first AutoStore control software to integrate robot item picking capabilities. AutoStore continues to gain traction in the market by delivering high-density storage, outstanding application flexibility, and unrivaled reliability. But experience matters, both in how the system is configured and in the maturity of the software that controls it. Related White Paper Optimizing Performance of the AutoStore Goods-to-Person Storage System AutoStore continues to gain traction in the market by delivering high-density storage, outstanding application flexibility and unrivalled reliability. Download Now!
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
…of new jobs that will be created through automation. By understanding this information better, U.S. automation industry professionals can gain insight into how robots are being used today and where they may be headed, said the company. Balboa Capital, a division of Ameris Bank, is a leading provider of small business funding nationwide. It offers robotics equipment financing to help vendors and dealers move inventory by providing their customers with fast, dependable funding. In addition, Balboa Capital offers funding to small businesses and middle-market companies looking to finance robotics equipment. For more information, visit https://www.balboacapital.com/robotics-equipment-financing/. Click on image to enlarge.…