Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.54
…FANUC CNC Series Oi-F, Oi-F Plus, 30i-B, and 30i-B Plus. About FANUC America FANUC America is a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corp. and provides industry-leading robotics, CNC systems, and factory automation. The company said its innovative technologies and proven expertise can help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability, and profitability. FANUC said its “Service First” culture means that customer service is its highest priority. It said it is committed to supplying its customers with parts and support for the life of their FANUC products.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.54
…the field of robotics & AI in countries including Japan and China is expected to fuel the material handling equipment market over the forecast period. The incorporation of machine learning capabilities in the robots to increase productivity with predictive maintenance further contributes to the industry demand. The expanding 3PL sector globally is expected to witness a CAGR of over 6% in the material handling equipment market. The increasing complexity of supply chains is compelling businesses to turn towards 3PL service providers to ensure smooth and efficient operations. 3PL service providers are focusing on real-time systems for enhanced visibility. Furthermore, the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.40
…to finals testing.” Sponsored by All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, the global competition is looking for avatars that can execute tasks across a variety of real-world scenarios and convey a sense of presence for both the operator and the recipient in those interactions. Such robotic avatars could someday help provide critical care and deploy immediate responses in emergency situations, as well as provide new ways to collaborate and explore, said XPRIZE. The organization designs and operates incensive competitions “to solve humanity's grand challenges.” “The possibility of living in a world where individuals can provide aid during a crisis…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.38
…in North American factories, which is third to only Japan and China. “It’s a great time to get involved with robotics,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of RIA. “Today’s robotics industry offers innovative products, fulfilling employment opportunities, and competitive advantages for a wide variety of companies.” RIA and its parent group the Association for Advancing Automation are looking forward to a record Automate 2017 trade show in Chicago. “With five months to go, the exhibit floor at Automate 2017 is already over 20% larger than our final 2015 event,” Burnstein said. “Small and medium sized companies, many of whom are just…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.38
…Norway-based company has offices in Oslo and in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Italy, Korea, and Japan.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.36
…employees and has additional offices in Germany, U.S. and Japan. “Acquiring aiMotive’s world-class artificial intelligence and autonomous driving technology is an important contribution to becoming a sustainable mobility tech company,” said Yves Bonnefont, Stellantis chief software officer, in a statement this week. “aiMotive’s class-leading expertise and startup spirit will accelerate our journey to deliver our Dare Forward 2030 goals.” In a release announcing the purchase, Stellantis broke down aiMotive’s portfolio into several key areas of development. With aiDrive, the company is focusing on developing a software stack for autonomous driving; with aiData, it is building artificial intelligence and data tools;…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.21
…they can advance commerce and help employees thrive. The company has core operations in the United States, Singapore, Germany, Japan and India.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.16
…of traction,” De Reyes says. “We started working in Japan, and that was when we got our initial funding and finalized a lot of the engineering work we had to do.” Sabrewing has also developed a larger Wyvern aircraft that can handle a 4,400-lbs. payload. The Rhaegal is a gas-electric hybrid with vertical take-off and landing capabilities and can reach speeds of up to 370 km/hour in poor weather conditions. According to the company, the craft can be remotely piloted for commercial operations, and fully autonomous in military applications. Both designs are in the same class as the Cessna 208…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.10
…followed by the United States counting 1,457 units and Japan with 1,422 units per 10,000 workers. The world´s biggest car manufacturer, China, has a robot density of 772 units, but is catching up fast: Within a year, new robot installations in the Chinese automotive industry almost doubled to 61,598 units in 2021- accounting for 52% of the total 119,405 units installed in factories around the world. IFR highlighted a number of governmental developments that are forcing the car industry to invest in electric vehicles. Electric vehicles drive automation The European Union has announced plans to end the sale of air-polluting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.06
…In addition, the company has subsidiaries in Canada and Japan, where it is building a third-party logistics service (3PL) facility with SoftBank Robotics Corp. “The new center complements other design and test facilities in the region and provides a focal point for customers, investors, and technical activities,” said Berkshire Grey. In February, Berkshire Grey entered into a definitive agreement with Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp. (RAAC), a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The merger is expected to result in Berkshire Grey becoming a publicly listed company early in the third quarter of this year, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.91
…IP54-rated and is operated using a YRC1000 controller. Kitakyushu, Japan-based Yaskawa said the controller is capable of operating without a transformer at input voltages from volts electrical pressure of alternating currents (VAC) ranging from 380 VAC to 480 VAC. The controller is connected to the robot using a single cable, which the company said helps make the installation process easier and drives down costs. Airlines and cables are routed internally from the base to the end-of-arm tool to maximize reliability, and a cable installation tube facilitates fieldbus routing to the upper arm and/or gripper. “With a highly compact cabinet (598…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.90
…(NCMS) and the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC). Navy sees decreased maintenance times with Gecko Robotics Gecko noted that it is helping the Navy reduce maintenance cycle times and increasing the availability of data. It has also been useful in detecting defects missing through traditional methods. For example, for one Navy asset, traditional methods captured 100 data points while Gecko’s platform captured more than 4.2 million. Gecko’s products also reduced the lead time required for ship rudder inspection from 11 days to one. In November of 2022, Gecko was awarded a contract by the…