Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.94
…molding. At the RAPID + TCT show, AddiFab and Mitsubishi Chemical will be co-exhibiting the FIM technology paired with Mitsubishi Chemical’s range of injection moldable materials. AddiFab has been doing testing on specific grades of Tefabloc, one of Mitsubishi Chemical’s high-performance TPE materials, to demonstrate compatibility with Freeform Injection Molding. “Tefabloc is probably the easiest-to-mold elastomer we have ever worked with,” says Jon Jessen, AddiFab co-founder and chief innovation officer. “The material parameters were extremely easy to dial in, and we were quickly able to overmold, as well as demonstrate the geometric complexity that is possible with Freeform Injection Molding.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.80
…and other existing investors including Blume Ventures. They join Mitsubishi, Flipkart, and the Project Verte as investors in the company. Ajay Royan, Co-Founder and Managing General Partner of Mithril Capital, will join the GreyOrange board. “As a global investor focused on emerging category leaders, Mithril is proud to partner with the GreyOrange team to advance our shared vision of a universal platform for flexible automation. As online and offline channels converge across a wide range of industries, we are excited to support robotic solutions that thoughtfully bridge the world of bits and the world of atoms, driving better health, safety…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.67
…of the total global revenue. Other major players include Mitsubishi Electric Co., Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Nachi Robotics. The industrial robots market has applications in almost all types of industry, with automotive, electrical and electronics industries being the major drivers of growth. The report cites healthcare as another industry which offers good growth opportunity. Ambarish Kumar Verma, managing director of NOVONOUS Business Consulting Private Limited, said articulated robots are the most widely used robots covering almost 50% share of the total market revenue, followed by Cartesian and SCARA robots. “Collaborative robots are the newly introduced technology in the market which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.14
…Automation and Robotics, Denso Robotics, Epson Robotics, Kawasaki Robotics, Mitsubishi Electric, Nachi Robotic Systems, Rethink Robotics, TM Robotics and Universal Robots. Further, the industrial robotics market in the heavy industry report states that robotics vendors typically take long lead-times to fulfill small-sized orders, and this deters companies from investing in robotics. Small-sized orders arise from customers that have limited cash flows, and this is a challenge for the market. Another related report is Global Industrial Robotics Market in Electronic and Electrical Industry 2015-2019: Analysts forecast global industrial robotics market in electronic and electrical industry to grow at a CAGR of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.54
…of conveyor systems and related components expands global footprint. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Nichiyu Forklift to acquire UniCarriers MHI and MNF acquire all shares from Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Konecranes and Terex merge Companies reported combined revenues of $10 billion in 2014. Omron to acquire U.S.-based Adept Technology Omron positioned to serve manufacturers in automotive, digital device, food and beverage, packaging, and other industries. Research and markets How manufacturing employers are getting lean Comprehensive survey illustrates trends in utilization of lean programs and pay rates for lean…