Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.33
…internal transportation flows, according to Mobile Industrial Robots. The Odense, Denmark-based company recently reported a 55% increase in AMR sales in first quarter of 2021, which makes it the best first quarter to date. MiR, a Teradyne company, said it offers five AMR models capable of transporting everything from small parts to heavy loads up to 1,000 kg (2,204 lb.). The robots are also capable of automatically picking up, transporting, and delivering pallets and can be customized with different top modules, depending on the customers’ needs. Mobile Industrial Robots said its collaborative AMRs are are designed to work alongside human…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.97
…RobotPlus SL, an OEM partner and local distributor for Odense, Denmark-based Mobile Industrial Robots ApS (MiR). He had worked with the Madrid-based company previously on collaborative robotics projects. The research and development department at RobotPlus had already been examining the idea of combining MiR’s mobile robot technology with UV-C lights to create an autonomous disinfection robot capable of disinfecting rooms and closed spaces quickly and effectively. Founded in 2010, RobotPlus specializes in industrial engineering with the aim of adding value through automation. It focuses on consultancy services and the distribution of collaborative robots and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), mainly in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.07
…updated version of its UR10e collaborative robot arm. The Odense, Denmark-based cobot leader said the UR10e's increased payload capacity of 12.5kg (27.55 lb.) came in response to customer feedback and expands potential applications such as palletizing, machine tending, and packaging. The robot’s price remains unchanged, said Universal Robots. “Universal Robots is committed to continuous improvement based on meaningful conversations with customers and our ability to address critical market opportunities,” stated Kim Povlsen, president of Universal Robots. “Our customers have already deployed UR cobots on a wide variety of palletizing applications.” “Over time, they have identified opportunities to utilize our UR10e…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.30
…by 55% over the same period last year. The Odense, Denmark-based company noted that much of its Q1 sales were of the MiR250, its latest and most compact autonomous mobile robot. It also said that it has received multiple orders from multinational organizations that are continuing to invest in large fleets of robots to automate materials handling and internal logistics. “Automation and digitalization are critical measures to strengthen manufacturing businesses during and after the COVID-19 pandemic,” stated Søren E. Nielsen, president of Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR). “Consequently, many companies that successfully tested AMR solutions are returning for more and planning…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.50
…To help manufacturers integrate ActiNav into machining cells, the Odense, Denmark-based cobot maker yesterday said it has vetted and chosen a limited group of systems integrators across the U.S. “Our selection process focused on integrators with expertise in both vision and robotics, delivering superior value, and on-time/on-budget projects for customers,” stated Bryan Bird, regional sales director for Universal Robots’ North America division. UR supplies ActiNav integrators Universal Robots said it has provided its chosen systems integrators with in-house demonstration units, enabling them to quickly develop proofs of concepts for customers in their regions. “Integrating ActiNav into a machining cell is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.72
…in the development of the BotX cobot welding system. Odense, Denmark-based Universal Robots was founded in 2005 and is part of Teradyne Inc. Cobot Welder addresses welder shortage “The welding profession is experiencing a labor crisis,” said Joe Campbell, senior manager of applications development and strategic marketing for North America at Universal Robots. “The average age for skilled welders is 55. Most are likely to retire within 10 years, and younger people aren’t entering the profession in sufficient numbers to sustain industry demand.” “There is an urgent need for collaborative welding systems that are safe to use around human beings…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.71
…dimensions and load capacity of the MiR200 Hook from Odense, Denmark-based Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) enabled Inpeco to meet its transport needs and allowed workers to engage in more meaningful work. Inpeco uses MiR AMR to optimize production. Source: MiR “We were looking to automate some processes with low added value to be able to redirect resources to operations that are more important and indispensable for the company,” said Roberto Ferraro, product manager at Inpeco. “We decided the first application should be the transport of raw materials from the warehouse to the production line and finished products from production to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.33
…Siemens Digital Industries About Universal Robots and Siemens DI Odense, Denmark-based Universal Robots was founded in 2005 and has developed collaborative robots designed to be flexible and safe to work alongside people. Since the company launched its first cobot was launched in 2008, it has experienced considerable growth. Universal Robots is a unit of Teradyne Inc. and has regional offices in 19 countries worldwide. In 2020, the company had a revenue of $219 million (U.S.). Universal Robots has delivered more than 51,000 cobots, thanks to its strategy of focusing on ease of use, a small footprint for collaboration and flexibiliity,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.34
…warehouse to help fight against the novel coronavirus. The Odense, Denmark-based company claimed it is the largest deployment of disinfection robots to a school district in the U.S. so far. ”COVID has taken an extraordinary toll on our community,” stated Michael Hyatt, superintendent of Gallup-McKinley County Schools (GMCS). “The safety of our students and staff and developing a plan to bring them all back to school as quickly and safely as possible is our primary concern.” “We wanted a larger, longer-term disinfection solution, adding a layer of protection that would disinfect the surfaces and the air in our buildings and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.19
…big things are ease of use and deployment time.” Odense, Denmark-based OnRobot A/S was formed in 2018 with the combination of U.S.-based Perception Robotics, Hungary-based OptoForce, and Denmark-based On Robot. It acquired Purple Robotics that same year. In 2019, the company acquired Blue Workforce's technology for its RAGNAR delta robot. OnRobot now has offices in 10 countries. Last year, the company launched a three-finger electrical gripper, the OnRobot Eyes vision system, and screwdriver and sanding tools. It also launched the 2FG7 cleanroom-ready parallel gripper. OnRobot builds MG10 magnetic gripper for smoother handling Today, OnRobot announced the MG10, a new electric…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.46
…Frankfurt, Barcelona, and Shanghai; while MiR’s headquarters reside in Odense, Denmark. Founded and run by experienced Danish robotics industry professionals, MiR has grown quickly since its founding in 2013, with sales rising by 500% from 2015 to 2016, 300% from 2016 to 2017, and 160% from 2017 to 2018. In 2018, MiR was acquired by Teradyne, the leading supplier of automated test equipment. For more information, visit http://www.mobile-industrial-robots.com. “MiR has provided AHS with the opportunity to solve non-value-added movements within a distribution center or a warehouse. There are a number of options available to the market, but MiR provides the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.08
…MiR’s first showroom outside of the company’s headquarters in Odense, designed to showcase its wide range of mobile robots and the various applications that can help users optimize workflow, increase productivity and reduce costs. With the new facility, the company expects to add at least seven new employees within the next year to the 13 already in the United States. “With North America continuing to be our largest market at 30% of total sales, we have simply outgrown our smaller office here in New York in only three short years,” said Ed Mullen, vice president of sales, Americas, MiR. “In…