Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.12
…Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), General Electric Research, Siemens Technology, and Ready Robotics. ARM said the companies have signed conflict-of-interest agreements to protect the survey takers’ information. The working group’s feedback “has been monumental” in helping the institute understand how the technology it is testing within its own walls is being used in market, Skocik said. He said a lot of the projects ARM works on are systems that are between Level 4 through 7 on the technology readiness level (TRL) scale. The working group is serving as a reality check in a way. “The feedback we are getting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.07
…original CAD data on the right. Image courtesy of Siemens. “What we see is that in order to industrialize and use the (additive manufacturing) technology in higher volume production scenarios, we need to do a few things to get it right,” Ravi Shankar, director of global simulation product marketing for Siemens PLM Software, tells DE. “One critical area is to do what we call first-time-right print. Typically, companies attempt to print a part multiple times at a high cost before they actually achieve an acceptable result. That is delaying the transition of what is a very exciting technology into real…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.95
…in digital twins and simulation software include PTC, SAP, Siemens, and ANSYS. The above technologies have already started to converge, according to ABI, and robotics provide a physical representation of this convergence. Robotics use AI and computer vision and connect to IIoT platforms where they have digital twins. This connectivity and AI will increase in importance as more cobots join the assembly line and work alongside humans. The robotics vendors that can integrate the most deeply with other transformative technologies have the biggest opportunity. Such vendors include the likes of ABB, KUKA, FANUC, Universal Robots, Rethink Robotics and Yaskawa. “The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.83
…Stratasys’ investment in Desktop Metal, collaboration with companies like Siemens, and work with its own global manufacturing network, which companies like UPS use to automatically invoke AM rather than traditional manufacturing processes based on order volume requests,” explains Ryan Martin, principal analyst at ABI Research. Desktop Metal was a surprise frontrunner among companies to more recently enter the AM arena, edging out incumbents like GE Additive and EOS on the powder-bed side and dusting ExOne and HP in performance on binder jetting. “Desktop Metal was the technology category leader but could be challenged in the long run if GE Additive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.71
…of Vision Systems (VCVS) for Industrial Robotic Inspection Applications Siemens Corp. Principal Investigator: Siemens Corp. Project Team: The Boeing Company and Premier Automation Project Description:The installation or modification of robotic image acquisition systems for production line inspections can be tedious manual processes that require full-time human expertise from different domains, such as lighting, cameras, robotics, automation, AI, and the production process. This project seeks to leverage digital twins to reduce the amount of effort, time and training data required to automate visual inspections, enabling wider implementation of inspection systems for industrial applications. The outputs of this project seek to reduce…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.67
…metal printing. The new Design 4AM project leverages the Siemens Digital Innovation Platform and input from Sonaca for metal printing for space applications. Printer manufacturer VELO3D and auto company PWR have partnered on a printed aluminum heat exchanger for the motorsports market. Optomec reported a 43% revenue increase in the second quarter over last year, in part because of strong demand for its metal printing products. And a number of companies are touting new technological innovations that will make metal printing faster, less expensive and more “production ready” for end users. Exactly how this will play out over the next…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.45
…Motors launched an autonomous forklift and has partnered with Siemens and Honeywell. The company also recently released analytics software to provide greater visibility into materials handling processes. Last month, OTTO Motors said Guidance Automation Ltd. has become the first reseller of its AMRs in the U.K. “Often, automation is seen as a complex disruption which will completely overhaul existing processes—particularly for SMEs [small and midsize enterprises],” said Paul Rivers, managing director of Guidance Automation. “But logistics businesses do not need to completely understand or have the skills and knowledge to achieve automation success.” “Instead, we will be doing this for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.42
…products, which use high-performance components from European suppliers, including Siemens, Voestalpine and Hilti. The stand featured the SLS300, SLS400 and SLS600 series tote shuttles along with the FPSS1500 pallet shuttle. Manufactured using durable, long-lasting core components to create a stable structure, the SLS300 series standard tote shuttle storage system delivers high efficiency and up to 24 hours of continuous operation. Capable of speeds of up to 4 m/s and acceleration of 2 m/s, the SLS300 has single machine capability of up to 120 boxes an hour. Alongside the SLS300, HWArobotics also launched the SLS400 series variable tote shuttle system to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.42
…and members Bluewater Defense, Henderson Sewing, Carnegie Mellon University, Siemens, and Sewbo. NIST looks to create economic opportunities “Rebuilding our manufacturing economy is an essential component to strengthening our communities and creating opportunity for all Americans,” said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in a press release from NIST. “The breadth and variety of these awards shows that manufacturing can be an economic driver in every community.” “From creating an advanced manufacturing testbed in Appalachia, to building clean, reliable power in Native American communities, these grants are essential to creating manufacturing jobs and skills in every corner of America,” she said. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.41
…with products. Partners present at the grand opening included Siemens for software and factory processes; BASF and GKN for materials; Materialise and ZiggZagg for services; and Avid Product Development for design optimization. Disrupting Manufacturing Business Models Business model disruption was as much of a theme as any particular technology or partnership. “We are in this business to impact how manufacturing affects the whole business model,” says Schell. An example can be found in orthodontics. First Invisalign (a 3D Systems customer) used 3D printing to create custom braces sold through orthodontic offices, then SmileDirectClub (an HP customer) moved to a home…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.37
…TASS International was created. In September 2017, manufacturing titan Siemens acquired TASS International, in a bid to bolster its offerings to autonomous car developers. TASS International products and services are now part of Siemens’ Simcenter portfolio. TASS International’s products are: Simcenter Madymo, for restraint system design and occupant safety analysis; Simcenter Prescan, for virtual development and validation of automated driving systems; and Simcenter Tyre, for tire simulation and vehicle performance analysis. GPU maker NVIDIA’s DRIVE Constellation is a two-server setup that lets you create a virtual driving experience. Image courtesy of NVIDIA. Although most autonomous vehicle developers are concentrating on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.31
…used by companies such as PETRONAS, Shell, SLB, Outokumpu, Siemens Energy, BASF, and Vale to complete inspection tasks. ANYbotics was founded in 2016 and said its mission is to transform the way industries operate by automating manual and hazardous tasks. It primarily serves customers who work in oil and gas, chemicals, power, mining, metals and minerals, and the utilities. The company noted that its funding comes as the demand for robotic solutions surges in heavy industries that are relying on an increasingly aging workforce. “This funding validates our unique approach to addressing fundamental challenges of operating complex industrial facilities,” said…