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Patrick Helfrich of Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works Inc. is seeing much higher numbers of orders from customers these days. Part of that demand is being driven by reshoring efforts. Customers have experienced firsthand the instability from relying too heavily on the global supply chain and are making efforts to bring production closer to home. Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works primarily designs…
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Outrider today released a new patent-pending technology that provides real-time tracking of trailers and containers in yards. With this enhanced visibility into asset and freight locations, logistics-dependent enterprises will increase the efficiency of their yard operations, said the Golden, Colo-based company said. Outrider provides autonomous yard technologies for the logistics industry. It said it uses technology already installed on its…
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In Bradenton, Fla., the owner of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside has two robots that wheel out food to those dining in the restaurant. They are ideal assets for performing a task that people ordinarily perform. Today, robots can be used in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to perform innumerable tasks from cleaning and sanitizing to sweeping, cutting grass,…
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Nestled close to the geographic center of Ohio sits one of the busiest supply chain regions in North America. Columbus, Ohio, and its surrounding communities are no secret to logistics professionals who use the region to bring goods into the country and shuttle them throughout the country. Ohio boasts the seventh largest economy in the U.S. and a workforce of…
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At LogiMAT this week, Fizyr BV displayed its expanded suite of artificial intelligence systems for supply chain robotics. The Delft, Netherlands-based company said its vision AI technology enables its partners to automate many of the most complex tasks in logistics. “Other vision AI providers stage successful demonstrations with ideal conditions but struggle in the real world,” stated Ken Fleming, CEO…
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At the Hannover Messe trade show last week, Siemens unveiled a digital model of its next-generation FREYR Battery factories that was developed using NVIDIA technology. Munich-based Siemens said it created the model partly to highlight a strategic partnership with FREYR. Siemens has become FREYR’s preferred automation supplier, enabling the Oslo, Norway-based group to scale up production and maximize plant efficiency.…
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Avidbots, a developer of cleaning robots, has launched the Neo 2W, a new robot designed specifically for warehouses and manufacturing environments. The Kitchener, Ontario-based company said the new robot features a Debris Diverter, a Bulk Navigator, and Advanced Obstacle Detection (AOD). Those technologies allow the robot to pick up debris off warehouse floors and navigate around obstacles. “The release of…
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Robots are increasing in complexity, with a higher degree of autonomy, a higher number and diversity of sensors, and more sensor fusion-based algorithms. Hardware acceleration is essential to run these increasingly complex workloads, enabling robotics applications that can run greater workloads with more speed and power efficiency, according to NVIDIA. The mission of NVIDIA Isaac ROS has always been to…
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Automation solutions provider Addverb has announced the launch of a smart factory with Purdue University’s School of Engineering Technology. Addverb’s live automation system comprising both hardware and software will enable Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFET) undergraduate students and faculty to interact with real-world applications of modern industrial automation in supply chain management and warehouse design, explained the company, known for autonomous…
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Many small and midsize manufacturers have been unable to take advantage of automation because of the cost and technical support required to deploy and maintain the systems. Developers are ramping up efforts to introduce ease-of-use features to make robots more accessible to a broader, more transversal pool of users. Making robots easier to implement and use has helped smaller shops…
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3D camera provider Orbbec yesterday unveiled an AI-Aided SDK Programming Guide for its cameras. The company claimed that it will enable software developers to easily create applications and sample code by conversing with ChatGPT in natural language. “We're excited to announce the AI-Aided SDK guide for Orbbec 3D camera,” stated David Chen, co-founder and chief technology officer of Orbbec, in…
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Configura Sverige AB this week announced that it is collaborating with Jungheinrich AG to develop various product configurators for complex logistics systems. The strategic partnership is intended to cover Jungheinrich's entire plant-design process, from initial planning and calculation to the creation of a bill of materials for customers. “Configura has officially been awarded the contract as the central software solution…
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ABB Robotics today unveiled its Visual SLAM technology designed to help autonomous mobile robots better navigate their surroundings. The Zürich, Switzerland-based company said Visual SLAM combines AI and 3D vision technologies to guarantee a superior performance in comparison to other guidance techniques for AMRs. Offering significant advantages over other forms of navigation such as magnetic tape, QR codes, and traditional…
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Massachusetts consortium MassRobotics and motor provider maxon today announced that they have partnered to support the robotics innovation ecosystem. Taunton, Mass.-based maxon said its extensive experience with electric drives and motion control technologies will help companies advance the automation industry. “maxon is excited to partner with MassRobotics to push the boundaries of technology working with the robotics community on advancements…
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Yesterday, Addverb Technologies announced that it has launched a new smart factory it developed in partnership with Purdue University's School of Engineering Technology. The company said its live automation system will enable Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or MFET, undergraduate students and faculty to learn more about modern industrial automation applications. The on-campus smart factory includes Addverb’s Dynamo, an autonomous mobile robot…
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