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Located outside Nashville in Fairview, Tenn., Scott Fetzer Electrical Group (SFEG) is a manufacturer of a range of electrical motors and components. As a high-mix, low-volume producer, the company was challenged to automate lines that are not always running. As an alternative to more costly, fixed industrial robots, the company deployed a fleet of collaborative mobile robots to automate monotonous…
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Continued consolidation, rapid technological advancements and labor challenges point toward an ambitious new year. Here’s a look back at the biggest materials handling newsmakers in 2015. Mergers and acquisitions Swisslog acquires warehouse automation provider FORTE Industries in the United States FORTE plans, designs and implements material handling automation systems with warehouse execution software (WES) as the core of each solution.…
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Rethink Robotics
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The Raymond Corporation contributed to 75 nonprofit organizations in 2015, as well as concentrated its efforts on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. In 2015, Raymond collaborated with high schools, trade schools, colleges and universities to stress the critical role STEM plays in manufacturing and the material handling industry. Through financial contributions, facility tours, mentoring, a cooperative and other…
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Market research and consulting firm IDC has released its annual list of manufacturing supply chain predictions, which highlight the growing urgency to innovate. The IDC FutureScape provides IDC Manufacturing Insights’ top 10 predictions for global supply chains for 2016. The document reflects ongoing conversations between IDC analysts and technology vendors, consultants, and IT buyers about what the coming years will…
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RoboUniverse, produced by Mecklermedia, is making its west coast debut in San Diego this month. Like most Mecklermedia events (which include shows focused on 3D printing, virtual reality, and Bitcoin), RoboUniverse is on a “world tour” that includes the following stops: Shanghai: December 8-10, 2015 San Diego: December 14-16, 2015 Singapore: January 26-27, 2016 New York: April 10-12, 2016 Dubai:…
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AutoGuide Mobile Robots
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Joseph F. Engelberger, an engineer and entrepreneur who pioneered the robotics field, died peacefully at his home on the morning of December 1, 2015, in Newtown, Conn. Engelberger – widely known as the “Father of Robotics” and creator of the world’s first industrial robot – revolutionized modern industrial and automotive manufacturing processes and went on to establish robotics in human…
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The warehouse or DC loading dock can be a pretty dangerous place. For proof, you only need to look at OSHA’s most recent dock-related accident report, which includes accounts of workers fracturing their legs after being struck by dock plates, getting crushed between a truck and a dock, sustaining fractures after falling off the dock, driving forklifts right off loading…
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North American sales of machine vision systems and components grew 6% to $1.8 billion through September, the market’s highest total for the first nine months of a year in history, according to new statistics issued by AIA, the industry’s trade group. Total machine vision sales include sales of machine vision systems and components. The machine vision systems category saw a…
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The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded ABB Robotics with accreditation status for its robotics training courses. IACET Accredited Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs are nationally recognized by a wide range of organizations, including professional associations, regulatory boards, corporations and universities; CEUs can also be transferable college…
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Matrix Design has received the RIA Certified Robot Integrator designation. In order to become certified, Matrix Design, LLC completed a rigorous process which includes an on-site audit and testing of key personnel among other important criteria. “We congratulate Matrix Design, LLC for joining our growing list of RIA Certified Robot Integrators,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of RIA. “RIA Robot Integrator…
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Yaskawa Motoman has announced a new leader for their North American sales and marketing team, as well as key organizational changes. Scott Jenkins has joined Yaskawa Motoman as vice president of North American sales and marketing. “Scott brings several years of executive-level industry experience in sales and marketing,” said Steve Barhorst, president and COO of Yaskawa Motoman. “He is a…
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Blue Origin
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Nidec Minster Corporation has received the RIA Certified Robot Integrator designation after completing a rigorous process which includes an on-site audit and testing of key personnel among other important criteria. “We congratulate Nidec Minster Corporation for joining our growing list of RIA Certified Robot Integrators,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of RIA. “RIA Robot Integrator Certification is a key differentiator for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
