Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.10
March 06, 2024
…global companies attended, including Amazon, DHL Supply Chain, FedEx, General Electric, GXO Logistics, Moderna, Siemens, Target, Toyota, and UPS. In addition, the 2023 keynote session focused on how clothing provider Ariat International reimagined its operations by automating its warehouses. Matthew S. Hardenberg, vice president of distribution for Ariat International, was joined by John Santagate, vice president of robotics for Körber Supply Chain Software, and Randy Randolph, vice president of channels & partnerships at Geekplus America. This year’s event will highlight new developments in these applications and more. How to speak at the 2024 Robotics Applications Conference For RAC’ 24, Peerless…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.08
December 04, 2023
…GmbH, DAIHEN Corp., Denso Corp., Durr AG, FANUC Corp., General Electric Co., Hans Laser Technology Industry Group Co. Ltd., Jenoptik AG, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., MIDEA Group, Mitsubishi Electric Corp., NACHI FUJIKOSHI Corp., OMRON Corp, Panasonic Holdings Corp., Seiko Epson Corp., Staubli International AG, Teradyne Inc., Universal Robots AS, and Yaskawa Electric Corp Industrial Robotics Services Market is fragmented in nature. Market to observe 5.85% YOY growth in 2023. System integrators are taking the initiative to innovate their services by leveraging technological advances such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and software platforms. The programming platform is mainly used to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.22
June 04, 2023
…and avoid obstacles. Vendors such as Rockwell Collins and General Electric are using computer vision to enhance the accuracy of their products. Swarm technology: This technology has the potential to enable large groups of drones to collaborate on missions like search and rescue or military surveillance. For example, leading manufacturers like Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Aurora Flight Sciences, and AeroVironment have developed swarm technology. Autonomous systems market is competitive The market for autonomous aircraft software is very competitive, with numerous companies competing for market share and attempting to differentiate themselves through innovative products and services. Here are some strategies…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.55
September 08, 2022
…Technology, the National 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.47
July 05, 2022
…our team of engineering and operations leaders from Google, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, Precision Castparts, IPG Photonics, Faro Technologies, Schlumberger, Alcoa, [and] Autodesk, among others, enable our customers to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact faster.” “One reason 3-D printing is fundamentally different is that it allows designers and engineers to iterate more quickly, and to, in the near future, produce parts on demand in large quantities without fixed upfront investment,” said John Hart at MIT. Credit: M. Scott Brauer, MIT News VulcanForms invests in new sites, workers VulcanForms said its new Devens facility, “VulcanOne,” will be “the world's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.64
April 22, 2022
…prominent leaders in industry, sustainability, and technology, including former General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt, climate investor and former climate policymaker Sierra Peterson, and former Uber CPO Manik Gupta. “Solving the recycling industry's acute labor shortages with intelligent robotics and AI is [not only] a massive commercial opportunity, but also an important step toward significantly reducing emissions and waste,” said Ann Bordetsky, a partner at NEA. “We're proud to back Glacier's experienced and passionate team as they introduce automation and data intelligence to an essential industry that we all rely on every day.” NEA is a global venture capital firm with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.45
April 07, 2022
…last but not least, the opportunity for greater visibility into operations. Most importantly, delegations from corporations including Amazon, CVS, General Electric, Target, and more were at MODEX, scouting out the latest tools, comparing notes, and looking to make deals on the show floor or at many dinners around Atlanta. In fact, some robotics vendors told me that they have already booked orders through next year. This was Robotics 24/7's first year at this event. After more than 50 appointments last week, here are some robotics takeaways from MODEX 2022 (see right, or below on mobile). Did I miss anything? Let…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.38
March 25, 2022
…of its customers are Fortune 500 companies, such as General Electric and Toyota. “Over the last decade, our AMRs have solved material handling challenges for some of the largest companies in the world, but our customers have made it clear that there was a missing member of the team—one that could pick up a pallet on its own,” said Matt Rendall, CEO of OTTO Motors. “We’ve answered that call with OTTO Lifter—your new forklift driver. We put years of autonomous driving experience into OTTO Lifter, making it the smartest forklift on the market.” OTTO Lift designed to be nimble Lift…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.48
March 18, 2022
…country visiting numerous factories. On one visit to a General Electric manufacturing plant in Michigan, he said he met with a woman who had been working at the plant for 15 years. When she started, she had to do a lot of manual labor. At the end of her shifts, she would be covered in filth. Thanks to the rise of automation and other innovations, she’s still there, but her job has shifted and now she does less manual work, said Walsh. “She said that the innovation has allowed her the opportunity to still earn a living and raise a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.20
December 15, 2021
…customers are Fortune 500 companies, including brands such as General Electric Co. OTTO appoints execs with industry experience OTTO Motors named Carolyn Garvey and Donald Leslie as co-presidents reporting directly to Rendall. Garvey will work closely with the manufacturing and operations teams, and Leslie with sales and service. Carolyn Garvey Both executives joined OTTO from Barrie, Ontario-based Prodomax Automation Ltd., where they served as co-CEOs. Garvey and Leslie led the company's management team to develop and execute a strategic plan resulting in more than a sixfold increase in company valuation in three years. The duo has led teams of professionals…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.12
October 07, 2021
…company's customers include Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, and General Electric. It said it has built equipment as small as a phone booth and as large as this newest SpaceX collaboration. Beaumont Machine expands with ABB “We just completed a project with SpaceX, using this newly developed control system in tandem with integrated large ABB robotics for positioning of the electrode,” said Beaumont. The new Beaumont small-hole electrical discharge machine (EDM) at SpaceX in Hawthorne, Calif., has a reach of 8 ft. (2.4 m) in diameter and 8 ft. in height. EDM machines use thermal energy rather than cutting tools…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.01
June 24, 2021
…include some of the world’s most recognized brands, including General Electric Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. The company has partnered with systems integrators around the world and expanded its global partnership program. “We partner with the very best integrators and tech leaders to provide customers with industry expertise to automate a wide range of workflows in their facilities and regional presence to provide top-tier support,” Baker said. “Seventy percent of our customers are Global 500. We’re proud today to announce global coverage and safety compliance worldwide.” OTTO is collaborating with DesignPro Automation and Romias Robotics in Europe, as well as…
