Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.43
July 28, 2024
…a showroom displaying the company’s Skypod system near Seoul, South Korea. The facility is the company’s second in Asia and will allow visitors to experience its advanced warehouse automation offerings and connect with staff. Seoul demo center details This facility will showcase all standard elements of the Skypod system, including Skypod robots, modular storage racks and picking stations. Visitors will be able to observe system operations in real time as vertically climbing Skypod robots move goods between high-density storage and ergonomic picking stations. Additionally, visitors can participate in the picking experience using touch panels that will guide them through the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.09
March 12, 2024
…presence into entirely new markets including Eastern Europe and South Korea. Exotec also opened a production facility in Croix, France which supports the continuous development of its product roadmap. The company has reached over 100 customer sites globally and saw record business growth in the APAC, Europe and North America regions. Increased Headcount: To help support its growing customer base across the world, Exotec has grown its global headcount 80% over the past year, expanding to over 800 employees globally. Reinvesting in R&D: Exotec heavily reinvests in the research and development of new offerings - 10% of its annual revenue…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.74
December 01, 2023
…industrial robots worldwide, quickly catching up with industry leaders South Korea and Japan, who had the highest density of robots installed per 10,000 workers in the manufacturing industry in 2021. According to the IFR, Asia leads the way in the shift to automated processes, with China in particular installing industrial robots at breakneck speed. In 2022, the country accounted for more than 50 percent of newly-installed industrial robots worldwide, quickly catching up with industry leaders South Korea and Japan, which had the highest density of robots installed per 10,000 workers in the manufacturing industry in 2021. According to the World…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.62
November 21, 2023
…Asia Pacific region, which includes countries like China, Japan, South Korea, India, and others, is a dominant player in the global collaborative robot market, accounting for nearly half of the market share. The projected growth is driven by the presence of both global and domestic players, with China being a particularly significant contributor. Additionally, factors such as an aging population and rising labor costs in several Asian countries are expected to further boost market growth in the coming years. Among the report’s key highlights: Smart factories are on the rise. The number of smart factories has been rapidly increasing to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 24.30
November 07, 2023
…for automation in several countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, India, the US, Germany, and Spain. For example, in April 2022, The West Japan Rail Company utilized a Giant virtual reality-operated humanoid robot to fix power lines in Japan. Smart manufacturing, which leverages the use of cutting-edge computing, analytics, low-cost sensing, and new levels of communication, is supporting several industrial advancements, the report says. The proper functioning of smart manufacturing requires industrial robots which are integrated with IoT microprocessors, microcontrollers, sensors, and switches that can enhance production efficiency. Hence, such factors are expected to drive the humanoid robot market…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.96
November 02, 2023
…with offices in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore. Last week, it announced a new RoboShuttle model that can reach storage racks up to 12 m (40 ft.) high. FORTNA addresses supply chain needs “In a rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape, the demand for efficient and scalable order-fulfillment solutions has never been greater,” FORTNA said. “FORTNA and Geek+ are dedicated to addressing these challenges head-on by combining their expertise to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge automated robotic solutions.” “The partnership marks a significant milestone in the industry, as two industry leaders join forces to transform the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.58
October 24, 2023
…the U.S., the U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and Singapore, as well as assembly facilities in Poland. AutoStore touts R5 Pro features The R5 Pro is intended for companies running multi-shift operations at scale, said AutoStore. It listed the following features and potential benefits of the R5 Pro Robot: Enhanced productivity: By deploying the R5 Pro at a large AutoStore site, customers can reduce the number of robots required on the same grid by up to 15% when compared to using the R5 Robot, enabling better routing and enhanced system efficiency, asserted AutoStore. Continuous operations:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.09
October 19, 2023
…THIRA, in a release. THIRA and DISHER both innovate South Korea-based THIRA Robotics described itself as “an award-winning innovator of AMRs for unmet needs.” The subsidiary of THiRA-UTECH added that its second-generation AMRs can operate on damaged floors, in narrow areas, and over spills, as well as take elevators in high-traffic environments. THIRA's deal with DISHER is part of its ongoing U.S. ecosystem expansion. The company has also partnered with global leaders including Doosan, Hyundai TRANSYS, and Mando. “Continuing our long history of innovation, DISHER is committed to training our engineers and expanding advanced automation skills that are in very…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.77
October 13, 2023
…in San Diego, Calif., the company has over 1,500 employees, as well as facilities in Germany, the U.K., Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore. Editor's note: Geek+ will be participating in the keynote session of the 2023 Robotics Applications Conference, presented by Robotics 24/7 and Peerless Media.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.86
October 09, 2023
…an engineering and IT service provider. Exotec said that South Korea is the second Asian country after Japan to adopt its systems, and it represents a strategic market for the company. In Japan, Exotec continued its record growth, including deals to deliver its Skypod robots to integrated logistics provider Alps Logistics and fulfillment service provider acca international. It also opened a demonstration center in Tokyo in June. Warehouses a 'compelling' market Last year, Exotec raised $335 million in Series D funding and announced that it had manufactured its 4,000th robot. Last month, the company was listed in the the first…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.41
September 26, 2023
…following four years of declining installations, said the IFR. South Korea remains the fourth largest robot market in the world, following the U.S., Japan, and China. China is still the largest user of robotics worldwide, found the new World Robotics report. Click on image to enlarge. Source: International Federation of Robotics Europe still a major market The European Union remains the world's second largest market, with 70,781 unit installations or 5% growth in 2022, explained the IFR. Germany is one of the top five adopters worldwide, with a market share of 36% within the EU. Germany's installations went down by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.18
September 20, 2023
…with offices in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., Japan, South Korea, China, and Singapore. “Particularly in the growing e-commerce segment, robotics continues to be a true game-changer for the logistics landscape to introduce greener, safer, and more ergonomic operations,” noted John Santagate, vice president for robotics at Körber Supply Chain. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with one of the leading global AMR providers, helping companies worldwide optimize their operational success and conquer their supply chain complexities.” Körber, which has offices in Minneapolis, said it tailors a broad range of proven systems to help manage the supply chain as…
