Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.43
November 07, 2023
…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 growth during the forecast period.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.16
November 02, 2023
…and over 1,500 employees, 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.92
November 01, 2023
…in 1994, Porsche Consulting said it is one of Germany’s leading management consultancies. Its experts support companies around the world as well as the Volkswagen Group with strategic transformation and performance management. The Porsche consultants work in various industries, including mobility, life sciences, industrial goods, financial services, energy, aerospace, construction, and consumer goods. They also support technology development from locations in Germany, Italy, France, China, Brazil, and the U.S. Challenges build up for construction A lack of people to fill construction occupations has contributed to housing shortages in many countries, according to European research. In the U.S., labor shortages are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.86
October 24, 2023
…company has offices in Norway, 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.49
October 15, 2023
…in in Chomutov, Czech Republic; Suzhou, China; and Drebach, Germany. It asserted that its power supplies “regularly set benchmarks with their high efficiency values, compact design, durability, and reliability.” “For users, such outstanding quality means low energy consumption, more space in the cabinet, and high system availability,” added PULS. Wiferion promises to eliminate downtime Freiburg, Germany-based Wiferion said it is a leading provider of mobile, wireless power AGVs, AMRs, and industrial trucks (FFZs). The company claimed that the flexible and scalable integration of its products can eliminate unnecessary machine downtime and maintenance- and cost-intensive wired charging. Wiferion added that users…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.89
October 13, 2023
…company. With U.S. offices 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 11.51
October 11, 2023
…round with private equity firm InterAlpen Partners. The Metzingen, Germany-based company said it plans to use the funding to continue its growth and expansion into the U.S. market. “NEURA Robotics represents one of the most compelling companies we’ve seen in our careers,” said Stephen George, founder of InterAlpen, in a release. “Their mission of empowering humanity with robotics is highly aligned with InterAlpen’s sustainable impact mission,” he added. “We believe that the amazing products and partnerships that the team has created will power NEURA to become a global industry leader in the rising field of collaborative robotics.” InterAlpen supports U.S.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.23
October 02, 2023
…it is the world's leading logistics provider. The Bonn, Germany-based company said it combines management and value-added services with integrated systems to drive resilience, efficiency, and quality improvements and create competitive advantage. DHL said the number of stores supported by its warehouse has doubled from 300 to 600 in just one year. Peak shipment volume has reached 400 cubic meters (14,125.9 cu. ft.), it said. The coffee chain anticipates high growth this year, and DHL projected that its warehouse will have to support an expansion to about 1,000 stores. This will pose challenges, including an increased workload for picking personnel,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.38
October 02, 2023
…Logistics Summit on Oct. 11 and 12 in Dusseldorf, Germany. “We're excited to showcase Locus's transformative warehouse technology again at this premier European logistics event,” stated Denis Niezgoda, vice president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC), at Locus. “Our robots deliver the ultimate in productivity and flexibility, optimizing warehouse operations today while rapidly scaling to meet future business needs,” he said. Wilmington, Mass.-based Locus Robotics said its AMRs collaborate with human workers, eliminating unproductive walking and heavy cart pulling. The company claimed that its LocusBots can double or triple productivity, with less labor and ergonomic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.18
September 27, 2023
…Adidas provides athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. The Herzogenaurach, Germany-based company has 59,000 employees worldwide, and its 2022 revenue surpassed €22.5 billion ($23.6 billion U.S.). Adidas site can process 1M pieces per day Adidas said its 139,000-sq.-m (1.4 million-sq.-ft.) automated facility can process more than 1 million pieces per day and can hold 10 million pieces of apparel and footwear. Geek+ said its robotic systems addressed various challenges in Adidas' logistics and warehousing operations. This included customizations for detecting item locations, “significantly enhancing” operational safety, and aligning human-machine collaboration with Adidas' needs. In addition, Geek+ said its intelligent scheduling logic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.09
September 26, 2023
…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 1% to 25,636 units. Italy follows with a market share of 16% within the EU, as installations grew by 8% to 11,475 units. The third-largest European market, France, recorded a regional market share of 10% and gained 13%, installing 7,380 units in 2022. “In France, annual installations have grown by 8% on average each year since 2017,” said Bill. “The main customer is the automotive industry, with a…
