Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.16
…modules based on present needs, with the ability to scale as business grows. The company’s end-to-end automation systems combine gantry robots, intelligent software, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), automated guided vehicles AGVs, conveyors, shuttles, and palletizers. Cimcorp offers end users continuous maintenance services, including spare parts, training, and 24/7 support, to help its customers secure a lifecycle of 20 years or more for their automation technology.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.53
…maintenance. Optimized truck loading results in less traffic and consequently reduces environmental impact.” Cimcorp’s end-to-end intralogistics systems incorporate modular gantry pickers, AGVs, and palletizers, according to its website. The company said its grocery retail distribution systems provide fast and efficient deliveries of fresh produce without picking errors or delays, even in times of increasing labor challenges. Cimcorp said its order picking system will take care of repetitive lifting of heavy objects, leading to a safer work environment for REWE’s employees.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.89
Pick-and-place robots come in many different forms, from gantries and deltas to robotic arms and cobots. Each has a specific niche within the broader scope of all pick-and-place applications. Read this blog to learn about each, how they work, and their strengths and weaknesses.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.29
…to containerize inventory into totes. It combines mobile robots, gantry systems, robotic arms, and a new ergonomic employee workstation. “From our latest robotic arms like Sparrow and Cardinal, to our first autonomous mobile robot, Proteus, we’re excited to see the impact our technology is having in Amazon’s operations,” wrote Scott Dresser, vice president of Amazon Robotics, in a blog post. “By reimagining how we store and manage inventory at our sites, Sequoia will help us delight customers with greater speed and increased accuracy for delivery estimates, while also improving employee safety at our facilities.” Sequoia designed to accelerate fulfillment The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.38
…can turn almost any CNC machine, robotic arm, or gantry system into a hybrid manufacturing center. Meltio Robot Cell comes pre-integrated The Meltio Robot Cell allows standard metal 3D printing starting from a build plate in a factory, as well as for part repair or feature addition, said the company, whose formal name is Directed Metal 3D SL. By standardizing the integration of the 3D printer, robot, and software, Meltio said it can provide competitive lead times. Meltio Robot Cell capabilities Meltio listed the following technical specifications: Easy to install, with all parts included Turnkey solution Best-in-class components Safe, tested,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.81
…it said “turns almost any CNC, robotic arm, or gantry system into a powerful hybrid manufacturing center.” Both systems use the company's patented LMD-based process to make parts of both wire and powder simultaneously with the same printhead. Meltio Space is designed to “bridge the gap between additive manufacturing users and robotics,” according to the company. The new software integrates a six-axis robot manipulator and two-axis workpiece positioners to transcend traditional three-axis systems and open new possibilities for metal 3D printing, said Meltio. The company claimed that it will increase the reliability and accuracy of additive manufacturing for metal parts.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.17
…Plus, modular systems can further reduce costs through a gantry design and high-density floor-based storage. In this setup, products are stored in plastic crates, stacked directly on the warehouse floor. Gantry robots can access any SKU, at any time, from overhead, eliminating the need for expensive racking or shelving systems. Myth 4: Automated systems are difficult to learn and maintain With any automation project, it’s true that warehouse managers and staff need to prepare for change. This includes learning how to operate, maintain, and supervise their automation system. The good news is that upskilling efforts don’t need to be a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.13
…interface, noted the company. “The FMCP-UR can control turntables, gantry systems, conveyors, transfer tables, and any combination of linear and rotary servo axes up to the 10th axis—all under the UR+ partner umbrella,” said Festo. It said it plans to display full 10-axis motion at Automate, which runs from May 22 to 25. The Festo UR multi-axis system controls up to four axes: UR cobot with optional E30 smart magnetic gripper, teach pendant, and the seventh axis. Scan QR code for virtual reality image. Source: Festo FMCP-UR can be tailored to the application The FMCP-UR has specific features to interface…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.38
…In addition, Inther Group plans to soon unveil its Gantry Robotic Intelligent Piece Picker (GRIPP), a fully automatic compact picking technology. Yaskawa Motoman uses Fizyr and recently displayed parcel induction at ProMat in Chicago. AVT and Fizyr partnered to create and deploy multiple depalletizing robots for two different end users that pick and place heavy bags from variable pallet stacks. At LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany, Fizyr displayed its logistics technology at Hall 1 Galerie/Stand 1OG01. Two of the company's partners also had displays. AWL showcased its robotic singulator (ROSI) at Hall 6/Stand 6F33, and Inther Group presented GRIPP live to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.61
…for handling long loads safely, Straddle Carriers and Mobile Gantries for handling containers or oversized loads, and pedestrian operate stacker trucks. The company's portfolio includes more than 50 models with capacities ranging from less than 1 ton to over 100 tons. From a total of 18 units produced in 1998, Combilift has sold over 75,000 units—most of which are customized to individual requirements— in more than 85 countries. Combilift said it continues to innovate by investing more than 7% of its annual turnover to research and development. Convoy of Hope executives accept Combilift's 75,000th truck at celebration in Chicago this…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.69
…industry. Piab plans to continue marketing large grippers and gantry cranes under the Joulin brand. Piab integrates selected grippers into Kenos line Piab added that Joulin's MiniGrip, FlexiGrip, and Safe&Light complement its existing portfolio and further strengthens its support of different customer needs. The Kenos MiniGrip (KMG) is suitable for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), food and beverage, and automotive industries, said Piab. The foam gripper can be adapted to EOAT applications with tight clearance. KMG's foam surface enables a robot to pick a variety of different objects without adjustment, the company asserted. In case of uneven layer heights, KMG…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.37
…machine AMS planned to develop was designed with a gantry-style unload, made up of cylinders and all the numerous components that come into auto unload and programming. However, since they were already using two Epson SCARAs to do the welding, their designer recommended they also use a robot to do the automatic unload, which saved considerable assembly and set-up time, not to mention the reduced cost and increased reliability of the SCARA robot over the custom gantry system. “It clicked in our minds when we were recommended that option. It was more cost-effective as the only cost associated was the…