Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.62
May 31, 2023
…steady growth trajectory In April 2018, North Reading, Mass.-based Teradyne Inc. acquired Mobile Industrial Robots, adding it to its portfolio alongside Universal Robots. From just three employees at the start of 2015, MiR currently employs more than 420 people globally, with an annual turnover of $77 million (U.S.) in 2022. MiR said large multinationals, including Toyota, Ikea, Novo Nordisk, Denso, DHL, and Schneider Electric, account for a majority of its sales. Last year, Teradyne merged Mobile Industrial Robots with AutoGuide Mobile Robots. This added high-payload AMRs to MiR's portfolio, advancing its strategy of being a trusted supplier for a full…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.77
May 25, 2023
…my own work, but also of Universal Robots’ and Teradyne’s commitment to safety.” “This award is a recognition of all who have contributed to robot safety over the years,” Nelson Shea said. “When I started in this field more than four decades ago, I felt I had a personal mission and that there was no one else who signed up for it with me. Now, especially after the emergence of collaborative robot applications, we are all aligned on the importance of safety.” Roberta Nelson Shea with Engelberger Award medal. Source: Universal Robots UR, robotics industry mark progress In recent years,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.35
May 18, 2023
…to healthcare. The company said it has nearly 220 distributors and certified systems integrators in 60 countries. In 2018, Teradyne acquired MiR, and in 2022, Teradyne combined it with AutoGuide Mobile Robots to deliver an AMR product line from low to heavy payloads. MiR has regional offices in Holbrook, N.Y.; San Diego; North Reading, Mass.; and Georgetown, Ky. It also has offices in Singapore; Frankfurt, Germany; Barcelona, Spain; Tokyo; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai. Editor's note: For more around Automate 2023, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.28
May 09, 2023
…system integrators in 60 countries. MiR was acquired by Teradyne in 2018, and in 2022, Teradyne combined AutoGuide Mobile Robots with MiR to deliver a broad AMR product line from low to heavy payloads. Jean-Pierre Hathout Hathout comes from SIT Controls USA, where he served as president. Prior to this, he built a 17-year career at Bosch, including several international management roles. Hathout has a Doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and he brings deep technological expertise and global leadership skills, including management of operations in the US, Germany, the Netherlands, Turkey, and China, according…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.11
May 08, 2023
…million, and Locus Robotics purchasing Waypoint Robotics. In addition, Teradyne merged its Mobile Industrial Robots and AutoGuide Mobile Robots units in 2022. While there were no reported failures or complete shutdowns of AMR providers in the past year, many reduced their workforces, as e-commerce growth slowed because the COVID-19 pandemic abated. Examples included Seegrid and IAM Robotics. In January, 6RS announced integrated offerings with Soft Robotics, Fast Lane and Packout. Source: 6 River Systems Experts react to 6 River Systems news Robotics 24/7 asked the following experts about their thoughts on 6 River Systems changing hands and trends in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.66
March 21, 2023
…220 distributors and certified systems integrators in 60 countries. Teradyne Inc. acquired MiR in 2019 and combined it with AutoGuide Mobile Robots in 2022. Mobile Industrial Robots has U.S. offices in Holbrook, N.Y.; San Diego; North Reading, Mass.; and Georgetown, Ky. MiR Insights answers common questions MiR Insights provides answers to questions such as: What was the overall mission effectiveness of my robot fleet this week? Do we have any specific areas in our production where our robots encounter recurring challenges? How have the changes we implemented on the factory floor last month impacted robot throughput? In addition, the company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.19
January 13, 2023
…improvement, said LeFevre. Universal Robots, which is part of Teradyne Inc., said it declared January “National Cobot Awareness Month” to help manufacturers discover collaborative robots. “We want to give businesses a head start by sharing these inspiring ‘Aha moments’ on how cobots can help them solve business challenges, offering them the opportunity to find a local UR partner and try a cobot firsthand,” Campbell said. Troy Ojalehto (left) at Rapid DesignSolutions, a UR-certified systems integrator, works with Brian Laulainen (right), an automation engineer at Seattle-based machine shop Toolcraft, teaching the easy operation of the UR5e cobot that handles the operation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.46
January 04, 2023
…in 2013 in Odense, Denmark and was acquired by Teradyne in 2018. In 2022, it merged with AutoGuide Mobile Robots, which is also owned by Teradyne. The company makes a range of mobile robots designed for manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse operations. The company said it has nearly 200 distributors around the world and system integrators in 60 countries. In addition to its headquarters in Odense, the company also has regional offices in Holbrook, New York, San Diego Calif., North Reading, Mass., Georgetown KY, Singapore, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai. MiR said its robots improve safety within a warehouse, increase…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.56
November 23, 2022
…in industries ranging from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare. Teradyne Inc. acquired MiR in 2018 and recently combined it with AutoGuide Mobile Robots. DENSO deploys growing MiR fleet DENSO is one of Mobile Industrial Robots' largest global customers, running MiR AMRs in two other U.S. locations, three facilities in Europe, and two in Asia. The company chose AMRs over automated guided vehicles (AGVs) because they can navigate on their own without the need for costly infrastructure built into the factory floor, according to Travis Olinger, a logistics and automation engineer at DENSO. “Autonomous mobile robots were an obvious choice for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.47
November 01, 2022
…Denmark-based company. Universal Robots, which is a unit of Teradyne Inc., has offices in 14 countries and said it has installed more than 50,000 cobots worldwide. Vectis Automation, Hirebotics, Kinetic approach welding From Nov. 8 to 10, Vectis Automation will show its new Park’N’Arc at Universal Robots' booth, No. C-11045. Park’N’Arc is a “diving board” rotational range extender that allows for the base of the cobot to be manually moved to various locations. “Compared to a short linear track, the Park’N’Arc is an improved design for increasing range as the cobot base can be translated nearly 8 ft. in a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.06
October 10, 2022
…by end effectors, software, accessories, and application kits in the UR+ ecosystem. Universal Robots, which is owned by Boston-based Teradyne Inc., said it has installed more than 50,000 robots worldwide and reported $83 million in second-quarter 2022 revenue.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.50
October 10, 2022
…collaborating with Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), a unit of Teradyne. As a MiR Go partner, InOrbit Connect can now manage MiR robots at sites worldwide, said the companies. Demos at A3 event The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is presenting AMR and Logistics Week, which is co-located with The Vision Show at the Hynes Convention Center. The events run from Monday, Oct. 10, through Friday, Oct. 14. InOrbit will participate in a panel on “Standardization Efforts for Mobile Robot Interoperability” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The company will also participate in a demonstration with MassRobotics…
