Topic: Collaborative Robots

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Four Ways to Future-Proof Your Warehouse

June 20, 2017 · Four attributes warehouse technology must have to protect against obsolescence and help future proof your warehouse.

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The Big Picture: Adaptability as King

June 8, 2017 · Traditionally, warehouse automation has been about bringing optimal efficiency to specific processes in warehouses. Learn why new technologies like mobile robots and AR glasses promise breakthroughs in adaptability, even as more conventional systems become more modular and flexible.

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Robotic Picking and the Beauty of Human Hand-Eye Coordination

April 24, 2017 · The human hand still beats the robot when it comes to picking, but the gap is closing fast... learn how robots are tackling this complex challenge and how close we are to commercial viability of robots that can pick any object from any place.

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Rise of Robots Will Change Future Jobs Reports

April 10, 2017 · Ten years from now, the jobs report may look very different, CNBC's Deirdre Bosa explores how automation and robotics will change the future of the U.S. workforce.

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DHL Supply Chain to Use Collaborative Robots for Innovative Order Fulfillment Trial

April 6, 2017 · Leveraging Locus Robotics Advanced Navigation, DHL will pilot LocusBots that will automatically learn the most efficient travel routes through a warehouse, to dramatically improve worker efficiency and productivity 2x to 5x over traditional cart picking, the zone-based system allows for hands-free picking, while virtually eliminating errors.

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Collaborative robots support production and cut labor costs

March 31, 2017 · Automotive interior manufacturer improves accuracy and output.

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A3 previews Automate 2017 show and conference

March 23, 2017 · Event to include International Symposium on Robotics, Future of Automation Theater, and first ever U.S./China Robotics Forum.

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A3 announces finalists in Automate Launch Pad Startup Competition

March 8, 2017 · Winner will be announced at Automate 2017 and will recieve $10,000 cash prize.

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Robotic Industries Association Report: 2016 breaks robot sales records

February 20, 2017 · Q4 shipments grew 33% from the pervious year, with shipments of 8,825 robots valued at nearly half a billion dollars.

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Other Voices: Building toward the factory of the future from the bottom up

February 6, 2017 · Investments in robotics and automation can start in a single work cell.

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Collaborative robot supports smart manufacturing capabilities

February 3, 2017 · Manufacturer deploys flexible tool for low-volume production.

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AGVs Roll into a New Role

January 17, 2017 · Equipped with new sensors and smart software, automatic guided vehicles are pursuing and eliminating non-value-added movement of goods in warehouses and DCs.

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Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2016

December 23, 2016 · For all the political turmoil across the globe, 2016 was by all accounts very good for the supply chain, which saw acquisitions, investments, technological advancements and record growth.

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New report highlights the opportunities and risks in the ongoing digital transformation

December 19, 2016 · IDC releases predictions that suggest manufacturers slow to adapt will not survive, but leaders will also face a new set of challenges.

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Manufacturer simplifies complexity with collaborative robot

August 19, 2016 · Custom molder uses adaptable robot to increase workforce productivity and serve customers.

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Collaborative robot report predicts ‘phenomenal’ growth

July 14, 2016 · Cobots designed for material handling process represent the most prevalent application of collaborative robots.

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Collaborative Robots Will Transform Logistics Says DHL Group

March 22, 2016 · “Robotics in Logistics” – a new trend report produced by Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL Group) – maintains that robots will soon be standard in warehouses around the world.

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QComp Technologies becomes US authorized integrator of ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot

October 13, 2015 · Company joins select group of integrators that will help integrate the robot into small parts assembly applications.

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