Universal Robots Develops Cobot Interface for Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal
March 29, 2021
Universal Robots said its collaborative robots will soon be available through Siemens' Simatic Robot Library for planning their integration into complex manufacturing environments.
Automate Forward Exceeds Goals, Demonstrates Robotics Growth, Says A3’s Jeff Burnstein
March 26, 2021
This week's Automate Forward event included discussions on innovation, helping businesses adopt robotics, and standards, said A3's president.
Automate Forward: Robotics Vendors Show Latest Products at Virtual Event
March 26, 2021
In addition to A3's rebranding and numerous exhibits, the virtual Automate Forward event included some notable product announcements.
Collaborative Mobile Robotics Transform Fulfillment Operations
March 24, 2021
Transform fulfillment with the flexibility to meet increased demand and reduce costs.
Createc Develops Underwater Robots for Nuclear Decommissioning Operations
March 24, 2021
Createc is combining its expertise in nuclear decommissioning and robotics with Fortis underwater technology to apply cobots to nuclear decommissioning.
Dissecting the Startup Buzz Around Robotics in Distribution Centers
March 11, 2021
Investors place big bets on young startups offering tech like robotics for distribution centers. For investors, it’s attractive because of e-commerce growth and the efficiency gains that can be...
OnRobot Launches New Grippers; Execs Bullish on Human-Robot Collaboration in 2021
March 11, 2021
OnRobot says that light industrial robot and cobot users are increasingly looking for ease of use more than just safety in applications. The company said its new magnetic and electric...
Locus Robotics Announces $150M Series E Funding Round
February 18, 2021
Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, this week announced $150 million in Series E funding, led by Tiger Global Management and BOND. The round builds...
Warehouse Mobility Makes a Move
February 10, 2021
Mobile devices are getting significant upgrades that will improve point-of-use and enterprise productivity. Advances range from the move to Android systems to a consolidation of form factors while trying out...
In a First, Yearly Non-Automotive Robotic Orders Higher Than Automotive Orders
January 28, 2021
Robotic Industries Association statistics on industrial robot arms also finds fourth quarter of 2020 was second-best quarter for robot orders.
SDI and Kindred Partner to Automate Retail Fulfillment and Augment Human Labor
January 13, 2021
Partnership will integrate SDI's materials handling systems and technology with Kindred's pick and place robotic solutions.
2020 Virtual Summit Recap: Building in Supply Chain Resilience
January 7, 2021
This year's summit helps attendees shake off the impacts of a difficult year and use digital transformation, risk management, reshoring and other tools to reimagine their operations for success in 2021.
How Mobile Robots Empower the Workforce
December 14, 2020
Office Depot's deployment of collaborative mobile robots improves safety, energizes workforce.
Ultimaker Appoints Jürgen von Hollen as Chief Executive Officer
November 30, 2020
In related news, Jos Burger is retiring and will join the Supervisory Board.
Connecting Service to Design With Digital Twins
November 10, 2020
Digital twin technology provides a bridge from design to service engineers in the field.
DHL Supply Chain focuses on investing to address ‘The Most Unpredictable Peak Season Ever’
August 25, 2020
The company announced that it will hire 7,000 associates through the end of 2020 to meet demand fueled both by the peak holiday shopping season and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
GreyOrange receives first-ever certification for robots in commercial and industrial environments
July 31, 2020
Ranger GTP is a goods-to-person autonomous mobile robot that can transport inventory from 220 to 3,500 pounds to workers for picking and packing, while working in collaborative performance with other robots and...
There’s No Stopping Warehouse Automation
July 23, 2020
Already in full force before Covid-19 came about, the push to automate warehouses and distribution centers is expected to pick up as more companies look for ways to manage social...
ABB Recycles and Remanufactures Thousands of Old Robots
July 15, 2020
Remanufacturing enables existing robot users to sell inactive or legacy robots to ABB with an attractive buy back service, rather than scrapping them or leaving them unused in a corner...
