Topic: End User

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FedEx’s Aaron Prather to Deliver Keynote for Robotics 24/7’s Robot Applications Conference 2022

July 6, 2022 · The Robot Applications Conference 2022, presented by Robotics 24/7, will feature Aaron Prather and other end-user speakers who will discuss how to get the most out of automation.

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VulcanForms Raises $355M for Digital, Additive Manufacturing

July 5, 2022 · VulcanForms, which combines proprietary digital thread and additive manufacturing systems, said it is now worth more than $1 billion. It opened two production facilities for metal parts and assemblies.

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Warehouse Automation: Why Software Is the Star

July 5, 2022 · Hardware is still an important part of warehouse automaton, but it is software that is largely enabling interoperability, artificial intelligence, and simulation capabilities.

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Ondas Holdings, Owner of American Robotics, Plans to Acquire Airobotics

July 5, 2022 · Ondas Holdings, which owns American Robotics and Ardenna, said Airobotics' "drone in a box" will complement its American Robotics BVLOS drones and Ardenna data analytics offerings.

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Automated Palletizing Can Pay for Itself, Say Robotics Experts

July 3, 2022 · Warehouse operators are finding palletizing and depalletizing as tasks that are relatively easy to automate -- if one has the right robots, partners, and integrated software.

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Vision and Motion Control Drive Cobot Applications

July 2, 2022 · Cobots are expanding their reach into new markets as advancements in component technologies increase their accuracy, speed, and efficiency.

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Piece-Picking Robots Make Their Mark in Logistics

July 1, 2022 · With order demands increasing, robotics technologies improving, and workforce labor decreasing, warehouse and manufacturing operators have plenty to consider as they start turning to automation. Here are a few best practices to keep in mind.

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Dematic Partners With Google Cloud for Supply Chain Innovation, Management

July 1, 2022 · Dematic is working with Google Cloud to apply AI, machine learning, and modular services to supply chain data, leading to faster, more sustainable, and better-informed decision making.

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Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas Claims Humanoid Robots Could One Day Offer a Better ROI

June 30, 2022 · Apptronik is working on building robots designed to look like humans. Its CEO said humanoid robots could eventually help alleviate labor shortage concerns and save operators money.

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Warehouse Workers Want Technology to Help Them Do Their Jobs, Finds Lucas Systems Study

June 29, 2022 · Lucas Systems reports in its "Voice of the Warehouse Worker Study" that nearly half of on-floor staffers welcome robots in relieving physical stress, but many are still concerned about automation.

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Gartner Names Ava Robotics a Technology Innovator in Smart Robotics in 2022 Report

June 29, 2022 · Ava Robotics has received recognition from analyst firm Gartner for improving workplace and remote productivity, security, and quality of life with its mobile service robots.

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COUNTBOT to Carry Out Annual Inventory of a L’Oréal International Distribution Center

June 27, 2022 · After a successful pilot with the cosmetics mega brand, Delta Drone has entered a three-year partnership to have its COUNTBOT used at L’Oréal's facility in Northern France.

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Robot Sales Grow by Nearly 30% Worldwide, Reports International Federation of Robotics

June 27, 2022 · After two years of disruptions, sales of industrial robots increased worldwide in 2021, said the IFR. The organization said demand in Asia and Australia grew the most.

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inVia Robotics Boosts Pick Rates by 10x, Wins 2022 Top Supply Chain Projects Award

June 26, 2022 · inVia Robotics' Picker robots and Logic warehouse execution system helped a logistics provider increase pick rates by more than 10 times, earning it recognition.

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Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant Test-Drives Servi Hospitality Robot From Bear Robotics

June 24, 2022 · Abeulo's Mexican Restaurant said it wanted to capitalize on the benefits of Bear Robotics' mobile service robots to improve worker productivity and customer satisfaction.

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At Automatica 2022, ABB Highlights Flexible Robotic Systems

June 22, 2022 · ABB headed to Germany this week for the Automatica 2022 trade show. It is showcasing a range of its robotic systems, including its GoFA and SWIFTI cobot lines.

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OSARO and Zenni Optical Deploy Precise Robotic Bagging System

June 22, 2022 · OSARO provides three Robotic Bagging Systems for Zenni Optical e-commerce fulfillment center, working with an automated bagging machine to accurately and quickly pick orders.

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Advances in AI, Testing, and Hardware Help Gripper Providers, Users Get a Grasp of What’s Possible

June 21, 2022 · Automation companies are increasing their throughput, reducing error rates, and providing integrated systems as more warehouses and facilitates turn to robotics.

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Universal Robots Adds UR20 Cobot With Greater Reach and Payload to Portfolio

June 21, 2022 · Universal Robots unveiled the UR20 at Automatica and said its new collaborative robot arm is big enough to handle European palletizing and numerous other applications.

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Keenon Robotics No. 1 Catering Service Robot Provider in China, IDC Report Finds

June 20, 2022 · Keenon Robotics handily beat out the competition to be recognized by IDC as the largest provider of service and catering robots in China.

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