Topic: Rethink Robotics

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Rethink Robotics announces new female leadership team

December 11, 2024 · Rethink Robotics announced it has appointed two new C-suite executives, naming Julia Astrid Riemenschneider and Franziska Lorenz as CEO and COO, respectively.

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Robots picking & packing with precision

October 29, 2024 · In this Special Focus issue, examine how different types of robots and automation systems are involved in multiple phases of warehouse operations, including picking, packing and packaging.

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Rethink Robotics redefines cobots once again

October 23, 2024 · Chris Harbert, Greg McEntyre, and Julia Astrid Riemenschneider of Rethink Robotics describe the relaunched company’s new focus on cobots that can adapt to changing workflows.

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Rethink Robotics debuts new portfolio of robots at IMTS 2024

September 14, 2024 · Rethink Robotics launched seven Reacher cobot arms, two Ryder AMRs, and a combined Riser mobile manipulation robot as part of its new vision and mission at IMTS 2024.

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Rethink Robotics relaunches, rebrands at IMTS 2024

September 4, 2024 · Rethink Robotics has rebranded, and will announce more details about its relaunch during a press conference at the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2024.

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Collaborative robot works overnight for manufacturer

August 6, 2018 · CNC machine shop and manufacturer employs cobot to automate repetitive jobs.

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ABI Research: Manufacturer adoption of collaborative robots is strong

August 31, 2017 · 13% have collaborative systems already, and another 15% expect to have collaborative robots at work within the next 12 months.

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Collaborative robots improve production costs, product quality

August 3, 2017 · Small manufacturer decreases reliance on suppliers by using affordable automation to bring parts production in-house.

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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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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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Industrial robotics market in heavy industries to grow at 6.2% CAGR during 2016-2020

February 23, 2016 · Material handling robots segment accounted for nearly 47% of the global industrial robotics market in heavy industries in 2015.

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RIA launches tribute website in honor of the Joseph F. Engelberger

November 9, 2015 · Site recognizes accomplishments of the "Father of Robotics" and opens nominations for robotics awards.

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RIA events next week focus on safety and collaborative robots

October 9, 2015 · Events to include tabletop exhibitions of products and services from leading robotics companies.

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Fixed Path: Robots help company rethink production

October 2, 2015 · Custom parts manufacturer increases precision and profitability with collaborative robots.

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Collaborative robotics market to exceed $1 billion by 2020

June 19, 2015 · Research predicts tenfold increase, largely in manufacturing applications.

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German university wins inaugural Amazon Picking Challenge

June 1, 2015 · Robotic piece-picking system bests 27 teams from around the world to claim $20,000 prize.

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RIA to host International Collaborative Robots Workshop

June 18, 2014 · Event in Silicon Valley, September 30, 2014, to feature prominent guest speakers from academics, suppliers and industry leaders.

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Robotics: Adding degrees of freedom

May 1, 2014 · Whether upstream, downstream or elbow-to-elbow, robots and humans are working together to overcome challenges in warehouses and distribution centers.

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