Columbia-Okura and Integra Systems have agreed a partnership that will allow Integra Systems to produce the complete line of Columbia-Okura robotic palletizers in Brazil. This milestone achievement … [Read More...] about Columbia-Okura agrees strategic relationship with Integra Systems Brazil
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Mecademic reports ‘increasing demand’ for its tiny robots
Mecademic says it is seeing “increasing demand” for its tiny robots. The company has unveiled a redesigned website partly to reflect the changes in its business. The Canadian company says the … [Read More...] about Mecademic reports ‘increasing demand’ for its tiny robots
E-mobility manufacturer orders test benches for e-drives from teamtechnik valued at ‘several million euros’
An original equipment manufacturer in the e-mobility sector has ordered test benches for electric drives from teamtechnik valued at “several million euros”. For teamtechnik, the turn of the year … [Read More...] about E-mobility manufacturer orders test benches for e-drives from teamtechnik valued at ‘several million euros’
AOT obtains CE certification for ‘world’s first human-approved contact-free laser cutting of bones with a robot’
Swiss medical technology company AOT has obtained CE certification for what it says is the “world's first human-approved contact-free laser cutting of bones with a robot”. The patented Cold … [Read More...] about AOT obtains CE certification for ‘world’s first human-approved contact-free laser cutting of bones with a robot’
Oqton raises over $40 million investment for its digital manufacturing platform
Oqton, an American-Belgian software company specialising in artificial intelligence-powered solutions for the manufacturing industry, has raised more than $40 million in a Series A financing round, … [Read More...] about Oqton raises over $40 million investment for its digital manufacturing platform
Manufacturing
E-mobility manufacturer orders test benches for e-drives from teamtechnik valued at ‘several million euros’
An original equipment manufacturer in the e-mobility sector has ordered test benches for electric drives from teamtechnik valued at “several million euros”. For teamtechnik, the turn of the year … [Read More...] about E-mobility manufacturer orders test benches for e-drives from teamtechnik valued at ‘several million euros’
General Motors opens new 3D printing facility
General Motors has opened a 15,000-square-foot “Additive Industrialization Center”, a facility exclusively dedicated to productionizing 3D printing technology in the automotive industry. GM says … [Read More...] about General Motors opens new 3D printing facility
AV&R and APN partner to develop robotics for aeronautical manufacturing
AV&R and APN, two Quebec companies operating in the aerospace market, combine their expertise in a collaborative and innovative project. This initiative is part of Mach Fab 4.0 (Aéro Montreal) … [Read More...] about AV&R and APN partner to develop robotics for aeronautical manufacturing
Kuka wins ‘major contract’ from Mercedes
Kuka says it has won what it describes as a “major contract” for body-in-white production from Mercedes-Benz. Body-in-white is the stage in automobile manufacturing in which a car body's frame has … [Read More...] about Kuka wins ‘major contract’ from Mercedes
ABB expands project to automate semiconductor factory
What started out as a small project to automate a single production stage has morphed into an award-winning program to digitally transform one of ABB’s own factories – in what is dubbed Project … [Read More...] about ABB expands project to automate semiconductor factory
Industrial Robots
Mecademic reports ‘increasing demand’ for its tiny robots
Mecademic says it is seeing “increasing demand” for its tiny robots. The company has unveiled a redesigned website partly to reflect the changes in its business. The Canadian company says the … [Read More...] about Mecademic reports ‘increasing demand’ for its tiny robots
Global food and beverage robotic systems integration market for pick and place application to surpass $40 million by 2025
The global food and beverage robotic system integration market for pick and place application was estimated at $17.5 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $40.1 million by 2025, according to a new … [Read More...] about Global food and beverage robotic systems integration market for pick and place application to surpass $40 million by 2025
Hyundai partners with Samsung Engineering to unveil robotic system for piping and steel frame manufacturing
Hyundai Robotics has signed a deal with Samsung Engineering for the “construction of the Smart Piping Shop” and a business agreement for “the automation of steel frame manufacturing”. Seo Yoo … [Read More...] about Hyundai partners with Samsung Engineering to unveil robotic system for piping and steel frame manufacturing
Webinar: Thinking about upgrading critical storage and retrieval systems to stay competitive?
ASRS or Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems have sometimes been considered automatic and heavy. Global enterprises today have been known to spend €40 to €80 million to build out automated storage … [Read More...] about Webinar: Thinking about upgrading critical storage and retrieval systems to stay competitive?
Five MiR500 AMRs Boost Warehouse Logistics for Novo Nordisk’s Pharmaceutical Plant in China
Five MiR500 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have improved the warehouse logistics within the Chinese plant for Novo Nordisk, a leading global healthcare company specializing in pharmaceuticals and … [Read More...] about Five MiR500 AMRs Boost Warehouse Logistics for Novo Nordisk’s Pharmaceutical Plant in China
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Automating the Costly RFQ Process
By Scott Heide, Founder and CEO, Engineering Intent ETO automation success starts with clear communication of a customer’s requirements. Proposed solutions must meet those requirements. Automating … [Read More...] about Automating the Costly RFQ Process
Fabulos completes autonomous public transport pilot project in Greece
An autonomous public transport pilot project in Greece, led by an Estonian consortium called the Future Automated Bus Urban Level Operation Systems (Fabulos), has now successfully ended. After two … [Read More...] about Fabulos completes autonomous public transport pilot project in Greece
South Korea looks to strengthen position in global autonomous vehicles market with billion-dollar investment
South Korea is looking to strengthen its position in the global autonomous vehicles market with an investment of 1.1 trillion South Korean won, which equates to about $1 billion. The investment … [Read More...] about South Korea looks to strengthen position in global autonomous vehicles market with billion-dollar investment
Space robotics market predicted to grow to $5.7 billion by 2027
The global space robotics market size is expected to reach $5.71 billion by 2027, registering a compound annual growth rate of 5.2 percent from 2020 to 2027, according to a new report by Grand View … [Read More...] about Space robotics market predicted to grow to $5.7 billion by 2027
Global food and beverage robotic systems integration market for pick and place application to surpass $40 million by 2025
The global food and beverage robotic system integration market for pick and place application was estimated at $17.5 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $40.1 million by 2025, according to a new … [Read More...] about Global food and beverage robotic systems integration market for pick and place application to surpass $40 million by 2025
Logistics
Columbia-Okura agrees strategic relationship with Integra Systems Brazil
Columbia-Okura and Integra Systems have agreed a partnership that will allow Integra Systems to produce the complete line of Columbia-Okura robotic palletizers in Brazil. This milestone achievement … [Read More...] about Columbia-Okura agrees strategic relationship with Integra Systems Brazil
DHL expands its global logistics operation to include outer space missions
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, normally moves goods that stay in the Earth’s atmosphere. Now they have partnered with D-Orbit, a specialized … [Read More...] about DHL expands its global logistics operation to include outer space missions
Webinar: Thinking about upgrading critical storage and retrieval systems to stay competitive?
ASRS or Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems have sometimes been considered automatic and heavy. Global enterprises today have been known to spend €40 to €80 million to build out automated storage … [Read More...] about Webinar: Thinking about upgrading critical storage and retrieval systems to stay competitive?
Introducing Autonomous Storage and Retrieval for All
AutoGuide will be hosting another webinar in association with Robotics and Automation News in the new year. The webinar will be on Thursday 14th January and will take place at 4 pm (Central European … [Read More...] about Introducing Autonomous Storage and Retrieval for All
Toyota unveils two new autonomous warehouse vehicles
Toyota Forklift has unveiled two new autonomous warehouse vehicles, developed in partnership with Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company. The “Center-Controlled Rider” and “Core Tow … [Read More...] about Toyota unveils two new autonomous warehouse vehicles
Transportation
Why Car Collectors Flock to Classic Cars Over New Automobiles
If you’ve ever looked up car collections of celebrities or the rich, or just went to a car show, you’ve likely seen a noticeable trend. That trend is that most of the cars you see are classic or … [Read More...] about Why Car Collectors Flock to Classic Cars Over New Automobiles
Mercedes-Benz unveils the MBUX Hyperscreen
For Mercedes-Benz, 2021 marks the beginning of the next chapter in interaction between vehicle and user: the MBUX Hyperscreen takes the operation and display of infotainment, comfort and vehicle … [Read More...] about Mercedes-Benz unveils the MBUX Hyperscreen
Einride driverless trucks now powered by Nvidia chips
Autonomous electric truck maker Einride says the next generation of its groundbreaking “Pods” will use the Nvidia Drive AGX Orin autonomous vehicle computing platform to handle high-speed, unmanned … [Read More...] about Einride driverless trucks now powered by Nvidia chips
Daimler and Volvo launch €1.2 billion venture to develop hydrogen fuel-cell technology for trucks
Volvo Group and Daimler Trucks have entered into a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize hydrogen fuel-cell systems for use in heavy-duty trucks as the primary focus, as well as other … [Read More...] about Daimler and Volvo launch €1.2 billion venture to develop hydrogen fuel-cell technology for trucks
‘Autonomous vehicles’ tops Lux Research list of emerging technologies
The category of “Autonomous vehicles” tops a new list of 12 emerging technologies for 2021 produced by Lux Research. The research company says that, after a tumultuous 2020, organizations need to … [Read More...] about ‘Autonomous vehicles’ tops Lux Research list of emerging technologies
Infrastructure
Moorebot launches compact autonomous ‘Scout’ robot
Moorebot, the maker of robot applications like the Hubble Hugo Baby Cam and the Zeus fighting robot, has launched its new “Scout” robot. Jun Ye, CEO at Moorebot at Pilot Labs, says: “The Moorebot … [Read More...] about Moorebot launches compact autonomous ‘Scout’ robot
Software-based PLCs pose challenge to traditional hardware infrastructure
By Sharmila Annaswamy, IoT Analytics Software is increasingly replacing hardware in industrial environments. Software-based programmable logic controllers (Soft PLCs) today are reliable, powerful … [Read More...] about Software-based PLCs pose challenge to traditional hardware infrastructure
Siemens provides electric charging points for bus depot in Hamburg
Siemens Smart Infrastructure won a major contract from Hamburger Hochbahn, the largest local transport provider in the Hanseatic city. Siemens will equip two of the six carports at the Alsterdorf … [Read More...] about Siemens provides electric charging points for bus depot in Hamburg
ABB helps Indian district manage its water amid drought
Global industrial giant ABB is supporting India’s Koppal district to ease water shortages with its digital water management solutions. In a unique project led by L&T Construction Water & … [Read More...] about ABB helps Indian district manage its water amid drought
ABB establishes new R&D center for electric vehicle technology
ABB says it is “underlining its market leading position” in electric vehicle charging infrastructure by establishing a new E-mobility Innovation Lab, where it will house 120 specialists working on … [Read More...] about ABB establishes new R&D center for electric vehicle technology
Computing
AImotive and Sony partner to develop ADAS capability for Vision-S prototype
AImotive, the most highly-funded automated driving technology company in Europe, is working with Sony to develop its automated driving software stack with Sony’s Vision-S Prototype (main picture and … [Read More...] about AImotive and Sony partner to develop ADAS capability for Vision-S prototype
EasyMile and Kalray expand autonomous mobility partnership
Autonomous technology provider EasyMile and intelligent processors supplier Kalray have deepened their relationship with the signature of a deal formalizing their relationship to develop intelligent … [Read More...] about EasyMile and Kalray expand autonomous mobility partnership
Seoul Robotics launches ‘breakthrough’ perception software platform
Seoul Robotics, a 3D computer vision company using AI and machine learning to power the future of mobility, has made its formal debut in the US market with the launch of its first commercial … [Read More...] about Seoul Robotics launches ‘breakthrough’ perception software platform
Delivering Content Like Never Before
When you’re watching a movie on Netflix, skipping between one webpage to another, downloading an image, or accessing a cloud storage server, you’re getting some form of content. The way this … [Read More...] about Delivering Content Like Never Before
ABB chooses IBM for procurement digitization
IBM has been contracted by ABB to help support its procurement digitization journey with the launch of SmartBuy, a newly designed end-to-end employee purchasing program that aims to match the ease of … [Read More...] about ABB chooses IBM for procurement digitization
Science
Atik Cameras develops new products for use with qPCR instruments
In response to global demand for dependable technologies designed to optimize COVID-19 testing, Atik Cameras, specialist designer and manufacturer of advanced scientific imaging solutions, has … [Read More...] about Atik Cameras develops new products for use with qPCR instruments
Rethink Robotics establishes new company headquarters and Siemens Technology Accelerator as a shareholder
At its new Bochum, Germany headquarters, Rethink Robotics will develop new robotics technologies with the support of Siemens Corporate Technology, creating highly jobs for skilled … [Read More...] about Rethink Robotics establishes new company headquarters and Siemens Technology Accelerator as a shareholder
Plastic-eating bacteria could help recycle waste ‘six times faster’
The University of Portsmouth scientists who re-engineered the plastic-eating enzyme PETase have now created an enzyme “cocktail” which can digest plastic up to six times faster. A second enzyme, … [Read More...] about Plastic-eating bacteria could help recycle waste ‘six times faster’
DNA Paints a Literal Picture of Your Face
Two women in their 70s were sexually assaulted and killed in 2006. Police found the DNA of a suspect at the crime scene, but without a person to link it to, what use is DNA? Much more than most … [Read More...] about DNA Paints a Literal Picture of Your Face
New electronic skin developed to make robots ‘feel pain’
Scientists at the RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia have developed a new type of “electronic skin” that could make robots and other machines more sensitive to touch and contact. The … [Read More...] about New electronic skin developed to make robots ‘feel pain’
