Transport and logistics provider Geodis has partnered with Bastian Solutions to implement an AutoStore system into a new fulfillment site for a leading clothing retailer. The $48 million material … [Read More...] about Geodis and Bastian Solutions claim world’s highest AutoStore throughput
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Xwing and Textron Aviation to develop autonomous flight
Xwing, a startup developing autonomy for aviation, has signed a joint development agreement with Textron Aviation. Under this non-exclusive agreement, Xwing and Textron Aviation, home to the iconic … [Read More...] about Xwing and Textron Aviation to develop autonomous flight
Geek+ launches 8 metre tall robot for logistics – ‘tallest robot in the industry’
Geek+, an autonomous mobile robot manufacturer, has launched RoboShuttle RS8-DA, an 8-meter high flexible arm robot. The company claims the new robot is the “highest in the industry” and will enable … [Read More...] about Geek+ launches 8 metre tall robot for logistics – ‘tallest robot in the industry’
Sea Machines completes ‘world’s first’ 1,000 nautical mile autonomous voyage
Sea Machines Robotics, a developer of autonomous command and control systems for the maritime industry, has completed what is believed to be the world’s first 1,000+ nautical miles autonomous and … [Read More...] about Sea Machines completes ‘world’s first’ 1,000 nautical mile autonomous voyage
Activ Surgical secures $45 million in Series B funding led by Cota Capital
Activ Surgical, a digital surgery pioneer, has raised $45 million in a Series B financing round. The Series B round was led by Cota Capital, a multi-stage investment firm focused on private and public … [Read More...] about Activ Surgical secures $45 million in Series B funding led by Cota Capital
Manufacturing
AGV vs AMR: What are the differences and which one do you need in your facility
Today's manufacturing and logistics industry is facing significant challenges to upgrade and optimize business processes to meet the demands of a modern economy. Advances in technology make it … [Read More...] about AGV vs AMR: What are the differences and which one do you need in your facility
Estée Lauder invests in robotics from Inther Group
Inther Group, international system integrator headquartered in Venray, the Netherlands, has signed an agreement with cosmetics giant Estée Lauder to implement the Gantry Robotic Intelligent Piece … [Read More...] about Estée Lauder invests in robotics from Inther Group
Automation in manufacturing: What you need to know
The global industrial automation market is projected to be worth $200 billion. Thanks to technological advancements, it has seen many improvements in recent years and one of the sectors that have … [Read More...] about Automation in manufacturing: What you need to know
5 manufacturing trends to look forward to in 2021
The past year has highlighted the need for sweeping and immediate changes across the manufacturing industry. It has been facing several evolving challenges accelerated by the pandemic. To improve … [Read More...] about 5 manufacturing trends to look forward to in 2021
Several ways on how robotic technology can optimize efficiency in manufacturing
Wondering how robotic solutions support the manufacturing process in the contemporary world? Keep reading this article to discover several ways they do it! Since the industrial revolution, … [Read More...] about Several ways on how robotic technology can optimize efficiency in manufacturing
Industrial Robots
Aim Robotics becomes part of Kassow Robots’ ecosystem
Aim Robotics, a Danish company with headquarters in Copenhagen and an R&D centre in Odense, and Kassow Robots, also a Danish company with its headquarters in Copenhagen, have entered into a … [Read More...] about Aim Robotics becomes part of Kassow Robots’ ecosystem
ABB Robotics offers South Africa’s food and beverage industry ‘a taste of the future’
By Linda Eales, robotics division manager at ABB South Africa The future has never looked more unpredictable for South Africa’s food and beverage (F&B) sector, as it battles a perfect storm of … [Read More...] about ABB Robotics offers South Africa’s food and beverage industry ‘a taste of the future’
Webinar: Automate Your Process with Techman Robot
Webinar name: Why automation with Techman Robot? Webinar date and time: October 21, 2021… 1pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) Webinar link: … [Read More...] about Webinar: Automate Your Process with Techman Robot
Realtime Robotics opens Japan office
Realtime Robotics, a developer of autonomous motion planning systems for industrial robots, has opened a new office in Japan to meet the growing demand it has experienced in the region. The new … [Read More...] about Realtime Robotics opens Japan office
Webinar: Automate Your Process with Techman Robot
Webinar name: Why automation with Techman Robot? Webinar date and time: October 21, 2021… 1pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) Webinar link: … [Read More...] about Webinar: Automate Your Process with Techman Robot
Features
5 Building innovations that are redefining engineering
Within the last few decades, the construction industry has witnessed tremendous innovations in materials, architectural design, technology revolution, big data, and energy. All these advancements … [Read More...] about 5 Building innovations that are redefining engineering
How to establish a continuous production system
Continuous production is one of three production system options, the other two being jobbing and batch production. Continuous production is distinguished by completing products in one physical … [Read More...] about How to establish a continuous production system
How can AI robots improve crypto trading?
Automated Intelligence includes the use of Automated Robots to conduct market analysis while executing trade decisions based on acute intelligence on behalf of the investors in cryptocurrency … [Read More...] about How can AI robots improve crypto trading?
Top 10 most sustainable green cryptocurrencies
We have all been through the hassles of sending currencies overseas to our friends or families, sometimes it just feels like a nightmare having to go through a LONG and frustrating process just to … [Read More...] about Top 10 most sustainable green cryptocurrencies
STONE TFT LCD for weather station
The company recently needs to develop a project that focuses on real-time monitoring of the surrounding environment. I need to buy some components to do pre-project testing. Components: 1. … [Read More...] about STONE TFT LCD for weather station
Logistics
Geodis and Bastian Solutions claim world’s highest AutoStore throughput
Transport and logistics provider Geodis has partnered with Bastian Solutions to implement an AutoStore system into a new fulfillment site for a leading clothing retailer. The $48 million material … [Read More...] about Geodis and Bastian Solutions claim world’s highest AutoStore throughput
Geek+ launches 8 metre tall robot for logistics – ‘tallest robot in the industry’
Geek+, an autonomous mobile robot manufacturer, has launched RoboShuttle RS8-DA, an 8-meter high flexible arm robot. The company claims the new robot is the “highest in the industry” and will enable … [Read More...] about Geek+ launches 8 metre tall robot for logistics – ‘tallest robot in the industry’
Vecna Robotics’ latest cloud release delivers ‘industry’s fastest and safest’ autonomous mobile robots
Vecna Robotics, a developer of pallet-handling autonomous mobile robots and workflow orchestration, announced at Pack Expo its latest innovation designed to deliver the best AMR performance in the … [Read More...] about Vecna Robotics’ latest cloud release delivers ‘industry’s fastest and safest’ autonomous mobile robots
Honeywell introduces new robotic technology to ‘help warehouses boost productivity, reduce injuries’
Honeywell has unveiled its latest innovation in robotic technology designed to help warehouses and distribution centers automate the manual process of unloading pallets, reducing the operational risks … [Read More...] about Honeywell introduces new robotic technology to ‘help warehouses boost productivity, reduce injuries’
Locus Robotics acquires Waypoint Robotics
Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for fulfillment warehouses, has acquired Waypoint Robotics, a builder of omnidirectional mobile robots. Financial details were not … [Read More...] about Locus Robotics acquires Waypoint Robotics
Autonomous vehicles
Pittsburgh set to become ‘major player globally’ in autonomous vehicles sector
The Pittsburgh autonomy sector has reached critical mass and has the potential to become a major player in the global market, according to a new study. It adds, however, that “urgent action is needed” … [Read More...] about Pittsburgh set to become ‘major player globally’ in autonomous vehicles sector
Peachtree Corners partners with T-Mobile to launch Beep autonomous shuttle fleet
Peachtree Corners – a tiny city in Georgia, US – is partnering with T- Mobile to launch a fleet of Beep autonomous shuttles, as well as cellular vehicle-to-everything, or C-V2X. The advanced … [Read More...] about Peachtree Corners partners with T-Mobile to launch Beep autonomous shuttle fleet
Baidu launches robotaxi test service in Shanghai with Apollo Go ride-hailing platform
Baidu has launched testing of its Apollo Go in Shanghai, marking the fifth city where passengers have the ability to trial the robotaxi mobile platform. Baidu is the only company to offer this service … [Read More...] about Baidu launches robotaxi test service in Shanghai with Apollo Go ride-hailing platform
Baidu DeepWay unveils autonomous truck
DeepWay, a Baidu-backed company, has unveiled Xingtu, a smart new energy heavy-duty truck with a computing power of more than 500 teraflops per second and ultra-long-distance sensing capabilities of … [Read More...] about Baidu DeepWay unveils autonomous truck
Driving will be outlawed for humans by 2050, says IDTechEx
Autonomous cars will match or exceed human safety by 2024, after which they will grow rapidly at aan annual rate of 30 percent, according to IDTechEx’s new report Autonomous Cars, Robotaxis & … [Read More...] about Driving will be outlawed for humans by 2050, says IDTechEx
Infrastructure
ANYmal helps mining giant Vale to prioritize people in its industry
In a partnership with ANYbotics, Vale highlights its commitment to becoming one of the safest and most reliable mining companies in the world. The results showed that ANYmal helps reduce exposure … [Read More...] about ANYmal helps mining giant Vale to prioritize people in its industry
Sea Machines Robotics signs $3 million contract with US DoD to create autonomous supply stations globally
Sea Machines Robotics, a developer of autonomous command and control and perception systems for the marine industries, has advanced its multi-year agreement with the US Department of Defense. Phase … [Read More...] about Sea Machines Robotics signs $3 million contract with US DoD to create autonomous supply stations globally
Brodmann17 adds ADAS to Peachtree Corners’ Level 3 autonomous vehicle for real-world smart city testing
Brodmann17 has become the first company to add its technology to Peachtree Corners’ Curiosity Lab’s Level 3 autonomous test vehicle. Peachtree Corners says it is one of America’s first smart city … [Read More...] about Brodmann17 adds ADAS to Peachtree Corners’ Level 3 autonomous vehicle for real-world smart city testing
Kuka to implement Nokia 5G SA private wireless networking
Kuka, a manufacturer of industrial robots and automation solutions, will implement Nokia 5G SA (stand alone) private wireless networking at Kuka’s Smart Production and Development Center in Augsburg, … [Read More...] about Kuka to implement Nokia 5G SA private wireless networking
Trustworthy Substation Inspection Robot Requires Low Power, High Performance, and Multi-Interface Fanless Embedded System
A New Generation of Miniaturized, Lightweight, and Modular Wheeled Inspection Robot Powered by DFI Palm-sized Fanless Embedded System in China Wheeled, substation, and intelligent inspection robots … [Read More...] about Trustworthy Substation Inspection Robot Requires Low Power, High Performance, and Multi-Interface Fanless Embedded System
Computing
Sfera Labs unveils ‘first’ industrial programmable I/O module based on new Raspberry Pi microcontroller
Sfera Labs has introduced the first industrial product based on the new Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller chip – a few months after its release. The Iono RP is a compact programmable I/O module … [Read More...] about Sfera Labs unveils ‘first’ industrial programmable I/O module based on new Raspberry Pi microcontroller
Innodisk unveils first industrial-grade PCIe 4.0 SSDs turbocharging 5G and AIoT
Innodisk has unveiled what it says is “the first industrial-grade PCIe 4.0 SSDs turbocharging 5G and AIoT”. 5G and AIoT need more speed and more capacity, and PCIe 4.0 delivers, doubling the speed … [Read More...] about Innodisk unveils first industrial-grade PCIe 4.0 SSDs turbocharging 5G and AIoT
Digital manufacturing needs Time-Sensitive Networking
Thomas Burke, Global Strategic Advisor at the CC-Link Partner Association, looks at why TSN is the future of industrial communications Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is a game-changing technology … [Read More...] about Digital manufacturing needs Time-Sensitive Networking
Software AG helps automate OEE calculation with new app for Cumulocity IoT
Software AG has launched an app to automate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) calculation for its Cumulocity IoT platform. The new app will enable manufacturers of any size to collect and … [Read More...] about Software AG helps automate OEE calculation with new app for Cumulocity IoT
Bright Machines introduces Brightware Studio to ‘liberate factory automation’
Bright Machines, a provider of software for intelligent, software-defined manufacturing, has launched its Brightware Studio, a new software offering that the company says “liberates manufacturers from … [Read More...] about Bright Machines introduces Brightware Studio to ‘liberate factory automation’
Science
High-energy shape memory polymer could enable robots ‘flex their muscles’
A high-energy shape memory polymer could someday enable robots to “flex their muscles”, according its developers. When stretched or deformed, shape memory polymers return to their original shapes … [Read More...] about High-energy shape memory polymer could enable robots ‘flex their muscles’
Flow Robotics brings its automated pipetting robot to North America
Flow Robotics, a Denmark-based designer and producer of robots for automated liquid handling and the creator of the flowbot One, has established its North American subsidiary, with operations in … [Read More...] about Flow Robotics brings its automated pipetting robot to North America
Scientists research ‘matter waves’ to shine light on post electronics future
Most modern technologies owe their success to advances in electronics. These devices harness the flow of electrons in different ways to create computers, charge batteries, light-up displays, and move … [Read More...] about Scientists research ‘matter waves’ to shine light on post electronics future
Nvidia and USC researchers demonstrate autonomous robotic cutting
Nvidia and USC researchers have demonstrated an innovative approach to Autonomous Robotic Cutting in new work nominated for a Best Paper Award at the Robotics Science & Systems Conference last … [Read More...] about Nvidia and USC researchers demonstrate autonomous robotic cutting
Desolination: Unique energy and water project combines solar power and desalination
A unique, €10 million “Desolination” project, involving 19 partners and 12 countries, aims to develop a “first-of-its-kind efficient coupling of concentrated solar power and desalination … [Read More...] about Desolination: Unique energy and water project combines solar power and desalination
