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Archives for October 24, 2018

Mobile Robots Improve Material Handling Efficiencies

October 24, 2018 by David Edwards

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By Rob Sullivan, President and CEO, AutoGuide Mobile Robots

The growth of the autonomous mobile robots market is unstoppable.

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Mobile robots utilize lean manufacturing to eliminate waste and ensure continuous process improvement. Mobile robots reduce walk time, improve safety, and guarantee zero-defect production.

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Flexibility and Reliability Ensures Continuous Process Improvement
Whether named autonomous mobile robots or AGVs (automated guided vehicles), Industry 4.0 initiatives all include the requirement of flexible programming and a modular design.

Different vehicle and load handling frame configurations accommodate specific handling needs including the driver platform trail frame and tiller handle controls, straddle, or counterbalance fork attachments and various unit-load attachments such as conveyors and lift decks.

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The unique value proposition of mobile robot solutions is revealed best in the guidance system. The SurePath guidance system, for example, is extremely accurate and reliable in both manufacturing and warehouse environments.

SurePath natural feature system is easy and affordable to install and modify; it requires no physical guide path system.

Users simply drive a vehicle through the facility to map the environment and teach it the anticipated routes. The mapping data is automatically uploaded wirelessly to a single PC or server where it can be modified and integrated for the precise operation including pick-drop points, intersection control, and the preferred routing logic.

The system controls traffic and monitors the status and exact location of each vehicle in real-time. It can also be connected to wearables, line-side pushbuttons, sensors and a WMS (Warehouse Management System) for automatic dispatching and order functions.

Routes are easily modified by simply drawing a different path on a user interface and sending it to the vehicles. To expand the system into other parts of the facility, users simply map the new area with one of the vehicles and add the desired path.

The vehicle travels up to 4 MPH and performs precise reversing maneuvers to accommodate automatic trailer hitching and unhitching functions, loads up to 10,000 pounds seamlessly with no magnetic tape or RFID tags required, making installation and modifications more flexible and at a lower cost.

Ready to Deliver

One of the frequent complaints heard about AGVs and mobile robots is a slow and long delivery time. Few mobile robot manufacturers maintain rapid delivery models, causing customers delivery time of vehicles often in excess of 180 days.

The lost productivity and improved throughput data will fall short if the product cannot be delivered in a timely manner: 30 days maximum. Furthermore, delays will detrimentally impact the realization of a rapid ROI (return on investment).

AutoGuide’s mobile robots are manufactured at a vertically integrated assembly plant in Georgetown, KY allowing the vehicle to be delivered in weeks instead of many months.

Rob Sullivan, President and CEO, AutoGuide Mobile Robots
Rob Sullivan, President and CEO, AutoGuide Mobile Robots

Author Profile: Rob Sullivan, AutoGuide Mobile Robots’ President and CEO, is a proven robotics and automation leader with a solid track record of pioneering innovative products. With over 30 years of career advancement in high technology companies ranging from burgeoning start-ups to established multinational corporations, he offers a rare combination of business leadership and engineering expertise that resulted in the development and commercialization of numerous cutting-edge products. Sullivan has built and fostered high performing teams and outsource partnerships that delivered quality products faster than industry norms. He holds 46 patents pertaining to robotics and automation utilized in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. Sullivan can be reached at rsullivan@autoguideagv.com.

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Christie’s in New York to auction painting produced by artificial intelligence for around $10,000

October 24, 2018 by Sam Francis

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A painting produced by artificial intelligence will be auctioned by Christie’s in an auction tomorrow – Thursday, 25th October 2018 – in New York.

The portrait, called Edmond de Belamy (main picture), is believed to be the first piece of AI art to go under the hammer at a major auction house and is created by French art collective “Obvious”.

The AI system compares its own portraits against ones made by human artists and works on them until it is unable to tell the difference between the two.  [Read more…] about Christie’s in New York to auction painting produced by artificial intelligence for around $10,000

Filed Under: Computing, News Tagged With: artificial intelligence, auction, christie's, painting

Bright Machines raises $180 million for ‘software-defined and totally automated manufacturing’

October 24, 2018 by Sam Francis

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Startup company Bright Machines has raised almost $180 million in Series A funding to expand its “software-defined manufacturing” and “totally automated manufacturing” offerings.

Bright Machines describes software-defined manufacturing as the application of artificial intelligence to the $7 trillion manufacturing industry.

The term “software-defined” is generally applied to computer networks, in the reasonably well-known phrase software-defined networks or networking.  [Read more…] about Bright Machines raises $180 million for ‘software-defined and totally automated manufacturing’

Filed Under: Computing, News Tagged With: automated manufacturing, bright machines, software-defined manufacturing

Geek Plus Robotics to showcase ‘smart logistics automation solutions’ at CeMAT Asia

October 24, 2018 by Mai Tao

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Geek Plus, a robotics and supply chain automation start-up based in Beijing, China, is preparing to showcase its unmanned warehouse solutions at Booth W3-C3 CeMAT Asia in Shanghai China, from November 6th to 9th, 2018.

CeMAT Asia, which is regarded as a high-level international exhibition where the newest technologies of material handling, automation, transport are displayed, is an excellent platform for Geek Plus Robotics to present the turnkey automation solutions for intralogistics and to discuss with potential clients worldwide about the prospects of implementing robots for business growth.

Geek Plus Robotics has been recognized as the top robot maker in China and has grown rapidly over the past three years, from four co-founders to a professional team of over 600 employees.  [Read more…] about Geek Plus Robotics to showcase ‘smart logistics automation solutions’ at CeMAT Asia

Filed Under: Features, Logistics Tagged With: geek plus robotics, logistics, supply chain, warehouse robots

ArcelorMittal: sale agreed for four EU steel plants

October 24, 2018 by Anna

ArcelorMittal has received a binding offer from Liberty House Group for the acquisition of ArcelorMittal Ostrava (Czech Republic), ArcelorMittal Galati (Romania), ArcelorMittal Skopje (Macedonia) and ArcelorMittal Piombino (Italy).

The four assets are part of a divestment package the Company agreed with the European Commission during its merger control investigation into the Company’s acquisition of Ilva S.p.A (‘Ilva’).

Transaction closing is subject to the completion of the Company’s acquisition of Ilva, and conditional on EU approval and the conclusion of information consultations with local and European Works Councils.

[Read more…] about ArcelorMittal: sale agreed for four EU steel plants

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: ArcelorMittal, eu, steel

Festo opens development centre in Boston, USA

October 24, 2018 by Anna

Automation specialist Festo has officially opened its first development centre for components and automation solutions specifically for the life science market in Boston, USA.

The USA is at the forefront of the global life science market. This is where most industry-relevant innovations and new technologies emerge.

In order to participate in these developments at an early stage, Festo began setting up a Technical Engineering Center (TEC) in Boston at the end of 2017.

[Read more…] about Festo opens development centre in Boston, USA

Filed Under: News Tagged With: boston, festo, life sciences, usa

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