Day: September 20, 2019
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Built Robotics raises $33 million for its autonomous construction vehicles
Built Robotics has closed a $33 million Series B investment round led by Next47, the new global venture fund backed by Siemens. This brings Built’s total funding to $48 million. The startup has now raised more than $100 million in customer commitments for its autonomous construction solutions. Built Robotics says it will use the capital…
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IFR report: Global investment in industrial robots reaches record $16.5 billion
The new World Robotics report, released by the International Federation of Robotics, shows an annual global sales value of $16.5 billion in 2018 – a new record. At least 422,000 units were shipped globally in 2018 – an increase of 6 percent compared to the previous year. IFR forecasts shipments in 2019 will recede from…
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Record sales of collaborative robots reveal increasing demand for end-of-arm tooling
With a growth of 23 percent in annual installations of collaborative robots from 2017 to 2018, the new World Robotics Report, published by International Federation of Robotics, shows a huge demand for end-of-arm-tooling, (EoAT). In 2018 almost 14,000 new cobot arms were installed, and if this trend continues, that number will double in approximately three…
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Swisslog installs robot-based warehouse for Axiom Telecom
Warehouse automation specialist Swisslog has completed a major project for Axiom Telecom for the design and implementation of a new Dubai-based automated warehouse facility with AutoStore. Axiom is said to be the Middle East’s leading telecom distributor for handsets and accessories. Swisslog made the announcement at Materials Handling Middle East, the region’s dedicated trade show…
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Comau ‘Mate’ exoskeleton used in CC Jensen’s manufacturing processes
Danish company CC Jensen is using exoskeletons from Comau in its manufacturing processes. Comau calls its exoskeleton ‘Mate’ and has been supplying it to the market for around a year. CC Jensen specialises in the design and manufacturing of oil filtration solutions, and says it uses Mate to better support workers in carrying out their…
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Omron, NTT, and Nokia partner to test 5G networks at manufacturing sites
Omron, NTT Docomo, and Nokia have agreed to jointly conduct trials utilizing the fifth-generation mobile communications system in factories and other manufacturing sites. Through these trials, the three companies will jointly evaluate the usefulness and possibilities of 5G’s high-speed, large-capacity, low-latency, and simultaneous multiple connections with the aim of solving the challenges facing the manufacturing…