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Industrial giant Omron has reached an agreement for a capital investment in Techman Robot, believed to be the world’s second-largest collaborative robot brand.
Omron will hold a stake of approximately 10 percent in Techman. The investment is expected to be completed by December 2021.
In 2018, Omron entered into a strategic alliance with Techman to meet the increasing automation needs generated by labour shortages. [Read more…] about Omron invests in collaborative robot company Techman Robot
Panasonic Robot and Welding System Solutions, a department of Panasonic Factory Solutions, and DSL Schweisstechnik, one of the largest technical distributors of welding hardware in Germany, have agreed a collaboration.
DSL Schweisstechnik will distribute the Panasonic Robot and Welding portfolio, highlighting high-end welding robot solutions such as the Tawers systems, Performarc welding systems or Lapriss laser welding systems for industrial sectors such as automotive or industrial.
With extensive sales and service experience at three locations Mannheim, Nuremberg and Wuerzburg, DSL Schweisstechnik is a valued partner that extends Panasonic Robot and Welding solutions directly to customers in Germany. [Read more…] about Panasonic partners with DSL Schweisstechnik in robotic welding
Berkshire Grey, a maker of robotic solutions for warehouses, has been selected by Bealls, an apparel and home merchandise retailer, to automate its supply chain.
Berkshire Grey says its robotic automation systems will handle expanding merchandise categories and fulfill orders quicker for Bealls, and the AI-enabled systems will help increase the processing capacity and throughput needed to meet “surging customer demand”.
Headquartered in Bradenton, Florida since 1915, Bealls is a family-owned corporation that operates more than 525 retail stores nationwide. [Read more…] about Berkshire Grey to supply robotic systems to Bealls for its fulfillment operations
OnRobot, a maker of end-of-arm tools for industrial robots, is making its software debut with the launch of WebLytics, which the company describes as “a unique production monitoring, device diagnostics, and data analytics solution designed to enhance productivity and minimize downtime”.
Capable of monitoring the performance of multiple collaborative applications simultaneously and in real-time, WebLytics gathers equipment data from both robots and tools and transforms it into easy-to-understand, visualized device and application-level intelligence.
Enrico Krog Iversen, CEO of OnRobot, says: “The launch of WebLytics is an important landmark for OnRobot, our customers, and our global integrator network. [Read more…] about OnRobot launches WebLytics software solution for collaborative applications
Honda and Black & Veatch say they have successfully tested the prototype Honda “Autonomous Work Vehicle” at a Black & Veatch construction site in New Mexico. (See video below.)
During the month-long field test, the second-generation prototype of the fully-electric Honda AWV performed a range of functions at a large-scale solar energy construction project, including towing activities and transporting construction materials, water, and other supplies to pre-set destinations within the work site.
While Honda previously performed testing with an earlier generation of the Honda AWV, this field test was the first to deploy multiple units working collaboratively to support construction use cases. [Read more…] about Honda tests prototype autonomous vehicle at Black & Veatch solar construction site
The motion-first automation control manufacturer, Trio Motion Technology, has launched a robot range that provides machine builders with a fully integrated control solution.
The company says its robots give manufacturers high performance robot control, motion control, and machine automation from a single controller.
Trio’s new robot range will speed up development time and increase reliability for machine applications that require robotic integration. [Read more…] about Trio Motion Technology launches new SCARA robots
