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Will humanoid robots make industrial robotic arms obsolete?
Two of the biggest trends we have noticed and covered over the past seven years or so since we started this website have been what are called “autonomous mobile robots”, or AMRs, and collaborative robotic arms, or “cobots”, which are different from traditional robotic arms in that they do not need to be kept separate and can be used much like power tools.
Traditional industrial robotic arms were generally too dangerous to be too close to. They don’t know you’re there and have the power to cause injury or death if they make contact with you in the course of doing their job.
But even these “traditional” industrial robots have increasingly become more collaborative through, for example, being installed with sensors to detect human presence or touch, and stop when they might cause harm. [Read more…] about Will humanoid robots make industrial robotic arms obsolete?
One Equity Partners buys controlling stake in Comau
One Equity Partners, a middle market private equity firm, has completed a majority investment in Comau, making Stellantis – one of the world’s largest automakers and the previous owner of Comau – an active minority shareholder.
Comau is a global technology company specializing in industrial automation and advanced robotics.
As previously communicated, Comau’s executive chairman Alessandro Nasi, and CEO Pietro Gorlier will continue leading the company and its future growth. The executive management team will also retain their current positions. [Read more…] about One Equity Partners buys controlling stake in Comau
Robot Era unveils ‘groundbreaking’ new large computing model for general-purpose robotics
Robot Era, a developer of embodied intelligence for robots, has officially launched its native end-to-end large computing model for robotics, calling it “ERA-42”, claiming it “sets a new benchmark in the robotics industry”.
Combining cutting-edge technology with its self-developed five-finger dexterous hand, Robot Era’s XHand1, the ERA-42 showcases unparalleled dexterous operation capabilities and opens the door to an era of universal dexterous operations for embodied large models. [Read more…] about Robot Era unveils ‘groundbreaking’ new large computing model for general-purpose robotics
Integrated Fire Protection for Computer Rooms and Data Centres
Fire safety systems are essential components of any building, but computer rooms and data centres present particular hazards that require special precautions when protecting against potential fire damage.
Integrated fire systems connect various fire safety components into one cohesive system, providing faster responses to alarms and decreasing false detection rates. Testing and commissioning must take place simultaneously to ensure these integrated systems operate seamlessly together. [Read more…] about Integrated Fire Protection for Computer Rooms and Data Centres
Fleet Diagnostic Systems: Revolutionizing Fleet Management
When you think about managing a fleet of vehicles, you might stop and think: “Man, that’s a tricky job!”
C’mon, between maintenance costs, keeping track of vehicle performance, and avoiding breakdowns, it’s a lot to juggle.
But with the right tools, fleet management is relatively easy.
How? [Read more…] about Fleet Diagnostic Systems: Revolutionizing Fleet Management
Humanoid era: List of all the most prominent companies building humanoid robots
2024 may be remembered as the year humanoid robots proliferated to the point where there can be no question that they will – whether we like it or not – become part of our lives in the not-too-distant future.
While they may still have technical limitations even today, many of the previous obstacles have now been smoothed out.
Such is the interest now in humanoid robots, Honda may even bring Asimo out of its locker or wherever it has been kept past few years. [Read more…] about Humanoid era: List of all the most prominent companies building humanoid robots
Can humanoid robots solve problems in warehousing?
By Heico Sandee, founder and CEO of Smart Robotics
In the past, automation was perceived primarily as a remedy for labor shortages; today, that’s no longer the case.
Warehouse automation has undergone bouts of evolution, each time becoming more advanced, sophisticated, and integrated into a broader ecosystem of human and machine collaboration.
The humanoid robot market is projected to grow from $2.03 billion in 2024 to $13.25 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate of 45.5 percent, reflecting the increasing demand for intelligent systems capable of transforming industries. [Read more…] about Can humanoid robots solve problems in warehousing?
Shanghai Electric celebrates a decade of Nedschroef acquisition as it breaks ground to build new factory in Spain
On the 10th anniversary of its acquisition of Nedschroef, Shanghai Electric marks a significant milestone with the ground breaking of Nedschroef’s second automotive fastener factory in Spain.
Situated in Tarragona, a prominent city in northeastern Spain, this facility underscores Shanghai Electric’s commitment to enhancing Nedschroef’s capacity to deliver advanced fastening solutions across Europe.
The Tarragona factory is a cornerstone of Nedschroef’s three-year action plan, poised to optimize production capacity and drive operational efficiency. [Read more…] about Shanghai Electric celebrates a decade of Nedschroef acquisition as it breaks ground to build new factory in Spain
Inside Yoke Industrial’s smart factory: 108 robotic arms and 71 automation systems working to enhance quality and efficiency
What’s described as a “bifocal modernisation strategy”, implemented in 2011, is ongoing at Yoke Industrial’s pioneering industrial lifting equipment manufacturing facility
Production at Taiwanese company Yoke Industrial Corp started in 1997.
A lot has changed since, as we’ll explore in this article. What hasn’t changed, however, is that there are long-term career opportunities in an ever-evolving manufacturing environment.
Yoke’s approximately 56,000 square-metre facility produces a staggering 20 million pieces per year. The smart factory is built on 71 automation systems with 108 robotic arms; it is an automated fleet of state-of-the-art Fanuc equipment, that represents around $30 million worth of investment. In October 2024, for example, the total time of robotics operation topped 5,176 hours. [Read more…] about Inside Yoke Industrial’s smart factory: 108 robotic arms and 71 automation systems working to enhance quality and efficiency