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Hahn Group acquires Rethink Robotics technology

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The Hahn Group, an international automation and robotics technology firm, has strengthened its portfolio and service offering by acquiring robotic technology from US robotic pioneer Rethink Robotics, which shut down in October.

Hahn Group has acquired all patents and trademarks of Rethink Robotics as well as its software platform “Intera5”.

Using the Intera software platform, which enables users to intuitively program industrial robots, Rethink Robotics has been the leader in the industrial deployment of collaborative robots, or “cobots.”

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Industrial robotics market forecast to be worth over $80 billion by 2024

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The worldwide industrial robotics market size is set to exceed $80 billion by 2024, according to a report by Global Market Insights. 

The consultancy says that the industrial robotics market will “derive remarkable gains” through the automotive sector over 2017-2024.

Moreover, global industry is to be characterized by innovative product launches, which will also benefit industrial robot manufacturers.  [Read more…] about Industrial robotics market forecast to be worth over $80 billion by 2024

Honda shows its Autonomous Work Vehicle and latest robots at CES 2019

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Honda is showcasing a variety of mobility, robotics, energy management, and connected concepts at CES 2019, January 8-11, 2019, and featuring demonstrations of in-vehicle connected services in the all-new 2019 Honda Passport.

Honda Innovations, the Silicon Valley arm of Honda R&D, will debut new collaborations with startups and major brand partners through its open innovation programs, Honda Developer Studio and Honda Xcelerator.

The company is showing real-world testing scenarios of the Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle, a prototype off-road vehicle that is a combination of Honda’s all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and emerging advanced autonomous technology.

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Infographic: Collaborative robots market continues to grow

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The ever-increasing automation in industry has led to the collaborative robots market to experience a recent increase in popularity, according to Interact Analysis. (See infographic below.)

Further tied to the rising cost and lack of labour needed to complete menial and monotonous tasks, it is easy to foresee why cobots could become a relevant addition to the future workforce.

But is this hype, or will cobots become a common-sight next to human workers? And how will they complement or affect the traditional industrial robot market? These are just some of the questions that remain to be answered.  [Read more…] about Infographic: Collaborative robots market continues to grow

GreyOrange to launch new products at LogiMAT 2019

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Warehouse automation developer GreyOrange is planning to launch new products which include an industrial robotic arm.

The company will unveil the products at LogiMAT 2019, the 17th International Trade Fair for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management in Stuttgart, Germany on 19-21 February.

GreyOrange will also launch its new modular sortation system and demonstrate upgraded versions of its “Butler” and “PickPal” robotic systems.  [Read more…] about GreyOrange to launch new products at LogiMAT 2019

Epson reveals judges for its ‘Win a Robot’ competition

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Robotics experts from industry, academia and politics revealed as contest enters its final month

Epson has revealed this year’s jury for its “Win a Robot” contest, as five experts representing the fields of industry, academia and politics join from around Europe to review applications from the first ever competition open across Europe, the Middle East and Russia to win Epson T-series robots.

The competition is placing the latest technology in the hands of the future: universities, tertiary education establishments and research institutions are all busy uncovering ideas that support the growth, development and competitiveness of the robotics industry and automation.

The jury will begin the task of judging the competition in January after shortlisting all submissions received. Shortlisted contestants will be invited to present their applications to the jury during a live judging session. Closing date for submissions is 15 December 2018.  [Read more…] about Epson reveals judges for its ‘Win a Robot’ competition

Robotiq raises $30 million in funding from Battery Ventures

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Robotiq, a provider of end effectors and software for the collaborative robotics market, has raised $31 million (Canadian) in funding from global investment firm Battery Ventures.

It is the company’s first round of institutional financing. As part of the transaction, Battery General partner Jesse Feldman, who specializes in industrial-technology investments, will join Robotiq’s board.

Robotiq – which makes equipment including specially designed “grippers” – says it will use the new money for product development, international expansion and enhanced support of its partner ecosystem.  [Read more…] about Robotiq raises $30 million in funding from Battery Ventures

Universal Robots celebrates 10 years of selling ‘world’s first commercially viable collaborative robot’

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Universal Robots is marking a decade of pioneering collaborative robots, now believed to be the fastest-growing segment of industrial automation.

The company says it is “poised for continued growth” as its cobots continue to lower the automation barrier within a wide range of industries.

When Linatex, a Danish supplier of technical plastics and rubber for industrial applications, bought a UR5 robot arm from Universal Robots to automate CNC machine tending in December 2008, they did something unthinkable.  [Read more…] about Universal Robots celebrates 10 years of selling ‘world’s first commercially viable collaborative robot’

EZ Robot deploys AI in food manufacturing in China

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Incubated by Cogobuy Group’s INGDAN.com, China’s leading AI research and hardware development platform for industrial robotics, EZ Robot Inc., has successfully deployed AI food manufacturing machines for Fujian Anjoy Foods Co. Ltd., one of China’s leading food manufacturers.

The AI modules have significantly improved production efficiency, inventory turnover, and equipment utilisation.

EZ Robot, was established in early 2015 to provide a one-stop solution to provide proprietary AI modules for AI-enabled robotics projects.

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Warehouse relocation ‘made easy with mobile robots’

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Warehouse automation company inVia says the relocation of its customers’ facilities is “made easy with mobile robots”. 

Online retail firm Hollar will be moving its warehouse and inVia warehouse automation system from California to Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Hollar has been using inVia Picker robots and a cloud-based Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) management system since February.

The warehouse will be operational immediately within the new space owing to the quick set up of the inVia Picker robots.

inVia Robotics, developer of the goods-to-person solution offered as “Robotics-as-a-Service,” says it makes warehouse automation ‘turnkey’, through integrated robots, software and monitoring that can be fully deployed in days without disruption to existing infrastructure.

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