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Swisslog wins CarryPick order with Waytek

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Swisslog Logistics Automation is to install CarryPick at electrical parts supplier Waytek’s Chanhassen, Minnesota distribution centre.

Swisslog’s CarryPick solution is a mobile system for flexible, scalable order fulfilment. CarryPick’s mobile robots  supply workstations with mobile racks.

The system supports different sizes and weights of products, provides the ability to add racks and robots quickly as storage volume increases, and enables equipment to be easily moved from one warehouse to another. The goods-to-person solution is orchestrated by Swisslog’s SynQ warehouse management software.

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Automotive robotics market to grow to $14 billion by 2025

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The global automotive robotics market size is expected to grow to $13.6 billion by 2025, according to a report. 

The market is subject to witness a substantial growth due to the rising implementation of automation and robotics in the automotive sector.

Rising adoption of automation and robotics in manufacturing processes has changed overall outlook of the automotive industry since last few decades.  [Read more…] about Automotive robotics market to grow to $14 billion by 2025

Industrial robotics market expected to exceed $79 billion By 2022

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The global market for industrial robotics expected to exceed $79 billion By 2022, according to a report.

The scope of the report includes a detailed study of global and regional markets for the global Industrial Robotics Market with the reasons given for variations in the growth of the industry in certain regions.

The report covers a detailed competitive outlook including the market share and company profiles of the key participants operating in the global market.  [Read more…] about Industrial robotics market expected to exceed $79 billion By 2022

Pilz launches robot measurement system

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Safety specialist Pilz has launched a new robot measurement system.

The company says the new force and pressure measurement system, PROBms, “guarantees the standard-compliant safety of human-robot collaboration”.

With the launch of this new rental-based force and pressure measurement system, PROBms, Pilz says it now offers “a complete package for validation of human-robot collaborations in accordance with ISO/TS 15066”.  [Read more…] about Pilz launches robot measurement system

US-China trade war affecting Fanuc’s industrial robot sales

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The trade war between China and the US is negatively affecting the sales of Fanuc’s industrial robots, according to the Nikkei newspaper. 

In recent months, the US and China have been introducing new taxes on imports from each other’s countries, and this has set up Fanuc for a tough year ahead, reports Nikkei.

Fanuc is headquartered in Japan but has global operations. It is believed to be the largest supplier of robotics and automation technologies to the industrial sector.  [Read more…] about US-China trade war affecting Fanuc’s industrial robot sales

Koki connects all 60 of its industrial robots to ABB’s Ability internet platform

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Koki Transmission has connected all 60 of its industrial robots to the ABB Ability internet platform.

The company is said to have connected its robots for the purposes of condition monitoring and diagnostics.

This is designed to address previous problems which were leading to unplanned downtime in material handling.  [Read more…] about Koki connects all 60 of its industrial robots to ABB’s Ability internet platform

Techman Robot to double production capacity

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The Techman Robot company is planning to double production capacity, according to a report on DigiTimes.com. 

The company shipped approximately 2,000 units in 2017 and expects that figure to “expand exponentially” to 4,000 this year, reports DigiTimes.

Techman, which is part of the Quanta Group, says it is expanding to meet anticipated demand for its robotic arm.  [Read more…] about Techman Robot to double production capacity

Fanuc America to expand headquarters with new facility in Michigan

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Fanuc America Corporation, major supplier of robotics, CNC systems, robomachines and industrial IoT solutions, has announced plans to construct a new facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, US, that will be used for engineering, product development, manufacturing and warehousing.

Fanuc’s products are applied in a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, consumer products, food and pharmaceuticals to name a few.

Since 1982, the company’s line of painting robots, and a variety of automation software products have been designed and built in Michigan.

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Kollmorgen servo motors provide boost for robotics start-up

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Collaborative robots were a big feature of the Hannover Messe trade show again in 2018.

Small, intelligent, sensitive, and self-learning: The ways in which robots can be used are increasing all the time.

And the level of acceptance is also rising – not least thanks to attractive prices and short return-on-investment times.  [Read more…] about Kollmorgen servo motors provide boost for robotics start-up

ABB invests in soft robotics to transform pick and place processes

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ABB is backing a new technology which will enable robots to pick up and handle fragile items that would be damaged if current grippers were used. 

ABB Technology Ventures is ABB’s strategic venture capital investment arm. ATV finds the startup partners from which ABB can best benefit, both strategically and financially.

ABB’s partnership with Soft Robotics provides a perfect example of how proactive engagement with a startup can make all the difference when it comes to improving innovation processes.  [Read more…] about ABB invests in soft robotics to transform pick and place processes

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