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DHL and AutoStore expand partnership to further automate global warehousing

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DHL Supply Chain, one of the world’s largest contract logistics companies, and AutoStore, a robotic technology company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, are expanding their partnership in a move set to further automated warehouse operations on global scale.

DHL Supply Chain, already involved in nine operational AutoStore warehouse projects with four more in the planning stage, is poised to become one of AutoStore’s largest 3PL clients, reinforcing their commitment to digitalization and automation.

The nine existing Systems effectively operate 800,000 bins, with the forthcoming four Systems elevating the total number of bins to a remarkable 1.2 million. In the future, DHL also intends to construct five further facilities in addition to those already in operation or planning. [Read more…] about DHL and AutoStore expand partnership to further automate global warehousing

20 robotics companies to showcase technologies at Dallas Cowboys stadium

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More than 20 robotics and automation vendors will showcase hands-on demonstrations at large free-to-attend Waves of Innovation event at AT&T stadium, the home of the football team the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington on November 15

Despite the Dallas metro adding more than 10,000 manufacturing jobs over the past 10 months, the region still has more job vacancies than applicants.

“Historically low labor participation rates in our area means manufacturers are often unable to staff their shifts,” says Nick Armenta, regional manager of Olympus Controls, an engineering services company that specializes in the integration of motion control, machine vision, and robotic technologies.

In Texas, there is currently 0.8 unemployed persons per job opening, a gap that is especially pronounced in manufacturing. [Read more…] about 20 robotics companies to showcase technologies at Dallas Cowboys stadium

Brain Corp and Dane Technologies extend robotic partnership

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Brain Corp, a provider of an operating system for robots, and Dane Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of power assist solutions, have expanded their partnership for the development of inventory scanning retail solutions, which will be built on Brain Corp’s next generation robotics platform.

The next generation platform, designed with a new, modular architecture, represents the latest evolution of Brain Corp’s BrainOS robotics platform – which currently powers over 30,000 autonomous robots operating in commercial public spaces.

Promoting faster and easier product development, the next generation robotics platform has been created to underpin a future generation of intelligent robotic solutions able to be applied across multiple commercial sectors. [Read more…] about Brain Corp and Dane Technologies extend robotic partnership

Construction automation: Promise Robotics raises $15 million Series A funding

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Promise Robotics, an AI company developing a cloud-based industrial production platform for robotic construction and assembly, has raised $15 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding raised to date to $25 million.

This round was led by Horizons Ventures with participation from Radical Ventures, PSP Investments, and strategic investors, including United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Relay Ventures, and Alate Partners.

The new funding will help Promise Robotics commercialize its first robotic factory platform to support its growing demand from homebuilders and to continue expanding its product IP in AI, computer vision, and industrialized robotics systems for construction. [Read more…] about Construction automation: Promise Robotics raises $15 million Series A funding

Epson introduces new class of SCARA robots

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Epson Robots has introduced a new class of high-power-density SCARA robots, the GX-B Series powered by the RC700E controller with integrated SafeSense technology.

Included in the series are the GX4B, GX8B, GX10B, and GX20B. The GX10B was showcased publicly for the first time in the Americas at the recent Assembly Show.

Built to perform with industrial-rated safety features, the GX-B Series takes SCARA robot performance to the next level. The GX-B Series delivers ultra-high performance and flexibility in a compact footprint. [Read more…] about Epson introduces new class of SCARA robots

ABB completes testing of robotic system for inserting charges in boreholes in mines

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ABB says it has “successfully completed” testing of the industry-first automated robot charging technology for underground mines in partnership with mine operators Boliden and LKAB.

The goal is to make mines safer by automating one of few manual processes left in mining: charging the blasting holes with explosives.

Blasting schedules in underground mines can vary, but the process takes place up to 15 times per day in larger mines as miners expand the chambers to extract mineral and metal ores. [Read more…] about ABB completes testing of robotic system for inserting charges in boreholes in mines

Locus Robotics expands presence in Europe and Central America

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Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfilment warehouses, has increased its global presence with expansion across two continents.

In Europe, the US-based robotics supplier has announced an expanded commitment to Italy and Poland, while in Central America, lifestyle brand, Solo Brands has deployed the AI-enabled Locus AMR Solution at its fulfilment warehouse in Mexicali, Mexico.

The deal represents Locus’s first AMR deployment in the Mexico region.  [Read more…] about Locus Robotics expands presence in Europe and Central America

Rockwell Automation and Microsoft expand industrial automation design collaboration

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Rockwell Automation has extended its longstanding relationship with Microsoft to accelerate industrial automation design and development through generative artificial intelligence.

The companies are combining technologies to empower the workforce and accelerate time-to-market for customers building industrial automation systems.

The first outcome of this collaboration will add Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service into FactoryTalk Design Studio to deliver industry-first capabilities accelerating time-to-market for their customers building industrial automation systems. [Read more…] about Rockwell Automation and Microsoft expand industrial automation design collaboration

Mecalux launches an AI-driven robotic order picking system with Siemens technology

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Large storage systems supplier Mecalux has unveiled what it describes as “a state-of-the-art technological solution” to optimise order picking: an innovative collaborative robotic picking system based on the latest artificial intelligence technology.

Mecalux’s new automated solution incorporates Siemens’ SIMATIC Robot Pick AI technology, a groundbreaking vision software that employs deep learning algorithms to significantly streamline picking in warehouses.

With artificial intelligence integrated into the programmable logic controller (SIMATIC S7-1500, the collaborative robot (cobot) performs order picking with total autonomy and maximum accuracy. [Read more…] about Mecalux launches an AI-driven robotic order picking system with Siemens technology

Gecko Robotics launches ‘AI-driven’ data collection and analysis platform for industrial hardware

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Gecko Robotics, a specialist developer and supplier of ultrasonic inspection robots, has launched its “AI-driven” data collection and analysis platform for industrial hardware – called “Cantilever”.

The “first-of-its-kind solution” integrates data from Gecko’s various robotic, fixed-sensor, and partner systems into a software platform that enables “unparalleled analysis and decision making about asset health”.

Gecko says that, by bringing together data layers that were not previously possible, Cantilever drives important decisions for customers that increase uptime, decrease costs, and eliminate safety issues. [Read more…] about Gecko Robotics launches ‘AI-driven’ data collection and analysis platform for industrial hardware

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