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Logistics company G10 boosting productivity by ‘more than 40 percent’ by implementing Zebra’s automation system

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Zebra Technologies, a specialist provider of supply chain technologies, says its client Geneva10 Fulfillment (G10) is increase productivity by more than 40 percent” by implementing its warehouse automation and digitization systems.

G10 selected Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment, a “comprehensive” AI-powered solution combining the functions of a warehouse execution system (WES) with robot fleet management and powerful analytics, to increase productivity and reduce costs in its warehouse operations.

Using this solution along with Zebra Symmetry Connect Fulfillment AMRs, G10 expects to increase productivity by more than 40 percent, lower costs, and manage higher order volumes more effectively. [Read more…] about Logistics company G10 boosting productivity by ‘more than 40 percent’ by implementing Zebra’s automation system

Beckhoff opinion: Operating systems for industrial automation starts with people, not tech

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When people talk about operating systems (OS) in industrial automation, it’s easy to jump straight into performance stats, software capabilities or the technical specs.

But the real question most engineers and operations teams are asking themselves is much simpler: “Can our team actually use this?” [Read more…] about Beckhoff opinion: Operating systems for industrial automation starts with people, not tech

GE Appliances to make ‘historic’ $3 billion investment into its US manufacturing operations

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GE Appliances, now a Haier company, has unveiled a “bold plan” to invest more than $3 billion over the next five years in its US operations, workforce and communities.

This “historic” investment deepens GE Appliances’ commitment to technology development, product innovation and advanced manufacturing.

The company will expand its air conditioning and water heating portfolio, increase production output across all product lines, and further modernize its 11 US manufacturing plants with new automation and capital equipment. [Read more…] about GE Appliances to make ‘historic’ $3 billion investment into its US manufacturing operations

Rolls-Royce invests an additional $75 million into its US manufacturing facilities

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Rolls-Royce, one of the world’s most celebrated makers of luxury cars, is expanding its US manufacturing capabilities with a $75 million investment in its Aiken, South Carolina engine plant for MTU Series 4000 production.

The MTU Series 4000 is a versatile and powerful engine series produced by Rolls-Royce Solutions (formerly MTU Friedrichshafen). It’s actually meant for ships. Rolls-Royce also makes engines for aircraft.

The new investment will increase machining capabilities and grow the facility’s footprint, creating 60 new jobs in the United States with a total of 434 full-time positions at the facility. The South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project. [Read more…] about Rolls-Royce invests an additional $75 million into its US manufacturing facilities

Amazon takes ‘major step’ toward zero-touch manufacturing facilities with Nvidia AI

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Amazon, arguably the world’s largest user of robotics technologies, is said to be “powering big leaps” in zero-touch manufacturing with a new physical AI software solutions and digital twin technologies from Nvidia.

Deployed this month at an unnamed Amazon Devices & Services facility, the company’s innovative, simulation-first approach for zero-touch manufacturing trains robotic arms to inspect diverse devices for product-quality auditing and integrate new goods into the production line – all based on synthetic data, without requiring hardware changes.

This new technology brings together Amazon Devices-created software that simulates processes on the assembly line with products in Nvidia-powered digital twins. Using a modular, AI-powered workflow, the technology offers faster, more efficient inspections compared with the previously used audit machinery. [Read more…] about Amazon takes ‘major step’ toward zero-touch manufacturing facilities with Nvidia AI

Chinese company developing humanoid robot to give birth: Breakthrough or dystopian nightmare?

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A Chinese technology company has unveiled plans to create the world’s first humanoid robot capable of carrying a pregnancy to full term and giving birth to a human child.

The firm, Kaiwa Technology, led by Dr Zhang Qifeng in Guangzhou, says it intends to launch a working prototype as soon as 2026.

The robot, essentially an artificial womb wrapped in a humanoid form, is being described as a potential lifeline for couples struggling with infertility. But it has also prompted horror and disbelief, with critics calling it “dehumanising” and “a violation of human ethics”. [Read more…] about Chinese company developing humanoid robot to give birth: Breakthrough or dystopian nightmare?

Apple to invest an additional $100 billion into its America manufacturing operations

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Apple, the maker of Mac and iPhone devices and one of the world’s largest tech companies,  says it will invest an additional $100 billion into its manufacturing operations across the United States.

Apple has just announced the new $100 billion investment as a “commitment to America”, adding that it is a “significant acceleration” of its US investment that now totals $600 billion over the next four years.

The announcement includes the ambitious new American Manufacturing Program (AMP), dedicated to bringing even more of Apple’s supply chain and advanced manufacturing to the US. [Read more…] about Apple to invest an additional $100 billion into its America manufacturing operations

When robots play real musical instruments: Could they bring analog authenticity back to modern music?

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A couple of days ago, we published a story about a humanoid robot learning to play the drums – not by being pre-programmed note for note, but by being trained to develop rhythmic skill over time.

More recently, in another video making the rounds online, humanoid robots were seen playing guitars (main picture).

These performances are technically impressive, but they also hint at something more profound: the possibility of robots being used not to generate digital music, but to physically play real instruments. [Read more…] about When robots play real musical instruments: Could they bring analog authenticity back to modern music?

Saga Robotics raises $11.2 million to commercialize its agricultural robot

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Saga Robotics, the company behind Thorvald, the robotic platform for growing and harvesting grapevine and strawberries, has raised $11.2 million in equity capital to scale its commercial operations in the UK and US.

The raise marks a pivotal moment as the company transitions from initial market traction to large-scale commercial adoption.

The round was backed by a strong mix of new and existing investors, including Praesidium Agri-FoodTech, a Luxembourg-based VC fund focused on scalable agtech solutions. [Read more…] about Saga Robotics raises $11.2 million to commercialize its agricultural robot

Historic debut of the World Humanoid Robot Games kicks off in Beijing

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The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) roared into life yesterday evening at the iconic National Speed Skating Oval – the “Ice Ribbon” from the 2022 Winter Olympics. (See video below.)

A dazzling opening ceremony saw humanoid robots break into hip-hop dance routines, martial arts displays, and live musical performances on keyboards, guitars, and drums.

One robot even scored a soccer goal; another fell but got back up unaided, while a model bot tumbled off the stage and had to be carried by staff – underscoring both the spectacle and the still-evolving nature of the technology. [Read more…] about Historic debut of the World Humanoid Robot Games kicks off in Beijing