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The Motorcycle Industry and the Use of Production Robots

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In recent years, the use of production robots has revolutionized the motorcycle industry. The use of robots is a new trend that is implemented by many brands because of the improvement in productivity.

When it comes to this industry, robots are used for a large array of uses, from painting, to the actual assembly process and welding.

So, let’s take a look at the companies that started using robots and what they have to say about the results of this transition. [Read more…] about The Motorcycle Industry and the Use of Production Robots

RG Group agrees distribution and integration partnership with AutoGuide Mobile Robots

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RG Group has agreed a distribution and integration partnership with AutoGuide Mobile Robots. 

Rich Freeh, president and CEO of RG Group, headquartered in York, PA, announced the agreement with AutoGuide, a leading supplier of high payload autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

AutoGuide robots are used to improve operational workflows by organizations of all sizes – across a broad spectrum of industries. [Read more…] about RG Group agrees distribution and integration partnership with AutoGuide Mobile Robots

Why Industrial Oven Parts Are Important When Retrofitting And Upgrading

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When you’re in whatever industry that requires the use of industrial ovens, one of the most critical assets that you’ll ever own through the course of your business is going to be your oven.

Generally, industrial ovens are of significant use in the aerospace and robotics industry. Everything else, such as the tools, can easily be bought. But, the oven is an expensive one.

Hence, when you buy one, you’re going to want it to last for many years to come. If there are any repairs, as much as possible, you want it to be limited to the oven parts, before making the drastic choice of needing to buy a new oven. [Read more…] about Why Industrial Oven Parts Are Important When Retrofitting And Upgrading

Robots, robotics and the disabled population

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Despite it being 2020, there’s a section of the population that’s often overlooked or misrepresented – the disabled population.

A section that encompasses a wide range of disabilities, many individuals fall under this umbrella. However, many are overlooked or misunderstood, you only have to look at the TV to see how disabled people are being shut out.

Due to this, navigating day-to-day life for many disabled individuals can be difficult.

However, with the advancements in technology over the decades, with everything from wheelchair accessible vehicles at places like Allied Mobility, to the advancements in prosthetics and education, things are improving.

And, this could improve further with the help of robots and robotics. [Read more…] about Robots, robotics and the disabled population

China crisis: Coronavirus devastates economy, but early drastic action may have limited long-term damage

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If anyone thought they could make coronavirus go away by simply ignoring it – we include ourselves in this – has been proven wrong. Wherever you are in the world, it has been virtually impossible to ignore what is now called Covid-19 by the World Health Organisation, which has declared the virus a pandemic.

A pandemic is a virus or disease that appears on every continent, as coronavirus indeed does.

Some may have argued that Covid-19 is simply a variation of the flu. Even if that’s true, it is far more dangerous than the common or seasonal flu. Coronavirus kills, and has done so on an unprecedented scale. [Read more…] about China crisis: Coronavirus devastates economy, but early drastic action may have limited long-term damage

Starship robots to deliver lunch to 180,000 workers in Milton Keynes

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Robots made by Starship Technologies have expanded into central Milton Keynes, UK and are delivering lunch to 180,000 workers.

Customers in central Milton Keynes will have access to robot delivery for the first time from some of the town’s most popular brands, says the company.

Starship Technologies is celebrating two years of commercial operation in the UK, and the rollout of its robot delivery service in central Milton Keynes is part of its celebrations. [Read more…] about Starship robots to deliver lunch to 180,000 workers in Milton Keynes

Q-Span Workstation Kit becomes first UR+ Application Kit for quality inspection to be certified by Universal Robots

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New Scale Robotics has launched its Q-Span Workstation Kit, the first application kit for quality inspection to be certified by Universal Robots and featured on the UR+ platform. (See video below.)

The Q-Span Workstation Kit allows quality teams to automate measurement inspection of small parts. Deployed on a UR3e collaborative robot (cobot), the Q-Span Workstation Kit increases measurement consistency and helps quality teams to achieve gage R&R targets.

David Henderson, CEO of New Scale Robotics, says: “New Scale Robotics is pleased to be in the vanguard of Universal Robots’ new UR+ application kits for quality inspection processes. [Read more…] about Q-Span Workstation Kit becomes first UR+ Application Kit for quality inspection to be certified by Universal Robots

Global market for autonomous last-mile delivery solutions set to grow to $76 billion

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Last-mile delivery always tends to present a challenge for business ventures across all types of industries.

And, with autonomous solutions being more and more popular these days, industry players have started opting for driverless delivery vehicles, according to a report – Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Market – by Allied Market Research.

Replenishing gaps in the supply chain, these self-directed vehicles are now being perfectly utilized to hand over products to dealers, merchants, retailers, and even common people. [Read more…] about Global market for autonomous last-mile delivery solutions set to grow to $76 billion

Robotic last-mile deliveries to generate almost $50 billion in revenue by 2030

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Robotic last-mile deliveries are forecast to generate almost $50 billion in revenue by 2030, according to a new report by Lux Research.

Automated parcel delivery technologies, such as small mobile delivery robots, are growing due to the rise in consumer demand for faster deliveries.

The rise in e-commerce is fueling rapid growth in parcel delivery volumes, a market expected to grow to $665 billion by 2030. Consumers are increasingly expecting parcels to be delivered quickly. [Read more…] about Robotic last-mile deliveries to generate almost $50 billion in revenue by 2030

Farewell to the old assembly line: Automation is changing manufacturing processes in the automotive industry

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The world’s leading trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics, automatica, will take place in Munich from June 16 to 19.

One main focus of the event will be on making automobile production more flexible.

Numerous exhibitors will present alternatives to conventional assembly line production with stationary conveyor technology, for example driverless transport systems and, of course, cobots for human-robot collaboration applications. [Read more…] about Farewell to the old assembly line: Automation is changing manufacturing processes in the automotive industry