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Contextant agrees warehouse automation partnership with SVT Robotics

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Contextant, a systems integration provider of innovative warehouse automation solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with SVT Robotics, a software provider specializing in empowering IT teams to seamlessly integrate, monitor, and scale automation through its tech-agnostic platform.

Under the partnership, Contextant will be a reseller of SVT’s SoftBot Platform, enhancing its capabilities to deliver cutting-edge automation integration and multi-agent orchestration solutions to customers across industries.

The partnership leverages the strengths of both companies, combining Contextant’s material handling and robotics systems integration expertise with SVT Robotics’ advanced warehouse automation integration platform. [Read more…] about Contextant agrees warehouse automation partnership with SVT Robotics

ABB acquires R&D engineering company Meshmind

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ABB has agreed to acquire a majority of software service provider Meshmind to expand its research and development capabilities in AI, Industrial IoT and machine vision.

Through this acquisition ABB will integrate engineering talent, AI and software knowledge to form a new global R&D hub to further accelerate the development of innovative automation solutions within its machine automation division, B&R – which is part of the ABB group.

Sami Atiya, president, ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation, says: “AI-powered robotics and automation have the power to transform industries, providing businesses with greater flexibility and intelligence amidst critical global trends and workforce challenges. [Read more…] about ABB acquires R&D engineering company Meshmind

Industrial and packaging specialist Coesia acquires Automation & Modular Components

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Coesia, through its company FlexLink, has closed the acquisition of 100 percent of the share capital of Automation & Modular Components.

Automation & Modular Components, is a manufacturer of material handling automation systems with integrated controls, as well as conveyors for integration into assembly systems and production lines, headquartered in Davisburg, Michigan, USA.

Thanks to its higher load applications, AMC serves a multitude of industries including, Automotive, Food packaging, Medical, Appliance, Metalworking, Electronics, Glass, Pharmaceutical, Alternative Energies, Household Products. [Read more…] about Industrial and packaging specialist Coesia acquires Automation & Modular Components

Reliable Robotics continues momentum towards certification of its autonomous flight system

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Reliable Robotics, a developer of autonomous aircraft automation systems, has announced further certification progress with FAA acceptance of requirements for Reliable’s advanced aircraft navigation and autopilot systems.

These systems provide continuous autopilot engagement throughout all phases of flight including automatic taxi, takeoff, and landing.

In an industry-leading first, Reliable Robotics and the FAA established agreement on the testing and analysis that will be performed to show that these highly automated systems satisfy FAA safety and performance requirements for operations throughout the conterminous United States and Alaska. [Read more…] about Reliable Robotics continues momentum towards certification of its autonomous flight system

2023 North America robot orders down 30 percent from record high in 2022

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After record orders in both 2021 and 2022, robot sales in North American declined by 30 percent in 2023, according to the latest report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).

Companies purchased 31,159 robots in 2023, compared to 44,196 ordered in 2022 and 39,708 in 2021. These 2023 orders were divided almost equally among automotive (15,723 robots sold) and non-automotive companies (15,436 robots sold), a 34 percent drop in sales to automotive OEMs and automotive suppliers over 2022 and a 25 percent total decrease in all other industries.

Jeff Burnstein, president of A3, says: “While robot sales naturally ebb and flow, the return to more typical robot sales after the last two record years can likely be attributed to a few obvious issues: a slow US economy, higher interest rates and even the over purchasing of robots in 2022 from supply chain concerns. [Read more…] about 2023 North America robot orders down 30 percent from record high in 2022

Warehouse automation scale-up Exotec to move into LabCampus at Munich Airport

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LabCampus strengthens its position as an innovation campus for issues of the future such as AI, new mobility, and tech expertise with the addition of Exotec as one of the companies based at the site.

LabCampus says it “welcomes Exotec, a global company that offers scalable robotic systems for the logistics sector”. Exotec is already the fourth company to secure office space on the campus. The scaleup is set to establish its new headquarters for the entire DACH region in LAB 48 and further expand its position as a technology leader in the robotics industry.

In Exotec, LabCampus says it has “gained another cutting-edge tenant for the innovation hub”. As a pioneer in scalable robotic systems, Exotec not only brings a great deal of software and technology expertise to the table but also a network-oriented entrepreneurial spirit. This fits in perfectly with the vision of LabCampus as a hub that supports the concept of new work, exchange, and collaboration. [Read more…] about Warehouse automation scale-up Exotec to move into LabCampus at Munich Airport

Automation Could Prove Pivotal to Remove Employee Dissatisfaction in the HR Industry

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Cezanne HR, a trailblazing force in the realm of human resources innovation and the United Kingdom’s fastest-growing provider of contemporary, adaptable HR solutions catering to organisations across the UK and worldwide, has made a significant stride with the unveiling of its latest groundbreaking report, provocatively titled “It’s All HR’s Fault”.

This comprehensive report, laden with insights and revelations, serves as a poignant mirror reflecting the challenges faced by HR professionals in an industry that is undergoing rapid transformation.

As companies globally grapple with the complexities of modern workforce dynamics, the outcomes presented in this report are more than just unsettling; they are a wake-up call for the recalibration of perceptions and the urgent adoption of strategic solutions. [Read more…] about Automation Could Prove Pivotal to Remove Employee Dissatisfaction in the HR Industry

ABB Robotics and Mettler Toledo join forces to accelerate adoption of flexible lab automation

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ABB Robotics and Mettler Toledo, a supplier of precision instruments and services, have signed an agreement to offer an innovative solution that seamlessly integrates ABB robots with LabX, Mettler Toledo’s laboratory instrument management software.

The combined solution will enable greater levels of efficient and high-quality automated laboratory workflows across a range of industries, making research, testing, and quality control more flexible, while accelerating time-to-market and addressing critical labor shortages.

Jose Manuel Collados, manager of ABB service robotics, says: “In combining Mettler Toledo laboratory equipment with ABB’s collaborative robots, communicated through the LabX platform, we will support operations and enable the highest traceability, productivity, and data management in the industry. [Read more…] about ABB Robotics and Mettler Toledo join forces to accelerate adoption of flexible lab automation

Wauseon Machine unveils new battery test and assembly system

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McAlister Design & Automation, a subsidiary of Wauseon Machine, a provider of automation solutions, tube forming technologies, precision machining, and fabrication, reveals its new Battery Test and Assembly System.

This market-leading battery system enables the inspection and testing of battery cells and assembly of battery packs, commonly used in electric vehicles and consumer products. The system has been developed to support market changes and future growth.

The Battery Test & Assembly system allows battery pack manufacturers to ensure the quality of their product meets or exceeds the requirements for its design. [Read more…] about Wauseon Machine unveils new battery test and assembly system

Top 6 Tools for Linux Automation

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Linux server automation tools have become indispensable for streamlining complex processes and enhancing system performance.

As enterprises increasingly pivot towards digital solutions, the adoption of automation tools has surged, with a 2021 McKinsey survey indicating that 70% of businesses automate at least one function.

The integration of VPN services within Linux environments has also become a critical aspect of modern server management, particularly in enhancing security and facilitating remote access. [Read more…] about Top 6 Tools for Linux Automation