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IAR Group, a Switzerland company which specializes in automation systems, and Tigres, a Germany company which specializes in plasma systems, are entering into a collaboration.
The two companies are combining their core competences in industrial automation and plasma technology. The aim of the cooperation is to offer automated complete solutions.
Sébastien Perroud, CEO of the IAR Group, says: “I am very pleased about the collaboration with Tigres. Thanks to their expertise in plasma technology, we are now able to offer complete automated solutions for the surface treatment of materials to a wide range of industries worldwide.” [Read more…] about Tigres and IAR Group partner to develop new automated plasma system
ABB has officially opened its state-of-the-art, fully automated and flexible robotics factory in Kangqiao, Shanghai, China. (See video below.)
The 67,000 sq m production and research facility represents a $150 million (1.1 billion RMB) investment by ABB and will deploy the company’s digital and automation technologies to manufacture next generation robots – enhancing ABB’s robotics and automation leadership in China.
Sami Atiya, president of ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation, says: “Building on three decades of success in China, the opening of our new mega factory is another milestone in helping our customers grow sustainably, address labor shortages and create high-value jobs in a new era of automation. [Read more…] about ABB opens state-of-the-art robotics mega factory in Shanghai
Micropsi Industries says its artificial intelligence-based software MirAI is now compatible with numerous robots produced by Fanuc, the world’s largest supplier of robotics and factory automation.
With MirAI, Fanuc customers can now add valuable hand-eye coordination to multiple Fanuc industrial and collaborative robots (cobots) to handle difficult-to-automate functions such as cable plugging and assembly.
Using AI, the MirAI controller generates robot movements directly and in real-time. Robot skills are trained, not programmed, in a few days through human demonstration, without requiring knowledge of programming or AI. [Read more…] about Micropsi Industries’ AI software now compatible with Fanuc robots
Factors such as a rise in consumerism and eCommerce have contributed to the rapid growth being experienced in the warehouse market globally. Along with this growth, warehouses are also being increasingly automated for increased efficiency and productivity.
This warehouse automation guide will explore some technologies that are changing the future of warehouse automation. Read on. [Read more…] about 8 Technologies Changing the Future of Warehouse Automation
SEKO Logistics, a global logistics provider, is today announcing a strategic partnership with GreyOrange, a global leader in automated robotic fulfilment and inventory optimization software, to help scale-up its warehouse operations.
The partnership, which will involve SEKO using a fleet of GreyOrange’s Ranger Assist Bots and GreyMatter fulfilment orchestration platform, will enable the company to both increase available capacity and throughput across its warehouse while also reducing operating costs.
GreyOrange’s solution will empower SEKO to scale its warehouse operations to meet changing demand without having to source additional labour. [Read more…] about SEKO Logistics partners with GreyOrange to scale up warehouse operations
The world of car manufacturing has experienced significant changes over the years. Robotics and automation are slowly fine-tuning industries to the point where they can streamline operations, increasing production efficiency, and this is naturally, going to improve bottom lines all across the industry.
When it comes to car manufacturing, there are a number of exciting components that are just around the corner. Because of a rise in demand for electric cars, hyper-personalization, and autonomous driving, it’s natural that the manufacturing industry takes heed and implements a number of automation and robotics practices. [Read more…] about How is Robotics Shaping Up to Impact the Car Manufacturing Industry?
Fabric, a retail fulfillment automation company, and Reply, which specializes in new communications channels and digital media, have entered into a strategic partnership to offer brands and retailers “seamless integration” to a single point solution for a warehouse management system and automated robotic fulfillment.
Fabric will use the LEA Reply supply-chain execution platform – developed by Logistics Reply – to integrate with its automation solution and provide a ready-to-use connector to Reply’s leading WMS in the market.
This will also allow both Fabric and Reply to quickly develop new features for their customers to improve the performance of the robotics, WES, and WMS with minimal additional integration efforts and no disruption to the customers’ operations. [Read more…] about Fabric and Reply partner to expand robotic capabilities for warehouses
Bowe Group, a provider of integrated automation technology, has led an $8.2 million investment round in Mov.ai, a startup specializing in autonomous mobile robots software.
The investment round includes Mov.ai’s existing investors State of Mind Ventures, NFX, and Viola Ventures.
Automation is playing an increasingly important role in the supply chain, specifically in intralogistics, with robots at the forefront of this trend. [Read more…] about Bowe Group leads $8.2 million investment round in robot software company Mov.ai
Osaro, a provider of AI-driven robotics for e-commerce, has launched a partner program that aims to streamline the deployment of robotic solutions for e-commerce and logistics businesses.
The Osaro Partners Alliance program provides a range of collaboration and co-marketing opportunities for vendors, integrators, distributors, resellers, third-party logistics companies (3PLs), and consultants, to deliver unified solutions.
The program is designed to optimize every stage of a customer’s purchasing and deployment process whether it be with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), or other solution technologies. [Read more…] about Osaro launches partner program for e-commerce robotics integrators and vendors
