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Storage company McMurray Stern partners with Fanuc

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Mobile shelving and micro-fulfillment company McMurray Stern is partnering with industrial robot maker Fanuc among others to make automated warehousing more efficient.

For over 40 years, McMurray Stern has been an industry leader in the world of storage solutions. With an increase in online shopping due to the Covid-19 pandemic, McMurray Stern recognized a greater need for their expertise.

Shifting to automation, they have helped a mass number of companies, and have been able to improve their solutions in order to meet everyone’s needs. [Read more…] about Storage company McMurray Stern partners with Fanuc

Outrider opens ‘industry’s first’ test site dedicated to distribution yard automation

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Outrider, the startup company pioneering autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, has opened the Outrider Advanced Testing Facility, which it says is “the first-ever test site dedicated to distribution yard automation technologies”.

Located in Brighton, Colorado, this 200,000-square-foot distribution yard with 49 dock doors operates 16 hours per day, five days per week and will expand to 24-hour operation in 2022.

This test facility is being used to validate Outrider’s autonomous capabilities, supporting the scaling of deployments at customer sites. [Read more…] about Outrider opens ‘industry’s first’ test site dedicated to distribution yard automation

Global ‘Robot-as-a-Service’ market set to reach $41.3 billion by 2028

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The global Robot as a Service market was valued at $12.6 billion in 2020 and is expected to surpass $41.3 billion by 2028, registering a compound annual growth rate of 15.9 percent during the forecast period (2021-2028), as highlighted in a report published by Coherent Market Insights.

The ongoing advancement in technologies is propelling the market growth during the forecast period.

The growing adoption of advanced technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, Robot as a Service (RaaS), and many other technologies are expected to drive market growth during the forecast period. [Read more…] about Global ‘Robot-as-a-Service’ market set to reach $41.3 billion by 2028

Timken acquires automation solutions manufacturer Intelligent Machine Solutions

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The Timken Company, a maker of engineered bearings and power transmission products, has acquired Intelligent Machine Solutions, a builder of industrial robotics and automation solutions.

The addition of iMS expands and complements Timken’s Rollon linear motion product range with larger and heavy-duty applications, such as seventh-axis robotic transfer units (RTUs) and gantry systems.

iMS, which was founded in 2008, is based in Norton Shores, Michigan, in the United States. The company, which has approximately 20 employees, designs and manufactures floor-mounted, overhead, rotary and extreme seventh-axis RTUs and gantry systems used by manufacturers across industries to automate certain production processes. [Read more…] about Timken acquires automation solutions manufacturer Intelligent Machine Solutions

Epson signs Advanced Industrial Products as distributor in Kentucky and West Virginia

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Epson Robots has signed Advanced Industrial Products, a factory automation and robotics supplier, as an official distributor of Epson Robots automation solutions.

As manufacturers look to automate small, intricate processes as well as pick-and-place and assembly applications, this new partnership makes automation attainable, simple and affordable to AIP customers in the states of Kentucky and West Virginia.

Epson’s cost-efficient, easy-to-use solutions combined with AIP’s highly technical sales staff and engineers will help open the doors to build new relationships in automotive, food, beverage, and medical markets. [Read more…] about Epson signs Advanced Industrial Products as distributor in Kentucky and West Virginia

IDS unveils new camera models for special requirements in factory automation

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IDS Imaging Development Systems has unveiled new industrial camera models for special requirements in factory automation. The uEye FA camera series integrates new sensors – the 12 and 20 MP Sony Starvis and 5 MP polarisation sensor.

uEye FA industrial cameras are particularly robust and therefore ideally suited for demanding environmental conditions, for example in factory automation. Starting in August, IDS will offer three new sensors in the family.

The 12 MP (IMX226) and 20.44 MP (IMX183) Sony sensors are true high-performers with high resolution and low noise. For special requirements, the company will also integrate the 5 MP polarisation sensor IMX250MZR. [Read more…] about IDS unveils new camera models for special requirements in factory automation

Current Trends in Automated Manufacturing Lines

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A lot has been debated on how the fourth industrial revolution will provide manufacturers with vast opportunities to use advanced tools throughout the manufacturing cycle.

While there isn’t a doubt that the fourth industrial revolution has enhanced operational efficacy, it’s time to turn towards industry 5.0 – a preliminary facet of the sixth revolution.

Process and manufacturing automation is one of the fastest-growing fields in production in Latin America. With an expected CAGR of slightly over 11% over the period 2025-2025, Latin America has transformed itself into a block of emerging economies fueled by production. [Read more…] about Current Trends in Automated Manufacturing Lines

ABB launches virtual technical assistance support service

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Industrial automation giant ABB has launched a virtual technical assistance support service.

With the theme of “A problem shared” – the new virtual assistance support service from ABB provides instant access to virtual face to face expert technical advice.

Getting to grips with robotic automation is “now even easier” with the launch of ABB’s Virtual Assistance support service, says the company. [Read more…] about ABB launches virtual technical assistance support service

Revenues from robotics in warehouses to exceed $51 billion by 2030

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The warehousing industry has ramped up its automation efforts considering the increased order volume and labor shortages fueled by the pandemic.

In addition to technology solutions such as augmented reality powered smart glasses and handheld devices with enhanced capabilities, autonomous, collaborative, and mobile robots are proving to be the most popular and fastest-growing productivity-enhancing solution in the warehouse workspace.

According to ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm, worldwide commercial robot revenue in warehouses will have a compounded annual growth rate of over 23 percent from 2021 to 2030 and exceed $51 billion by 2030. [Read more…] about Revenues from robotics in warehouses to exceed $51 billion by 2030

ABB to acquire autonomous mobile robot maker ASTI

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ABB says it will acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group, an autonomous mobile robot manufacturer with a broad portfolio across all major applications enabled by the company’s software suite.

This will expand ABB’s robotics and automation offering, making it the only company to offer a complete portfolio for the next generation of flexible automation.

The acquisition, a key part of ABB’s external growth strategy, was signed on July 19 and is expected to close in mid-summer 2021. Both parties agreed not to disclose any details regarding the purchase price. [Read more…] about ABB to acquire autonomous mobile robot maker ASTI