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Benefits of Induction Hardening

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Case hardening process used to increase wear resistance, surface hardness and fatigue life through creation of a hardened surface layer while maintaining an unaffected core microstructure.

Induction hardening is used to increase the mechanical properties of ferrous components in a specific area. Typical applications are powertrain, suspension, engine components and stampings.

Induction hardening is excellent at repairing warranty claims / field failures. The primary benefits are improvements in strength, fatigue and wear resistance in a localised area without having to redesign the component. [Read more…] about Benefits of Induction Hardening

6 River Systems unveils new features for its robotic systems for warehouses

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6 River Systems (6RS), part of e-commerce platform company Shopify, has unveiled new features for its robotic fulfillment solution that enhances productivity and flexibility for warehouse operators.

Integrated with 6RS’ SaaS-based Fulfillment Execution System and autonomous mobile robot (AMR), Chuck, these new features position the company as the most configurable warehouse automation solution provider on the market.

6RS provides the “tools and insights needed to maximize operations as fulfillment speed becomes a competitive differentiator for warehouse operators and the merchants they serve”, says 6RS. [Read more…] about 6 River Systems unveils new features for its robotic systems for warehouses

ForwardX Robotics releases new fully autonomous forklift

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ForwardX Robotics, an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and warehouse solutions provider, has added the Apex 1400-L to its list of AMRs available in the United States.

Apex 1400-L is a fully autonomous forklift which further enhances ForwardX’s capabilities in warehousing workflows including receiving, putaway, replenishment, raw material movement, and shipping.

Forklifts have always played an important role in the warehousing industry. With the acceleration of e-commerce in recent years, companies are facing new challenges that come with traditional manual forklift operations. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics releases new fully autonomous forklift

Addverb and ABCO partner to offer ‘advanced’ warehouse automation solutions

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Addverb, an autonomous mobile robots maker, has agreed a strategic partnership with ABCO Systems, a distribution solutions provider that specializes in streamlining warehousing operations.

This strategic alliance combines Addverb’s automation technology with ABCO’s storage and material handling equipment systems to offer solutions for warehouse and fulfillment operations in consumer goods industries, including e-commerce, grocery, fashion, and lifestyle.

Addverb will supply its advanced robotics technology to ABCO Systems’ clients with a focus on optimizing customers’ warehousing needs. [Read more…] about Addverb and ABCO partner to offer ‘advanced’ warehouse automation solutions

Generation gap is ‘leading cause’ of labor shortage in warehouses, says Berkshire Grey report

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The majority of chief supply chain officers say that the generation gap is “leading cause of the labor shortage in warehouses”, according to research conducted by Berkshire Grey.

Berkshire Grey, a developer of robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, made the revelation in its 2022 State of Retail & eCommerce Fulfillment Report.

The research, conducted in partnership with Hanover Research, surveyed chief supply chain officers at retail and ecommerce businesses on topics including labor issues, costs, pain points, automation and predicted areas of industry growth to uncover how organizations are meeting increasing consumer demands in today’s always-on retail world. [Read more…] about Generation gap is ‘leading cause’ of labor shortage in warehouses, says Berkshire Grey report

What Are the Advantages of Automating Business Processes?

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There was a time when certain things and technologies seemed impossible but those things and technologies are a reality in today’s world. Technology is evolving so fast and new advancements are made so rapidly that what was considered impossible a few years ago is a reality now.

The latest technologies are used by businesses to perform various things to increase their efficiency. Out of various uses of technologies, one of the most common uses is for automation of various processes.

Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the number of businesses that are using technology to automate their processes. [Read more…] about What Are the Advantages of Automating Business Processes?

Faccin Group opens new USA headquarters in Texas

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Faccin USA, a Faccin Group company, a global manufacturer of metal bending machines, is expanding its footprint within the US market with the opening of its new headquarters in Addison, Texas.

The expansion is focused on increasing and facilitating customer service and spare parts delivery.

The new facilities, located at 4270 Kellway Circle in Addison, Texas, mark the group’s continued global growth and development. [Read more…] about Faccin Group opens new USA headquarters in Texas

Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales surge 44 percent to record $103 billion

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Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment in 2021 surged 44 percent to an all-time record of $102.6 billion from $71.2 billion in 2020, SEMI, the industry association representing the global electronics product design and manufacturing supply chain, reported.

The data is now available in SEMI’s Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report.

China claimed the largest market for semiconductor equipment for the second time with sales expanding 58 percent to $29.6 billion to mark the fourth consecutive year of growth. [Read more…] about Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales surge 44 percent to record $103 billion

ABB launches robot alignment software to ‘increase electronics manufacturing speed and accuracy’

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ABB Robotics has launched an industry leading, pioneering software solution to transform speed and accuracy in electronics assembly.

Packed with 50 years of software expertise, ABB’s High Speed Alignment software is the first to offer manufacturers the ability to increase the speed of 6-axis robots by 70 percent, and accuracy by 50 percent – significantly reducing time-to-market while increasing accuracy levels.

The PC-based software includes Visual Servoing technology using one or more cameras, combined with a computer vision system, to control the position of the robot relative to the workpiece. [Read more…] about ABB launches robot alignment software to ‘increase electronics manufacturing speed and accuracy’

Crypto Trends to Watch For in 2022

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Although 2021 was highly volatile, it was a fruitful year for cryptocurrencies. And all the credit goes to retail and institutional investors.

Today, the crypto market has been capitalized from $800 billion on January 1 to $2.2 trillion, including some coins doing astronomically well in terms of price and uses. This increase has been distributed to the entire environment of cryptocurrency.

Moreover, being an alt season, Defi applications and non-fungible tokens are prospering continuously, thereby indicating more profits in the upcoming year. [Read more…] about Crypto Trends to Watch For in 2022