Tag: months
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Exotec manufactures milestone 5,000th robot in record time
Exotec, a warehouse robotics provider, has manufactured its 5,000th robot, just three months after the production of its 4,000th robot. The company claims this is the “shortest time yet” between manufacturing milestones, signifying an increasing business momentum driven by the growing demand for warehouse automation. The completion of the 5,000th robot, which will be named…
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Rope Robotics says its robotic wind turbine blade repairs pay off in six months
After over 18 months in operation, having repaired over 150 rain-damaged onshore wind turbine blades on three continents, the patented robot from Denmark’s Rope Robotics, the world leader in robotic blade maintenance, has demonstrated return on investment for turbine owners within just six months. Compared to manual alternatives, the robot can repair the blade around…
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Halodi Robotics uses Ansys to simulate humanoid robots
Halodi Robotics is using Ansys simulation software through the Ansys Startup Program to develop its humanoid robots designed to work among humans in everyday environments. Humanoid robots can help alleviate the growing labour shortage, and free critical personnel to focus on tasks that require their high-level skills. These robots will perform jobs such as patrolling…
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Acieta unveils new collaborative robotic system for welding
Acieta has unveiled a new collaborative robotic system for welding. The company says the new “FastARC” cobot can pay back customers’ investment “in as little as six months”. Acieta says that “everyone is struggling to hire and retain good laborers, especially those with welding skills”. But when the position is unfilled, a welding system sits…
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Kuka receives ‘record orders’ in first six months of year
Kuka, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial robots, says it has achieved “record orders” in the first six months of 2022. At €2,545.4 million, the value of Kuka Group’s orders received in the first half of the year was 34.8 percent higher than in the previous year, and sales revenues increased by 13.5…
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Why Technology Has Been So Important In The Past Year
The past 12 months or so have been completely unprecedented. Life as we know it was flipped completely upside down, all around the world. Not a single life hasn’t been touched by what has happened and it has been something that none of us has ever seen, or are likely to ever see again. One thing…
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How to Take Care of Your CNC Machine
CNC machines provide high-performance levels for cutting a wide variety of parts and components, and they usually remain in operation for lengthy periods. Like any machinery, to ensure your CNC machine lasts longer and maintains its quality of accuracy, it is essential to give it a regular service. Read on to find out how to…
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Manufacturing industry turning to robotics and AI in challenging economic landscape, says Deloitte
The manufacturing industry is turning to robotics and artificial intelligence as well as a range of other strategies to navigate an increasingly challenging economic landscape, according to a report by Deloitte. The management consultancy says that, as the risk of a global economic downturn grows, the industrial manufacturing industry faces a challenging landscape in 2020…
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Senseye extends automotive footprint with new US installations
Senseye, the industrial software company, is rolling out its suite of technologies and methodologies in automotive manufacturing facilities in the US. Senseye’s technology suite, Senseye PdM, is used by global automotive manufacturers to monitor the condition of machinery in real time. It spots emerging problems with monitored assets and identifies when they are most likely…
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Trump to raise tariffs on China goods to 25 percent
US President Donald Trump is preparing to raise tariffs on Chinese imports to 25 percent from the current 15 percent. The levies will affect approximately $350 billion worth of Chinese exports to America. Trump made the announcement through Twitter. He tweeted: “For 10 months, China has been paying tariffs to the USA of 25 percent…