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Columbus-area landscaping company adds robotic mowers to fleet

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Environmental Management Inc, one of the largest, individually-owned landscaping companies in central Ohio, has recently begun deploying its new line of autonomous mowing robots, developed and produced by RC Mowers, a manufacturer of American-made robotic mowers.

Mark Wehinger, EMI president, says: “The future of mowing is here, and we’re proud to be one of the early adopters of the AMRs.

“This new technology is revolutionary as we look for solutions to offset the labor shortage. This allows us to scale our business with less labor, and it enables our high-value talent the opportunity to do more high-value work.” [Read more…] about Columbus-area landscaping company adds robotic mowers to fleet

Chicago area landscaping company deploys its first autonomous mowing robots this season

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Sebert Landscape, a commercial landscape contractor serving Chicagoland and Southeastern Wisconsin, is among the first landscaping companies in the US to add the new RC Mowers Autonomous Mowing Robots to its fleet of lawncare equipment.

Jeff Sebert, founder and CEO of the Bartlett, Illinois-based landscaping company Sebert, says: “I’m so proud to be one of the first companies to deploy this new technology.

“Our business model has always seen to it that we remain on the cutting edge of sustainability, innovation and green technology. This self-driving mower will fit right in with our goal of taking a lean operational approach to landscaping. [Read more…] about Chicago area landscaping company deploys its first autonomous mowing robots this season

RC Mowers launches upgraded remotely-operated robotic mowers

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RC Mowers, a manufacturer of remote-operated and autonomous robotic mowers, is releasing its new R Series to replace older versions of its remote-operated robotic mowers.

Michael Brandt, CEO, RC Mowers, says: “These mowers are an upgrade to our already innovative remote-controlled robotic mowers and will continue to help our customers solve their business challenges.

“Landscaping contractors, public works departments, park systems and road departments can not only use the upgraded R Series to help them solve labor shortage issues, they can mow hazardous terrain safely as they improve working conditions and efficiency and capture previously out-of-reach niche revenue.” [Read more…] about RC Mowers launches upgraded remotely-operated robotic mowers

RC Mowers expands its dealer network with addition of companies in New York and Iowa

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RC Mowers, a manufacturer of remote-operated robotic mowers, announced today it has entered into dealership agreements with Pennsylvania-based Stephenson Equipment (SEI) and Iowa’s Elliott Equipment to add them to its dealer network.

Tim Kubista, vice president of sales and marketing for RC Mowers, says: “Both Stephenson Equipment and Elliott Equipment are not only market leaders in the crane and heavy equipment space, but they have excellent reputations in both the private and public works industries.

“Their in-depth knowledge of the types of machinery necessary to get tough jobs done makes them perfect partners for RC Mowers. [Read more…] about RC Mowers expands its dealer network with addition of companies in New York and Iowa

RC Mowers robots help maintain two iconic Florida race tracks

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Daytona International Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway ground crews have solved labor shortage and safety challenges with the robotic mower manufacturer’s remote-operated machines

RC Mowers, a manufacturer of remote-operated and autonomous robotic mowers, has been contracted to cut some of the most famous banks in racing. 

When the ground crews at Daytona International Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway needed to maintain the areas surrounding their legendary race tracks, they chose RC Mowers.

Representatives of RC Mowers are showcasing their remote-operated mowers and their newly released Autonomous Mowing Robot this week on the Midway at Daytona Speedweeks, including the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 on February 18 and the Daytona 500 on February 19. [Read more…] about RC Mowers robots help maintain two iconic Florida race tracks

RC Mowers introduces new autonomous mowing robot for landscaping industry

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RC Mowers, a manufacturer of robotic mowers, has launched a new autonomous mowing robot line to “help landscaping contractors reduce labor needs and scale their businesses to manage fewer employees while improving mowing profitability”.

Tim Kubista, vice president of sales and marketing for RC Mowers, says: “RC Mowers’ Autonomous Mowing Robot is a revolutionary product that directly addresses the labor availability problems in the landscaping industry.

“With our autonomous mowers, landscape contractors can reduce the number of employees needed to handle mowing jobs. Our AMR’s allow one operator to generate the same revenue as a crew of three. [Read more…] about RC Mowers introduces new autonomous mowing robot for landscaping industry

Epson Robots expands robot range and programming software

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Epson Robots has expanded its VT6L-Series lineup with the VT6L-DC All-in-One 6-Axis Robot and increased the functionality of its “no-code, easy-to-use” Epson RC+ Express programming software.

A DC-powered version of the VT6L, the new VT6L-DC All-in-One 6-Axis robot delivers next-level technology and is ideal for mobile solutions, says Epson.

Now, an industrial-grade, 6-axis robot can be mounted to an AMR (autonomous mobile robot) for warehousing applications or on a mobile platform to easily transport between workstations. The VT6L-DC offers the same powerful features found in Epson’s high-end robots, at an exceptional value. [Read more…] about Epson Robots expands robot range and programming software

RC Mowers expands dealer network with addition of West Coast equipment company

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RC Mowers, a manufacturer of remote-operated robotic mowers, has added another West Coast dealership to its expanding network with the onboarding of Cal-Line Equipment in California.

Tim Kubista, vice president of sales and marketing for RC Mowers, says: “Cal-Line has had a fantastic reputation as a top-notch equipment sales and service provider for nearly 40 years.

“While they’re primarily known for the sale and rental of large tree-clearing equipment, their strong standing in the landscaping community makes them a welcome addition to the RC Mowers family.” [Read more…] about RC Mowers expands dealer network with addition of West Coast equipment company

RC Mowers breaks ground on new $4.8 million facility

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RC Mowers, a manufacturer of remote-operated robotic mowers, has begun construction of a new $4.8 million office and production facility in Green Bay with plans to begin operations there in February 2023.

Michael Brandt, RC Mowers CEO, says: “RC Mowers has doubled our revenue every year since our inception four years ago, and this new facility will alleviate the growing pains we’re experiencing as a result of our success.

“Investing in this new building will allow us to grow our manufacturing capabilities as our product line continues to expand, and the additional office space will accommodate our expected employee growth over the next several years.” [Read more…] about RC Mowers breaks ground on new $4.8 million facility

Epson updates T-Series all-in-one SCARA robots lineup

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The uptick in automation continues as companies seek to update manufacturing processes to meet production demands while improving value, managing costs and ensuring employee safety.

As new entrants and seasoned experts search for the right automation solutions, Epson Robots has unveiled new updates to its T-Series line with the T3-B and T6-B All-in-One SCARA robots.

The new T3-B and T6-B All-in-One SCARA robots offer high-quality and high-performance at an exceptional value to simplify both complex and simple automation applications such as packaging, pick and place, dispensing, and inspection. [Read more…] about Epson updates T-Series all-in-one SCARA robots lineup