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Robots vs CNCs: What’s better for working metal?

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By David Alatorre, CTO, Rivelin Robotics

The use of metal additive manufacturing has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, allowing for the creation of complex and intricate parts in a faster and more cost-effective manner.

However, essential post processing of these parts introduces time and financial constraints to the overall cost-per-part that can negate the benefits of additive manufacturing altogether. Support removal is the critical first step of post processing metal additive manufacturing parts, and it is a challenging one.

Today, supports are still essential for part fidelity during the manufacturing process, but they must be removed to achieve the required finished product with the intended shape, features and tolerances. [Read more…] about Robots vs CNCs: What’s better for working metal?

August Robotics machines helping with floor marking at Leipzig Messe

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August Robotics, an autonomous commercial robotics company, has launched its Lionel Lease offering, in partnership with the renowned exhibition venue Leipzig Messe, in Germany.

The company’s Lionel robots are now available for lease to exhibition clients anywhere in the world.

Leipzig Messe is an innovative early Lionel customer. For more than two years, Leipzig Messe has relied on Lionel’s floor marking for numerous exhibitions. [Read more…] about August Robotics machines helping with floor marking at Leipzig Messe

Security robots ‘deter crime and minimize risk’, says Knightscope

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The concept of automated policing began as a science fiction concept years ago, but today it is “real and impactful”, according to security robotics specialist Knightscope.

The sophistication of robot-powered security is even more interesting than sci-fi to Stacy Stephens, the co-founder and chief client officer of Knightscope.

Launched in 2013, the Mountain View, California, public safety technology services company was the first in the world to deploy mobile, fully autonomous security robots (ASRs) in public spaces such as malls, parking lots and neighborhood parks. [Read more…] about Security robots ‘deter crime and minimize risk’, says Knightscope

ForwardX Robotics launches competition to win free fleet of robots

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ForwardX Robotics is running a competition to win a fleet of 10 autonomous mobile robots as part of a warehouse automation system.

ForwardX Robotics, a supplier of AMR-based assisted picking solutions worldwide, launched the competition at the ProMat Show, which is in its final day today. The company says it will giveaway a 10-AMR system to a lucky winner in the United States.

The 10-AMR system will consist of ForwardX’s Flex autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) along with the appropriate accessories and its f(x) Fleet Manager. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics launches competition to win free fleet of robots

Radial opens second fulfillment center in Indianapolis with 200 Geek+ robots to automate site

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Radial, a Belgian Post group company, a provider of e-commerce solutions, has agreed a partnership with Geek+, a provider of robotic solutions for logistics, to provide automation and robotics for its new 601,045 square-foot fulfillment center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The new state-of-the-art facility, located at 8838 East County Road, will enable Radial to support high-volume order fulfillment for a well-known clothing and apparel brand.

By implementing nearly 200 P800 autonomous mobile robots (AMR), Radial will ensure seamless eCommerce fulfillment operations while creating over 100 new jobs for the local community. [Read more…] about Radial opens second fulfillment center in Indianapolis with 200 Geek+ robots to automate site

Exotec seeing ‘rapid growth and strong demand’ for its warehouse robots

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Exotec, a warehouse robotics provider, says it is seeing “continued rapid growth” in North America as the company continues its global expansion, adding that the business momentum is driven by the growing demand for warehouse automation.

Romain Moulin, Exotec CEO and co-founder, says: “We continue to see a strong demand for scalable and proven warehouse robotic solutions.

“Our track record of serving the world’s largest brands positions Exotec to benefit from the explosive growth of the global warehouse robotics market, which is expected to reach $16 billion by 2031.”    [Read more…] about Exotec seeing ‘rapid growth and strong demand’ for its warehouse robots

Robotize to launch new robot and mobile lift staton at LogiMAT

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Robotize, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for internal pallet transport, will be presenting a new robot as well as a new mobile lift station at this year’s LogiMAT exhibition.

The new GoPal E22 AMR supports a payload of up to 500 kg and will become the smallest robot in Robotize’s range of AMRs, which includes the GoPal E24 (1,000 kg) and the GoPal E24W/U24W (1,200 kg).

Anders Pjetursson, CEO at Robotize, says: “We have received many requests for an updated entry-level AMR, and we believe that the GoPal E22 is the perfect entry point for manufacturers and warehouses looking to move into the future of automated pallet transportation. [Read more…] about Robotize to launch new robot and mobile lift staton at LogiMAT

Geodis almost doubles case picking throughput with Vecna Robotics solution

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Vecna Robotics, a provider of flexible material handling automation solutions, has collaborated with Geodis, a transport and logistics company, to implement a “first-of-its-kind” autonomous mobile robot solution for case picking at Geodis’ Indianapolis campus.

Starting in late 2022, the implementation completely rethinks the human-robot interaction, reducing inefficient travel and nearly doubling workflow throughput.

Anthony Moschella, SVP of product management at Vecna Robotics, says: “Our engagement with Geodis is a true advancement in material handling innovation. [Read more…] about Geodis almost doubles case picking throughput with Vecna Robotics solution

Rajant to unveil ‘industry first’ credit card-sized communications module for robots

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Rajant, the developer of Kinetic Mesh wireless networks, will unveil its new Cardinal BreadCrumb module during Promat at Chicago’s McCormick Place in Booth #N8550 on March 20th-23rd.

The Cardinal is powerful, lightweight, and notably the smallest within Rajant’s portfolio of industrial wireless nodes.

Orders for this first-ever BreadCrumb module specifically tailored to the needs of robotic automation in the warehouse market and Industry 4.0 will be taken starting next week. [Read more…] about Rajant to unveil ‘industry first’ credit card-sized communications module for robots

Underwater robots market set to expand at 14 percent a year

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The market for underwater robots is expected to reach a value of $1.2 billion in 2023 and $4.3 billion by the end of 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 13.7 percent.

This is according to a new report, Underwater Robots Market, published by Fact.MR.

Some of the deep and difficult-to-reach areas of the ocean are explored by an underwater robot. Underwater robots have cameras and lights that give them vision in the dark ocean and make it simple for them to communicate with the operator.

Although there are many uses for underwater robots and they are still in the early stages of market exploration, their production, operation, and maintenance costs are high. In order to prevent any accidents, it also needs trained professionals. [Read more…] about Underwater robots market set to expand at 14 percent a year