Tag: technologies
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Brain Corp and Dane Technologies extend robotic partnership
Brain Corp, a provider of an operating system for robots, and Dane Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of power assist solutions, have expanded their partnership for the development of inventory scanning retail solutions, which will be built on Brain Corp’s next generation robotics platform. The next generation platform, designed with a new, modular architecture, represents…
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Infineon teams up with DH-Robotics to design next-generation end-effectors
Robotic arms bring significant improvements in efficiency and safety to industrial production lines. However, the reliance on traditional pneumatic grippers hinders the realization of a more sustainable and intelligent manufacturing future, requiring innovative solutions. To address this challenge and pave the way for a smarter and greener manufacturing future, DH-Robotics, in collaboration with Infineon Technologies,…
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Infineon completes $830 million acquisition of GaN Systems
Infineon Technologies has completed the acquisition of GaN Systems Inc, a Canada-based developer of gallium nitride power transistors. The Ottawa-based GaN Systems brings to Infineon a “broad portfolio” of gallium nitride (GaN)-based power conversion solutions and leading-edge application know-how. All required regulatory clearances have been obtained and GaN Systems has become part of Infineon effective…
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Hippo Harvest employs Zebra robots for indoor farming operations
Hippo Harvest, a California-based controlled environment agriculture startup, has successfully integrated autonomous mobile robots from Zebra Technologies, a supply chain technology solution provider, into its indoor farming operations. The robots have been put to use mainly to grow greens. Zebra says the robots enabling the company to “save up to 92 percent of water and…
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Premier Design + Build breaks ground to expand manufacturing facility for Sumitomo
Premier Design + Build Group has broken ground on a building expansion project for Sumitomo Drive Technologies in Glendale Heights, Illinois. The work is designed to meet the evolving needs of the client, whose Midwest-manufactured products are in high demand from customers across a range of industries. The company’s Glendale Heights location is used for…
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Logistics company reduces workers’ walking time by 40 percent with Zebra robots
Zebra Technologies automation systems have reduced the time workers walk to complete a task by “40 percent” at the JAS Contract Logistics Super Hub. Zebra, a specialist provider of supply chain automation technologies, says logistics company JAS Worldwide selected Zebra’s Robotics Automation solution to drive efficiency in its fulfillment operations. Zebra’s CartConnect100 autonomous mobile robots…
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Role of Robotics and AI in Assisting the Elderly
The global population of elderly adults aged 65 and above is projected to grow dramatically in the coming decades. This demographic shift brings with it numerous challenges as healthcare systems struggle to provide adequate adult primary care and support for aging populations. Innovations in robotics and artificial intelligence are emerging as promising solutions to assist…
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New wheel loader technologies
A wheel loader is an integral part of modern industry and construction. They are multifunctional machines designed to lift and move various loads on construction sites, in warehouses, ports and other locations. The latest wheel loader technologies are being introduced to increase efficiency, safety and operator convenience.
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Badger Technologies and Stop & Shop stores upgrade Marty the robot
Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil and provider of robots for retail automation, has teamed up with Stop & Shop, an Ahold Delhaize USA company, to expand its use of Marty the Robot at more than 300 Stop & Shop stores throughout the Northeast. The robot now conducts product checks to help ensure greater…
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Starship Technologies now offering autonomous robot delivery on 50 US college campuses
Starship Technologies, which claims to be the world’s leading provider of autonomous delivery services, says it is now offering its service to 50 college campuses across the US. This includes several new schools launching services, including Wichita State University, Boise State University and The University of New Orleans. Starship’s fleet of more than 2,000 robots…