Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 30, 2023

EverestLabs uses RecycleOS and robotics to increase recycling rates. Credit: EverestLabs Even in states that offer refunds for aluminum beverage cans, many of these cans end up in landfills while sustainability concerns rise. EverestLabs robot sorting aluminum cans. It said the U.S. can industry produces about 130.7

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The IFR considers service robots to include this automated guided vehicle (AGV), which can move up to 20 tons in a warehouse. Source: Stäubli Sales of professional service robots have increased by 30% worldwide, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. ” Register now. . ” Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 16, 2024

Source: EverestLabs Companies are coming together to prove that robotics and artificial intelligence can help make recycling more economically viable. LRS has installed EverestLabs’ RecycleOS sorting robot in The Exchange, a new material recovery facility (MRF). consumers recycle less than half of aluminum beverage cans.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Top row, from left to right: the Ella smart stroller, Soft Robotics’ food packer, and the TM25S. Source: NVIDIA Outside the glare of the klieg lights that ChatGPT commanded this past year, a troupe of autonomous machines nudged forward the frontiers of robotics, according to NVIDIA.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2024

Collaborative robot maker Doosan Robotics Inc. “As we unveil our groundbreaking Dart-Suite at CES, we recognize the strategic importance of this platform’s launch in providing direct access to consumers and a multitude of industries,” William Ryu, CEO of Doosan Robotics, said in a release.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 7, 2023

New Zealand-based food and beverage innovators are set to join more than 380 exhibitors at the upcoming foodpro 2023 , Australia’s longest-running and leading food manufacturing industry event. The post New Zealand innovators to showcase technologies at foodpro 2023 appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 14, 2023

Collaborative robots are bridging the labor shortage with the capability to perform myriad tasks. Productive Robotics designed its budget-friendly Made in the USA cobots to eliminate the need for programming and complex integration. The teach-by-touch design allows our cobots to learn jobs in just minutes.”

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Estun was among the many companies showing humanoid robots at CIIF in China. Credit: Georg Stieler Over the past three years, more than half of the world’s robots were sold in China. While not historically seen as a technological leader in robotics, China is increasingly setting global trends in this industry.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Robotics companies raised approximately $1.3 That figure is a result of 47 investments for producers of robots and robotics enabling technologies. billion figure compares favorably to the January to July 2023 total funding amount of $8 billion. Robotics companies raised $2.7 billion in July 2024. Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The Zurich-based company said the unit’s unique golden casing symbolizes its “commitment to the advancement of robotic inspections.” “Inspection robots such as ANYmal are critical in improving worker safety, increasing productivity, and supporting sustainable industrial facilities,” the company said in a release.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 17, 2024

Yaskawa’s AR1440 robot in a demonstration welding workcell. Source: Yaskawa CHICAGO — Yaskawa Motoman last week showed several offerings bundling its robots with vision and controls to help manufacturers adopt automation. Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America Inc. The robot has a 1,440 mm (56.6

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 10, 2024

The West Campus facility is part of FANUC’s plan to support robotics in North America. The company ‘s new facility includes advanced product manufacturing and customized automation, as well as warehouse space for more than 6,000 quick-delivery robots and tens of thousands of parts. Source: FANUC America FANUC America Corp.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Source: PickNik Robotics PickNik Inc. today launched MoveIt Pro Release 6, the latest version of its platform for developing robotic arm applications that were previously not possible or economically feasible. stated Dave Coleman, founder and chief product officer of PickNik Robotics. 16 and 17 in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

The Cologne, Germany-based company announced 247 new products, including lubrication-free drives using motion plastics and new robots for educational, service, and industrial applications. “We’re offering a mobile manipulator for small companies,” said Alexander Mühlens, head of automation technology and robotics at igus.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The Robot Report Podcast · Unpacking Amazon’s unique Covariant AI acquisition In Episode 162 of The Robot Report Podcast, co-hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman discuss the latest robotics news from the last week, including a review of the July funding report, which topped $1.3B. billion. .

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 7, 2024

Symbotic revenue continues to climb Symbotic claimed that its “end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform” is “reimagining the supply chain.” ” The company said it applies high-density storage and machine learning to help retail, wholesale, and food and beverage companies.

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MEM

MAY 16, 2023

As part of its campaign to inspire the next generation of robotics engineers, automation experts FANUC UK will showcase a suite of education-themed initiatives at the first ever Automation UK event (stand B14, 20-21 June 2023, Coventry).

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 2, 2024

Source: Serve Robotics As part of its long-term strategy to expand its geographic reach in Los Angeles and throughout the U.S., Serve Robotics Inc. Koreatown Uber Eats customers could get their next orders via robot. to equip its next-generation robots with updated sensors for increased performance. Register now.

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 12, 2024

children per woman) and persistent labour shortages, underscores the urgent need for innovation in the food and beverage processing sector. million in 2023, driven largely by temporary immigration. Despite this growth, the manufacturing sector, including food and beverage processing companies, face severe labour shortages.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 14, 2024

According to a recent report from global market intelligence firm Interact Analysis, the machine-integrated robot market is expected to grow by 9.2 The firm defines a machine-integrated robot as a robot that is controlled by a machine control platform, such as a PLC or Industrial PC. percent between 2023 and 2029.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 17, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how advances in PC-based controls, motion controls and robotics for food and packaging are making automation for food and beverage packaging easier to automate. seconds) and KR IonTec robot can help for food processing. seconds.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 24, 2024

Several of my professional contacts have reached out to ask: Are collaborative robots really just for small and medium-sized companies then? That’s why “new age” robotics, led by collaborative robots and autonomous mobile robots ( AMRs ), has been a game changer for many small to midsize enterprises.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 11, 2024

Chef Robotics food automation pods assemble ready-to-cook meals for leading food manufacturers. Credit: Chef Robotics The path to success in food robotics is littered with interesting concepts that failed to deliver. Inspiration Chef Robotics CEO and co-founder Rajat Bhageria. billion in 2023 to $3.35

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Control Engineering

APRIL 26, 2023

Learning Objectives Motion control advances, robotics help warehousing, distribution centers and logistics in factories, as shown by ProMat 2023 exhibitors. million square feet, it also had more than 150 educational sessions, at ProMat 2023, March 20-23, in Chicago, organized by MHI. Courtesy: Mark T.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 25, 2023

Productive Robotics’ 7-axis, augmented intelligent OB7 collaborative robots improve quality and speed up production rates by automating welding tasks and repetitive processing activities. Visitors will also be able to test Productive Robotics’ proprietary, “no programming” user interface by teaching OB7 a job in just seconds.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The global robot vision system market is likely at US$ 2,690.4 million in 2023 and expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast years of 2023-2033. In order to improve job efficiency and replace human labour, the market for robots is rising and is anticipated to rise more during the coming year.

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i4.0 today

MAY 17, 2023

Highlighting the importance of precision engineering and optimised productivity for Irish manufacturers, automation experts FANUC will unveil the latest version of its ROBODRILL machining technology at Manufacturing Solutions Ireland 2023.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JUNE 29, 2023

ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot range with four new models and 22 variants, offering more choice, increased coverage and greater performance. These new robots will help our customers build resilience across a range of industries including automotive, general manufacturing, foundry, food and beverage and logistics.”

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i4.0 today

MARCH 31, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric will highlight sweet spots for its smart solutions in the food packaging industry with a range of chocolate-filled demos at Interpack 2023 in Hall 6, Stand A40. A second interactive display will highlight how quick it is to install the company’s robotic solutions. Today Magazine.

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i4.0 today

JANUARY 30, 2023

The global Industrial robot market is likely at US$ 17,925 million in 2023 and expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast years of 2023-2033. Robot market is emerging and also expected to witness greater growth over the forecast year as to increase the efficiency of work and replace human labor.

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With over 375 Exhibitors from 19 countries, the event attracted strong attendance from the who’s who of the Food & Beverage manufacturing industry. Process Expo Innovation Award 2023 – winners announced!

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Control Engineering

APRIL 20, 2023

Industrial transformation insights Hannover Messe 2023 returned to its normal state for the first time in four years and emphasized industrial transformation as its theme. Hannover Messe 2023 is in the books and is back to a normal-ish state for the first time since 2019. ONLINE See past Hannover Messe 2023 coverage linked below.

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Control Engineering

JUNE 28, 2023

Spring 2023 is continuing to show strength and consistency in terms of mergers & acquisitions and capital placement activity in the automation market. Courtesy: Bundy Group June 2023 automation transactions 6/21/23 North Branch Capital has made an investment in ControlByWeb. Castle & Co. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Bundy Group’s current engagements and owner relationships include control system integration, robotics, automated material handling, automation distribution, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. This acquisition fortifies Valstone’s strategic entry into the Food & Beverage industry. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more.

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Control Engineering

MAY 18, 2023

Collaborative robot insights The collaborative robot (cobot) market dropped 20% in 2022 after a strong 2021, which led some to worry the market was heading for a downturn for the future. According to Interact Analysis’ ‘Global Collaborative Robot Market – 2023’ report, market revenue grew by 17.2% to 37,780 units.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 31, 2023

A group of seven young people aged between 14 and 16 have spent a week with leading automation experts FANUC UK, gaining valuable hands-on robotics experience as they learnt what it takes to become an automation engineer. It’s been a really exciting experience and I’ve enjoyed it so much,” says Nathaniel Sharpe, 16.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Recent transactions to note include Bain Capital’s acquisition of Harrington Process Solutions, Rockwell’s acquisition of Clearpath Robotics, Accenture’s acquisition of ATI Solutions Group, and Automata’s $40 million capital raise. a leader in autonomous robotics, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for industrial applications.

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