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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Domestic Infrastructure: The Backbone of Reshoring A critical factor in reshoring success lies in domestic infrastructure, particularly in three key areas: transportation, warehousing , and logistics. Developing Logistical Expertise A well-trained workforce is key to supporting reshored supply chains.

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AGVs & AMRs as Alternatives to Tow Line Conveyance

Robotics Business Review

For manufacturers and others, tow-lines for assembly line conveyance deliver solid ROI, but AGVs and AMRs can provide equal efficiencies and value, with the added benefits of greater scalability and flexibility. The post AGVs & AMRs as Alternatives to Tow Line Conveyance appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Five minutes with Christian Levin, President and CEO, Scania

SMMT

For example, we have completely rebuilt our assembly line to make sure that we can produce a mix of internal combustion engine (ICE) and battery electric vehicles (BEV) vehicles and we have constructed a completely new battery assembly factory at the heart of our industrial operations in Södertälje, Sweden.

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Packaging Robots Market to Worth US$ 7.5 Billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 7%

i4.0 today

To produce standard packaging and customized packaging, manufacturers in the food and beverage sector are shifting from traditional assembly line techniques toward completely automated assembly lines. This promotes the use of packaging robots with vision capabilities, which are highly favored for assembly line tasks.

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Kuka Automated Mobile Platforms Streamline Operations

Modern Machine Shop

Photo Credit: Kuka Robotics Corporation Kuka Robotics ’ KMP 1500P autonomous mobile platform is designed to automate intralogistic optimization, while the Kuka KMP 600-S DiffDrive mobile platform automated guided vehicle (AGV) advances industrial logistics with laser scanners and 3D object detection to meet the highest safety requirements.

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KUKA Next-Generation Mobile Robotics Come to MODEX 2024

Fabricating & Metal Work

The KUKA KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile platform automated guided vehicle, which advances industrial logistics with laser scanners and 3D object detection to meet the highest safety requirements, will be on display at MODEX 2024. KUKA Robotics will spotlight a pair of innovative mobile robots March 11-14 in booth B4003 at MODEX 2024 in Atlanta.

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Common Applications for the PowerFlex 525 Across Various Industries

DO Supply

It is ideal for assembly lines, conveyor systems, and robotic arms where precise motor control is crucial. Assembly Lines The PowerFlex 525 controls the speed of conveyor belts on an automotive assembly line, synchronizing them with robotic welders and pick-and-place systems.