Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Source: Outrider Outrider today announced that it has raised $62 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing round. The provider of autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs said the funding will drive its operations as a service with Fortune 500 customers in 2025 and solidify its position as a leader in logistics automation. “By

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2024

Source: ABB After a challenging year for autonomous mobile robot, or AMR, providers, industry leaders are continuing to consolidate. Source: ABB ABB sees pilots as path to multiple markets ABB had already conducted pilot projects with customers in the automotive and logistics industries. and Germany.” and Germany.”

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Source: Apptronik A year full of humanoid robot news is ending with more developments. Apollo is designed to balance complexity and functionality for initial application in manufacturing and logistics, said the company. In March, Mercedes-Benz said it is testing Apollo in automotive manufacturing. Apptronik Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It seems obvious that astronauts who could someday find themselves on Mars will need an oxygen source to breathe, but NASA has other uses in mind. Devices based on the technology at work in MOXIE will be key for future missions.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 24, 2024

Source: Serve Robotics Serve Robotics Inc. Aurora, Ontario-based Magna is one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers. 20, under which Serve granted the company a non-exclusive license to its technologies and expertise, enabling Magna to further develop new products in the robotics and logistics space.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2024

Source: SiLC Technologies SiLC Technologies Inc. This creates a strong foundation for our partnership to grow and address multiple markets, including industrial automation and automotive.” “We are excited to partner with SiLC to unlock lidar for the robotics and logistics markets.” Dexterity Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 25, 2024

Source: Outrider Between the automated warehouse and self-driving long-haul vehicles, there is the opportunity to add robotics to yard management. Outrider ’s patent portfolio covers the numerous inventions, innovations, and technologies our team developed to re-define the logistics yard,” stated Andrew Smith, founder and CEO of Outrider. “In

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2024

ESTUN showcased its wide product range and industry-specific solutions, particularly in the battery, solar, and automotive sectors. ABB introduced the Ultra Accuracy feature for its GoFa cobot for ultra-precise applications in the electronics, automotive, aerospace, and metalworking industries.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 22, 2024

Source: Pudu Robotics Pudu Technology Co. Source; Pudu Robotics Zhang: The biggest difference in developing robots for manufacturing in comparison to service robots lies within the distinct market needs and opportunities of the industrial sector. The PUDU T300 mobile robot dis designed for use in tight aisles with heavy payloads.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Source: Ricardo Petrazzini While U.S. “International networking is a must, and countries like Argentina are a huge untapped source of engineers.” Robotic Crew founders at RoboBusiness 2023. Robotic Crew offers staffing in Latin America for robot development, as well as operations and fleet management. ” Register now.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 13, 2023

The Australian government has created three new Jobs and Skills Councils (JSC) to help address skills shortages and broader workforce challenges in manufacturing, transport and logistics, mining, and automotive industries. A total of $42 million is set to be invested over the next four years to establish 10 Jobs and Skills Councils.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Digit humanoid could work in distribution, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, and third-party logistics. Source: Agility Robotics Agility Robotics Inc. In June, the company announced a multi-year agreement with GXO Logistics Inc. to deploy the robot in its logistics operations. The Corvallis, Ore.-based

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 27, 2024

Source: Adobe Stock Mobile robots have become an essential part of the automation landscape in recent years. Manufacturers , especially those in the automotive, electrical, and semiconductor sectors, were also more likely to use mobile robots than retailers, third-party logistics (3PLs), or other industries.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Source: ABB Robotics With each passing year, labor shortages and complexity increase for the healthcare industry. Some years ago, we already saw that we’ve been leading the revolution of logistics with the Amazons and online commerce. And today, logistics is the largest market for robotics,” he said during a MassRobotics webinar.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2023

It added that it plans to focus on hazardous scenarios, high-end customer service, automotive manufacturing, and in-home services. Source: LimX Dynamics China goes all in on humanoids It would be difficult to talk about the robotics industry in 2023 without mentioning humanoid robots. CL-1 ascending the stairs dynamically.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 22, 2023

Conventional engine, transmission, and affiliated components will represent immediate high-growth opportunities in the automotive aftermarket, while the transition to vehicle electrification will drive investments in electric vehicle (EV) related remanufacturing.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 21, 2023

By Benson Augustine, Senior Industry Analyst, Aftermarket & Digital Retail – Mobility Rematec, a leading trade show for stakeholders in the automotive remanufacturing ecosystem, was held in Amsterdam in June this year, after a four-year hiatus.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 19, 2024

Source: ABB ABB Robotics has announced its first Flexley Tug T702 autonomous mobile robot (AMR). The AMR T702 is a perfect match for a wide range of industries, such as automotive, consumer goods sector or logistics, especially in large, busy warehouses and fulfillment centers where the environment is constantly changing.“

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Source: IFR The International Federation of Robotics, or IFR, today listed its picks for the top five global robotics trends of this year. In the automotive parts industry, each hour of unplanned downtime is estimated to cost $1.3 The IFR noted that the stock of operational robots around the world attained a new record of about 3.9

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SMMT

JUNE 2, 2023

The last few years have been a particularly torrid time for automotive supply chains, with the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, geopolitical disruption and economic upheaval coming just as the sector braces for its most radical transformation in more than a hundred years. Tickets are free , and I hope to see many of you there.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

Third-party logistics providers [3PLs] and automotive are booming.” Source: Vecna Robotics Investment and new COO to enable growth Tiger Global Management, Proficio Capital Partners, and IMPULSE participated in Vecna Robotics’ Series C round. Automated forklift with full pallet load at Vecna’s headquarters.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Pursuant to the agreement, Motherson will manage sourcing and supply chain of all production parts and support the assembly of the REEcorner® and REE P7 electric trucks, the first full by-wire, software-driven certified medium duty electric truck available on the market today. About REE Automotive REE Automotive Ltd.

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i4.0 today

JANUARY 13, 2023

In July 2021, the German Association of the Automotive Industry, known as Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), cut its forecast for production growth from 13 percent to 3 percent, citing supply-chain disruptions, including a shortage of semiconductors. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Source: Relay Robotics When we think of autonomous navigation, the first thing that usually comes to mind is self-driving cars. Defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in 2014, this framework remains a standard reference in the field. Indoor mobile robots rely on autonomous navigation for safe and efficient delivery.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 17, 2024

SlipBot moves automotive parts for Nissan in Mississippi. Source: Slip Robotics For more than a century, truck trailers have been loaded and unloaded in the same way, leading to wasted time for drivers and dangerous bursts of activity for forklift operators. SlipBot automates trailer loading and loading for Valeo in Indiana.

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 18, 2024

” Thus, both Digit and Apollo have started with relatively simple tasks at GXO Logistics. Apollo is being tested with GXO Logistics. . “We have a huge labor shortage, and all kinds of robots are being integrated into factories and warehouses around the world.”

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 17, 2024

Source: Boston Dynamics “Everything we understood, from the time of launching Spot as a prototype to it being a reliable product deployed in fleets, is going into the new Atlas,” Playter said. ” In the new video below, the previous version of Atlas handles automotive parts and real products weighing up to 25 lb.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 19, 2024

Source: Thyssenkrupp Materials Services Thyssenkrupp Materials Services recently opened a new steel service center in Sinton, Texas, on May 7, 2024. “The logistically favorable location — including direct rail and port access — in Sinton allows us to bridge the gap to markets that were dependent on distant suppliers.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 20, 2024

Source | Pyramid Molding Group Reshoring has become a prominent buzzword in the world of manufacturing, but it's more than just a trendy term; it’s a real phenomenon. Source | Pyramid Molding Group Moore also underscores the impact of extended lead times on operations and market competitiveness.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 7, 2024

Source: Exotec To successfully deploy warehouse automation, an understanding of change management is as important as technical expertise. Exotec is 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award Winner for its deployment of the Skypod system at Lane Automotive.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 16, 2022

End-of-life business models view value extraction from used batteries through two lenses: one, recycling for material recovery, and two, reuse in automotive and energy storage applications. In short, it will underpin comprehensive, long-term sustainability across the xEV environment.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 3, 2024

Source: Adapta Robotics Starting a robotics company is always challenging, as inventors and entrepreneurs scramble to get access to capital and tap the local talent pool. ” Then, we slowly saw similar needs in other industries like automotive manufacturing. Adapta has developed robots for specific use cases.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 13, 2024

Source: ABB ABB Ltd. Source ABB Customer Experience Center Bubnikovich said ABB’s new Customer Experience Center will “showcase its latest and greatest technologies.” ABB has expanded production, staff, and training space in Auburn Hills, Mich. today opened its renovated U.S. customers, says VP John Bubnikovich.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

At the Perth launch in October, 2022 Richard Elving, Markforged’s senior director for Asia Pacific, said the parlous state of global logistics made it imperative for Australian manufacturers to become more self-sufficient. Unfortunately, JIT simply cannot function in a world where prompt, reliable import/export logistics no longer exist.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 13, 2023

Global Sourcing Services is a leading provider of procurement solutions for Australian manufacturers and businesses. By leveraging its extensive network of suppliers, Global Sourcing Services enables clients to access high-quality products at factory-direct prices, while also providing local Australian support.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 23, 2024

Source: Volvo Autonomous Solutions Volvo Autonomous Solutions this week unveiled its first-ever production-ready autonomous truck. The unit of the Volvo Group offers customers tailored transport as a service (TaaS) with autonomous vehicles, required infrastructure, operational and uptime support, and cloud-based management of logistics flows.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 29, 2024

Source: BMBF/Hans-Joachim Rickel Germany’s leading robotics centers are coming together to establish the Robotics Institute Germany, or RIG. In particular, RIG plans to build on innovations in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries, which have established Germany as an industrialized nation in the past.

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