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JPB Système secures government funding for new €30 million project

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JPB Système, a manufacturer of efficiency-enhancing technology solutions for aerospace, aeronautic and other industries, has received funding from the French government’s Ministry for Economy and Finance to support a project to establish a new purpose-built, state-of-the art production facility in Villaroche, south of Paris.

The grant was secured through the government’s Francerelance plan, part of its Territoires d’Industrie programme designed to accelerate industry growth and help manufacturing companies revive operations amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

For JPB Système, the funding will contribute towards its ambitious JPB Villaroche 2025 project – an initiative valued at more than €30 million that will see the company establish an advanced factory of the future adjacent to its current facility. [Read more…] about JPB Système secures government funding for new €30 million project

Seegrid launches new Palion autonomous mobile robot

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Seegrid has launched its Palion autonomous mobile robot range.

The company says its newest line of mobile robots is designed to provide automated material flow—increasing throughput productivity, improving employee and facility safety, reducing labor and operation costs, and driving continuous improvement.

Seegrid says “Palion” is the new label for all its new and forthcoming autonomous mobile robots, as the company continues to build upon “record-breaking growth”. [Read more…] about Seegrid launches new Palion autonomous mobile robot

Effidence adds new functionality to its warehouse robot

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Effidence has added new functionality to its warehouse robot, Effibot.

The Effibot is described as “an adaptive handling robot with a customizable structure”.

The new functionality is called “3D-Cart Grip” and said to be an accessory that automates the picking and depositing of Effidence 3D-Cart trolleys (see main picture and video below). [Read more…] about Effidence adds new functionality to its warehouse robot

Yaskawa achieves 30 million total shipments of AC drives

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Yaskawa, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial robotics and automation technologies, says it has reached 30 million total shipments of alternating current drives.

An AC drive is a device that is used to control the speed of an electric motor, which are present in almost all robots and automated machines.

In a statement, Yaskawa, which shipped the world’s first transistor inverter in 1974, says: “We are pleased to announce that the cumulative shipments of AC Drives reached 30 million units in January 2021.” [Read more…] about Yaskawa achieves 30 million total shipments of AC drives

Stäubli expands robotics solutions for life sciences market

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Stäubli Robotics says it is expanding the robotics solutions the company offers to the life sciences market.

The Covid-19 crisis has spurred life sciences labs to ramp up output at warp speed – and Stäubli Robotics says it is helping to meet critical needs.

As the challenges multiply and pressure mounts, Stäubli Robotics is actively expanding its offerings to the life sciences market, including a full range of flexible and collaborative robotic arms and mobility solutions. [Read more…] about Stäubli expands robotics solutions for life sciences market

Top robotics companies to invest in right now

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Given the current global climate, there has never been a better time to invest in robotic and artificial intelligence stocks.

Robotics and the increasing use of automation represent some of the most exciting invest opportunities for traders in the coming years.

The makers of robotics understand this and know there is a need to improve the efficiency of production in several sectors of the overall economy. [Read more…] about Top robotics companies to invest in right now

Getting Projects off the Ground with Outsourcing

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What works for the largest businesses doesn’t necessarily work for the smallest ones.

Startups in particular often lack the resources to pursue ideas for completely new projects and services because they may not have accumulated funds, or an experienced team, in order to begin development on the scope they desire.

Companies that want to increase their project output tend to benefit a lot from outsourcing development as a way to get around this. [Read more…] about Getting Projects off the Ground with Outsourcing

Hyundai unveils hotel robot developed with KT

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Hyundai Robotics has unveiled a new service robot designed for hotels and developed with KT, formerly Korea Telecom.

The UNI-050H is a mobile service robot co-developed by Hyundai Robotics and KT to perform hotel amenities delivery, and can now be found at the Daegu Marriott Hotel & Residences.

UNI-050H delivers amenities such as towels and bottled water, to guest rooms upon request. [Read more…] about Hyundai unveils hotel robot developed with KT

AutoX launches fully driverless RoboTaxi service to the public in China

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Autonomous driving company AutoX has launched a “fully driverless” RoboTaxi pilot program to the public in Shenzhen, China after its taxis completed final testing last month. (See video below.)

This marks the first time that the general public will be able to book a completely autonomous RoboTaxi without accompanying safety drivers in China.

Members of the public can sign up for the pilot program through AutoX’s RoboTaxi registration page. Selected pilot users can use AutoX membership credits for the RoboTaxi rides. [Read more…] about AutoX launches fully driverless RoboTaxi service to the public in China

3 Things That Every Good Courier Company Needs

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Most businesses need a courier service at some time or another, so it’s a venture that could prove profitable in the longer term.

Whether you already have your own courier business or are thinking of starting one, there are some key things that you should try to focus on that could help to make your business a success.

Here are 3 things that every good courier company needs. [Read more…] about 3 Things That Every Good Courier Company Needs