Domestic / Industrial

Smithers Rapra, one of the world’s leading sources of information on polymers, plastics, rubber and adhesives, recently published a report stating that the global tire manufacturing industry is set to grow almost at a pace of four percent per year from now through to 2022. There are many key factors and industry trends that are driving this growth, but a large percent of that growth […] Read More

PIAGGIO GROUP REINVENTS THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTATION WITH INTRODUCTION OF GITA, THE FIRST OFFERING BY PIAGGIO FAST FORWARD Piaggio Fast Forward to Host Launch Event in Boston Boston, MA – January 30, 2017 – Piaggio Group, the largest European manufacturer of two-wheel motor vehicles, a leader in light mobility founded over 130 years ago, has launched Piaggio Fast Forward, a newly-established company based in the U.S. formed to pioneer […] Read More

Press release by CKF: CKF Systems Ltd, the leading supplier of automated handling, robotic solutions and conveyor systems to manufacturing industry, has developed a range of cost effective robot handling cells designed specifically for those businesses currently operating a manual palletising line. The AC25, a direct replacement for existing manual operations, is exceptionally easy to install and operate and at a cost of just £80,000, […] Read More

Harvest CROO (Computerized Robotic Optimized Obtainer) began in 2012 on Gary Wishnatzki’s vision of creating a solution to the dwindling labor force in agriculture. With the expertise of co-founder and Chief Technical Officer, Bob Pitzer, they began developing the first Harvest CROO machines.  In Previous rounds, $1.8 million was raised through qualified investors.  Many of these investors are members of the strawberry industry, including Sweet […] Read More

Fusion for Energy signs multi-million deal with Airbus Safran Launchers, Nuvia Limited and Cegelec CEM to develop robotics equipment for ITER The contract for a value of nearly 100 million EUR is considered to be the single biggest robotics deal to date in the field of fusion energy. The state of the art equipment will form part of ITER, the world’s largest experimental fusion facility […] Read More

Tech-Link Healthcare Systems partners with Blue Ocean Robotics Introducing UV-Disinfection Robot Singapore, 1 November 2016 – The rise of robots have steered Tech-Link Healthcare Systems, a design and integrator of healthcare automation systems to offer solutions beyond automated storage and material handling systems. With a vision of providing holistic solutions for healthcare organisations, Tech-Link extends its capabilities by offering UV disinfection robot solutions via a […] Read More

Here is a kickstarter campaign, for cleaning hulls of ships underwater. The robot can clean about 1.5 meter square per minute. The project can be viewed here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/632307707/the-first-underwater-drone-for-the-care-of-your-hu?ref=user_menu https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/632307707/the-first-underwater-drone-for-the-care-of-your-hu?ref=user_menu   Robotic Magazine’s note for Kickstarter campaigns: Publishing a campaign here does not mean Robotic Magazine endorses or verifies the project. We publish at the request of project creators. Please check the project website for more […] Read More

Flexible palletizing system with 3-year warranty now offers the ability to stretch wrap   For immediate release   Chalfont, PA – CSi Palletizing to exhibit it’s revolutionary i-Pal palletizing system with integrated stretch wrapper at PACK EXPO 2016.   As a response to market demand for packaging systems that “do more with less”, CSi has enhanced its i-Pal palletizing system with new integrated stretch-wrapping capabilities […] Read More

Tampa, FL – Evatech, Inc. has recently released the Robotic Trimmer Attachment, or RTA. It is a light commercial trimmer attachment for the Hybrid Goat 22T series that allows operators to reach small hard to reach spots, such as under guard rails. The 22T is a tracked remote controlled slope mower which features Evatech s patented hybrid technology that allows consumers to mow steep slopes […] Read More

Xiaomi Mi robot vacuum made by Xiaomi’s ecosystem partner Rockrobo, it features a Nidec brushless DC motor and claims to be ultra quiet. Its 5,200 mAh battery promises 2.5 hours of cleaning. It goes on sale on September 6 in China for 1,699 yuan, which is approximately $255, £195 and AU$340. By comparison, CNET’s pick for best affordable robot vacuum, the Neato XV Signature Pro, […] Read More