Amazon's $775 million deal for robotics company Kiva is starting to look really smart
Eugene Kim for Business Insider: It wasn't until 2014 that Amazon really started to use the machines made by Kiva, the robotics company it bought for $775 million in 2012. Kiva makes robots that automate the picking and packing process at large warehouses.
But in the short two years they've been deployed across Amazon's warehouses, Kiva's robots have been a real cost saver, according to a new note published by Deutsche Bank on Wednesday.
The note says Kiva robots have cut operating expenses by about 20%, quoting Amazon exec Dave Clark, adding that it would translate to roughly $22 million in cost savings for each fulfillment center.
Additionally, Deutsche Bank estimates Amazon could cut another $800 million in one-time cost savings once it deploys more Kiva robots across the 110 fulfillment centers that don't have them yet. Amazon uses Kiva robots in only 13 of its fulfillment centers currently. Cont'd...
Japan is all set to welcome first ever Robot Development and Application Expo (RoboDeX)
The Expo is covering topics from development technology of robots to application of robots.
ATI INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION'S ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY FAIR SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 11th, 2016
Several live demonstrations of ATIs Robotic Tool Changers, Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensors, Utility Couplers, Robotic Collision Sensors, and Robotic Deburring Tools will run throughout the day
Affordable Nanometer-Precision Linear Stage Based on PiezoWalk Linear Motor
An ultra-precise motor in a compact, flat stage design facilitates mechanical integration of the new N-565 linear positioner.
MCMA Technical Conference in New Orleans Registration Open
MCMAs TechCon is an educational conference focused on the needs of users of motion control and motor technologies. New in 2016, the conference includes MCMAs Certified Motion Control Professional training.
Robotic Challenge 4.0
The robotics field is rapidly growing, especially in recent years. Robots take the place of humans in dangerous working environments. At the same time, they often outperform humans in their precise and fast working manner and are therefore, used in more and more areas.
Dorner's New 2200 Series LPZ / Z Frame Conveyor, Fits Under Machinery and Other Tight Spots
Dorners new 2200 LPZ / Z-Frame Conveyor comes with one or two pivot points, and features an extremely low profile to fit under machinery or any other tight spots.
ArcWorld 2000 Offers Flexible Approach to Configuring a Robotic Welding System
The new ArcWorld® 2000 welding workcell is a modular solution specifically designed for robotic welding of large workpieces.
Major French groups and international diversity on the agenda at the world's premier summit on robotics innovations in Paris
For the sixth edition of the event, Innorobo 2016 successfully premiered in Paris, once again helping to accelerating the development of robotics innovations to benefit humankind. Beyond the figures and the event, Innorobo brings to life the community of players driving the robotics transformation and opens it up to major groups from France and around the world.
Intelligrated hires Mark Jordan as senior sales manager, western regional sales and operations
Material handling and supply chain veteran to lead western sales team
Wynright Corporation Supports ROBOTICA 2016
Top engineers from Wynright Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daifuku North America Holding Company and a leading U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems, will be participating on panels at the AVUSI New Englands ROBOTICA 2016.
DragonPlate Expands Modular Connector System for Carbon Fiber Tubes
Dragonplate has a new modular connector system specifically designed for connecting pultruded tubes and rods. Leveraging off the design and success of its patent pending carbon fiber tube modular connector system, designed to connect roll-wrapped and braided carbon fiber tubes, Dragonplate has extended this line of products to now incorporate pultruded tubes and rods.
RIA to Present 2016 Engelberger Robotics Awards to Dr. Chia Day and Dean Elkins
Ceremony Set for June 21st in Munich in conjunction with Automatica and the ISR
Modular EtherCAT Robotic Solution Kicks R&D in High Gear to Fuel Robot Boom
NEXCOM EtherCAT robotic solution, NexROBO, introduces openness and modularity to the rigid robot architecture, unleashing possibilities for in-house development, add-on functionality, and reconfiguration of robots.
Sushi Robots and Vending-Machine Pizza Will Reinvent the Automat
Leslie Patton for Bloomberg: Decades from now, historians may look back on 2016 as the year Earthlings ate pizza from vending machines, bought burritos from a box in New York’s Grand Central Terminal and devoured sushi rolled by robots.
“Automation is coming whether we want it to come or not,” said Andy Puzder, chief executive officer of CKE Restaurants Inc., which owns the Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. fast-food chains. “It’s everywhere. It’s in everything.”
At a time when more consumers are embracing hand-made artisanal foods, 24/7 Pizza Box, Burritobox and Sushi Station are headed in the other direction. Vending-machine pizza will start popping up in Florida later this year and chipotle-chicken burritos, accompanied by guacamole and salsa, can now be ordered from an automated box. Sushi-making robots from Japan are already operating in U.S. restaurants and university cafeterias. Cont'd...
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