According to Omron Automation, the lion’s share of warehouse expenses — a whopping 55% — is in order picking and over 60% of time is spent walking and the other 40% spent writing, searching, and picking tasks. Given this data, it’s safe to say that automating the “walking” portion of any order picking operation will […]
What is a collaborative robot or cobot? What are cobots used for? There are many benefits to using cobots production or assembly lines. Collaborative robots can make automation a possibility for businesses of every size and product type. And they are more accessible and affordable for smaller businesses. You don’t need millions in capital or […]
The automated material handling equipment market is expected to grow tremendously in the near future*. While this trend is anticipated, it recently accelerated in the spring of 2020 as a result of two significant driving forces. Namely, the expansion of e-commerce businesses and the social distancing measures imposed on shop floors. In recent years, e-commerce […]
Meet Omron’s Strongest Mobile Robot Yet: The HD-1500 with 1,500kg Payload As the need for greater efficiency in the workforce increases, Omron’s new heavy-duty HD-1500 mobile robot offers a solution to automate complex and dangerous tasks. With a payload capacity of 1500kg, the HD-1500 can help organizations phase out forklifts and safely transport large pallets […]
