Rockwell Automation is extending a long-term partnership with Applied Robotics by appointing it as the first South Pacific partner for OTTO Motors.
OTTO Motors, which came with Rockwell's acquisition of Clearpath Robotics in 2023, specialises in Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for manufacturing and production logistics.
Applied Robotics, a Gold OEM partner in Rockwell's PartnerNetwork™, has worked with Rockwell for more than 30 years on a broad range of automation, manufacturing, production, and materials handling projects, including a $3m advanced manufacturing lab for TAFE Queensland.
"Applied Robotics builds production solutions for manufacturers moving raw materials, through workflows, adding value to create finished goods for sale" explains Kevin Cole, market access manager, South Pacific, Rockwell Automation.
"AMRs fit neatly into the production logistics framework as they move 'work in progress' around the manufacturing environment," he said.
"To successfully achieve this partnership, Applied Robotics has met rigorous criteria, including comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and successful OTTO Motors deployments."
Applied Robotics chief operating officer, Isaac Roach, says: "This initiative builds on a long and productive relationship with Rockwell. OTTO Motors AMRs add further value to our production line offering."
"AMRs are at the forefront of automation, and we've already deployed OTTO AMRs at the Queensland TAFE advanced manufacturing lab, so we're excited to build on this with further AMR projects," he said.
The complete production logistics package
OTTO Motors AMRs complement Rockwell's broader range of automation technologies to provide a comprehensive production logistics package to manufacturers.
"Rockwell's Plex smart manufacturing platform manages production workflows while our range of automation solutions enable physical manufacturing tasks and collect key production floor data, and then OTTO AMRs physically move work in process within the manufacturing environment, providing an end-to-end solution," said Cole.
"For manufacturers, this means that a comprehensive production logistics solution is available under one roof and backed by global experience with local delivery capability," he said.
OTTO Motors AMRs
OTTO Motors AMRs have been designed to drive productivity for manufacturing facilities and feature:
- High-Performance Safety: the safety of workers always comes first. Leveraging the highest quality LiDARs, 3D cameras and safety switches, OTTO AMRs maximise productivity without compromising on safety.
- Opportunistic Charging: including an opportunistic charging algorithm where every AMR tops up between jobs to keep materials moving around the clock.
- Unmatched Throughput: higher average speeds are the key to achieving best-in-class throughput, so every AMR is engineered to drive fast through straight aisles and around turns, people, and obstacles.
- Uncompromised Durability: rugged facilities need reliable equipment. With an all-metal body, industrial-grade components and a top-tier electric powertrain, OTTO AMRs are built to perform in the toughest manufacturing environments.
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About Applied Robotics
Since 1985, Applied Robotics has met the most demanding industrial challenges for automation, including safety, performance, and reliability. Quality is embedded deep within our values and culture, providing a key framework for us to operate with efficiency and confidence.
Our aim is to empower Australian manufacturing businesses with competitive advantage by solving the most complex automation challenges for industry. As a team of innovative experts, we believe collaboration is the key to successful long-term partnerships, through our automation discovery program we uncover the technical and commercial motivators to these challenges to unique industry challenges, we then design, manufacture, deploy, and support tailored automation solutions.
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