Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.97
March 28, 2024
…and optimizing resource utilization, the DexoryView platform scans the very narrow aisle area of the site, covering 40,000 pallet locations daily. Leveraging computer vision and AI, Dexory said its DexoryView platform provides clear, visual insights for every shelf and height level, eliminating the need for manually checking discrepancies and ensuring important operational information is easily accessible. It also emphasizes priority actions, helping to make operations more efficient. “We are excited to introduce Dexory's promising technology in our warehouses,” said Daniel Spencer, director of solutions & engineering at DB Schenker Americas. “The deployment of Dexory's robotics and AI solution underscores our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.20
March 15, 2024
…models for which only select variations were available previously. Very narrow aisle (VNA) turret trucks, narrow aisle reach trucks engineered with a smaller frame for tight retail environments like stockrooms, and the straddle, furniture and standard order picker models are all newly available with Yale Reliant. Center riders, tow tractors, enclosed end riders and reach trucks were already available with the technology, but the latest portfolio expansion extends availability to additional capacities and configurations of those models. Along with the Reliant news, Yale also announced its new advanced dynamic stability (ADS) system at MODEX. The company held conversations to provide…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.76
September 29, 2023
…applications.” Combilift manufactures multidirectional, articulated forklifts, straddle carriers, and very narrow aisle (VNA) systems. The company also announced other innovations, including an autonomous truck for handling long loads. Combilift enters the wind sector with Combi-LC As the green energy sector sees a surge in larger wind-turbine components, including towers and blades, Combilift said it joined forces with industry leaders to engineer safe, stable, efficient, lifting, and storage solutions. Combilift collaborated with Siemens Gamesa to design the Combi-LC at its headquarters and manufacturing plant in Ireland. The system enables users to move massive wind turbine blades and towers – some as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.44
July 28, 2023
…bays, and smaller quantities. Why are there more VNA [very narrow aisle] solutions? Automated VNA trucks can go higher, rather than forcing companies to expand their facilities. We do formal studies of where the market is going, and we have customers that help us. There are several use cases that they proposed and investigated. Even before introducing automation, our account manager first walks around a customer's facility to learn about its pain points and identify KPIs [key performance indicators]. It's not just about the trucks; there are also training, workflow, and data components. There's so much going on with AGVs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.48
March 23, 2023
…automatically controlling many order-picker and turret truck functions in very narrow aisle, wire-guided applications. Operators can learn more quickly, perform the task more accurately, and work more efficiently, instead of searching for locations, it added. Zoning applications limit lift truck functions such as lift height and travel speed according to the unique features of a given facility, while positioning functions guide the lift truck to the next storage location, taking the fastest, most efficient path. Operator education offerings Raymond said it offers a variety of training tools designed to help bring new operators up to speed and reinforce training for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.55
March 18, 2023
…storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)? Oliaro: We've looked at very narrow aisle [VNA] systems and pallet-shuttling systems within racks and showed a customer how it could reduce its footprint. Such systems could have facilitated 60% less footprint than it was planning for, but it had already signed a lease. Dense storage is coming. Pallet shuttling very interesting because it can create multiple efficiencies. We're seeing that companies doing that kind of work have products with high retail margins and volume to make longer-term investments worthwhile. Understand demand, when to automate Is there a difference in e-commerce versus retail or omnichannel…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.22
February 27, 2023
…including stackers, counter-balanced robots, tuggers, pallet jacks, and a very narrow aisle (VNA) robot that can reach heights of 55 ft. (16.7 m). BALYO to also show software BALYO said it developed its software nearly 20 years ago “with the aim of turning standard electric trucks into standalone intelligent robots.” The company said it hopes this will help overcome the reluctance of some operators to adopt automation and realize its benefits. The company, which has operations in Boston, Singapore, China, and Australia, will also demonstrate tools such BALYO eBudget for scoping robotic projects and BALYO Road Editor for making mission…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.35
January 06, 2023
…traditional warehousing operations, including tractors, pallet stackers, reaching, and very narrow aisle (VNA) robots. Behr Paint applies robots to operations Behr Paint Co. said it is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, China, and Chile. To optimize its storage space and reduce operating costs of its U.S. distribution centers, Behr chose BALYO's autonomous forklifts. Not only can BALYO's systems automate operations, but they can also improve safety and reduce the damage often associated with the manual handling of goods, said the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.57
August 18, 2022
…SA last week said it has successfully installed four very narrow aisle, or VNA, robots at Singapore Storage and Warehouse Pte. Ltd. The Arcueil, France-based company claimed that they are world's tallest autonomous VNA systems, with a lift height of 16.8 m (55.1 ft.). BALYO collaborated with Linde Material Handling on the project. “This project shows the tremendous superiority of Linde-BALYO’s technology on the high-bay storage and VNA applications,” stated Pascal Rialland, chairman and CEO of BALYO. “Singapore has been the perfect hub to launch applications at extreme heights due to space scarcity and customer engagement toward robotics. We will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.40
May 16, 2022
…for warehousing applications including tractors, palletizers, stackers, reach, and very narrow aisle (VNA) systems. Frankfurt, Germany-based KION said its portfolio includes lift trucks, supply chain automation, integrated software, and services. The company's systems are designed to help optimize the flow of material and information within factories, warehouses, and distribution centers. At the end of 2021, customers of various sizes and in numerous industries used more than 1.6 million of the KION Group’s industrial trucks and more than 8,000 of its installed systems worldwide. KION, whose U.S. subsidiary is in Summerville, S.C., currently has about 40,000 employees and generated revenue of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.34
May 03, 2022
…using ASRS and mini-load technology for carton storage, plus very narrow aisle pallet storage. The company worked to make changes that are repeatable by using a global platform. Its goal was to roll out common operating systems and proven technologies across its network. Gap incorporated tools that had already been proved out in other facilities, such as robotic putwalls from Kindred AI and a warehouse execution system from Vargo. The resulting facility now includes 14 miles of conveyor, 24 mini-load ASRS cranes, a bomb-bay sortation system, an extensive crossbelt sorter, and 40 robotic putwalls—with plans to increase that to 60.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.61
February 15, 2022
…errors.” In addition, the Automated TRT is designed for very narrow aisle (VNA) applications such as e-commerce, manufacturing, and food and beverage. The system can lift loads as heavy as 3,000 lb. (1,360.7 kg) in aisles as narrow as 54 in. (21.2 cm), reaching heights up to 59 ft. (17.9 m). Raymond touts Automated TRT benefits Raymond also listed the following potential benefits: Flexibility: The Automated TRT is manufactured to accommodate automation additions and changes down the road. Sustainability: Equipped with an energy-efficient lithium-ion battery, the Raymond Automated Transtacker recharges during use and requires no changes. Versatility: The flexible, movable…
