Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.29
July 27, 2023
…before the holiday rush. Berkshire Grey Inc. and A.P. Moller—Maersk today announced their first collaboration in the U.K. They said the project will be deployed ahead of the 2023 peak season in Maersk's 685,000 sq. ft. facility at SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway. “Berkshire Grey's AI-enabled robotic solutions have a proven track record across various industries in North America and we are delighted to tap into these benefits for our customers in [the] U.K. now,” stated Fergus Whinham, area head of the “Fulfilled by Maersk” product in the U.K. and Ireland. “This sophisticated, flexible system reflects our commitment to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.63
September 12, 2023
A.P. Moller - Maersk and Get Fabric Inc. today announced a new 38,000-sq.-ft. warehouse in Dallas. The facility includes e-commerce fulfillment automation driven by artificial intelligence, said the partners. They added that Fabric's robots and software maximizes productivity while minimizing urban space requirements. “The growth of e-commerce continues to reshape the retail landscape,” stated Erez Agmoni, global head of innovation for logistics and services at Maersk. “As we look to help our customers streamline their supply chains end to end, we see Fabric’s automated fulfillment solution as one that is highly capable of meeting the demand for efficient warehousing and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.33
November 09, 2023
Dexory has announced today that their global partnership with Maersk is expanding into the Maersk and iB Cargo managed site in Romania, a distribution centre for a top home furnishing brand globally. The Bucharest deployment is the first of several outside of the UK to go live with the technology, as part of the company’s expansion across Europe. A.P. Moller - Maersk & iB Cargo operate a major distribution and logistics centre in Romania, serving one of the largest global furniture and interior decoration companies. For the first time in Romania, the two partners announce the deployment of Dexory’s technology…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.88
January 18, 2022
…technology from the status quo.” Source: 7bridges Eight Roads, Maersk invest in transformation Eight Roads led 7bridges' Series A round, with additional investment from Maersk Growth and support from existing investors Local Globe and Crane. “Almost every shipper is facing significant supply chain challenges from rising costs and a changing regulatory environment and lacks the tools and know-how to navigate them,” said Davor Hebel, managing partner and head of Eight Roads Europe. “7bridges is creating a new category of value optimization software for logistics, which has historically only been a service available to the largest shippers from consultants. We are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.75
June 23, 2022
…company said. Lakestar leads the round, with participation from Maersk Growth, Kindred Capital, and Capnamic. “More than 80% of warehouses have no automation at all,” said Lakestar Partner Christoph Schuh. “With warehouses expected to grow by 50% by 2025 and labor shortages of over 30%, automation clearly holds the key to ensuring logistics operations are as optimized as possible. “Logistics is an industry that always faced margin pressures and little means to invest into a digital infrastructure. BotsAndUs real-time data capture abilities create this infrastructure and the basis for long-term automation of warehousing operations,” he added. BotsAndUs partnerships BotsAndUs said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.96
September 18, 2023
…leads round Playground Global led Boxbot's Series A investment. Maersk Growth, Toyota Ventures, Pear Ventures, and Artiman Ventures also participated in the round. Richard Peretz, former chief financial officer of UPS and a venture partner at Playground Global, will join the company’s board of directors. “Boxbot is modernizing conveyor belts for smarter dispatch,” he said. “I’ve seen firsthand that there is a massive opportunity to shift manual processes to machine-enabled smart and efficient solutions leveraging software and hardware. Boxbot’s one-stop solution is a versatile and integrated system that works across a variety of areas in the supply chain.” Founded in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.17
June 10, 2021
…also announced active, real-world implementations at Lazer Spot and Maersk, an investor in ISEE. “Unlike other autonomous vehicle solutions, ISEE AI anticipates unexpected behavior, flexibly adapts to any environment, and works alongside human driven vehicles without disruption,” stated Yibiao Zhao, co-founder and CEO of ISEE. “Our solution understands its surroundings and intuitively predicts other drivers’ behavior, enabling smooth vehicle-vehicle and human-vehicle coordination, keeping equipment and drivers safe.” “Our launch marks the beginning of our mission to build towards a future where autonomous machines can thrive alongside humans and easily and safely integrate into any environment,” said Zhao. ISEE systems work…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.70
January 05, 2022
…Holding, the investment arm of international logistics company A.P. Møller-Maersk. Blue Ocean Robotics, which described itself as a “robot venture factory,” said it develops and commercializes mobile robots to improve productivity, the working environment, sustainability, and the quality of customer service. The Odense, Denmark-based company has set up subsidiaries for each robot brand and serves the healthcare, hospitality, construction, and agriculture industries. “Blue Ocean Robotics has developed several robot solutions that can automate and streamline critical and routine tasks, including in healthcare systems,” said Jan Nielsen, chief information officer at A.P. Møller Holding. “We look forward to following and supporting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.53
March 28, 2022
…Supply Chain, Gap, H&M, and Performance Team – A Maersk Company. Boston Dynamics said it is now accepting reservations for 2023 and 2024 deliveries. The Waltham, Mass.-based company has three robots in its portfolio: Spot, a quadruped that conducts industrial inspections for enterprise asset management; Atlas, its humanoid robot; and Stretch. The company said its robots are equipped with advanced mobility, dexterity and intelligence, enabling automation in unstructured or hard-to-traverse spaces, from manufacturing plants and construction sites to distribution centers and warehouses. Stretch handles cases up to 50 lbs. Boston Dynamics described Stretch as a versatile mobile robot that unloads…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.60
May 06, 2021
…B round included Temasek, Soros Fund Management LLC, Northzone, Maersk Growth, and Build Capital. Existing investors EQT Ventures, Plum Alley Investments, Norrsken VC, Ericsson and NordicNinja VC also participated. “With our global reach and expertise, we want to act as a catalyst for the next generation of logistics power players, as an investor and as a partner,” said Jeppe Høier, Partner at Maersk Growth. “We look forward to being part of Einride’s mission to electrify and decarbonize inland transport globally.” “The road freight market is at an inflection point, with consumer demand and regulation pushing shippers to look for sustainable…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.75
November 18, 2022
…Fund led ISEE's Series B round, with participation from Maersk Growth, Eniac Ventures, New Legacy, and other new and existing investors. The company has raised a total of $70 million since 2017. “ISEE is focused on logistics yards because of their economic importance and because autonomous driving is ready to perform in logistics yards today,” said Scott Nolan, a partner at Founders Fund. “That’s why ISEE is already working with some of the world’s largest companies and why we backed them again.” “ISEE has built the leading technology solution in the market. Period,” added Peter Votkjaer Jorgensen, a partner at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.18
May 21, 2018
…A recent Supply Chain 24/7 article cited shipping company Maersk, who conducted research three years ago when they followed a refrigerated container transporting roses and avocados traveling from Kenya to the Netherlands. The journey took 34 days – 10 of which were idle waiting for paperwork. A Maersk executive told Bloomberg Reporter Kyunghee Park, “The paperwork and processes vital to global trade are also one of its biggest burdens. The paper trail research that Maersk did uncover the extent of the burden that documents and processes inflict on trade and the consequences.” Maersk has commissioned IBM to monitor its cargo…
