Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.02
March 03, 2021
…Executive Vice President of Contract Logistics, North America. “The COVID-19 pandemic exponentially increased the fulfillment volume we needed to process shipments on behalf of our customers around the world. As we move forward, that volume is expected to remain strong. By partnering with Berkshire Grey and investing in its intelligent robotic automation systems, we can better operate our fulfillment facilities 24 hours per day to manage the excess volume, as well as scale our operations when needed.” Adds Jessica Moran, SVP and General Manager of 3PL and Parcel Businesses at Berkshire Grey: “Berkshire Grey is excited to be a trusted…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.02
June 29, 2021
Not only has the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated e-commerce demand, but it has also increased awareness of the need for safe and efficient food-handling automation. Soft Robotics Inc. today said it has raised a $10 million Series B extension to further expand its commercial operations. “Today's industrial robots are unable to deal with product variability or unstructured environments typically found across the labor-challenged food supply chain in areas such as agriculture, food processing, and logistics,” stated Mark Chiappetta, chief operating officer at Soft Robotics. “With our revolutionary soft grasping, 3D perception, and AI technologies, Soft Robotics unlocks robotic automation by augmenting…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.01
January 06, 2021
…sophisticated autonomy through a warehouse execution system, or WES. COVID-19 and warehouse automation The impact of COVID-19 on warehousing and distribution could well outlast the pandemic itself, as labor health concerns, hampered supply chains and a new wave of automated warehouses and distribution centers continue to emerge. Warehouses, distribution and fulfillment centers were crippled, as health and safety issues became top of mind, especially as cases spread in high-profile operations like Amazon. However, the impact of the pandemic has also prompted renewed assessments of DC operations on everything from the degree of automation and advanced software necessary in a warehouse…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.01
March 15, 2021
…of the robotics ecosystem. In the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated demand for rapid e-commerce order fulfillment, putting strain on logistics providers and retailers. Industrial robots and autonomous systems can address these and other challenges facing multiple markets, from manufacturing to retail, but reliable information is key to success. Robotics 24/7 will draw on Peerless Media’s experience serving designers, engineers, and supply chain users. The site will provide news and guidance to everyone from robotics developers looking for best-in-class components and partners to systems integrators and production managers who must work with and supervise robots. Providing editorial direction…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.01
November 23, 2020
…optimized even in the face of seasonal peaks and COVID-19,” said Adam Coventry, Head of Warehousing, Boots UK. Coincident with reaching this new volume milestone, Locus also marks its 5th birthday this month. Over that time, Locus has seen significant acceleration of adoption and scale within its growing customer base. Locus Robotics’ robotics fulfillment solution enables brands, retailers, and third-party logistics (3PL) operators to easily meet higher order volumes and increasing consumer demand for e-commerce, retail, omnichannel, and manufacturing order fulfillment. Global customers, including CEVA, DHL, Boots UK, GEODIS, Port Logistics Group, Verst Logistics, Radial, and others, are doubling or…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.01
July 22, 2020
…trends impacting e-commerce fulfillment were already in motion before COVID-19. “When it comes to e-commerce, we expect to see a strong shift from our B2B business to more B2C business,” says Philippe Gilbert, who took the reins as president of the SCS organization in 2019. “We have been pushed for more flexibility and agility than ever before.” To keep up with that growth, UPS has been investing in connectivity across its smart network, which seems natural for an organization known for its transportation chops. Those investments continue with initiatives that use digital tools like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.00
April 05, 2021
…in the global economy last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, investments, mergers, and acquisitions have continued apace in robotics and automation. In the first quarter of 2021, such transactions totaled more than $17 billion (U.S.). Robotics 24/7 tracked more than 20 transactions worth over $100 million each in the first quarter of 2021. As in the past few years, companies developing and producing autonomous vehicles, mobile robots, and 3D printing received the most funding. Artificial intelligence processors and surgical robots were also represented in the top transactions of Q1. Automation investments by industry By industry, aerial drones for defense,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.00
May 14, 2021
…Industry 4.0. It's also part of the Irish government's COVID-19 reconstruction plan. New possibilities with additive manufacturing When it comes to arc welding with robots, scientists and engineers are developing technogies that promise to improve production. 3D printing is no longer just for prototyping and has made its debut in the aerospace manufacturing and construction industries. Suppose we combined arc welding with additive manufacturing? It’s already happening around the globe. Doctoral students at University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand, are working on the production of heavy parts using additive manufacturing and robotic welding. TiDA Ltd. is working with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.99
April 27, 2022
…rate (CAGR) of 35.1%, predicted Markets and Markets. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges to supply chains that were exacerbated by labor shortages, it said. As AMR regulations become standardized across North America, Ottonomy.io said it expects demand for robot deliveries “to grow exponentially.” It offers its AMRs through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. The company's Ottobots have been running at CVG Airport in Cincinnati since late 2021, and it is starting pilots in the Rome and Pittsburgh airports. In addition, Ottonomy.io plans to roll out delivery pilots across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East this year. See Ottobot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.98
December 24, 2021
…and retail industries wait for full recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, more robots are offering to help shorthanded staffs. Savioke last week announced Relay+, the latest generation of its service robot for hotels, offices, restaurants, and hospitals. “Service robots are becoming increasingly common in the hospitality and foodservice industries,” stated Steve Cousins, founder and CEO of Savioke. “Our safe, efficient robots have made more than 850,000 deliveries since 2014. What's more, they can work 24/7/365, only need to be trained once, enable service staff to spend more time with customers, and heighten employee job satisfaction.” Founded in 2014, Savioke provides…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.98
November 16, 2022
…3D robotics warehousing solution in the wake of growing post-COVID-19 demand. The Calgary, Alberta-based company said it replaces the rows and aisles of traditional fulfillment centers with a patented storage structure and robotics shuttles that use both horizontal and vertical space. Robotic shuttles are known as Attabots and move in three-dimensional space to pick goods that are presented to workers at the workstation on the outside perimeter. The company was founded in 2016 and said it serves brands and other retailers across apparel, food and beverage, and home goods. “Creating the software and hardware needed to solve the global supply…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.98
June 08, 2020
…of large trucks and other vehicles.” Jain adds, “The COVID-19 pandemic has placed additional strains on the trucking industry. Advanced driver-centric automation of large trucks provides significant promise in both safety and driver efficiency. The webinar will provide insights from experts who are working together to accelerate the implementation of these emerging technologies.” For example, panelists will discuss a project in which Purdue Engineering is collaborating with Peloton Technology, Cummins, Peterbilt Motors, other industry partners and INDOT to enhance driver-centric truck platooning—a technique that enables trucks to travel in pairs, improving safety, fuel economy and efficiency, and driver productivity. The…
