Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.51
February 09, 2022
…enables vehicle builders such as Toyota Material Handling Europe, Jungheinrich AG, and Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe Oy (Rocla) to create autonomous logistics automation. With Kollmorgen NDC, companies can automate virtually any type of vehicle or robot and integrate it for any materials handling application, in any industry, worldwide, it claimed. 5G offers robot advantages 5G could enable new levels of artificial intellligence and machine learning, simplify infrastructure requirements, and increase network stability, said Kollmorgen. The company said it could “dramatically increase performance and cost efficiency” for its partners and end users. 5G has several advantages compared to Wi-Fi, noted Kollmorgen. Its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.53
November 10, 2021
Industrial automation provider Jungheinrich AG today said it has acquired mobile robot vendor arculus GmbH. The German companies said their complementary offerings will help automotive manufacturers and other industrial clients. “With the acquisition of arculus, we have been able to comprehensively expand Jungheinrich’s expertise in the automation field,” said Dr. Lars Brzoska, chairman of the management board at Jungheinrich. “Important areas of application – like goods-to-person order picking – will see continued strong growth, not least because of the ever-increasing amount of e-commerce. ... Together, we are opening a new chapter in the history of the warehouse of the future.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.16
August 19, 2021
…help with both ergonomics and productivity. For example, certain Jungheinrich lift trucks offered by Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas have a semi-automated control feature called easyPILOT Follow that allow a truck to follow its operator automatically when the operator needs to stay on foot to pick orders. This capability saves time because the operator isn’t constantly on and off the truck, as the semi-automated functionality triggers the truck to advance and line itself up at the correct location. “It’s almost as if the operator has an experienced partner along, driving the machine and lining it up exactly where needed,” sad Munger. “The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.73
May 28, 2021
…trucks, Rocla autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), UniCarriers forklifts, and Jungheinrich warehouse and automation products. “PowerFleet’s innovative technology and Mitsubishi Logisnext America’s advanced material handling equipment are a powerful combination,” stated John Sneddon, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Logisnext. “PowerFleet’s Enterprise Telematics is a first-class technology solution, empowering customers to more effectively manage their fleet across multiple brands, units, and locations. We’re excited to bring this new level of support to our customers.” PowerFleet offers fleet visibility PowerFleet said its enterprise telematics system gives customers access to real-time data analytics so they can make make more informed decisions.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.88
May 14, 2021
…multiple lift truck brands offered by Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Jungheinrich launched its first semi-automated products more than 10 years ago and has semi-automated options for order pickers and turret trucks. Operators still have to engage the throttle to make a semi-automated vehicle move, but such a vehicle can find each location accurately, without the operator having to count rack positions or numbered placards, which tends to distract the operator from other duties. A semi-automated vehicle can also pre-position forks for rapid, accurate engagement and lifting of pallets. “Semi-automated technology makes the operator and the vehicle more productive. To go from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.49
May 13, 2021
…Cat lift trucks, Rocla AGV Solutions, UniCarriers Forklifts, and Jungheinrich warehouse and automation products. All products are backed by an extensive dealer network for customer service and product support. Remote ops enable supply chain flexibility Worker safety, availability, and retention are top of mind for every supply chain leader, especially amidst the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Mitsubishi. According to a recent report from Gartner, 87% of chief supply chain officers say they are planning to invest in resilience and agility over the next two years. Remote operation fuels enterprise-wide resilience, agility, and safety by allowing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.83
December 28, 2020
…multiple lift truck brands offered by Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Jungheinrich has semi-automated options for order pickers and turret trucks, and launched its first such semi-automated products more than 10 years ago. Operators still have to engage the throttle to make a semi-automated vehicle move, but a semi-automated vehicle finds each location accurately, without the operator having to count rack positions or numbered placards, which tends to distract the operator from other duties. A semi-automated vehicle can also pre-position forks for rapid, accurate engagement and lifting of pallets. “Semi-automated technology makes the operator and the vehicle more productive,” says Ardito. “To…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.62
January 08, 2020
…renewal of contract with Hyster-Yale Group I.D. Systems and Jungheinrich AG sign global technology agreement Teradyne to acquire AutoGuide Mobile Robots Sealed Air acquires Automated Packaging Systems Hyster-Yale Group to collaborate with Honeywell Shopify acquires 6 River Systems Dematic announces strategic partnership with OPEX Locus Robotics announces technology collaboration partnership with RightHand Robotics After acquiring MHS in 2017, THL acquires AutoStore GreyOrange partners with eight supply chain industry leaders in the United States Tompkins Robotics partners with Bastian Solutions Research and economy Robotic unit orders show growth over last year CBRE report: Online returns expected to total $37 billion for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.28
August 30, 2016
…● Daifuku Co., Ltd ● Dematic GmbH & Co. Kg ● Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. ● JBT Corporation ● Jungheinrich AG ● KUKA AG ● KION Group AG ● Toyota Industries Corporation
