Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.09
April 03, 2019
…markets including solutions for e-commerce fulfillment, retail, wholesale, protein, cold chain, convenience store, pharmaceutical, 3PL and food/beverage distribution. KLG was established in 1980 by Stanley J. Kuecker, who has been in the material handling industry since 1971. The first nine of those years Stan worked in sales for other integrators. It was during those years in which he saw a need in the marketplace for a company with the philosophy of “always taking care of the customer and his associates”. KLG provides cutting edge solutions in supply chain management, industrial automation and robotics, life cycle services and more. KLG designs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.93
March 01, 2016
…and distribution centers are beginning to integrate high-density, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) with their materials handling systems. This integration allows facilities to store more food and beverages in the same—if not less—amount of space than in conventional storage methods, as AS/RS typically increases storage capacity by 30% to 50%, while also decreasing the overall footprint of the building by upward of 50%. “AS/RS brings products close to the shelves with high velocity,” says Staci Cretu, marketing communications manager at Westfalia Technologies. “In doing so, they are able to optimally store products, layers and cases, with and without pallets,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.27
September 04, 2019
…partnerships A discussion on food logistics and improving the cold chain was one of the highlights at last month’s USC Annual Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit, where the theme was “Evolution-Revolution-Disruption.” Sharing war stories about the front lines of food services was Carlos Londono, vice president and head of supply chain for Chipotle Mexican Grill, where he is responsible for all aspects of supply chain including direct and indirect procurement, logistics, planning and continuous improvement. “Disruption is a given in our business,” he says, “and we’ve learned that we can’t lose sight of risk mitigation every single day. Having reliable…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.38
February 21, 2019
…plan. For this, they need a huge amount of storage space – and both businesses and storage providers are frantically scrabbling to deliver. Deal or No Deal Brexit? Concerns linger over the potential for a “no deal” Brexit, particularly as dissatisfaction persists over the nature of the deal that’s been negotiated. The prospect of there being no customs arrangements when the UK leaves the Union in March is a worrying one, as it means UK ports would have to default to World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules and tariffs. Related: Mobilizing Your Business for Tough Times and Global Commerce Not only…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.35
September 20, 2023
…business unit as it meets increasing customer demand for storage automation and warehouse robots. “Faced with challenges of labor shortages, cost increases, storage density, growing volumes, and [the need to improve] accuracy, companies are turning to robotics and automation for solutions,” stated Jos de Vuyst, CEO of stow Group. “Movu Robotics offers an integrated ecosystem of standardized and scalable automation technology that speeds rollout and reduces risk for all kinds of customers.” He added that the company wants to “democratize material handling” by making adoption of robotics easier for warehouses. The global market for materials handling equipment could reach $350…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.29
October 24, 2023
…as “What’s the easiest way to make an iced cold brew with light almond milk, two pumps of salted caramel syrup, and one pump of sugar free vanilla?” and “Why can’t I get a simple flavored sparkling water or health-conscious soda options from my favorite restaurant?” The company asserted that its systems can dispense fresh ingredients; highly viscous ingredients; ingredients with particulates; and pulp, dairy, and more. Sidework credited its novel storage, pumping, and refrigeration capabilities. With a single dispenser, “operators can dispense a diverse and high-quality beverage menu that adapts to shifting consumer tastes and various factors, such as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.58
March 25, 2021
…serve the postal, supermarket, shoes and apparel, medicine, catering, cold storage, jewelry, education, manufacturing, and publishing industries. Libiao to power K.Move AutoSort Mobile Körber said that Libiao's autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for sortation will help it expand its offerings to cover the entire supply chain. The system, which will be branded as “K.Move AutoSort Mobile – Powered by Libiao,” will offer businesses the flexibility and scalability to not only meet today's consumer expectations, but also to adjust to seasonality or other peaks, said Körber. The tabletop robots require only a small physical area, according to the company. They can be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.28
March 25, 2019
…Download Now! The Unbreakable Chain: A Look at Uninterrupted Cold Chain Management at Hypermarket Scale New! This tech brief details how an international hypermarket chain introduced Advantech’s Cold Chain Management Solution practices for monitoring frozen/refrigerated food product safety. Download Now! Cold Storage “Last Mile” Logistics This white paper describes how to profit from cold storage 'last mile' logistics business benefits including lowers operating costs, reducing system downtime and interruptions, increasing productivity, greater product longevity, improved data integrity and inventory management. Download Now! Supply Chain Transformation Relies on Technology Deployment This whitepaper shows industry survey results from adopters in supply chain…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.98
September 04, 2021
…automated lifts for the movement of pallets. For automated storage and retrieval systems [ASRS], it depends on the size, shape, density, and weight of the product. We'd deploy it in the right place.” Interoperability and customer service As production and logistics environments start to use multiple types of robots from different vendors, interoperability and management have become concerns. Is GXO monitoring efforts by organizations such as the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), MassRobotics, and the Robot Operations Group (ROG)? “We are keeping abreast and have a dialogue with robotics vendors,” Sakharkar said. “Ultimately, orchestration is critical in two dimensions. We…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.55
June 18, 2021
…container that uses solar panels to keep perishable foods cold during handling and storage to reduce post-harvest losses and relieve food insecurity. Good Machine's wildfire detection project aims to use stratospheric balloons for early detection of wildfires to help reduce catastrophic damage. Plus and Good Machines said their partnership has begun with autonomous trucks hauling equipment from Winnemucca, Nev., to South San Francisco, Calif., to be used for a wildfire detection project in California. Additional trips will take place over the next year of the pilot program. One benefit of using autonomous driving technology to haul goods on a semi…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.22
April 16, 2021
…55°C), so it can work in extremely hot or cold conditions, such as those found in the logistics, aerospace, automotive, and food and beverage industries. Power for the drive ranges from 0.37 to 7.5 kilowatts (0.5 to 10 hp) for wall-mounted applications and 0.37 to 4 kilowatts (0.5 to 5 hp) for motor-mounted applications. Siemens added that Sinamics G115D is integrated into its entire MindConnect portfolio and is compatible with MindSphere applications such as Analyze MyDrives for cloud-based analysis. Mobile robots multiply at ProMat DX Robotics 24/7 has already covered some of the many announcements around autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.79
December 20, 2021
…AITX. The delivery robot will house multiple hot and cold storage compartments, allowing multiple end-user deliveries on a single errand. “Several of our existing ROAMEO clients and prospects have indicated a keen interest in a large last-mile delivery robot, noted Reinharz. “ROAMEO is the perfect platform for us to build this robot upon.” The company said it expects to announce exciting partnerships for this solution over the course of 2022. AITX also expects the first deliveries of the planned RAD-M autonomous delivery vehicle towards the end of 2022. “We’re heading into 2022 with excellent and efficient engineering and software development…
