Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.63
August 15, 2023
…same challenges as their customers in manufacturing, logistics, and e-commerce—supply chain strains, shortages of skilled labor, and less available capital. Locus Robotics Corp. has managed to thrive in these conditions, announcing today that Inc. Magazine has named it to the Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row. The annual list recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. and their achievements in business development and innovation. “We are incredibly proud and honored to again be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics, in a press release. “This achievement acknowledges not only…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.71
August 10, 2023
DHL Supply Chain and Locus Robotics today announced the deployment of fully integrated LocusBots in Australia in what they said is “a first for the Asia-Pacific region.” They also said the LocusONE warehouse automation platform meets the complex quality-assurance profiles and regulations of medical device customers Cardinal Health and Terumo. “At DHL Supply Chain Australia, we are leading the industry in automation research and development to create truly scalable, efficient, and effective solutions for our customers,” said Steve Thompsett, CEO of DHL Supply Chain Australia & New Zealand. “It’s important for us to innovate and to consistently optimize our customers’…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.70
August 08, 2023
…safety inspections at a factory in Gwangmyeong, South Korea. DHL Supply Chain deployed Stretch in February 2023. In June, Boston Dynamics announced new capabilities for Spot and a partnership with artificial intelligence provider Levatas. Hyundai, Kia extend FIFA partnership In May, Hyundai and Kia announced the renewal of their partnerships with Zurich-based soccer association FIFA through 2030. They plan to provide transportation, autonomous driving technologies, and future mobility services at global events and tournaments. The organizations added Boston Dynamics and Hyundai air mobility unit Supernal to the collaboration. “Both subsidiaries are central to the group’s transformation into a smart and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.68
July 13, 2023
…for all industries and operational needs. Australian, New Zealand supply chains to 'future-proof' with AMRs The combination of ForwardX Robotics' innovative products and Richmond Rolling Solutions' regional support will help “future-proof” businesses in Australia and New Zealand, claimed the strategic partners. “By joining forces, we are combining Richmond's extensive local support, knowledge, and engineering expertise with our state-of-the-art robotics technology,” stated Nicolas Chee, founder and CEO of ForwardX. “It's a significant step forward in advancing the capabilities of materials handling solutions in Australia and New Zealand.” As part of the partnership, Richmond Rolling Solutions said it plans to establish “Australia's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.75
July 02, 2023
…will increase to $6.8 billion. Rising labor costs and supply chain constraints are likely to be key drivers for the market, as companies turn to automation to relieve operational pressures, the research firm added. The growth of e-commerce and warehouse automation is also expected to impact the market for robotic picking technology. There are currently very few suppliers to the robotic picking market and a low installed base, Interact noted. By the end of 2022, Interact Analysis’ research shows there were just 33 suppliers in the market, most of which entered it within the last 5 years. However, despite the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.65
June 22, 2023
…you’ve played with robots and played with the traditional supply chain business for quite a long time,” said Lijun Zhu, CEO and co-founder of CoEvolution. Its list of international customers includes companies in an array of sectors, including retail, electronics, e-commerce, and manufacturing. CoEvolution noted it works collaboratively with each to create the ideal solution to meet their specific needs. “Achieving in excess of 50 deployments is a huge landmark and we are happy to have cemented our place as a leading company in the field of multi-vendor robot fleet interoperability,” said Michael Wang, co-founder and chief operating officer at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.67
May 24, 2023
…1 billion picks in September 2022. Earlier this month, DHL Supply Chain announced that it plans to grow its fleet of Locus robots across its facilities worldwide. Multiple mobile robots at Automate “Automate, known for its convergence of innovation, technology, and automation, provides an ideal platform to demonstrate the advanced heavy-capacity capabilities of ... award-winning AMR solutions,” said Locus Robotics. The company noted that its integrated systems can enhance manufacturing and warehouse productivity and efficiency. Locus Vector is designed for small to midsize payloads in material handling and logistics applications. Built with an industrial-strength chassis, omnidirectional mobility, and compact design,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.23
May 17, 2023
…Automate Is Now also shares the use case of DHL Supply Chain, which improved efficiency and resilience with Crown Automation Solutions. In addition, the e-book discusses the importance of overcoming assumptions about technology. Not only do forward-thinking managers examine all their processes to see where automation makes sense, but they also involve workers in that modernization. “With an automated lift truck fleet and warehouse management system buffering, customers can deal with variable loads, which are a big challenge. The robot tender knows what’s going on quickly” noted Gaskell, who spoke with Robotics 24/7 at ProMat 2023. There’s no time like…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.80
May 17, 2023
…logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses have deployed its award-winning systems at over 250 sites. It recently announced that DHL Supply Chain will deploy 5,000 Origin robots across multiple sites. At Automate 2023 in Detroit next week, Locus Robotics will exhibit at Booth 4432. For more coverage of Automate, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.01
May 12, 2023
…abated and in spite of recessionary fears. For example, DHL Supply Chain this week said it will be growing its fleet of autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, from Locus Robotics. At the same time, some AMR users faced more uncertainty with the news of Shopify Inc.'s layoffs and sale of 6 River Systems to Ocado Group PLC. According to industry observers, relatively few mobile robot suppliers are profitable, but most agreed that Locus is one of them. DHL Supply Chain said it plans to deploy Locus Origin robots across its global network of warehouses and distribution centers. The companies claimed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.16
May 11, 2023
DHL Supply Chain yesterday announced that it is expanding its partnership with Locus Robotics. The logistics provider said it will deploy 5,000 Locus Origin autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, across its global network of warehouses and distribution centers. The companies claimed that this represents the industry's largest AMR deal to date. “An idea is only a good idea if it can scale,” stated Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Supply Chain. “The flexibility and scalability of the Locus solution has been instrumental in helping us meet the evolving demands of the e-commerce landscape and leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize our…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.38
April 27, 2023
…displayed its expanded suite of artificial intelligence systems for supply chain robotics. The Delft, Netherlands-based company said its vision AI technology enables its partners to automate many of the most complex tasks in logistics. “Other vision AI providers stage successful demonstrations with ideal conditions but struggle in the real world,” stated Ken Fleming, CEO of Fizyr, in a press release. “End users invest in what they think are best-of-breed solutions but often end up with errors occurring 4% to 6% of the time or more,” he added. “We enable our partners to solve clients’ supply chain automation challenges by augmenting…
