Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.65
October 12, 2015
…Multiple companies, including Americold, the leading global third-party logistics (3PL) provider of temperature-controlled warehousing, and Ukrainian food processing company Myronivsky Hliboproduct have implemented automated pallet storage as a means to handle slow- to medium-moving products. These crane-based systems are ideal for reserve storage of items destined to replenish automated goods-to-person systems, as well as forward pick zones of manually picked fast-movers. Additionally, transitioning from manual to automated pallet load handling offers a variety of benefits in warehousing, distribution, fulfillment and shipping applications. Among them are: Cube maximization: High-density, rack-supported pallet AS/RS systems create dense storage to make full use of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.65
July 19, 2021
…intelligence algorithms. HAI Robotics serves industries including third-party logistics (3PL), apparel, e-commerce, electronics, energy, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. HAI Robotics obtained $15 million in Series B+ funding in March. The company's HAIPICK ACR series has obtained the CE Mark, meeting European safety standards. In addition, HAI Robotics said it has been expanding rapidly outside China, establishing offices in Tokyo and Fremont, Calif., and making local partners to deliver automation faster and provide full services. With over 200 ongoing projects worldwide in various industries, the company offers its business and services across five continents. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hong Kong,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.65
November 17, 2022
…system (ASRS) vendors, integrators, distributors, and third-party logistics companies (3PLs) to collaborate and market unified offerings. “Prospective customers can also engage with an OSARO pick-and-place robot cell at our Innovation Lab in Norfolk, Va., where they can see a live demo and learn more about the possibilities for advanced e-commerce automation,” said SVT's Schultz. Partners Alliance addresses urgent need for automation Supply chain disruptions and labor shortages have led to advances in AI-driven robotics, said OSARO and SVT Robotics. E-commerce operations need systems that can accelerate delivery and boost productivity, they added. However, tailoring technology to the customer requires requires…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.65
March 29, 2022
…storage and distribution facilities, the Sky-Storage & Ground-Pick is an ideal solution to automate operations in retail, third-party logistics (3PL), manufacturing, cold chain, and pharmaceutical distribution, among many other industries, the company said.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
October 02, 2023
…and B2C [business-to-business and business-to-consumer] operations, such as within 3PL [third-party logistics] and apparel industries.” ChainPick can save space, time The HaiPick A42T-E2. Source: Hai Robotics The telescopic Grapple Hook ACR can be integrated within HaiPick System 3, said Hai Robotics. The HaiPick A42T-E2 features a grappling hook that can pick a tote every 2.7 seconds. The ChainPick technology is key to enabling up to five-deep tote storage capacity, shortening pick-and-place times and streamlining the goods-to-person workflow, asserted the company. “Horizontal space in between totes can be slashed by 60%, ensuring no space gap at the back and hence optimizing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
April 10, 2019
…operational flexibility and performance for retail/e-tail, third party logistics (3PL), distribution and industrial specialty customers. The new software and hardware capabilities also enable Locus to fully support all omnichannel methods including retail, wholesale, and e-commerce fulfillment. With Locus’s task interleaving support, multiple omnichannel order types may be fulfilled simultaneously on a single bot. “Our Spring 2019 release incorporates several powerful, productivity-driving enhancements into our multi-bot solution,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “We’re especially excited to introduce the industry’s first, full omnichannel support that seamlessly handles all aspects of fulfillment for retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels.” Primary features of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
October 04, 2021
…the world, and a number of our retail and 3PL [third-party logistics provider] customers are headquartered here.” “In addition, for a U.S.-based company, having an office where English is the primary language makes it easier to interact,” Faulk said. “Last but not least, it's a quick flight from Boston.” The company said its multi-robot system enables human workers to collaborate with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and double or triple picking productivity. It said it serves retailers, 3PLs, and specialty warehouses without disrupting existing workflows. Locus recently marked a half-billion units picked, raised $50 million toward its global expansion, and acquired…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
January 09, 2020
…no doubt, having an impact on how carriers, shippers, 3PL, and freight brokers approach doing business, or, perhaps more appropriately, the new way of doing business. In this case, it relates to things on the digital freight matching front i.e. securing capacity and matching loads, but there are other components, too, in a lengthy list. That list includes things like AI, IoT, Blockchain, robotics, delivery by drone, and (down the road) autonomous vehicles. The state of parcel delivery and its last-mile logistics brethren will continue to get more and more specialization, one can assume, too. Given the heightened state of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
October 06, 2023
…company has deployed over 30,000 mobile robots for more than 700 global customers in the retail, apparel, third-party logistics (3PL), pharmaceutical, and automotive industries. Geek+ claimed that it offers “the industry's most extensive order-fulfillment product portfolio,” including its flagship shelf-to-person system, a tote-to-person-height storage system, a hybrid pallet storage and picking system, and a robotic sortation system. Geek+ said it AMRs help major brands like Nike, Wal-Mart, Toyota, and Siemens optimize their logistics using reliable products paired with after-sales services. Editor's note: Geek+ will be participating in the keynote session of the 2023 Robotics Applications Conference, presented by Robotics 24/7…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.64
November 10, 2022
…The Kløfta, Norway-based company serves the electronics, third-party logistics (3PL), pharmaceutical, apparel, and other industries. Element Logic also claimed that it is the world's first and largest AutoStore integrator. Earlier this year, Element Logic acquired SDI Industries, a provider of sortation systems and automation, which it said made it one of the largest systems integrators in the world. Element Logic finds flexibility in Addverb Warehouse operations have increasingly turned to mobile robots because of their flexibility for dealing with a wide variety of goods. Addverb said it offers a “unique” combination of mobile and fixed automation, as well as enterprise…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.63
June 29, 2021
…diverse markets, including automotive manufacturing, food, construction, third-party logistics (3PL), and parcel. Hy-Tek was established as a combination of Hy-Tek Material Handling, WorldSource, and BP Controls. Together, they operate as Hy-Tek Material Handling LLC. Since 1963, Hy-Tek and its manufacturing partners have provided customers of all sizes with turnkey equipment, including automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). From customized, one-of-a-kind systems to pre-assembled buildings and off-the-shelf products, Hy-Tek said its more than 500 employees can help customers across North America enhance productivity, streamline processes, and boost profitability. Hy-Tek’s ECOMPLETE system helps retailers improve existing e-commerce platforms or enter into e-commerce…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
August 04, 2022
…operations manager. Walsh also worked in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry as senior manager of technology, engineering, and systems at DSC Logistics, which CJ Logistics recently acquired. “It is exciting to join an established design and automation firm with a great reputation for innovation,” he said. “I’ve worked both operation management and systems’ engineering roles from the customer’s side, so I enjoy the data-driven approach to design with Numina.” “I find it rewarding to draw from my 30-plus years of experience to contribute to the firm’s growth and continuous quality improvement goals,” added Walsh. “Everyone on my team embraces Numina’s…
