Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.19
March 04, 2020
…simple narrow-aisle pallet racking solution to the flashier pallet shuttle racking, a new racking layout won’t just provide you with more storage space - it also affords you the opportunity to reconsider how you store goods. You may decide that you want to use different varieties of system for different products or areas of the warehouse, such as double-deep racking for long-term storage and live pallet racking for more transient goods. You can also go a lot smarter, and integrate elements of automation with your racking. Perhaps the most popular emerging system is an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS).…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.91
February 04, 2020
…here is a partnership between Takeoff Technologies and Knapp’s shuttle system. According to Knapp’s Reader, the system is highly scalable and can be installed in 16 weeks. “It’s also easy to build small networks of these facilities,” says Reader. Reader’s characterization of the equipment carries over to that from other key players including Dematic, OPEX and Swisslog. The individual technologies may be quite different, but the impact is similar. Nobody ever said this enormous shift in retail would be easy. But it sure is interesting. And, it may look quite different even a year from now. Companies mentioned in this…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.57
December 16, 2019
…and assign moves from a single location YARD & SHUTTLE TRUCKS - Create tasks, automate moves, see live location data, and increase moves per hour METRICS - Standard, customizable and scheduled reports, alerts, dashboards & KPIs RTLS - Gain real-time location information to all yard activities Advanced Yard Management System: Sensor Platform Extensible Real-Time Location System (RTLS) to enable inventory accuracy and automated yard management. ASSETS - Passive RFID Tags GATE - Staffed or unstaffed RFID gate system GROUND - RFID, GPS, cellular tracking system and in-cab tasking system AIR - RFID, GPS, Optical tracking system Enterprise Yard Management Visibility…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.75
September 20, 2019
…the autonomous realm are trucks, buses, and yard and shuttle trucks. In my opinion, these autonomous vehicles which operate in controlled environments, such as ports, manufacturing plants, and distribution center yards will be the first to go mainstream. Already, companies have made fully autonomous beer deliveries and struck alliances to operate autonomous trucks (ATs) jointly. The rigs these companies are using are typically new medium- and heavy-duty trucks, outfitted with lidars, sensors, and other technology to allow the vehicle to operate without human intervention. Basic versions of the kit cost as little as $30,000; high-end packages might cost $100,000, McKinsey…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.49
September 01, 2019
…justify the cost of conventional automation, such as a shuttle system, in its smaller footprint facilities. With regard to the latter, Manzione was sold on two things. One was the cultural fit between RSL and its robotics supplier. “Sitting across the table from them, we felt they understood our operations and our needs,” he says. The other was the robotics-as-a-service model. “Robotics-as-a-service allows us to scale up or down, based on volume, without having to call a temp service to add people right away,” he says. “And, with the variability of volume in e-commerce, you’re constantly scaling up and down.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
May 15, 2019
…Fifty-percent are interested in mobile collaborative robots, 47% in shuttle systems/mobile robotic storage, and 47% in robotics that are used for palletizing. Choosing wisely Of the companies that are planning to evaluate or buy automated materials handling equipment, technology or software in the next two years, most are looking to fill orders faster to meet customer service level agreements and expectations. Other investments are being driven by faster e-commerce order piece picking and packing, and some companies see automated options as a way to deal with the persistent labor shortage. Bryan Jensen, chairman and executive vice president at St. Onge…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.01
May 01, 2019
…France, and R&D facilities in Paris, NAVYA offers autonomous shuttle (Autonom Shuttle) and autonomous cabs (Autonom Cab). Some of its vehicles are in service in Singapore, Perth, Australia); Christchurch Airport in New Zealand; and Curtin University in Australia. Such conditional autonomy with the condition being the restricted zone will fall under Level 4 as defined by the SAE. The Pesky Level For Level 0 to Level 2, the human driver is fully or largely responsible for road monitoring and making appropriate decisions. For Level 3 to Level 5, the system plays an increasingly larger role, executing dynamic navigating tasks and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.83
May 01, 2019
…storage and computation tasks. This precludes the need to shuttle data between memory and processor, saving time and reducing energy consumption by as much as 90%. In-memory computing can cache large amounts of data, greatly speed response times and store session data, which helps to optimize performance. “We need to evolve to a new type of computing platform, where we lose less power in moving data up and down to the compute engine,” says Lauwereins. “We need to compute in memory, where the data stays where it is stored and can be processed at that same place.” Processing Goes Analog…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.98
April 24, 2019
…goods-to-person solutions continue to expand from traditional carousels and shuttles to include new, proprietary bin picking technologies with robots actually on the shuttle. In addition, AGVs are top of our list,too. In the past 16 months, we’ve quadrupled the sales of AGVs from our parent Toyota. There’s strong demand out there,and we’re here to meet it. It’s also worth noting that Bastian Solutions is part of a powerful combination under the Toyota Industries Group umbrella that also includes Toyota Material Handling, Vanderlande and Raymond. We are uniquely positioned to satisfy leading market needs with turnkey solutions. To learn more about…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.65
April 09, 2019
…“We’re also introducing our new C200 series, a robot shuttle system that can be deployed on either single- or double-layer rack,” she said. Each unit handles a bin measuring 23.6 x 15.7 x 13.8 inches (600 x 400 x 350 millimeters) at a maximum payload of 88 pounds (40 kilograms). It travels through storage aisles, selecting required order totes and replacing them once the pick is complete. ProMat 2019 is scheduled to be held April 8-11 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the materials handling and logistics industry. Modern’s…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.50
April 08, 2019
Knapp (Booth S1231) showcased its new OSR Shuttle Evo+, a flexible, scalable and reliable autonomous mobile robotics solution. Knapp’s redPILOT software technology is a finalist for MHI’s Top IT Innovation Award. As a control tower for warehousing and distribution, redPILOT plans and optimizes warehouse and distribution resources for senior supply chain managers and their operations teams. By managing Big Data, predictive modeling and analytics, IoT and artificial intelligence, the software helped EDEKA, a $57 billion grocer, to optimize 5,500 employees and seven major distribution centers. Knapp announced it has undertaken the biggest project in the company’s history: a 2.2 million-square-foot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.55
March 25, 2019
…than at a typical distribution center by using robotic shuttles to move products. In partnership with Bonneville Environmental Foundation and The Nature Conservancy of Arizona, REI has supported modernization of irrigation infrastructure to conserve water and enhance flows for recreation and wildlife, protect farmland and limit development and water extraction in sensitive areas, as well as removal of invasive plants to restore river habitat. REI joined DOE’s Better Buildings Alliance in 2015. Since becoming a partner, REI has actively participated in program events, including webinars, meetings, and working groups to share energy efficiency best practices with peers in the retail…
