Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
August 06, 2021
…are now in active conversations with the top 20 3PLs [third-party logistics providers] and retailers in the industry. There is a real need for our technology and we are eager to meet that need.” Third Wave initially focuses on forklifts Third Wave said it has taken a unique approach to industrial automation with artificial intelligence, computer vision, and robotics for “adaptive automation.” Founded in 2018, the company recently partnered Toyota Industries Corp. for human-in-the-loop systems. Third Wave said it is first focusing on the forklift, the workhorse of the $100 billion global supply chain industry. Analysts have predicted that it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
January 11, 2023
…operations in-house instead of requiring a third-party logistics provider (3PL) or significant real estate and labor investments to scale up, it said. “Never before has the option for a fully automated storage and retrieval system [ASRS] been offered to the SMB segment—and certainly not with robotic technology that has been proven through multitudes of successful installations around the world for over 20 years,” said Magne Hatteland, vice president and head of Pio. “With Pio, you can expand without having to move, enabling users to run their businesses closer to customers,” he said. “We are already seeing success with Pio systems…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
September 02, 2021
…picking systems. The company said retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses can easily integrate LocusBots without disrupting workflows. Körber and Locus said they implemented the mobile robots and software at evo in just 53 days. This allowed the company to be ready to meet and exceed growing order volumes with zero downtime or disruption. The project started with 10 robots that move independently through the warehouse, supporting pickers by eliminating unproductive walking time and physical labor. In addition, Locus said its visual imaging of the products to be picked helped accelerate pick rates. To support peak season, evo…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
March 20, 2023
…has become a top priority for third-party logistics providers (3PLs), retailers, and manufacturers to address business-critical logistics challenges, noted Verity. Inventory management is a prime use case for automation—manual inventory scanning is costly and laborious, and errors frequently lead to lost productivity and sales, the company noted. Verity said its system allows users to fully automate the scanning process, since its self-flying warehouse drones require no operator and can fly in the dark. The inventory system can reduce labor and equipment costs, eliminate errors and disruptions, improve customer service, and cut waste and CO2 emissions, it said. Existing clients have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
March 08, 2024
…2020. SafeLift exosuits have been deployed in a wide range of industries, including grocery, package distribution, third party logistics (3PL), retail, supply chain distribution, and manufacturing. Want to learn more about data management in robots? This article was featured in the September 2024 Robotics 24/7 Special Focus Issue titled “Robots as mobile data platforms.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
December 03, 2019
…distribution node. If an e-commerce retailer could work with 3PLs that guarantee this reach or make arrangements with manufacturers and suppliers to ship both individual items as well as in bulk, they’re able to flex the supply chain and make same-day options possible in a broader set of customer locations. Adapting to quick customer-demand changes The evolved supply chain is one that prioritizes flexibility alongside the customer experience. E-commerce tools already prioritize making the purchase and delivery as seamless as possible for the customer, regardless of how many companies are involved in the process. You might not even realize you…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
August 15, 2023
…base across e-commerce, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers. The company raised $117 million in Series F funding in November 2022, it completed more than 230 million picks during last year's holiday shopping peak, and DHL Supply Chain plans to deploy 5,000 Locus Origin robots across multiple sites. “The Inc. 5000 recognition reflects Locus Robotics' impressive growth rate over the past several years and solidifies its position as a trailblazer in the robotics industry,” said the Wilmington, Mass.-based company. “As the demand for automation and intelligent robotics solutions continues to grow, Locus Robotics remains dedicated to pushing the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
August 25, 2020
…continues to be the most rapidly growing third-party logistics (3PL) segment. “With COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and business shutdowns, Value-Added Warehousing and Distribution (VAWD) had significant growth in business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce fulfillment activity during the first half of 2020, while business-to-business (B2B) activity waned.,” says A&A’s president Evan Armstrong, DHL Supply Chain has announced a number of investments in technology and infrastructure in 2020 that are targeted in particular at the retail and life sciences and healthcare industries. In March, it committed to expand its fleet of LocusBot collaborative robots to 1,000 by the end of the year in order to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
March 15, 2023
…designed to meet growing demand from third-party logistics providers (3PLs), e-commerce distribution centers, and supply chains deploying robots to improve warehouse operations, said InOrbit. The company asserted that IOWA eases integration of robots from any vendor with warehouse management systems (WMS), warehouse execution systems (WES), or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. IOWA can flexibly define missions, dispatch robots as part of a workflow, and analyze their performance, said InOrbit. Missions can be fixed, such as taking a pallet from a palletization cell to a cargo bay. Or they can be dynamic, such as optimally visiting all the pick points required…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
March 29, 2023
…technologies that address use cases in retail, e-commerce, grocery, 3PL [third-party logistics], and package-handling companies,” he said. “We look forward to partnering with Berkshire Grey to accelerate their growth and deliver ongoing excellence for customers.” SoftBank Robotics makes service robots using BrainOS for commercial cleaning and disinfection. In 2020, the company sold its interest in Boston Dynamics to Hyundai Motor Group. In 2021, SoftBank acquired 40% of automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) provider AutoStore. Earlier this month, SoftBank Robotics U.K. and Bunzl Distribution partnered to offer robotics in Spain. Terms of Berkshire Grey acquisition Under the agreement, SoftBank will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
May 18, 2023
…these DTC [direct-to-consumer] e-commerce businesses, most retailers and/or their 3PL [third-party logistics] partners typically have a kitting operation within their fulfillment centers.” Geek+ addresses labor shortages Interest in warehouse automation, including picking systems, has been accelerated by the triple challenge of e-commerce demand, the most severe labor shortage in 53 years, and consumer expectations for lower prices and faster delivery, noted OSARO. The partners said they will jointly deploy scalable systems that can improve accuracy and productivity while keeping costs low, despite inflation. Geek+ said that unlike conventional fixed conveyor systems, its mobile robots are easy to install or reconfigure,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
November 05, 2021
…said HAIPICK has been implemented in e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PL), apparel, electronics, energy, manufacturing, medicine, and other industries, with over 300 live projects worldwide. Some notable overseas customers include DHL Supply Chain, Phillips, Booktopia, GE, and HP. Also at CeMAT Asia, HAI Robotics announced its HAIPORT system, an automatic case-loading port that loads and unloads cases simultaneously. Invar widens reach of warehouse automation Invar also has an extensive network of global customers and has been recognized for its WMS and automation integration capabilities. “These are exciting times; robotics has transformed automation in the warehouse,” said Craig Whitehouse, managing director of…
