Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.96
November 13, 2019
As it continued to grow and meet increasing customer demands, ACT Fulfillment, a California-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider, encountered many challenges. From capacity limiting fulfillment volume, to process snags related to labor intensity and high employee turnover, the 3PL knew it needed an automated solution to ensure steady operations. After all, it was averaging 25 units per hour pick-to-ship. Industrial engineer Ryan Cox originally considered a few traditional options, including a post-pick sortation system. But more than 12 months would be necessary for that automation implementation, as it would also require intensive infrastructure changes and came with a starting price…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.96
June 19, 2021
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed millimeter-sized robots that can be controlled using magnetic fields to perform highly maneuverable and dexterous manipulations. This could enable applications in biomedicine and manufacturing, they said this week. The team of scientists created the miniature robots by embedding magnetic microparticles into biocompatible polymers—non-toxic materials that are harmless to humans. The robots are “programmed” to execute their desired functionalities when magnetic fields are applied. The robots improve on many existing small-scale robots by optimizing their ability to move in six degrees of freedom (DoF), said Nanyang Technological University (NTU). It defined six…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.90
July 27, 2022
Cosmetics company Modern Beauty announced today that the company has partnered with Attabotics to introduce automation technology to the company’s fulfillment center in Calgary, Alberta. The structure is projected to begin operations as soon as Q4 2022. Measuring approximately 19,500 square feet, the new fulfillment system will boast more than 26,000 bins, 33 Attabots, five picking stations, and four replenishment stations. The automated facility will support Modern Beauty's 34 store locations in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada and has more than 200 employees across the country. “We believe Attabotics is the future…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.89
December 07, 2021
SolidRun Ltd. today announced its new system-on-module, or SOM, product powered by the AM64x processors from Texas Instruments Inc. Tel Aviv, Israel-based SolidRun said it system features best-in-class real-time and low-latency processing and is targeted at Internet of Things (IoT) and machinery applications. “Industrial automation, robots, smart buildings, and more all require powerful applications-processing capabilities as well as robust, real-time communications for precise machine control,” stated Dr. Atai Ziv, CEO at SolidRun. “Until now, no single solution could do it all. Our family of AM64x-based SOMs streamlines hardware specifications and enables developers to quickly design compact, precise, and connected edge…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.89
June 24, 2020
MHS has launched a new warehouse software solution built to address the challenges distribution and fulfillment centers face as a result of e-commerce growth. MHS Helix consists of template-based modules for equipment control, inventory management and order fulfillment functions, designed to work together in customized configurations according to each facility’s unique requirements. Tab Fischbach, senior vice president of business development for distribution and fulfillment, MHS: “With distribution centers becoming increasingly complex, getting all the processes aligned using traditional warehouse software systems can result in runaway complexity, with several layers of software, redundancy and one-off customizations. Our approach with Helix is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.84
May 21, 2021
As warehouses and distribution centers adopt more automation, suppliers and integrators are partnering to improve access to the technology and ease adoption. VARGO, which provides material-handling systems integration, warehouse execution software, and equipment for fulfillment and distribution centers, said yesterday that it has signed a distribution agreement with OPEX Corp., a producer of warehouse automation systems. For nearly five decades, VARGO's team of mechanical and software engineers have designed fulfillment solutions for manufacturers, distributors and leading retailers. The Hillard, Ohio-based company said it has worked with customers to improve their e-commerce operations and material handling systems, increase processing capacities, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.80
November 09, 2020
COVID-19 is demonstrating the vital role that logistics plays in modern societies. Increasing customer demands and expectations are calling for flexible, 24-hour distribution solutions from all supply chains. However, labor market challenges and slow adoption of digital technologies are preventing companies from achieving the speed and agility they need to be competitive in this market. As a direct touchpoint in the customer experience, logistics operations need to accelerate innovation and build agility to emerge from the present crisis more resilient and future-ready—and they’re turning to automation as part of the solution. With the number of direct-to-consumer orders increasing, scaling automation…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 12.76
February 17, 2013
Wynright Corporation is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With more than 200 engineers in-house, we design, manufacture, integrate and install a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions, offering both Wynright-branded and third-party equipment to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, PLC controls and robotics, and mezzanines and structures, backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.72
February 10, 2023
Darwynn Ltd. today debuted its fulfillment facility including state-of-the-art automation technologies in Scarborough, Ontario. The company said that its new center willl enable merchants to meet their business-to-business and business-to-consumer, or B2B and B2C, channel needs. “At Darwynn, we're committed to improving the fulfillment experience for our customers,” said Reza Bafandeh, CEO of Darwynn. “We've developed an order collaboration platform that utilizes the latest robotic and automation technologies to help Canadian businesses reach consumers across Canada. I'm excited to announce our successful deployment today which has been the result of tireless work over the last several years.” “Our focus on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.64
October 09, 2021
Collaborative robots offer to help small and midsize manufacturers, among others, adopt flexible automation. Welcome to the third article in this series on collaborative robots. We previously examined what cobots are and whether they are safer and easier to use than traditional robots. In this post, we compare cobots to industrial robots in a range of applications and explore the pros and cons to each class. Cobot roles compared with industrial robots While collaborative robots are intended to be safe and easy to use, traditional industrial robots are designed to be accurate and operate at high speeds. Traditional robots are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.60
March 07, 2024
GreyOrange Inc., will demonstrate its GreyMatter fulfillment orchestration during MODEX 2024 in Atlanta. The platform, according to GreyOrange, will show what tailored results-driven robotics within fulfillment environments look like during. GreyOrange will also share some of its booth space with seven partner companies that are part of its Certified Ranger Network (CRN) ecosystem. GreyMatter vendor-agnostic features “GreyOrange continues to set standards and advance the industry by partnering with credible hardware vendors as part of our Certified Ranger Network,” said Akash Gupta, GreyOrange co-founder and CEO. “Robots manufactured by each of the partnering companies seamlessly integrate with GreyOrange’s fulfillment orchestration platform…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.56
November 28, 2022
…process in general can be automated, with connections to micro-fulfillment centers or long last-mile deliveries. Last-mile delivery is still exciting to solve—and we're doing it with customers right now—but the core problem of first mile is important to customers and helps with scale. We're not tied down to first mile or last mile. For us, the technology is the same. This use case is real and has its own challenges, such as transitions between indoors and outdoors. Gatik is attempting to go fully autonomous for the middle mile, and Nuro is going for local deliveries, despite recent setbacks. We have…
