Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.61
July 27, 2021
…kitting operations.” AmbiKit can automate product bundling for faster delivery, increasing order accuracy and reducing operating costs, said Ambi Robotics. It added that its new system includes a five-robot line to augment the pick-and-place tasks associated with one of today’s fastest-growing e-commerce opportunities: online subscription boxes. “Retailers and global e-commerce brands are operating in a year-round ‘peak’ season,” stated Jim Liefer, CEO of Ambi Robotics. “In order for high-growth brands to fulfill online orders, companies are deploying AI-powered robotic systems to increase resilience in the supply chain. AmbiKit can immediately improve efficiency by deploying into existing workflows and successfully pick…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.59
September 20, 2024
…software to help ensure fast turnaround times for parts delivery,” said Sean Wallingford, president and CEO of Swisslog Americas. “We designed the automation solution to easily grow as the need for capacity is expected to increase. The system helps ensure continuous operation as Komatsu expands capacity to handle more parts.” The existing 685,00 square-foot Ripley, Tenn. distribution center serves as a critical hub for parts and equipment, containing parts needed for Komatsu’s heavy construction equipment. The automation system, which contains 16,000 bins and nine robots, is designed to help ensure timely delivery for its dealers and their end customers. Swisslog…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.59
April 29, 2019
…dynamic use of regional manufacturing facilities near the final delivery address, 3Diligent can cut down on delivery time and shipping costs. 3Diligent can also provide a single platform to track and manage digital manufacturing activity across the enterprise. “The promise and power of digital manufacturing — especially 3D printing — lies in its ability to quickly and easily get the same part made in different places using the same 3D design file,” says 3Diligent CEO Cullen Hilkene. “We are proud to have qualified and networked expert manufacturing partners around the world who are capable of making this vision of the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.55
November 17, 2022
…and midsized goods. Known for its same- and next-day delivery, JD.com needed to ensure that use experiences were positive and that everything went out in a timely manner. ForwardX said its robots aided workflows in the following environments: JD.com’s home appliance warehouse The relatively heavy weight of such goods makes traditional manual workflows labor-intensive and slow, especially during a period like Singles’ Day, noted ForwardX. A drastic increase in orders would usually require part-time hires working overtime in poor conditions, leading to high error rates and late shipments. During the 11.11 promotion period, one of JD.com’s home appliance warehouses worked…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.52
October 12, 2022
…its feature rich safety attributes, simplified programming, and quick deliveries all at an incredible price point for a quick ROI,” stated Dennis Plasha, president at Air-Oil Systems Inc. “We are excited and honored to be a Channel Partner for Doosan Robotics in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.” Air-Oil Systems’ manufacturing and industry expertise dates back nearly 60 years. The company said it has become a leading distributor and solutions resource within automation technology and robotics (among other industries), backed by a committed sales and support staff of experts focused on helping customers become more productive and profitable through innovative…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.45
April 29, 2022
…of VisionNav. They are moving toward large-scale and standardized deliveries, he said. VisionNav said it has build an ecosystem around unmanned intralogistics, improved supply chain integration, and expanded its operational capacity to be competitive. According to Li, VisionNav's sales grew tenfold growth between 2019 and 2021. Compared with 2021, the company said it expects its sales to grow by 300% in 2022, with average order amount increasing by 350% and the amount of customer re-purchase orders tripling. With entry into new markets and large-scale deployments, VisionNav forecast that its business scale could grow fivefold this year. Funding to enable scaling…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.45
July 13, 2018
…30 minutes.” Faster than you can say “same day delivery,” drones were the buzzword du jour at supply chain conferences, much like RFID following the infamous Walmart mandate about a decade earlier. Given the number of e-commerce deliveries every day in my neighborhood in a small town in New Hampshire, I sometimes imagined the sky blackened with Amazon drones, like a scene out of Hitchcock’s The Birds. And then? Well, at least for now, my packages still arrive the old-fashioned way from a UPS, USPS or FedEx driver. Which isn’t to say that drones don’t have a role in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.44
July 15, 2022
…invested in Argo AI, which last year launched self-driving deliveries with Walmart Inc. in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Washington, D.C. The company this week said it will shut down its operations in Washington, D.C. Chowbotics Inc.—DoorDash Inc. acquired Hayward, Calif.-based Chowbotics in 2021 but last week said it is shutting down the salad-making robot startup. While DoorDash has launched its own robotics division and has filed a patent around autonomous delivery vehicles, reported Restaurant Dive, it's not yet clear what will happen to Chowbotics' staff or intellectual property. Get Fabric Inc.—New York-based Fabric raised $200 million in Series C funding…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.28
April 25, 2016
…of optimization in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and last mile delivery that could become a reality in less than half a decade despite high set-up costs deterring early adoption in logistics. Changing consumer behavior and the desire for personalization are behind two other top trends Batch Size One and On-demand Delivery: Set to have a big impact on logistics, on-demand delivery will enable consumers to have their purchases delivered where and when they need them by using flexible courier services. Batch Size One explores what could happen as consumer demand for highly personalized products goes head to head with mass production…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.24
December 18, 2016
…this year). Ecommerce’s popularity is upping the ante, with delivery playing out as one of the major battlegrounds. A full 50% of customers admit that delivery factors, like delays or costs, are enough to tank a purchase. As a result, two day, same day and then two hour delivery have gradually rolled out across the ecosystem, first as a benefit and increasingly as a bare minimum. Drone delivery is the next frontier, whether by air or land. Amazon first announced the concept of Amazon Prime Air leading up to 2013’s holiday season. While it seemed years away, this week the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.22
May 02, 2022
…its service robots have completed more than 1 million deliveries worldwide. Relay robots customizable Relay said its Rapid-Install product trains and activates a robot within hours of arrival at a location. Each customer can name it robot and create a customized “wrap” to give it a unique character and harmonize it with their brand. The company's original Relay service robot, which serves the hospitality, healthcare, and commercial real estate markets, was recently joined by Relay+. That robot is designed for more flexibile configurations. Relay+ includes a larger-capacity top bin, a four-drawer model, and independent elevator operations, said Relay. Hospitality expected…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.21
July 06, 2023
…hydraulics and factory automation in North America and shortening delivery routes. The Lohr a. Main-based company is investing about 160 million euros in the new location and will create about 900 jobs by 2027. The aim is to strengthen local production for the North American factory automation and hydraulics market and thus be able to serve customers even better and more efficiently in the future. At its 42,000-square-meter plant in Querétaro, Bosch Rexroth began manufacturing hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves for mobile machinery such as excavators, forklifts, and tractors in June. The company is preparing the ramp-up of hydraulic components…
