Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.31
March 09, 2023
Barcodes Inc. yesterday said it has launched its new mobile robot portfolio, which it claimed will provide businesses with “intelligent automation that is easy to implement and delivers rapid ROI [return on investment].” The enhanced platform is designed to cater to a wide range of applications, from warehousing and fulfillment to Manufacturing, allowing for improved accuracy and speed without significant cost or infrastructure changes, said the company. “Our new robotics platform will ease the labor shortage pain our customers face today,” said Daniel Nettesheim, president and CEO of Barcodes Group. “It will bring better throughput and speed with higher scalability,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.91
March 09, 2023
Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses yesterday announced that it has partnered with Körber Supply Chain on warehouse improvements to improve order accuracy, speed, and customer fulfillment. The companies said the new technologies will enhance the customer shopping experience. “At Raymour & Flanigan, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and when we began working with the Körber team, we felt an immediate connection to their core business values and company culture,” stated Bryan Anastasi, vice president of customer care and business solutions at Raymour & Flanigan. “Körber will help our associates do their jobs even more efficiently, enabling…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.77
March 06, 2023
While many U.S. supply chain automation providers have sought entry into the Chinese market, the reverse is also true. JD Logistics United States, the North American logistics arm of JD.com, recently announced that it has opened its third “self-operating” warehouse and distribution center in California. In combination with its previous facilities, the warehouse will create more than 300 local jobs, the company claimed. The new warehouse will also grow the JD.com’s footprint to over 1.3 million sq. ft. of warehousing space throughout the state, said JD Logistics. The Mountain View, Calif.-based unit added that its new warehouse will provide omnichannel…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.49
March 02, 2023
Farm-ng Inc., which has developed robotics hardware and software to help farmers grow food profitably, this week announced its latest round of funding. It said it will use the investment to scale up production of its Amiga modular, electric micro-tractor. The Watsonville, Calif.-based company also plans to further develop autonomous navigation for agricultural operations including harvesting, towing, cultivating, hauling, feeding, and spraying. Farm-ng said it is building “general-purpose, off-road robotics.” The company stated that its mission is “to transform the food system by democratizing access for the smallest farmer to cutting-edge robotics technology.” Amiga uses lunar navigation for agriculture The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.58
March 01, 2023
Customers in the materials handling and manufacturing sectors are turning to automation to increase throughputs and to address labor challenges, but robotics vendors and industry analysts have continued to argue that human workers will be key to drive progress. So if that’s true, how are these automated systems being designed with worker interactions in mind? Robotics 24/7 spoke with several robotics suppliers to learn how they take humans into consideration when designing their products. Vecna’s Pivotal takes humans and robots into consideration With its Pivotal orchestration software platform, Vecna Robotics said it is working to integrate humans and machines into…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.66
February 27, 2023
…Francisco Fulfil opened its first automated dark store, or micro-fulfillment warehouse, a few months ago in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Mountain View, in partnership with The Save Mart Companies, to power a same-day grocery delivery and pick-up service called Lucky Now. The Save Mart Companies, a Kingswood Capital Management, LP portfolio company, and a California-based grocer, operates approximately 200 Save Mart, Lucky California, and FoodMaxx stores in the California Central Valley, Bay Area, and Northern Nevada. In addition to its retail operation, the Save Mart Companies also operates SMART Refrigerated Transport and is a partner in Super…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.24
February 23, 2023
Deus Robotics, a Ukrainian startup specializing in warehouse robotics engineering and software development, announced this week that it has raised $1.5 million in seed funding from SMRK VC, a leading Ukrainian venture fund, at an undisclosed valuation. The company has a valuation of $15 million, according to investors. The investment will help the company attract new customers in the US and Europe and expand its line of robotic warehouse solutions, it said. Deus Robotics was established in 2018 with the aim of changing business processes, assuring faster and better results. The company said it dedicated to solving tasks for fulfillment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.03
February 21, 2023
The convergence of emerging market trends and recent technological advances has opened the door for autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, to take on more tasks in manufacturing and supply chain operations. The changes don't stop there, however. Today, adopters of AMRs have begun to shift into high gear, transitioning from pilot projects involving small numbers of robots to “fleet-size” implementations. For example, Zebra Technologies' roller-top AMRs are making inroads into factories, warehouses, and distribution centers (see image, above right). These robots, built on Fetch Robotics' Freight 100 bases, are taking on more and more collaborative roles. This is thanks to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.70
February 17, 2023
AutoStore AS has announced that its fulfillment automation technology, with more than 1,150 systems in operation worldwide, is now available as a pay-per-pick service. The new offering will enable a lower entry price point to help retailers meet the growing need for more efficient warehouse operations and faster customer delivery, the Nedre Vats, Norway-based company said. AutoStore, founded in 1996, said it is a technology company that develops automated storage reterival systems to help businesses achieve efficiency gains within the storage and retrieval of goods. The company offers both hardware and software capabilities, and the AutoStore technology is interoperable with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.81
February 15, 2023
Tompkins Robotics this week said that its annual revenue for 2022 increased by 93% from the previous year. The Orlando, Fla.-based company credited innovations in its tSort sortation line and its subscription financing model for its growth. In addition, Tompkins Robotics announced that its employee headcount grew by 23% last year. The company said its automation can improve supply chain speed and efficiency, as well as help attract and retain employees by making work easier, safer, and more interesting. “There has been an explosion in the number of individual items picked for e-commerce orders and the need for real-time replenishment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.05
February 14, 2023
LAS VEGAS—The Manifest 2023 conference here last month featured panel discussions and exhibits around many of the latest supply chain technologies, from autonomous trucks and mobile robots to automated storage and software. With post-COVID-19 e-commerce shifts, ongoing labor shortages, and recessionary fears as a given, most of the speakers, exhibitors, and attendees at this year's Manifest were still bullish on automation. They acknowledged the challenges of identifying the best robots for a particular job, as well as the growing needs for interoperability and easy ways to collect, analyze, and present data. Manifest attendance doubles in second year More than 3,000…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.34
February 14, 2023
…fit in existing aisles. We created this system with micro-fulfillment in mind.” A typical Brightpick Autopicker fleet in a warehouse consists of 15 to 100 robots. The Brightpick Intuition software orchestrates and optimizes the entire fleet and fulfillment process. During seasonal peaks, operators can simply add more Autopickers to increase throughput, the company said. Brightpick Autopicker is available in two purchase models: robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) and capex (outright purchase). Several customers in the U.S. and Europe plan to roll it out in their warehouses in 2023, according to the company. “Our pilots with a 3PL, a large grocer and a smaller…
