Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.87
March 27, 2023
…as solutions to supply chain problems. Less visible than robots but no less important were the integrators and consultancies that help deploy and manage robots in warehouses and other facilities. Among those Robotics 24/7 spoke with was enVista LLC, which offers to help leading brands with robotics integration. “The show has gone well for us,” said Mike Kasperski, senior vice president and automation group leader at enVista. “Our sessions were full, and we've had a lot of leads.” enVista, which has offices in Carmel, Ind., and Chicago, has been growing its robotics team. The company has expanded from conveyors to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.76
May 23, 2024
…robotics system for FLX Logistics, part of the Freshlinc Group, at its new Peterborough, UK warehouse facility. Dexory said by using robotics and digital twin technologies, FLX Logistics - which specializes in ambient logistics management - can improve its efficiency. “At FLX Logistics, we are always looking for ways to enhance efficiency and accuracy across our operations,” said Sam Goodger, FLX Logistics Peterborough general manager. “Using DexoryView from the outset at our new facility provides us with unparalleled real-time data on stock accuracy that empowers our team to drive the business forward.” FLX Logistics’ new facility spans 140,000 square feet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.76
May 25, 2021
Mobile Industrial Robots ApS today announced a strategic collaboration with Koch Industries that includes global evaluation of autonomous mobile robots. Guardian Industries, a subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., began working with Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) last year. It had tested different systems for automating in-house transportation to optimize productivity and internal workflows. A cross-functional effort led by the company's Manufacturing Transformation Team allowed to deploy MiR robots in pilot projects at two sites in the U.S. The success of these pilot projects resulted in the agreement between Koch Industries and Mobile Industrial Robots. “We have entered into this strategic agreement…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.72
October 31, 2022
…Rexroth said that it is planning to expand its operations and that it will move its linear motion and assembly customizing facility to a new location in Charlotte, N.C. The company said it has outgrown its current location because of “significant growth” in its factory automation business in North America. “We are excited to experience the growth that necessitates this move, and we are proud to remain within Charlotte,” remarked Greg Gumbs, president and CEO of Lohr a. Main, Germany-based Bosch Rexroth. Bosch Rexroth is a leading supplier of drive and control technologies and has experience in mobile applications, engineering…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.65
November 03, 2022
…Inc. has continued its expansion in Latin America, offering robots for fulfillment and inventory optimization software. The Roswell, Ga.-based company today announced an agreement with Dafiti, a leading fashion e-commerce platform in the region, to enhance warehouse productivity for Dafiti’s operations in Chile with its GreyMatter software. “We chose GreyOrange to support our fulfillment operations because we want to provide our customers with the best possible shopping experience with reliable, fast delivery times and complete visibility,” said Jose Miguel Cortés, chief operating officer for Spanish-speaking countries at Dafiti Group. “As we plan for future growth, we knew that within the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.55
October 21, 2022
…senior technology advisor at FedEx Express, challenged autonomous mobile robot, or AMR, vendors to work on interoperability at the Association for Advancing Automation’s first AMR Conference in Louisville, Ky. He said that either suppliers cooperate to get their robots “to play well together,” or major users such as FedEx would look elsewhere. Interoperability was once again a key topic of discussion at this year’s AMR and Logistics Week in Boston. In a session on “Standardization Efforts for Mobile Robot Interoperability,” panelists outlined the progress they have made on the MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard, which was first published in May 2021.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.54
April 08, 2021
…that it has acquired Root AI, which is building robots for indoor farms. Morehead, Ky.-based AppHarvest said that its purchase of Root AI and its Virgo “universal harvester” will help it support more complex tasks and data collection. According to AppHarvest, its 60-acre facility is one of the largest indoor farms in the U.S. The company said it grows non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) produce free of chemical pesticides and using 90% less water than open-field agriculture. It uses recycled rainwater while producing yields up to 30 times that of traditional agriculture on the same amount of land, with zero agricultural…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.51
November 12, 2021
…week announced the successful deployment of its autonomous mobile robots in CEVA Logistics' warehouse in Truganina, Australia. Körber Supply Chain implemented the project to improve the efficiency and productivity of the facility and ensure smoother e-commerce order fulfillment for CEVA's customers. “Today, an accelerated demand for fast order fulfillment has created a challenging scenario for businesses everywhere,” said Lit Fung, managing director for Asia-Pacific, the U.K., and the Americas at Geek+. “In Australia, a booming e-commerce landscape has made ‘delivery services’ the determining factor of who’s going to come out on top. Using smart robot automation, CEVA has turned a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.49
September 07, 2021
…minor they seem, will really boost our employees' and operations' productivity and efficiency.” “The DHLBots are a demonstration of our innovative spirit as we continuously seek solutions to automate repetitive tasks and, correspondingly, position us at the forefront of next-generation express logistics,” he said. DHLBot development DHL Express said it partnered with Shenzhen, China-based Dorabot to implement the DHLBot after a successful pilot provided “a significant boost” in parcel sortation productivity and service quality. This is especially critical given the consistent growth in shipment volume witnessed across the Asia-Pacific region. In 2020, DHL Express recorded a 17.3% year-on-year increase in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.42
May 15, 2022
…where I saw what we now call autonomous mobile robots or AMRs. More importantly, these robots were targeting warehousing and distribution. The exhibitors were Kiva Systems, now part of Amazon; RMT Robotics, now part of Cimcorp; and Seegrid. Each had a relatively small booth in which its vehicles moved on their own like oversized toys. While ProMat 2005 was all about RFID, AMRs were the hit of the 2007 show. Here’s what I wrote at the time: In 2007, RMT Robotics, Kiva Systems, and Seegrid introduced mobile robots to the industry. They were to AGVs [automated guided vehicles] what go-karts…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.32
September 22, 2022
…has launched its first range of rebranded autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, following its acquisition of ASTI Mobile Robotics in July 2021. ASTI Mobile Robotics’ products have been rebranded and integrated into ABB’s portfolio, grouped under the Flexley name, indicating the flexibility of operations that the AMRs offer, the company said. The first models to be released, Flexley Tug and Flexley Mover, cover applications including towing, trolley transportation up to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb.), as well as lifting and transporting racks, containers, and pallets of 1,500 kg (3,306 lb.). “At a time when businesses are looking for a range of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.23
August 06, 2021
…on the rising volumes. Learning from the leaders: Catch Group's transformation One of the best examples of business transformation in Australia is Catch Group, one of the nation’s largest e-commerce marketplaces. In a move that saw it shake up its supply chain strategy, the leading retailer partnered with Körber to deploy more than 100 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its distribution centre in Melbourne, Australia. Utilising its power to make quick decisions in a challenging situation, Catch Group introduced flexible automation in order to meet huge spikes in demand due to COVID-19. The AMRs now provide the leading retailer with…
