Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
June 18, 2021
…that the investment came after successful drone deliveries of COVID-19 self-testing kits. “In our ongoing effort to get customers the items they want, and fast, we know it will take a well-coordinated network of delivery solutions that span the streets, sidewalks, and skies,” wrote John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., in a blog post. “Some of these solutions are still emerging, but they’re already showing encouraging results.” Virginia Beach, Va.-based DroneUp provides flight services, data analysis, and equipment. It also offers drone program development, regulatory consulting, and training. The company claimed it has a database of more than…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.62
May 23, 2022
…liquidity to small and medium-sized companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The automotive industry, including autonomous driving, is going through a radical transformation revolution with a high potential to reduce the carbon footprint from transport,” said Thomas Östros, a vice president at EIB. “Our financing for Sensible 4, a leader in addressing the widely recognized problem of autonomous operations in bad weather conditions, shows the EIB’s commitment to supporting European innovation leaders and more sustainable transport methods.” The EIB is the long-term lending institution of the European Union owned by its member states. It makes long-term finance available for sound…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
May 13, 2021
…leader, especially amidst the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Mitsubishi. According to a recent report from Gartner, 87% of chief supply chain officers say they are planning to invest in resilience and agility over the next two years. Remote operation fuels enterprise-wide resilience, agility, and safety by allowing drivers to efficiently work across multiple disparate sites, said Mitsubishi, all with the click of a button and from the comfort of a distant office or even from their homes. Furthermore, remote operation is a necessary complement to AGVs and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), helping to address edge…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
March 31, 2020
…printing of metal parts will increase in response to COVID-19 and the effect of the pandemic on U.S. manufacturing, especially with manufacturers that rely on complex supply chains. 3D printing is more agile and rapid in development and execution than traditional manufacturing methods and can be performed proximate to where the end product is needed, making it much more responsive in times of crisis, the company says. PrintRite3D Production Series enhances this speed and agility by truncating the design and development process and accelerating the 3D manufacturing machine qualification and has the added advantage to remotely monitor production in real-time…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
June 08, 2022
…globally, for a 27% increase year over year. “The [COVID-19] pandemic spurred the growth of robotics in the U.S.,” said Dr. Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the IFR. “The 'Big Quit' in response to working conditions has led to labor shortages particular to the U.S.” How does that compare with other regions? “In Europe, Japan, and China, the problem is an aging workforce,” Bieller told Robotics 24/7 at Automate 2022 here. “But the new record growth in North America is due to many trends.” Automotive orders increase In North America, automotive manufacturers and component providers accounted for 47% of robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
February 10, 2023
…to the accelerated growth of e-commerce demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain challenges have put strain on retailers, noted Darwynn. Consumers “now expect items to be in stock and delivered with speed,” it said. To meet these growing demands and improve Canadian supply chains, fulfillment operations need to take advantage of technological advancements, Darwynn said. The company said its new facility will “disrupt the industry with high-tech solutions that bring significant improvement to the fulfillment network as it scales its end-to-end ecosystem nationwide.” The new fulfillment facility is located at 40 Pullman Court in Scarborough. It spans over…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
July 12, 2022
…International Inc. today released a whitepaper exploring how the COVID-19 pandemic, global trade challenges, and regional conflicts have created long-term disruptions to the historically predictable throughput and capacity of warehouses and distribution centers. The report, “Warehouse Automation: Future-Proofing the Global Economy” report, which was written by Futurum Research, examined automation as an increasingly critical component in helping warehouse and distribution center (DC) operators meet escalating consumer demands. ““One of the biggest predictors of how a business will thrive in the hypercompetitive e-commerce and omnichannel marketplace is how well it improves its decision making in real time to make deliveries faster…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
January 14, 2022
…warehouse workers and modernize our operations,” Hardenberg said. The COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing labor challenges, and shifts in consumer habits require seamless online and brick-and-mortar fulfillment, according to Körber. The company said that it has seen a rapid increase in deployments of AMRs in retail environments and that it can help supply chains of all sizes. “Körber aspires to be a trusted partner for customers to strengthen their supply chains,” said Bill Ryan, CEO of Software North America at Körber Business Area Supply Chain. “Our solutions, extensive experience, and know-how create clear advantages for business performance, employees, and end customers.” “Unlike…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
November 03, 2022
…contract logistics/supply chain management Europe at DB Schenker. “With COVID-19 driving more consumers online, we are well-placed to increase and improve the service offering for our rapidly growing consumer base.” With around 76,100 employees at more than 1,850 locations in over 130 countries, DB Schenker said it is one of the world's leading logistics providers. The Essen, Germany-based company operates land, air, and ocean transportation services, and it offers unified systems for logistics and global supply chain management. In 2022, DB Schenker is celebrating its 150th anniversary. It said it is investing in innovative transport solutions, renewable energy, and carbon-neutral…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
May 19, 2022
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic abates, restaurants are coming under new pressure, as rising gas prices affect the cost of food and third-party delivery services. More eateries are turning to robot deliveries from providers such as Coco from Cyan Robotics Inc. Coco has been working with C3 by SBE, short for Creating Culinary Communities, which is held by SBEEG Holdings Licensing LLC or SBE, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based operator of hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs worldwide. C3 is also working with Nommi, which has developed bowl-assembling robots. The global market for delivery robots could expand from $100.8 million in 2021 to $262.7…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
March 30, 2021
…increase in automation. Even as unemployment drops with the COVID-19 pandemic finally easing, how can automation help businesses? Guerry: Companies that adopt and embrace automation are more productive and competitive, and through their success, they employ more people. Automation played a crucial role during the pandemic. Many goods were in short supply due to the disruption, and automation was quickly deployed to scale and fill the critical needs from everyday products to PPE [personal protective equipment]. As the grip of the pandemic eases, we see the advantages of automation more clearly than ever. When we automate, supply is more distributed,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.60
April 11, 2022
Recording: April 20, 2022 at 2:00 EST
…requirements to the company’s product and engineering teams. Upham helped numerous customers adapt to their new reality in the COVID-19 world. Moderator: Eugene Demaitre Editorial director Robotics 24/7, Peerless Media LLC Demaitre is editorial director of Robotics 24/7. Prior to joining Peerless Media, he was a senior editor at other robotics publications. Demaitre has decades of experience in business-to-business, online technology coverage and has participated in numerous robotics-related webinars, podcasts, and conferences worldwide.
