Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.33
…ensures that each M.52 unit meets quality standards and delivery schedules. “Ensuring a quality product that is delivered in a timely manner hinges on our ability to proactively optimize workflows throughout the manufacturing process,” said Kip Atkinson, senior manufacturing engineer at Scythe. “Through the adoption of lean manufacturing principles, we swiftly pinpoint and rectify any production or testing errors before the mower leaves our facility.” Spanning 300 feet from end to end, the upgraded warehouse and production line also feature innovative amenities such as raising platforms, cranes, and dedicated assembly stations. These additions prioritize the comfort and productivity of Scythe's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.49
…charging stations, or third-party logistics providers. With constant energy delivery in place, CaPow said it provides the flexibility to optimize not just robots, but an entire operational area. CaPow believes charging downtime can be eliminated entirely, not just minimized CaPow said its operational model not only eliminates the need for extra robots to compensate for charging periods, but also frees up operational space previously occupied by charging stations. CaPow representatives said their system can also reduce operational weight by reducing or eliminating onboard batteries. “We are excited to showcase what we have achieved at MODEX, to enable people who have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.67
…retail customers becoming more demanding when it comes to delivery times and efficient order fulfillment, conventional solutions are falling behind. The companies say they can ramp up FullfillX to full capacity in as little as six months. Clothing retailer Cutter & Buck turned to FullfillX to rework its omnichannel business. The company needed a system to help it handle rising online and bricks-and-mortar sales, and growing inventory levels. The company opted to install an AutoStore system with Kardex FulfillX at its site in Renton, Wash. “MODEX 2024 was also the ideal opportunity to showcase the real-world success leading apparel company…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.75
…VNST20 PRO generates loading and unloading strategies, devises optimal delivery routes, and maximizes loading rates. The VNST20 PRO AGV works in tandem with a fixed Bright Eye visual mapping station to map the inside of trailers. VisionNav said its dedicated, proprietary system delivers increased space utilization, high scenario adaptation, high compatibility, and reliable solution redundancy to provide fast, safe, and efficient cargo handling. Available in the US starting in 2025, VisionNav said its VNST20 PRO can adapt to diverse trucks, goods, and environments, utilizing self-adaptive perception for unstructured environments and dynamic mapping for dynamic routing in containers. It is compatible…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.58
…type and many more. Permission-Based Access: Access appropriate information for management and associates based on their roles. Continuous Innovation Delivery: New data science and AI functionality is delivered through LocusHub's cloud-based model in the future as new options become available. “LocusHub provides a framework to visualize data, predict future requirements, and receive AI-guided recommendations before issues even occur,” Faulk said. “LocusHub's extensible architecture is designed to allow the integration of new business intelligence modules over time.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.30
…one week. The system’s iBOT autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) delivery vehicles use motion algorithms that allow them to maneuver throughout the system efficiently, with the ability to change destination in real time while in transit. The iBOTs can drive in and out of the system while Sure Sort X continues to run, ensuring uptime and availability. Xtract modules and iBOT mobile robots automate outbound goods delivery When Sure Sort X is paired with Xtract, OPEX’s new automated order retrieval system, the task of retrieving totes and transferring their contents into packaging for shipping can be fully automated. The result is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.83
…smart factories to increase production flexibility and automate goods delivery. The company offers customized AMRs to help deliver a smart factory fleet management package, that it demonstrated during the show in Atlanta. Autonomous robots in intralogistics AFORMIC’s smart robotics option offers real-time intralogistics management by providing automation in material handling, which reduces operational expenses and increases efficiency in manufacturing and warehouse processes. It includes an AI-powered integrated software management system, called Qursor, as well as customized F series AMRs. The AFORMIC intralogistics platform provides comprehensive automation and control of internal transportation operations in industrial plants and warehouses. The automation of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.38
…complex with increased consumer expectations for inventory and same-day deliveries,” said Andre Luecht, global strategy lead, transportation, logistics and warehousing at Zebra Technologies. “Zebra helps businesses work in new ways with technology and automation to drive the right outcomes in their operations and build an agile supply chain through better accuracy, visibility, and efficiency.” According to the study, eight in 10 decision-makers and frontline workers said using more technology and automation would help meet or exceed productivity goals. In addition, decision-makers (54%) and workers (49%) agree addressing worker comfort and ergonomics is a top workforce initiative. What to expect from…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.93
…inventory pallets and build order pallets ready for outbound delivery. “By taking a new approach that includes robotics from initial concepting, robots, autonomous vehicles and other material handling automation can now work in concert to further drive overall performance, savings and reduction in ergonomic challenges,” Cloer added. Planning and orchestration of the overall objectives and individual system tasks are completely managed by MujinController, which communicates to any warehouse management system (WMS) for information and updates concerning order and inventory management. The Robotic Case Picking system brings flexible automation to warehouses looking to fulfill more orders without the back-breaking workload of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.03
…Solutions USA. “CLOi CarryBot offers seamless package movement and delivery within a warehouse and eliminates the need for workers to physically transport packages.” Having already launched autonomous robots that transport products, guide customers, deliver foods and beverages, and provide information in commercial settings, LG is now expanding its robotic line to serve warehouse applications in North America. CLOi CarryBot to be offered in shelf and rolling container configurations LG’s CLOi CarryBot operates at a top speed of 2.7 miles per hour, with a typical runtime of 18.5 hours, and autonomous dock charging time of 6 hours. At the end of…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 4.78
…holiday seasons, retailers focus heavily on order fulfilment and delivery to consumers. But it’s that next step in the process that often creates a warehouse bottleneck. As part of the reverse logistics process, robots can help alleviate concerns with warehouse backlogs and, from a financial standpoint, give returned items another shot at selling to consumers. E-commerce organizations continue to grow, but so too do their complexities with inventory, logistics, supply chain and warehouse management. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) work alongside humans to reduce the bottlenecks associated with returns and move packages to their designated spots within distribution facilities. Automation of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.15
…said its automation system enables REWE to ensure on-time-in-full deliveries to its markets, overcome labor shortages, improve workplace safety, and support sustainable supply chain operations. Additionally, Cimcorp said it will provide 24/7 customer support to keep the system available and operational. Within the Oranienburg facility, Cimcorp’s intralogistics automation picks orders for fresh produce stored in plastic crates. “Fruit and vegetables are an extremely important commodity group for REWE customers -but characterized by heavy physical labor in the warehouses, which makes it difficult to recruit personnel,” said Lars Sibel, director SCM and logistics at Rewe Markt GmbH. “Cimcorp offers a unique…