Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.05
June 20, 2024
Global modular warehouse storage automation company AutoStore recently relocated its United States headquarters to an expanded facility in Salem, N.H. The company said its U.S. headquarters relocation will bring over 100 jobs to the greater Boston region and will support the company’s continued growth and investment in the North American automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) market. At over 40,000 square feet, AutoStore said its new facility will better serve and support end customers with a growing service team, revamped training programs, and comprehensive onsite technology demonstrations. AutoStore Academy to offer hands-on and virtual training The Salem headquarters will house…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.36
June 20, 2024
“When Locus Robotics started, getting 10 robots to work together on the floor - work well together - was a big, big challenge. Now, we have customers running nearly 1,000 robots over a million square feet.” Neil Bentley, senior director of product management at Locus Robotics, succinctly described the history of the Wilmington, Mass. company. Locus recently surpassed the 3 billion pick mark across its deployments, a major milestone and one that grew from 2 billion to 3 billion item picks in just over eight months. The chicken or the egg? As Locus received funding and developed its offerings, the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.62
May 30, 2024
Recording: June 20, 2024 at 12:00 EST
Many companies focus their attention on the hardware aspects of robotics systems - that’s what you can easily see. But equally important is the software side of the equation, from navigating integration with WMS and ERP systems to designing and optimizing workflows, orchestrating fulfillment processes, and innovative use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. There have been dramatic advances in the past two years in terms of warehouse robotics software. This broadcast will provide a non-commercial look at those advances, how they impact use cases and deployment, and where robotics software is headed. What do organizations need to know to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.49
May 29, 2024
Fulfillment software platform provider Roboteon has recently announced the addition of new capabilities to its multi-function Innovation Lab near San Jose, Calif. The 3,000 square foot lab, located a few minutes from the San Jose airport, features Roboteon’s Robotics Fulfillment Platform software working with different types of robotics and hardware systems from a variety of vendors. Roboteon said its platform can help companies achieve success with their investments in warehouse robotics. The lab supports demonstrations of different applications and use cases. Those applications include: Basic warehouse and manufacturing robotic transport functions using a variety of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Full…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.54
May 29, 2024
S&S Activewear (S&S), a wholesale apparel company, announced the expansion of its partnership with Körber Business Area Supply Chain and deployment of Geekplus robotics offerings at three warehouse sites across the Americas. The collaboration enables S&S to optimize on-site staff, order quality and delivery efficiencies to meet the surging demands of a rapidly evolving market, according to the companies. Integration has improved S&S performance “Innovation is a core tenet of S&S’s decades-long history in the wholesale apparel industry,” said Brian Beale, CTO for S&S. “Advancing our warehouse operations with Körber and Geekplus’s robotics and automation expertise has been a natural…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.05
May 24, 2024
United Robotics Group (URG) recently announced the launch of its uLink series of service robots for retail, warehouse logistics and manufacturing settings at the VivaTech trade show in Paris. URG, a German-based organization founded in 2020 that united eight service robotics companies into a single ecosystem by bundling hardware and software expertise under one roof, made the announcement as the organization expanded its CobiotX line of service robots. Retail, warehouse space with uLink URG designed uLink to expand its CobiotX program to integrate retail and logistics operations on the global stage. The uLink will offer a modular platform that seamlessly…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.39
May 10, 2024
Intralogistics systems supplier Kardex recently showcased its FulfillX warehouse execution system (WES) at Automate 2024 in booth 4681. The trade show was held May 6-9 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. A3 said this year’s show is the biggest yet, featuring more than 365,000 square feet of exhibit space, over 800 exhibitors, and an expected 30,000 registrants, with learning and networking opportunities. Attendees are able to see the latest in robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence (AI), and motion control. “Automate offered the ideal opportunity to introduce U.S. manufacturers to AutoStore empowered by Kardex FulfillX,” said Mitch Hayes,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.70
May 09, 2024
FANUC America recently unveiled its latest lineup of robot arms, cobots, and motion control systems at Automate 2024 in booth 1250. The trade show is being held May 6-9 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Attendance is free. A3 said this year’s show is the biggest yet, featuring more than 365,000 square feet of exhibit space, over 800 exhibitors, and an expected 30,000 registrants, with learning and networking opportunities. Attendees are able to see the latest in robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence (AI), and motion control. “We’re excited to demonstrate our cutting-edge automation solutions at Automate,” said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.49
May 08, 2024
CHICAGO – Global technology company Comau made a big splash during Automate 2024 in Chicago. The company’s theme during the show was “The Power of Automation” and its presence at McCormick Place during North America’s largest automation conference carried that weight. Comau released a new family of robots, including a specific nod to its red robot heritage during the show. Tim Culverhouse, Editorial Director of Robotics 24/7, had a chance to discuss these recent innovations with Comau CEO Pietro Gorlier at Automate. Follow their discussion with the audio transcription below and get a tour of the Comau booth during Automate…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.93
May 07, 2024
Industrial robot manufacturer ABB recently launched its latest modular large robots at Automate 2024 in booth 2239. The trade show is being held May 6-9 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Attendance is free. A3 said this year’s show is the biggest yet, featuring more than 365,000 square feet of exhibit space, over 800 exhibitors, and an expected 30,000 registrants, with learning and networking opportunities. Attendees will be able to see the latest in robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence (AI), and motion control. ABB Robotics is continuing the expansion of its modular large robot portfolio with the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.22
May 07, 2024
Plus One Robotics, a provider of AI machine vision software and solutions for robotic parcel handling, recently announced the launch of InductOne - a dual-arm automated parcel induction solution designed to optimize parcel singulation and induction in high-volume fulfillment and distribution centers. The company shared more details about its new technology during its launch event at Automate 2024. The trade show is being held May 6-9 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Attendance is free. A3 said this year’s show is the biggest yet, featuring more than 365,000 square feet of exhibit space, over 800 exhibitors, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.88
May 06, 2024
Zebra Technologies a digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets and people, announced new offerings to further enable manufacturers to boost visibility, optimize quality and augment the workforce to operate as a connected factory. Zebra will highlight its expanded portfolio of industrial automation offerings at Automate 2024, Booth #1407. Labor challenges, shortages behind operations concerns Manufacturers today are challenged with increasing productivity amid labor shortages. At the same time, they are managing cultural transformation and converging information and operational technology (IT/OT) systems into existing operations. The latest NAM Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey reports more than 65% of manufacturers…
