Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.67
July 26, 2021
…transferring service requirements to third-party providers as operational expenses (opex). “I think that there are a select few, probably including Walmart that will go down the capex path. They have all of their own software and capabilities in-house,” said an Attabotics staffer. “But, there's a lot that goes into e-grocery. Even the large companies need a turnkey solution if they want to get to market quickly with a profitable e-grocery business with the right SKU assortment, delivery time, the right mix of fresh and local produce. It's just impractical to do it all by yourself from scratch.” “There are a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 41.08
May 21, 2021
…yesterday that it has signed a distribution agreement with OPEX Corp., a producer of warehouse automation systems. For nearly five decades, VARGO's team of mechanical and software engineers have designed fulfillment solutions for manufacturers, distributors and leading retailers. The Hillard, Ohio-based company said it has worked with customers to improve their e-commerce operations and material handling systems, increase processing capacities, and reduce order cycle times. VARGO claimed that its pull-based methodologies can create intelligent solutions for fulfillment centers and that it is an industry leader in integrating robotics and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). It added that it is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.57
April 12, 2021
…big robots,” he added. “This allows us to unlock opex, or operational expenses, and it allowed us to build out our fleet for applications into 2021. We didn't have to change much—we already offered a recurring model with our Network Operations Center [NOC]. It's now a monthly package.” In addition, RaaS can help customers scale for seasonal demand, said Huerta. “When sizing a fleet with a customer, we take a consultative approach to learning about its baseline fleet and peak times,” he said. “Some customers are thinking about using RaaS for two to three months to meet seasonal demands.” “We'll…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.52
April 05, 2021
…services to customers and only charge them operating costs (OpEx). This year, with the toll of COVID-19 on global business, more companies than ever before are gravitating towards a pay-per-use model with no hefty upfront financial commitments. As companies’ revenues decline, this is going to become a permanent trend. We’ve seen startups switch from a software licensing business to a full-service business and adopting RaaS to be more responsive to customers’ needs. We expect more startups to follow the same path. A Cambrian explosion in robotics is coming Widespread automation is inevitable — it is only a matter of time.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.86
September 02, 2020
…to suddenly become RaaS. Robotic lift trucks are also relatively expensive, so even when leased or otherwise moved into “OpEX” budgets, they probably can’t slip into existing budgets without some planning. As Gaskell puts it, “it’s a sizeable enough purchase that you have to budget for it either way.”
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.20
June 23, 2020
…the cost from capital expenditure (capex) to operational expenditure (opex) budgets and allows for almost instant return on investment (ROI). For companies prioritizing innovation, RaaS represents a lower-risk option and a far easier implementation process, said ForwardX. “The opex versus capex tradeoff is now relatively common amongst RaaS providers, but the market now expects more than a simple financial twist,” declared Remy Glaisner, research director at IDC and lead for its Worldwide Robotics and Drones Strategies practice. “RaaS is primarily a transaction-based model for which each ‘transaction’ should reflect the creation of tangible business value for the user.” “ForwardX is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.88
February 04, 2020
…focus today is grocery. However, Jeff Hedges, president of OPEX Warehouse Automation, says general retail offers huge opportunity, too. “The small footprint of these microcenters is well suited to the low availability and high cost of real estate in metropolitan areas closest to customers. Furthermore, they can be used for returns as well as order fulfillment,” adds Hedges. The most established foray here is a partnership between Takeoff Technologies and Knapp’s shuttle system. According to Knapp’s Reader, the system is highly scalable and can be installed in 16 weeks. “It’s also easy to build small networks of these facilities,” says…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.89
January 08, 2020
…acquires 6 River Systems Dematic announces strategic partnership with OPEX Locus Robotics announces technology collaboration partnership with RightHand Robotics After acquiring MHS in 2017, THL acquires AutoStore GreyOrange partners with eight supply chain industry leaders in the United States Tompkins Robotics partners with Bastian Solutions Research and economy Robotic unit orders show growth over last year CBRE report: Online returns expected to total $37 billion for 2018 holiday season Deloitte industrial manufacturing outlook tracks digitalization’s steady march North American robotics orders to non-automotive companies surge to new records BDO Survey: Majority of middle market manufacturers recognize Industry 4.0 opportunity, but…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.60
May 20, 2019
…Centers: Commonsense Robotics | Takeoff | Autonomous Mobile Robots: Opex | Fetch Robotics | Clearpath Robotics | Box Packaging Automation: Rockwell Automation | ProShip | WestRock | Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Locus| NextShift Robotics | inVia Robotics | Fetch Robotics | 6 River Systems | Autonomous Drones: PINC | Vtrus | Eyesee Source: A.T. Kearney research Pop-Up Warehousing Start-Ups such as Flexe, Flow Space, Ware2Go have emerged in the market, first to support e-commerce business and peak season demand but also as a safety valve for large shippers and 3PLs seeking flexibility. Major retailers such as Walmart.com, Walgreens, Staples, and Bath…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.83
March 14, 2019
Nikolai Ouchakov Title: Field Service Technician at OPEX Corp., a manufacturer of goods-to-person automated storage and robotic sorting products. Location: Toronto, serving Ontario and surrounding areas. Duties: On-site service and support for clients with OPEX equipment. Materials Handling Maintenance Repair and Operations (MHMRO): What are the most important skills for a successful technician? Ouchakov: Be interested in learning new things and never be afraid to admit you don’t know something. That is crucial to success in almost any field, but this field is constantly evolving, and you need to be able to adapt quickly to stay competitive. Again, never be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.31
April 09, 2018
…The company is already using a goods-to-person engine from OPEX to deliver goods to work stations where people do the picking. The next step, says Leif Jentoft, co-founder of RightHand Robotics, is to use piece picking robots to pick items from donor totes and place them in order totes. “We have customers deploying our system now, and the word is spreading through the industry,” Jentoft says. “People look at the trends, like the growth in e-commerce, and see where labor is going. If they don’t invest now, they’re going to be between a rock and a hard place.” Today’s robots,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.21
April 13, 2017
…the four I had a chance to visit. What’s exciting about this space, as Jeff Hedges, the president of OPEX, put it, is that many of these companies are from outside the materials handling industry. As a result, they may bring a new perspective to age old problems, that will increase the clockspeed even more.
