Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.60
April 07, 2023
…and retrieval systems (ASRS), whether they are crane-based or shuttle-based. For instance, I noticed that prominent signage at SSI Schaefer’s booth touted its pallet-handling solutions. It’s a robot world; we’re just living in it Like MODEX last spring, it was hard to swing a dead cat in McCormick and not hit a robot. The ProMat directory listed 88 exhibitors under the robotics category, and that seems light given that one hall seemed to be nothing but robots. What’s more, one of the biggest exhibitors by square footage was Locus Robotics booth near the entrance. Without question, robotics is having a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.28
March 28, 2023
…a combined solution that integrates the Berkshire Grey Robotic Shuttle Put Wall (BG RSPWi) with Locus Origin and Locus Vector bots. At McCormick Place, 6 River Systems' booth featured not just its AMRs, but it also showed how goods from its system can feed sortation AMRs from Tompkins Robotics or be routed to packaging automation from Accutech. At the Honewell Intelligrated booth, one demonstration featured Honeywell’s Smart, Flexible Depalletizer, which uses an articulating arm plus vision and AI, working in concert with an autonomous lift from OTTO Motors. Keith Fisher, president of Honeywell Intelligrated, explained that this type of integrated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.22
March 23, 2023
…accuracy while reducing storage footprint. Honeywell said its new system helps efficiently manage more than 20,000 SKUs using high-speed shuttles, reducing labor and increasing space. Honeywell claimed that it offers one of the broadest portfolios of advanced automation and software in the industry, including the latest warehouse robotics and hybrid solutions that combine the strength of multiple technologies. The company is demonstrating its systems at Booth S618 at ProMat in Chicago. Editor's note: For more about ProMat 2023, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.73
March 22, 2023
…of its award-winning PopPick system, the upgraded M200C mobile robot, its new Vertical Sorting Wall, and the high-density Four-Way Shuttle storage system. It is at Booths N7507 and N7307 in McCormick Place. Editor's note: For more about ProMat, visit Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.03
March 21, 2023
…distribution operations worldwide. Swisslog integrates AutoStore storage and robotic shuttles in close collaboration with customers. Source: Swisslog SynQ works with ASRS, enterprise software The AutoStore system at Health at-Home has 31,844 storage bins providing 83,000 cubic feet of storage for 14,154 SKUs. The automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) runs on Swisslog’s SynQ software, which provides warehouse management, material flow, and automation controls. Swisslog added that SynQ offers a single, modular platform that integrates with host systems and other warehouse and logistics software. “Our automation experts are working closely with the Cardinal Health team to design a solution that will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.81
March 20, 2023
…and use cases. “Across manufacturing, warehouse and distribution, robotic, shuttle, and amusement park applications, automation is the new industry standard,” stated Panos Gamvroudis, product manager at Conductix-Wampfler. “A core component of this automation is having the right charging infrastructure in place.” “At Conductix, we’re uniquely positioned to solve these charging challenges because we offer all the energy and data-transfer technology components under one roof,” he said. “We have the technical knowledge, consultative approach and product range to keep businesses moving.” The company said Nano+ includes technical advances in charging with features including: Three distinct pre-determined amperage settings: 25A, 50A, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.66
March 10, 2023
…its new Vertical Sorting Wall, and the high-density Four-Way Shuttle storage system. “I’m very excited to be part of the Geek+ delegation that will be making a return to ProMat this year,” said Yong Zheng, founder and CEO of Geek+. “We’re bringing a host of automation solutions with us that showcase how our advanced technology can take on any challenge found in warehouses today.” Founded in 2015, Geek+ said it develops autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to provide flexible, reliable, and efficient automation for warehouse, supply chain, and logistics operations. The Beijing-based company said it is trusted by over 700 global…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.51
March 02, 2023
…and goods transport. Its flagship product is the Autonom Shuttle, which it said is designed to transport passenger goods. The Paris-based company said it has sold more than 200 Autonom Shuttle units since 2015. Charlatte Autonom formed in 2018 The companies formed Charlatte Autonom in 2018 to design and manufacture electric handling equipment for industrial and airport use. Together, they developed the AUTONOM TRACT AT135, an autonomous and electric system designed to transport goods. It was released in 2019. “With more than 75.5 million passengers in 2019, Frankfurt Airport, Germany's largest airport and Europe's third largest airport serving the most…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.96
February 22, 2023
…which develops robotic-based parcel terminals. Its CLEVON 1 autonomous shuttle carriers have completed deliveries in Europe and the U.S. “Clevon is making driverless deliveries happen already today,” said Sander Sebastian Agur, CEO of Clevon. “We are active in the U.S., Belgium, Lithuania, and Estonia.” “However, we have the capacity to expand more rapidly, and we are ready to safely bring fleets of carriers on public roads,” he said. “This strategic collaboration with ZF will help us to reach this goal.” ZF has SaaS platform for fleet orchestration ZF has developed SCALAR, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to provide real-time fleet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.78
February 22, 2023
…Existing Product: HAI Robotics U.S.A. Inc. for A42T Autonomous Case-picking Robot: ProMat Booth N7900 Vanderlande Industries Inc. for ADAPTO Shuttle: ProMat Booth S603 Ideal Warehouse Innovations Inc. for SLIDE-effect® Dock Bumper: ProMat Booth S3350 Geekplus America Inc. for PopPick: ProMat Booth N7307/N7507 Best IT Innovation: Synkrato for Synkrato warehouse digital twin: ProMat Booth N6256 OneRack for OneRack: ProMat Booth S2882 Lucas Systems Inc. for Lucas Systems Dynamic Work Optimization: ProMat Booth S3775 FORTNA for FORTNA OptiSlot DC Featuring Digital Twin Technology: ProMat Booth S1947 For more on ProMat, check out Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.43
February 02, 2023
…a contrast to L4/L5 full automation areas like Robotaxis, Robo-shuttle, and Autonomous Trucking, where investments scaled back as the automotive community realized that L4/L5 is not easily commercialized for the next few years,” said Cho. “This is a very exciting time for Phantom AI as customers are recognizing the critical role driver-assisted technology plays in making automobiles safer for everyone,” stated Jay Jinhwan Jeon of InterVest, the lead investor in this round. “We're thrilled to partner with Phantom AI at this time to help bring this important technology to the market.” “Phantom AI's ADAS platform is filling an important market…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.53
January 31, 2023
…fulfill mixed orders in a single step, avoiding the usual time-consuming consolidation process, according to the companies. The e.Scala shuttles deliver temperature-controlled items, as well as ambient items to the pick station in any required sequence. “Phononic’s IoT [Internet of Things] software and dynamic messaging will enable e.Scala to act more intelligently and promptly to inventory and order management scenarios,” said Rainer Buchmann, senior advisor to stow Robotics. “With this alliance, we’re accelerating our shared vision of marshalling the most advanced technology for the present and future of warehouse automation.”
