Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.23
January 01, 2022
…higher places. Pro: Automation can helps minimize errors in inventory management, thereby improving order fulfillment. As is the case with most technology, the exact system that works best for your business will depend on several factors such as the future plans for your business and your initial budget. Whereas manual systems work just fine for relatively small businesses that work with dynamic process handling, robots and automation are great for businesses that deal with many repetitive tasks and larger volumes of materials. Four ways to optimize material handling For businesses wanting to optimize their material handling processes, the following steps…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.79
December 17, 2021
…palletizing cell. Source: NorthShore Care Supply Robots grow with inventory Fast forward to July 2021, when I toured the Green Oaks facility once again. The AMRs were still traveling through the aisles, associates were busy picking to the robots and moving product through the packing stations, and lift truck operators were moving pallets to replenish pick locations. I saw two big differences: Significantly more inventory was in the warehouse than in July 2020, and at the receiving dock, two associates were unloading cartons onto a powered conveyor from inside a shipping container. Those cartons were then directed to a robotic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.21
December 16, 2021
…portfolio of AMRs and software to automate cleaning, move inventory, and sense environmental data for greater efficiency and safety. Kärcher and Brain Corp design robot for large facilities “Kärcher is thrilled to bring its first autonomous machine to market in partnership with Brain Corp,” said Rex Shull, vice president of product management and engineering. “In today’s challenging labor environment, this product will be a key solution to help our customers meet troublesome resource challenges.” Winnenden, Germany-based Kärcher is a leading provider of cleaning technology, and its Kärcher North America unit is headquartered in Aurora, Colo. Using Brain Corp’s proprietary operating…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.45
December 14, 2021
…employees’ walk time and helping them pick items from inventory more efficiently. At another GXO site in Stoke-on-Trent, 6RS's autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have enhanced picking accuracy by 40% and reduced new employee training time by 80% since being deployed, reported the company. “Our work with GXO at the Milton Keynes distribution center is a prime example of 6 River Systems’ ability to meet the needs of high-volume organizations that are building multi-tiered warehouse installations,” said Jerome Dubois, co-founder and co-CEO of 6 River Systems. “As businesses continue to seek automation solutions to meet increasing consumer demands, we’re innovating to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.98
December 12, 2021
…provides cable assemblies for the newer shuttles that move inventory, replacing traditional conveyor systems, for which it has also supplieds cables. The company added that it can connect the entire warehouse operation. Historical inventory data can be accessed to accurately determine optimal storage methods and areas. Collaboration platforms can perform integrated scheduling of various robots and logistics equipment to efficiently complete the flow of goods. Goods-to-person picking systems can reduce the movement of workers, increase order-fulfillment efficiency, and reduce errors. Robots with advanced vision technology can accurately pick orders. Automation can pack goods according to their exact size, effectively reducing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.50
December 08, 2021
…double the current footprint, enabling us to carry more inventory and manufacture products faster. That combined with a design that incorporates significantly more dock doors for shipping and receiving, will allow us to reduce lead times,” adds Scott McGill, Director of Sales at Cornerstone. Doppler explains: “The new operation will also be equipped with the latest state-of-the-art electron beam coating and curing equipment that we have always used to produce our ResinDek’s protective coatings and finishes, only at much higher throughput rates and volumes than before. It will also allow us to attain even greater quality than the high standards…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.13
December 02, 2021
…production capabilities to enable supply chain transparency, and flexible inventory management at a highly competitive TCO, all while reducing waste and supporting a limited carbon footprint through on-site printing.” Essentium promises fast 3D printing in production Essentium said its intellectual property (IP) portfolio includes more than 150 patents to date across polymer and metal systems, processes, and materials. The company noted that its management team has experience with material science and supply chains. According to Essentium, its line of High-Speed Extrusion (HSETM) 3D printing platforms are five to 15 times faster than conventional extrusion additive manufacturing systems. It claimed that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.35
December 01, 2021
…products at putaway and picking to get more accurate inventories. In addition, Top Notch identified the most popular items and moved them to the floor level to make operating safer and clear warehouse congestion. A short stretch of conveyor that diverts items to a value-added processing area and to shipping followed. A re-slotting initiative eliminated ladders by bringing items closer to the ground level. The facilities also feature case flow near the conveyor system for the fastest-moving items. Top Notch handles more than 80,000 SKUs. Today, an area is designated to automatically add dunnage and then tape and label an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.74
November 24, 2021
…be expecting 1,000 orders of a hot toy against inventory in high-bay storage. They need a pallet as quickly as possible.” “While our robots aren't managing pallets, they can help with other demand around presale orders, such as adding a toothbrush or a flashlight to an order,” he explained. “It's a complex long tail, with people marrying orders. It's really about the flow management system.” 4. inVia Logic guides robots plus people “We recently went live with our software guiding customers' forklifts just like our robots,” Elazary said. “Two people would choose the same aisle and get stuck, but inVia…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.92
November 22, 2021
…consistent with ISO 14040; and Scope 1, 2, 3 inventories. The boundless evaluation of Locomation's technology found that, when compared with traditional Class 8 trucks, vehicles equipped with the ARC technology could do the following: Reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint of freight transportation by 22% Cut operating costs by 19% Decrease fuel consumption by 21% Lower photochemical ozone formation by 22% Reduce the GHG abatement cost, or dollars per tonne of avoided greenhouse gas emissions, below any of the alternatives considered These conclusions are based on the ARC system’s ability to reduce truck idling by up to 90% and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.07
November 19, 2021
…that Machina will transform the production of parts for low- to mid-volume by reducing the manufacturing costs, time-to-market, and inventory holding costs for tooling.” Innovation Endeavors is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in data, leading-edge computation, and advanced engineering to transform industries, from agriculture and logistics to life sciences, transportation, and more. Its investments include AlphaSense, Blue River Technology, Fabric, Formlabs, Uber, and Vicarious Surgical. Machina Labs is looking to expand its team in Los Angeles. Its employees have worked at organizations including SpaceX, Microsoft, Google, Northrop Grumman, and Stratasys. For a current list of job openings at…
