Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.96
February 14, 2023
…latest supply chain technologies, from autonomous trucks and mobile robots to automated storage and software. With post-COVID-19 e-commerce shifts, ongoing labor shortages, and recessionary fears as a given, most of the speakers, exhibitors, and attendees at this year's Manifest were still bullish on automation. They acknowledged the challenges of identifying the best robots for a particular job, as well as the growing needs for interoperability and easy ways to collect, analyze, and present data. Manifest attendance doubles in second year More than 3,000 people attended Manifest at Caesar's Forum—at least double the 1,500 attendees at last year's inaugural event, according…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.92
June 16, 2021
…the single largest disruption to manufacturing and supply chain operations of our time,” said Eric Fogg, co-founder and chief customer officer of MachineMetrics. “Manufacturers simply don’t have the time or resources to rebuild from scratch. They need results right now.” MachineMetrics’ said its Industrial Data Platform enables manufacturers to improve utilization and increase production without adding more machines. The Internet of Things (IoT) system automates the collection of data from equipment, said the company. It is intended to deliver actionable, machine data-driven insights for factory workers, helping organizations to reduce waste and optimize shop-floor productivity. “What makes MachineMetrics unique is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.86
December 12, 2021
…to connect easily and effectively with existing systems. NAI Group LLC last week announced the expansion of its capabilities to provide interconnect solutions for the growing warehouse automation industry. The Troy, Mich.-based company custom designs and manufactures cable assemblies and harnesses for equipment OEMs and system integrators. Only about 5% of North American warehouses are fully automated, according to NAI. Robotics can reduce labor costs, increase efficiency, increase workplace safety, and address the concerns over the availability of labor. These benefits can outweigh the challenges of implementing automation in warehouses and distribution centers, said the company. In addition, technologies such…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.78
September 26, 2023
Robots offer the possibility of more efficient and profitable recycling, keeping more waste out of landfills. The Can Manufacturers Institute today said it is using an innovative financing model to deploy a robot at a Caglia Environmental material recovery facility, or MRF, in California. Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings, two members of the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), will fund a two-year equipment lease for a robot from EverestLabs. The companies said they expect the robot to capture more than 1 million used beverage cans (UBCs) a year at the Caglia MRF, which sorts single-stream recyclables. Caglia will share with…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.75
August 18, 2022
…diesel-electric hybrid vehicle was developed by Waltham, Mass.-based QinetiQ Group North America, a division of Farnborough, U.K.-based QinetiQ, and New Hudson Mich.-based Pratt Miller, according to the publication Army Technology. The two defense companies won the U.S. Army’s RCV-L prototype project in March 2020. The government is expected to start the manufacturing and development phase of RCV-L in 2023. The vehicle will be designed to be used for reconnaissance, Army Technology reported. Boulder, Colo.-based Stratom said its Perimeter Safety for Autonomous Vehicles System (P-SAV) will provide the RCV-L with 360-degree sensor coverage and a computer system that uses machine learning…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.68
July 02, 2024
ForwardX Robotics, a provider of “assisted picking” autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), announced its partnership with Voyatzoglou as the official distributor in Greece and EuroFit in Romania. This strategic alliance serves as a further expansion of ForwardX offerings in the European marketplace. Voyatzoglou a Greece-based company that has developed solutions for retail stores, warehouses and distribution centers since 1992, brings its experience to propel the adoption of ForwardX Robotics' full line-ups and advanced offerings. This collaboration extends to Romania, with Voyatzoglou's subsidiary, EuroFit, playing a role in distributing ForwardX AMRs in the Romanian market. ForwardX moves forward in Europe “This collaboration…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.59
December 17, 2021
…Handling [a sibling publication to Robotics 24/7], Michael Levens, group editorial director, highlights how robotics continues to positively impact warehouses and distribution centers of small, midsize, and large facilities. Robots continue to dramatically help companies provide quality customer service and meet demands amid a challenging labor market. RaaS makes it easier for SMBs to scale Robotic automation is no longer limited to large corporations with the financial ability to heavily invest in capital equipment. Robots as a service (RaaS) is a viable option for businesses of all size and scale. The tight labor market is affecting businesses of all sizes,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.50
December 12, 2022
The Hawesko Group claimed that it is Germany's largest trading house for high-quality wines and champagnes. It needed to respond to significant e-commerce growth and customer expectations for a seamless digital and physical shopping experience. The company and its Internationale Wein-Logistik GmbH, or IWL, logistics subsidiary are investing in the optimization of their intralogistics processes. In the next eight months, Körber plans to implement a scalable system including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that is fully harmonized with IWL's warehouse management system (WMS). The goal is to improve the agility and flexibility of processes at IWL's center in Tornesch, Germany. “The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.42
March 29, 2023
…has entered into a definitive merger agreement with SoftBank Group Corp. and its affiliate. SoftBank has been an investor in Berkshire Grey since 2019. “After a thoughtful review of value-creation opportunities available to Berkshire Grey, we are pleased to have reached this agreement with SoftBank, which we believe offers significant value to our stockholders,” said Tom Wagner, CEO of Berkshire Grey. “SoftBank is a great partner, and this merger will strengthen our ability to serve customers with our disruptive AI robotics technology as they seek to become more efficient in their operations and maintain a competitive edge.” Bedford, Mass.-based Berkshire…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.41
September 20, 2022
…configurable computing and sensor reference platform for autonomous mobile robot (AMR) developers and software vendors. NVIDIA offers developer options in the cloud Developers will have three ways to access Isaac Sim in the cloud, according to NVIDIA. “It'll soon be available in the new NVIDIA Omniverse Cloud platform, a suite of services that enables developers to design and use metaverse applications from anywhere,” wrote Gerard Andrews, senior product marketing manager for robotics at NVIDIA. “It’s available now on AWS RoboMaker, a cloud-based simulation service for robotics development and testing,” he said. “And, developers can download it from NVIDIA NGC and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.40
June 27, 2022
…European warehouse automation division of Royal Reesink, a global group of companies headquartered in the Netherlands. Reesink a leading European systems integrator With over 50 years of active presence in the market and over 850 automation projects delivered, RLS claims it is currently one of the strongest system integrators in Europe, offering a wide range of solutions, from warehouse cranes, high bay warehouses, conveyors and shuttle systems, to connecting software integration, and new technologies like AMRs. “The warehouse automation market is becoming increasingly competitive and dense. In order to stay ahead of future developments, the RLS-companies have always looked for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.34
December 23, 2016
Mergers, acquisitions and partnerships Dematic acquired by KION Group $2.1 billion deal creates a unique combination of traditional and automated materials handling solutions. Honeywell to acquire Intelligrated for $1.5 billion Deal marks the second acquisition of a leading systems integration firm in the past two weeks. JDA announces $570 million equity investment from Blackstone and New Mountain Capital Investment to support research and development, including SaaS-based supply chain and omni-channel retail solutions. FORTE and Power Automation Systems rebranded under Swisslog WDS Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution Solutions acquired Forte in April 2015 and PAS in April 2016. KION brand Egemin Automation…
