Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.65
August 10, 2022
…and Asia.“ It is an ideal e-commerce solution for micro-fulfillment centers, retail stores, and distribution centers that demand a small footprint, high accuracy, speed, and high productivity in a system that does not increase labor.” OPEX said it offers a suite of modular, flexible systems that can be customized and easily adapted to meet evolving business needs, including Perfect Pick, an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) that it claims dramatically improves speed, efficiency, and reliability. A virtual reality experience The company’s exhibit will be at Stand 5D115 where attendees can interact with OPEX operators to better understand how the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.60
August 05, 2022
Recording: August 30, 2022 at 3:00 EST
Not only did the COVID-19 pandemic accelerate e-commerce demand; it also altered consumer expectations of fast and accurate order fulfillment. From unloading trucks and pallets to taking inventory in warehouses and each picking, robots can assist shorthanded operations at each step. Even brick-and-mortar stores can benefit from automation. In this free webcast, industry experts will discuss how both online and traditional retailers can take advantage of automation as peak season approaches. They will also discuss the importance of collecting and analyzing data to provide timely and actionable insights. Date: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT Retailers, hotels, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.84
August 05, 2022
In an-all cash transaction of $61 per share, Amazon.com Inc. recently announced that it plans to acquire consumer robotics company iRobot Corp. in a deal valued at $1.7 billion. “We know that saving time matters, and chores take precious time that can be better spent doing something that customers love,” said Dave Limp, senior vice president of Amazon Devices, in a statement. “Over many years, the iRobot team has proven its ability to reinvent how people clean with products that are incredibly practical and inventive—from cleaning when and where customers want while avoiding common obstacles in the home, to automatically…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.34
August 04, 2022
Businesses of all sizes share common goals—minimizing the need for scarce manual labor and improving the accuracy and performance of supply chain operations. Numina Group Inc. this week said it has increased its workforce by 34% in the first half of 2022. The Woodridge, Ill.-based company deisgns automation and process-improvement systems to reduce warehouse labor costs and increase productivity and business profitability. With a 35-year track record as an independent systems integrator and software developer, Numina Group said it focuses on lean processes that optimize manufacturing and distribution operations. The company added that it can help them with picking, packing,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.65
August 04, 2022
Cyngn, a developer of autonomous driving software systems, last week said it has released a new case study quantifying the value that Cyngn’s autonomous vehicle technology brings to global logistics and fulfillment. This is the Menlo Park, Calif.-based company’s first study quantifying the return on investment an organization might expect by investing in its technology. According to Cyngn’s research, the deployment of an autonomous vehicle at Global Logistics Fulfillment’s Las Vegas warehouse led to a dramatic increase in efficiency. The report found: a 64% reduction in human labor costs, when compared to using forklifts. a 33% increase in productivity when…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.29
August 03, 2022
AHS, a unit of Hy-Tek Material Handling LLC, yesterday said it has partnered with Tompkins Robotics to automate more of its material handling for fulfillment and distribution. The companies said the addition of Tompkins' modular and scalable tSort to Hy-Tek's suite of services will support streamlined processes, improve employee productivity, and maximize the return on investment for the supply chain industry. “We are excited to start our partnership with Tompkins Robotics, a proven scalable and flexible robotic sortation solution,” said Zac Boehm, Vice President of Innovation and Technology at AHS. “By formalizing our partnership, it allows Hy-Tek to add to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.70
August 02, 2022
More robots are coming to major supply chain and logistics operations. Berkshire Grey Inc. and FedEx Corp. today announced that they have expanded their strategic relationship. The companies have agreed to develop new robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence to help improve the safety and efficiency of FedEx's global package-handling operations. “Our growing relationship with Berkshire Grey for robotic automation is a direct response to the growth of e-commerce, which has accelerated the demand for reliable automated solutions throughout all stages of the supply chain,” said Rebecca Yeung, corporate vice president of operations science and advanced technology at FedEx. “FedEx believes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.55
August 02, 2022
The market for autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, continues to be competitive. ForwardX Robotics Inc. recently announced its first U.S.-based project. The Beijing-based company, which has raised more than $100 million in funding since it was founded in 2016, also recently participated in its first U.S. trade show. “Our results in China, where labor costs are comparatively low, have given us great confidence in what we are able to offer to the rest of the world,” stated Yaxin Guan, chief operations officer of ForwardX. “It’s an exciting time to be in this industry and solve problems that many companies are…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.53
August 01, 2022
Berkshire Grey Inc. last week said that ABB has joined its Technology Alliance Program to provide more customers with robotics and artificial intelligence that improve improve e-commerce fulfillment throughput and warehouse efficiency—while also driving down operational costs. The companies said ABB's automation for global e-commerce merchants, retailers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) will complement Berkshire Grey's portfolio of robotics for e-commerce fulfillment, store replenishment, back-of-store order collection, and package handling. They added that they will provide fully integrated systems for customers seeking comprehensive Intelligent Enterprise Robotics (IER) systems to automate warehouse processes. “Through this collaboration with Berkshire Grey, we provide…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.05
July 29, 2022
American grocery retailer The Kroger Co. this week announced the official opening of its newest customer fulfillment center, or CFC, in Dallas. Powered by the Ocado Group, the CFC will use advanced robotics technology. “Kroger's fast-growing seamless ecosystem takes the promise of zero compromise to the next level, with Kroger Delivery bringing the freshest food and quality ingredients to your own doorstep—when you want it, how you want it,” said Bill Bennett, Kroger vice president and head of e-commerce. “Customers can use Kroger.com or the Kroger app to check the weekly circular, select personalized digital coupons, search products by dietary…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.08
July 28, 2022
Robots are becoming a significant part of leading production operations, according to a new report. The “Advanced Manufacturing 50” is CB Insights' annual list of promising private, advanced manufacturing companies in the world. “Some of this year’s winners aim to provide robotic systems to help manufacturers increase productivity and reduce labor costs,” said CB Insights. “Others are developing advanced analytics that will allow manufacturers to maximize the efficiency and quality of their processes, systems, equipment, and more. The New York-based software vendor's research team used the CB Insights platform and evaluated more than 6,000 applicants and nominees based on their…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.28
July 28, 2022
Market leaders like Amazon are continuously evaluating throughput. The company’s fulfillment centers are extreme — workers are pressed to “make rate,” or meet productivity quotas, or they can lose their jobs if they don’t move fast enough. Amazon’s system tracks each operator’s productivity rate and automatically generates warnings without input from supervisors. Speed has become a critical component of success to every business, and it is imperative to shave time out of the production process to meet customers’ ballooning demand. Today, consumers use shipping speed as a major decision factor in their purchases. Such behaviors, fueled by companies like Amazon,…
