Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.66
November 11, 2019
Just a few years ago, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) were the new kid on the technology block. Only a few vendors were in this space, targeting large distribution centers focused on e-commerce, and one of these vendors (Kiva ) got bought up by the biggest e-commerce player of them all—Amazon. Today, dozens of vendors offer AMR solutions, and others offer piece-picking robotic arms. There are different AMR approaches, too. Some solutions follow a “goods-to-person” principle in which robots bring mobile shelf units filled with items to a workstations, while other AMRs meet up with human pickers in the aisles to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.54
July 27, 2022
…addition of the PKR modular pick-and-place cell with delta robot to its lineup of case and tray packing machines.Designed as a packing solution for flexible bags and packages, the PKR Delta joins the pick and place family alongside the PKR Gantry, which is used to pack more rigid cans, bottles, jars, cartons and similarly packaged products, the Las Vegas-based company said. The load-case-and-tray packing machines were designed to accommodate several rigid and flexible package styles, the company. It noted that its customers are using the PKR Delta to package a range of products, including personal care items, vitamin gummies, vegetables,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.49
October 30, 2022
…$7.5 billion market. Fox Robotics' leadership team has built robots and led robotics teams at Google Robotics, Google X, Carnegie Mellon, General Dynamics, MIT, Georgia Tech, and KUKA. The startup said its systems are running around the clock across dozens of customer sites today. DHL Supply Chain proves value Fox Robotics said it retrofits standard forklifts with sensors and software for autonomous material handling operations with precise navigation and robust pallet picking and movement. Deep learning systems use onboard cameras and lidar sensors to detect pallets, boxes, and other obstacles in real time. The intelligent systems also enable the forklift…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.34
November 03, 2022
…it has partnered with Körber Supply Chain to automate operations at its new distribution center near Prague. The companies claimed that the installation of 100 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from Geekplus Technology Co. is one of the largest of its kind in Eastern Europe. Geek+ is a trusted technology partner of Körber. “DB Schenker has experienced outstanding success since its inception as an early innovator in the Eastern European market,” said Ingo Brauckmann, executive vice president for contract logistics/supply chain management Europe at DB Schenker. “With COVID-19 driving more consumers online, we are well-placed to increase and improve the service…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.23
April 24, 2020
…UPS said this week its UPS Supply Chain Solutions group has rolled out a new Warehouse Execution System (WES) offering, entitled Smart Warehouse Technology, with a focus on augmenting distribution center efficiency. Company officials said that this new WES, which was developed by UPS and Softeon, a provider of supply chain technology services, is geared towards enabling faster intake and fulfillment for customers, notably those with fluctuating order patterns, are able to get products on time. And they added that this new WES enables UPS to define specific customer requirements so that the highest priority orders are worked first and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.02
May 09, 2022
…said they will combine Berkshire Grey's artificial intelligence and robots with Logistex's experience as a systems integrator. “Berkshire Grey’s robotic solution portfolio is incredibly robust. By addressing some of the most labor-intensive warehouse processes and handling the broadest range of SKUs, their systems can solve operational challenges across our customer base,” stated Andy Branch, chief operating officer at Logistex. “Logistex has a long history of delivering transformative solutions, and across industries, we are seeing more customers ready to leverage intelligent robotic automation.” Kettering, U.K.-based Logistex provides materials handling automation and warehouse management software (WMS). The company said it specializes in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.00
March 04, 2022
…and beverage and e-commerce,” added Phil Shaw, Europe divisional operations director at GXO. “We're retrieving several hundred-thousand items from stockholding, which need to get to the packer at the same time.” In particular, returns are an increasingly significant portion of e-commerce. “We'll see further acceleration in returns, which always lag e-commerce activity,” said Shelton. “The less excess stock to discount at the end of season, the better for gross margins.” The third-party logistics (3PL) market is competitive and fragmented, but Shelton said automation gives GXO a “head start” in serving major e-commerce customers. This includes non-retail industries including aerospace and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.98
December 01, 2022
…farmers reduce their carbon footprint, improve field safety, streamline operations, and increase their bottom lines. “This is a momentous day for Monarch Tractor that has been years in the making,” stated Praveen Penmetsa, co-founder and CEO of Monarch Tractor. “Our team has worked tirelessly and relentlessly with a mission to make farming more profitable and sustainable. We’re proud to see our commitment to technological innovation and sustainable solutions culminate in celebrating our first tractor off the production line, which, I might add, is powered by renewable energy.” Founded in 2018, Zimeno Inc., which does business as Monarch Tractor, claimed that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.92
August 09, 2023
…month, MHI accepted the company into its SLAM Industry Group. (In this case, SLAM refers to “scan, label, apply, and manifest,” not simultaneous localization and mapping.) “The last 100 feet of the warehouse are critical for efficient operations, high throughput, and customer satisfaction,” stated enVista. Robotics 24/7 recently spoke with Dennis Andre, director of enVista, and Tom Stretar, vice president of technology at enVista, about SLAM line automation. Getting started with SLAM line automation How would you define SLAM line automation? Dennis Andre, enVista Andre: In optimizing that last 100 feet of warehouse space, we get a package, dimension it…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.91
October 19, 2018
…where and how they might be applied to their operations. And everyone is trying to figure out how to make them pay for themselves when compared to a traditional model – say predictive analytics compared to preventative maintenance or introducing robots to the picking process versus a 3 level pick module or pick-to-cart. The result, in some instances, is perpetual pilot purgatory. Yes, some forward thinking end users are kicking the tires and investing in pilots, and more pilots, and more pilots – and even going live with small-scale rollouts – but we haven’t learned enough yet to move the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.84
October 27, 2021
…because there are much larger setup costs with many robots, and modifications can be very expensive. Conversely, a semi-automated approach for the facility like the one I supervise in Mexico, a low-cost country, can facilitate innovation rather than impede it. Light adaptable automation such as collaborative robots can assist in production processes, increasing product quality while maintaining the flexibility needed for innovative changes by operators. It is important to consider the restraints to innovation that more expensive heavier automation can create. My take on automation Technological advancements have allowed for manufacturing automation that has undoubtedly been an industry-changing development. Take…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.63
February 11, 2022
…North American team igus said its North American leadership group, which will also focus on solutions, customer service, and sustainability, now includes: Tom Miller, vice president of the igus dry-tech division Joe Ciringione, vice president of the igus e-chain systems division Anne Hardee, vice president of human resources Gerry Fournier, vice president of operations Greg Silva, vice president of finance All of the new executives have distinguished themselves as business leaders, according to igus. Miller, a graduate of Northeastern University, joined the company in 1999 and oversees all aspects of its dry-tech division. Ciringione joined igus in 1995, starting out…
