Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.62
April 28, 2022
…Inc. today announced the launch of its new Dallas micro-fulfillment center, expanding its growing North American network for on-demand retail. Through its network of automated micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) and inventory intelligence, the New York-based company said it enables retailers to scale their capacity while profitably and sustainably providing on-demand deliveries. Fabric expects network to cover nearly 90% of U.S. consumers The Dallas location is the latest in Fabric’s growing network of MFCs in the U.S. The company said it expects that number to double by the end of the year, covering delivery to nearly 90% of consumers across the country…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.54
April 20, 2022
Davinci Micro Fulfillment and Addverb Technologies USA Inc. announced a partnership to pair Addverb's automation technology with Davinci's specialization in micro-fulfillment solutions to launch and expand micro-fulfillment centers across North America. Bound Brook, N.J.-based Davinci plans to open between 750 to 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) by 2030, offering more brands and retailers expanded operations to reach customers for same-day, next-day, or second-day service. Mark Messina, CEO of Addverb Technologies: “Micro-fulfillment centers and central fulfillment centers (CFC) are transforming the thriving e-commerce industry. By combining Addverb's fleet of automated robots with Davinci's physical location network, we are powering a scalable network…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.21
April 18, 2022
…dynamism of this market might impact the implementation of micro-fulfillment centers, or MFCs. Those are defined as those systems put in 5,000 to 10,000 square feet in the back of a grocery store or big box retailer; or facilities ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 square feet located in empty store fronts or purpose-built facilities near urban areas? Two other data points provide a part of the answer: The same WSJ article noted that Walmart has plans to build around 100 small, automated fulfillment centers attached to existing stores in the next few years to make room in the aisles for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 21.67
April 11, 2022
…October 2021. “We're seeing demand for goods-to-person automation for micro-fulfillment,” Randy Randolph, vice president of channels and partnerships at Geek+, told Robotics 24/7. At the SITL awards ceremony, speakers said that the AMR has enabled storage density to literally reach new heights. This could help micro-fulfillment centers and provide an alternative to the more extensive infrastructure of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), Geek+ said. “Geek+ continues to invest in innovation to stay ahead of the logistics challenges of tomorrow and develop cutting-edge solutions for customers today,” said the company. Geek+ takes robots on the road In recent months, Geek+…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.67
April 04, 2022
…at MODEX 2022 At MODEX 2022 in Atlanta last week, Geek+ demonstrated its PopPick goods-to-person system, its RoboShuttle for micro-fulfillment centers, and its S20C-A conveyor and sortation robot. “The S20C-A conveyor top and adjustable sorting were big asks from customers,” said Randy Randolph, vice president of channels and partnerships at Geek+. “This is the U.S. product debut, and the RoboShuttle+40 can sort to different heights.” “Our four-way shuttle robot for pallets combines ground picking with multi-level picking,” he told Robotics 24/7. “It's an evolution of PopPick, whose robotic arms retrieve totes, that has the density of an ASRS [automated storage…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.45
April 01, 2022
…modernize fulfillment to meet the immediacy demands of modern commerce. Samay Kohli, co-foundera and CEO of GreyOrange, spoke about micro-fulfillment at MODEX 2022 in Atlanta this week.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.78
March 29, 2022
…of 2021 and the 8 m (26.2 ft.) tall micro-fulfillment RoboShuttle. “Our approach has been to study our goods-to-person installations worldwide and conduct in-depth discussions with customers to further innovate in the space and develop the products that can fit their more complex needs,” Liu added. “Goods-to-person is just the tip of the iceberg for what AMRs can provide to warehouse logistics.” More storage space than traditional systems Compared with manual warehouses that use beam racks for storage and shipment, the four-way shuttle racks provide higher and denser storage spaces without compromising worker safety, according to Geek+. On the ground…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.77
March 09, 2022
…their booths. MHS (Booth B7255): MHS will present its micro-fulfillment offering, including an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) from HAI Robotics and an intelligent piece-picking robot from Mujin. The overall solution is designed to fully automate the order-fulfillment process. Universal Robots (Booth B2805): Collaborative robots are moving from manufacturing into warehouses, noted Mujin. It said the combination of accessibility and ease of deployment with the MujinController is leading to new cobot applications such as mixed-case depalletizing. Diankov to discuss modern micro-fulfillment In the show’s theaters, directly across from Mujin’s booth, Diankov will share insights on how companies can use…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.79
February 24, 2022
…businesses in dynamic markets, according to the company. AutoStore micro-fulfillment centers prove value Swisslog said its 300 AutoStore projects to date demonstrate its capabilities across micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs); standalone projects; and large, complex, fully integrated solutions. Growing in popularity, micro-fulfillment centers typically repurpose existing facilities, such as retail stores. They can be turned around in as little as six months and offer an enhanced customer experience, said Swisslog. Recent MFC projects include installations for SKUtopia in Australia, as well as Peapod and H-E-B in the U.S. SKUtopia is working with Swisslog to introduce an automated MFC in Sydney, Australia. It…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 30.38
January 13, 2022
…technology. It empowers systems integrators to build cutting-edge solutions for end users in multiple high-demand industries, such as e-commerce, micro-fulfillment, and parcel handling.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.89
January 09, 2022
…for “effortless” vertical movements and can be reliable for self-navigation in constantly changing industrial environments, said Seegrid. In addition, micro-fulfillment centers are another promising application, noted Adhish Luitel, an analyst at ABI Research. Robotics and automation can assemble e-grocery order baskets for customers with a minimum workforce, he said. About the author Vaishanavi Dhokchawle is a senior associate content writer at Allied Market Research. She holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.02
December 27, 2021
…need to specialize beyond traditional warehouses to adapt to micro-fulfillment centers that might be located in office buildings or back-of-store. That's the specialization piece. But I think the specialized applications will be combined in a general platform. So instead of having hundreds of companies that address each specialization, we'll have a few companies that combine specialized applications into a cohesive automation solution. Looking forward to in-person events What are you looking forward to most in 2022? Bieller: Definitely in-person events. The past two years have proven that the development and introduction of new products and technologies is maintained—if not improved—in…
