Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.05
November 09, 2022
AutoStore yesterday launched PickUpPort its first public-facing port that lets consumers shop online and pick up their orders directly from the AutoStore System. “It’s important for us to help retailers stay ahead in an ever-changing industry,” stated Carlos Fernández, chief product officer at AutoStore. “With the new PickUpPort, retailers can offer a hassle-free pick-up option in-store, and customers can see how robots pick, organize, and store items. When retailers adopt this technology, their customers get even more flexibility and freedom.” Founded in 1996, AutoStore claimed that it is a pioneer in cube storage automation, “the densest order-fulfillment solution in existence.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.46
October 24, 2022
Food and automated storage systems are coming together. AutoStore AS today said that it has chosen StrongPoint ASA to install its first system designed for food management. It includes three temperature zones: ambient, chilled, and now frozen. StrongPoint is AutoStore’s first and only grocery-focused distribution partner. “This is a great day for grocery retailers and food management companies looking at automation to boost efficiency, as they can now automate all three temperature zones,” stated Jacob Tveraabak, CEO of StrongPoint. “We are proud to have the honor of installing a world first for AutoStore and look forward to leveraging our 35+…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
October 22, 2022
…from totes coming from a cube storage automation from AutoStore and place order items into outbound cartons. The overall solution picks, scans and places thousands of SKUs a day. Vision and AI are applied to let the robot know how to pick, but also for how to correctly place items to a destination like a shipping carton, a tote, or to induct into an autobagger, explains Vince Martinelli, head of marketing for RightHand. “Every time a robot picks, it has to place it somewhere,” said Martinelli. “Sometimes, it’s a simple placing over the middle of a larger container from a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.69
August 29, 2022
…then, the Boston-based company has helped automated storage provider AutoStore go public, acquired the Semiconductor Solutions Group of Brooks Automation for $3 billion, and invested in freight-tracking software firm FourKites. In February 2022, THL participated in robotic picking provider RightHand Robotics' Series C round. In April, the private equity (PE) firm oversaw the merger of MHS Global and Fortna to create an e-commerce and logistics services leader. THL expects automation to transform industries Mike Kaczmarek, managing director at THL, spoke with Robotics 24/7 about his outlook for robotics. “We invest in healthcare, financial, technology and services, and broader technology businesses,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.81
June 16, 2022
…Asian businesses to earn about warehouse automation. In April, AutoStore opened a new office in Singapore to serve local partners and clients in the Asia-Pacific region. “AutoStore sees strong growth in automation in the region,” said Philipp Schitter, vice president of business development for APAC at AutoStore. “Two of our partners are headquartered here, and we already have a market.” Founded in 1996, AutoStore said it is a pioneer in dense cube storage automation. The Nedre Vats, Norway-based company said it has installed more than 850 automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) in 45 countries. It works with systems integration…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.82
June 13, 2022
…than $175 billion in leading technology companies. They include AutoStore, Berkshire Gray, JD Logistics, and Uber. The business combination was approved at a special meeting of SVFC shareholders held on June 3. As a result of the transaction, the combined company received additional growth capital to supplement its existing $363 million of combined cash on the balance sheet as of March 26 and proceeds from a May 20 warrant exercise. “We are thrilled to complete our business combination with Symbotic,” said Yanni Pipilis, chairman and CEO of SVF and managing partner at SBIA. “We believe Symbotic is years ahead of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.66
June 03, 2022
…providing a user-friendly technology that’s safe to implement in any facility. The company also recently announced that Asetec, an AutoStore integrator in South Korea, has joined the RightHand Robotics Integrator Network.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.71
May 17, 2022
…charter members Element Logic, the world’s first and largest AutoStore partner, and Vanderlande, a global leader in warehouse automation. Through partner collaborations, RightHand's customers include apo.com Group, a European online pharmacy. The company said it is actively developing its partner network. Robotic picking on display at LogiMAT 2022 RightHand Robotics plans to conduct product demonstrations at Stand A61, Hall 7, at LogiMAT 2022 in the Messe Stuttgart convention center. The international trade show for intralogistics systems and process management, produced by EUROEXPO Messe- und Kongress-GmbH, will be held from May 31 to June 2. At the event, attendees will have…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.24
May 05, 2022
…technologies we’re evaluating on a regular basis are the AutoStore and OPEX SureSort. The traditional competitors to these goods-to-person technologies are pick modules, unit sorters and put-walls to name a few. LM: Robotics is certainly one of the hottest topics in automation. Considering all of the excitement, what are you actually seeing in your day-to-day work with clients? Saenz: The majority of warehouse operations in industry today remain conventional and don’t likely require automation and robotics to achieve their required levels of efficiency. I have been surprised, however, at the level of interest in automation even within these lower-volume operations.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.08
April 08, 2022
…AGV, and Bastian Solutions really impressing us with its AutoStore, mobile robot, and conveyor setup. And on our own stand, our multi-brand fleet demo also drove lots of visitor questions. Were there any new trends that you observed this year? Andrews: I think that there is a recognition that a modern automated warehouse environment is likely to contain different robots from different manufacturers to execute different tasks. And I was able to get a sense of that by observing the numerous multi-vendor demos that were scattered around the show. I would expect that the trend of forming partnerships to deliver…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.02
April 04, 2022
…a Norwegian firm that is the largest integrator of AutoStore. SDI will serve as Element Logic’s base to enter the North and South American markets. Examples of partnerships to gain access to new markets included Murata Machinery and AGVE Group, Muratec and Cimcorp, and Addverb Technologies and Numina Group. And, while not really a consolidation, I remain impressed by the amount of private equity funds that continue to be invested in our space. Robotics reaches a tipping point Back in 2015, I invited Tom Galluzzo, the co-founder of IAM Robotics, to write an article for Supply Chain Management Review [Editor's…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 41.12
March 25, 2022
AutoStore AS last week launched the newest version of its vertical bin lift in North America. The Nedre Vats, Norway-based company said the Bin Lift 2.0 will extend the reachability of the company’s warehouse inventory bins. Founded in 1996, AutoStore specializes in robots and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) for warehouses. The company said it has sold more than 850 systems in 45 countries. Bin Lift 2.0 available in G2P and G2G The newly redesigned Bin Lift offers enhanced performance with upgraded rollers, tracks, motor, and electronics, the company said. It is easier to assemble than the previous model…
