Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.06
March 07, 2019
…to third-party logistics (3PL) providers for help. Peerless Research Group’s (PRG) annual survey, conducted in January of 2019, found that 32% of respondents were proceeding with investments given the state of the economy, down from a 42% response to the same question last year. That 32% level is more in line with the 35% for the “proceeding with investments” response in 2017 and above the 28% in 2016. 2019 Respondent Demographics Peerless Research Group’s (PRG) e-mail survey questionnaire was sent to readers of Logistics Management and Modern Materials Handling in December 2018 and January of 2019, yielding 246 qualified respondents.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.36
February 27, 2019
…with more than 10 million hours of reliable, real-world operation.” “By leveraging this base in an additional application, we hope that the iBot will become even more accessible to those who need it for their own mobility,” Kamen said. The FedEx bot is designed to travel on sidewalks and along roadsides, safely delivering smaller shipments to customers’ homes and businesses. Bot features include pedestrian-safe technology from the iBot, plus advanced technology such as LiDAR and multiple cameras, allowing the zero-emission, battery-powered bot to be aware of its surroundings. These features are coupled with machine-learning algorithms to detect and avoid obstacles,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.22
February 05, 2019
This month, the Supply Chain Group editorial team offers Logistics Management readers a preview of the latest warehouse and distribution center management equipment, automation and software products that will be introduced on this year’s trade show floor. Run two voice-directed picking solutions together The Lydia Voice Co-Exist Solution is targeted to Vocollect Voice customers who want to add Lydia Voice alongside their existing deployment. The solution enables companies to easily operate a two-vendor voice strategy without having to undertake any additional voice integration efforts. Operational in a very short time with minimal customer resources, the solution delivers 11% productivity improvement.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.57
November 12, 2018
…executive vice president of Global Supply Chain and Product Operations for Gap Inc. and Kevin Kuntz (right) is senior vice president of global logistics for Gap Inc. That’s a question Kevin Kuntz, senior vice president of global logistics fulfillment for Gap Inc., and his team confronted on the morning of Aug. 30, 2016. The night before, a fire tore through a 1-million-plus-square-foot distribution center in Fishkill, N.Y. The fire destroyed about $100 million worth of equipment and inventory, and while all employees continued to be paid, hundreds were impacted. What’s more, it took an important order fulfillment asset offline right…
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 19.89
October 07, 2018
…XPO Logistics has announced plans to deploy 5,000 intelligent robots throughout its logistics sites in North America and Europe. The robots, which are designed to collaborate with humans, will supplement XPO's existing workforce and support future growth. XPO has a strategic partnership with robotics manufacturer GreyOrange Pte. Ltd. that makes XPO the exclusive logistics provider for use of its robots in North America, the United Kingdom, and eight European countries. XPO Logistics Chairman & CEO, Brad Jacobs said: “We've developed our logistics technology to integrate the latest intelligent automation and adapt it at lightning speed. This allows us to dramatically…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.03
September 06, 2018
…Partner of Mithril Capital. Binny Bansal, Flipkart co-founder and Group CEO said, “As an entrepreneur myself, I have closely followed how Samay and Akash have built and grown GreyOrange to become an international technology company with customers across the world. I look forward to supporting and witnessing the new phase of their growth. The team will build on its strengths, especially in AI and machine learning, to launch new generation products for flexible automation.” Founded in 2011 by Samay Kohli and Akash Gupta, GreyOrange is a global technology company headquartered in Singapore with offices in India, Japan, Germany and the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.76
August 07, 2018
…Autodesk also developed the software to control the industrial robot arm ...” The proof of concept is a success, according to Autodesk. “The first artifact that NASA has printed using this approach is a Jersey barrier—one of the modular barricades, typically made of concrete or plastic, that you often see separating lanes of traffic near road construction zones,” The company writes. “End goal of the project is to build a full ecosystem of material, machine,and software for autonomous robotic construction. What we did with NASA was just a proof of concept. Next step is to scale everything up.” says Abhishek…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.75
August 02, 2018
…the unnecessary time consumption. Real-time technical challenges in the operation of these systems with the requirement of high capital investment are anticipated to negatively impact the material handling equipment market. The complexity involved in the integration of hardware and software for manufacturing facilities is restricting companies that have budgetary constraints from adopting these systems. Moreover, cybersecurity threats in these systems are also factors hindering the industry growth. The robotics segment in the material handling equipment market is expected to witness significant CAGR of over 8% to reach over USD 20 billion by 2024 owing to the demand for high-performance robotic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.12
April 09, 2018
…of Tompkins with 3PLs, transportation and technology providers. The group has created a distributed logistics network of fulfillment centers to support retailers and brands shipping direct-to-consumer. “It gives these operations a way to deliver as quickly and as inexpensively as the very large online retailers,” he said. “As we got into MonarchFx, we explored a variety of technologies that would enable efficient and effective each picking. We found the answer in China, and have unveiled Tompkins Robotics, a unique sortation system that allows us to sort a batch pick into a unit pick, pack it out, and then use the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.27
March 01, 2018
…to fall into the dark ages. From autonomous mobile robots to complete supply chain solutions to advanced inventory tracking systems, the options continue to proliferate and drive logistics professionals to develop smarter, more efficient facilities. With that in mind, here are six ways warehouse management is evolving, along with a peek at what we can expect in the next five years. 1.) Software that adapts and personalizes on the dime Much like their end customers expect quick, personalized service, today’s logistics professionals are turning to their warehouse management systems (WMS) software vendors and asking for systems that accommodate their specific…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.78
January 17, 2018
…reliable, safe and cost-effective fleet of material handling mobile robots used for precision movement of boxes, totes, cases, carts, shelves, bins, pallets and heavy, oversized SKUs. Vecna Robotics already is working with the nation’s leading manufacturers, retailers and shippers. The company was spun out from Vecna Technologies, a recognized leader in developing and deploying software and hardware for medical and military operations. Patt brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Vecna Robotics. His areas of expertise include applied autonomy and automation, logistics, aviation, automotive, artificial intelligence, machine learning, human-machine teaming, safety-critical systems and networked distributed systems. Through initiating and…
