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…parcel sortation center in Wallingford, a last-mile Amazon Logistics delivery station in Bristol and an Amazon Air Hub in Hartford. Let me cut to the chase and answer that question before I fill in the details: The materials handling systems are impressive. There are ten miles of conveyor and sortation, several thousand autonomous mobile robots from Amazon Robotics, and by my estimate, an automated labeling system after packaging. That’s what you see. What’s More Impressive Is What You Don’t See! That’s the scale of Amazon’s ecosystem and the intelligence behind the solution, the software and algorithms developed from the experience…
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…them to place warehouses closer to cities for faster delivery times and save money on real estate. “We’re privileged and honored to partner with Ontario Teachers’,” says Scott Gravelle, Attabotics founder, CEO & CTO. “Attabotics has seen a significant uptick in interest from retailers and brands because we have created an innovative way for commerce companies to modernize their supply chain. COVID-19 has drastically accelerated commerce growth and demand for warehouse space, making supply chain efficiency a critical issue for all.” The company currently has six live installations in North America spanning customers across retail, B2B, food & beverage, and…
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…retail. Growing consumer demand for faster and cheaper online delivery options has seen many retailers investing in warehouse automation to reduce order processing times and to cope with the increasingly complex network of distribution channels. The findings show how, in addition to the logistical complexities of online order fulfillment, labor availability has also been a significant driver for automating warehouses. With the US unemployment rate currently at 3.8%, the report indicates recruiting and retaining qualified staff is plaguing retailers and manufacturers alike. This especially affects those exposed to e-commerce, where demand is more difficult to forecast and the seasonal spikes…
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…diversify its fleets with AMRs and robots for outdoor deliveries.” The report includes a case study about Project START, which involved testing and adjusting Mobile Industrial Robots ApS's fleet management system at a Danish hospital. “In the hospital, AGVs can handle laundry or heavier items in hallways, but it was also using AMRs to deliver supplies to rooms and smaller areas,” said von der Burg. “It's now thinking of using other robots for disinfection or automating beds.” Multiple applications, groups for interoperability “There is also the potential of UGVs [unmanned ground vehicles] at the airport for handling luggage and then…
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…they included emerging markets such as agriculture and last-mile delivery. We tracked about $28 billion in transactions among robotics companies this past year, as the International Federation of Robotics and the Association for Advancing Automation noted record deployments and sales, respectively. Mobile robots, welding systems, and software to simulate environments and manage fleets all made it into our top 10 (see right, or below on mobile). It was also a challenging year for robotics vendors and customers, with ongoing supply chain problems and shifting consumer behavior leading to layoffs. Our hearts go out to all those affected so soon before…
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…are both pushing the envelope on order velocities and delivery speeds. He’s also realistic about what those robots will and won’t be able to do. Along with the exoskeleton suits, he also envisions a time when robots can either remove full pallets or build out box- and case-loads in an autonomous fashion—but probably not both—at the same dock door. “Those two robots are going to look pretty different from one another, and they’re going to be configured differently,” says Santagate. “That’s where some of the complexity is coming in on the design side right now. When you’re talking about warehousing,…
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…picked, packed, and shipped in time to meet customer delivery expectations,” said Cody Upp, vice president at Numina Group. “The launch of Pakt is based on over 30 years of Numina Group’s warehouse automation expertise in supplying systems that enable businesses to lower labor costs and increase order throughput,” he added. Numina Group described itself as an independent systems integrator that has designed and implemented hundreds of automation projects in diverse warehouses across North America. The company said it works with clients to identify process improvements and the right mix of materials handling technologies to deliver a rapid return on…
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…of driving experience, the company said it enables mission-critical deliveries in the most demanding industrial environments. Seventy percent of OTTO’s customers are Fortune 500 companies, including brands such as GE and Toyota. Fleet Manager adds snapshot, analytics, dashboard OTTO Motors said its tools enable users to analyze their systems, identify risks, and optimize their material flow. Manufacturers are using analytics and dashboards to make sense of floor data in order to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) at a glance, drill down into specific vehicles or actionable tasks, and spot bottlenecks. The latest update includes capabilities for independent troubleshooting and fleet…
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…release, Siemens Digital Industries Software accelerates the Simcenter Amesim delivery model to provide access to new enhancements every 6 months. According to the company, the latest updates to Simcenter Amesim include: addressing vehicle electrification by importing Simcenter Motorsolve and Simcenter Battery Design Studio models; frontload aircraft systems performance engineering, thanks to upgraded CAD import capabilities for fuel systems and enhanced post-processing apps for gas turbines; tackling shipbuilding challenges, by taking advantage of validated components and ready-to-use model templates for marine applications; streamlining controls engineering, using a new tool for PID controller calibration and real-time components for thermal and valvetrain systems;…
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…easier for workers from automotive lines to direct store delivery. Automation is the story across the board. There is clearly an imperative to make operations less people dependent. There are also strong needs to improve consistency and reduce costs within the four walls. Automation technology is becoming more affordable, and has a much broader impact than it did before. ProMat just made all of this abundantly clear to everyone. Q: What are the three key market trends from your perspective? Bob Petersen: The first is automation at all levels of the supply chain, as I just said. The second is…
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…the last mile FedEx is still testing the Roxo delivery robot, but outdoor operations are “hard to crack,” said Prather. “It's closer to an autonomous vehicle problem than an AMR problem because of all the weird stuff that happens in the real world. Even in our chaotic sort facilities, we can control how people interact with AMRs.” “Roxo is currently doing test runs with our FedEx Office team, and we're looking for partners like Lowe's, Home Depot, or Pizza Hut as potential users of the robot,” he said. “So if we're not using the robot at a particular time, maybe…
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…for the fuel tank domes by 87%, and cut delivery time from two years to three months. Using traditional manufacturing methods, the process was much slower and 80% of the titanium used in the domes was wasted. The EBAM system has a gross deposition rate from 7 to 25 lbs. of metal per hour, and also uses the company’s Interlayer Real-Time Imaging and Sensing System (IRISS) for adaptive control. The solution can sense and digitally self adjust metal deposition during the print. The LM 2100 (an update of the A2100) is Lockheed’s largest satellite bus, and is used for high-powered…