Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.14
March 11, 2024
…has become more complex with increased consumer expectations for inventory and same-day deliveries,” said Andre Luecht, global strategy lead, transportation, logistics and warehousing at Zebra Technologies. “Zebra helps businesses work in new ways with technology and automation to drive the right outcomes in their operations and build an agile supply chain through better accuracy, visibility, and efficiency.” According to the study, eight in 10 decision-makers and frontline workers said using more technology and automation would help meet or exceed productivity goals. In addition, decision-makers (54%) and workers (49%) agree addressing worker comfort and ergonomics is a top workforce initiative. What…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.00
March 08, 2024
…with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to pick directly from inventory pallets and build order pallets ready for outbound delivery. “By taking a new approach that includes robotics from initial concepting, robots, autonomous vehicles and other material handling automation can now work in concert to further drive overall performance, savings and reduction in ergonomic challenges,” Cloer added. Planning and orchestration of the overall objectives and individual system tasks are completely managed by MujinController, which communicates to any warehouse management system (WMS) for information and updates concerning order and inventory management. The Robotic Case Picking system brings flexible automation to warehouses looking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.24
February 28, 2024
Inventory management robot provider Dexory recently announced a deployment partnership with information and asset lifecycle management company Iron Mountain. Dexory will deploy inventory-checking autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at four warehouses southeast of Birmingham, England. The company will implement DexoryView as its inventory tracking system across four Iron Mountain warehouses located in Kettering Symmetry Park, Lutterworth Magna Park North, and Rugby Symmetry Park. 3PL provider turns to automated inventory management Iron Mountain expanded into the third-party logistics (3PL) market in 2021. With over 225,000 customers worldwide, the company was looking for an automated inventory management and space optimization system for its…
Found in Robotics White Papers & Archives, with a score of 4.86
February 28, 2024
…to grow, but so too do their complexities with inventory, logistics, supply chain and warehouse management. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) work alongside humans to reduce the bottlenecks associated with returns and move packages to their designated spots within distribution facilities. Automation of repetitive tasks helps relieve employees of strenuous labor and turn their attention to more pressing elements of the returns process. Fulfilment centers have turned to compact automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) to utilize vertical storage offerings, while robotics as a service (RaaS) can manage fleets of AMRs to maximize speed and sortation. Robotics have just scratched the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.80
February 27, 2024
…Corp provides AI-enabled navigation and fleet management systems for inventory management, remote site management, and floor care robots, including add-on components enabling floor scrubbers to perform inventory checks. Tenant Company designs, manufactures, and markets cleaning equipment. The companies said more than 6,500 Tennant cleaning robots have been deployed with Brain Corp’s BrainOS operating systems for autonomous operation. “This partnership further aligns two companies driven by a shared purpose: to elevate productivity and efficiency, and provide essential support for janitorial teams facing understaffing and overwhelming demand,” said Brain Corp CEO David Pinn. In the second quarter of 2024, Tennant will launch…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.85
February 23, 2024
…on skids, enabling relocation by forklift. OSARO said its system increases efficiency, improves safety, reduces labor costs, and minimizes inventory shrinkage.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.39
February 21, 2024
…to tackle by evolving to handle the overflow of inventory flowing into warehouses around the world. Lending a (robotic) helping hand According to the Reverse Logistics Association’s “Returns Report: 2023 Holiday Predictions” based on goTRG 2023 Holiday Survey data, there’s an $816 billion retail return problem. Almost a trillion dollars in inventory making its way from consumers back to e-commerce retailers creates a potential nightmare for organizations without a concrete plan in place to handle the influx of returned merchandise. Coupled with the jump in returns, organizations are also struggling to fill spots in warehouses to handle these tasks. According…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.98
February 16, 2024
…of its customers, Softeon said its WMS enhanced operational efficiency, expanded integration capabilities, provided real-time data visibility, and improved inventory accuracy. In September 2022, Technicolor divested its VFX & animation services for entertainment, media, and advertising into Technicolor Creative Studios, while its manufacturing, packaging, and global logistics fulfillment and distribution operations rebranded as Vantiva, according to Technicolor’s website. Vantiva also provides broadband, video, and internet of things (IoT) services.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.40
February 06, 2024
…to supply chains that require dense storage, highly accurate inventory management and secure stock control.” The OSRS system utilizes partially-3D printed robots to move atop its grid layout system and move bins that weigh up to 35 kg (77 lbs). Along with its plastic bins, as part of the rollout to McKesson Canada, Ocado also will utilize metal bins for fire safety. The company’s metal bins help reduce fire loss risk by 99.4%, according to testing done by FM Global. Ocado’s battery replacement robot (pictured above), supports the OSRS robots to allow an automated battery exchange and charging option to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.74
February 06, 2024
…integrated e-commerce platform and modularized intelligent warehouse with real-time inventory tracking. The company was looking to streamline order fulfillment operations at its logistics facility in Toronto, Canada. HWArobotics describes its goods-to-person AS/RS installed at Darwynn’s facility as a multi-level shuttle system with 24 carts, 6 cart elevators, and 10,368 storage locations. During the first phase of Darwynn’s project, storage was configured as 3 double-deep aisles with 8 levels enabling parallel operation of multiple shuttle carts. The system included picking stations and WCS systems. AS/RS system’s inventory capacity totals 200,000 items Darwynn was looking to meet the demands of its business…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.36
February 05, 2024
Robotic inventory management provider Dexory recently announced its expansion into the North American market. The company provides inventory-checking autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) along with inventory management software, including AI-powered analysis system DexoryView. Dexory said it is already working with global partners who have a significant U.S. presence, including DB Schenker, Menzies Aviation, Maersk, and ID Logistics. To lead the expansion, Todd Boone has joined the team as head of its North American division. As part of its North American expansion, Dexory will showcase its inventory-checking AMRs and AI-powered digital-twin technology at two upcoming trade shows: Manifest in Las Vegas February…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.35
February 05, 2024
…analytics, skin analyzers, fundus imaging, whole slide imaging, OCR, inventory scanning, and digital twins. E-CAM200_CUOAGX captures fast-moving objects at 30fps E-con described the features of e-CAM200_CUOAGX as follows: 20MP resolution - ensures imaging quality, capturing tiny details at a distance while maintaining reliability in low-light conditions. ISP fine-tuning - delivers high-quality image output through a precisely tuned ISP, capturing every detail, enhancing dynamic range, and reducing noise. Multi-camera support - achieves 30fps at 20MP, supporting up to four synchronized camera connections. Low-light and NIR - maintains image quality in low-light conditions of less than 5 lux, while showcasing a 60%…
