Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.38
August 22, 2022
Retailers and distributors around the world are increasingly looking to automation to help them meet pressing business needs. Dematic Corp. today announced that it has partnered with Dexterity Inc. to offer “full-task” robotics globally. It will also facilitate Dexterity's entry into the European market. “Our growing partnership with Dexterity is yet another example of Dematic taking the necessary steps to continue to be a software and technology leader,” stated Hasan Dandashly, president of Dematic and an executive board member at KION Group. “As a leader, we provide our customers with the intelligent solutions they require for success, and fully integrated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.37
March 30, 2021
No matter the distance, hauling heavy loads of material through factories and warehouses—or from one to another—remains a highly repetitive and potentially dangerous task. Forklifts remain an ongoing contributor to workplace accidents, and skilled operators are difficult to find and retain. According to the Manufacturing Institute, U.S. manufacturers will face a labor shortage of 2.4 million by 2028. Automation can be a solution for both challenges. Over the past few years, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have emerged as a safe and efficient alternative to traditional manual material movement. AMRs navigate independently along pre-determined paths, with most using built-in lidar sensors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.36
January 01, 2022
The term “material handling” refers to the controlling, moving, and protecting of products and materials from production to distribution. In some cases, in-between processes such as transportation and storage are included as well. Material handling equipment includes a wide range of automation technologies, with conveyor systems and mobile robots being some of the most common ones. As materials handling involves packaging, storage, shipping, and delivery, it is closely tied to the manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, retail, and disposal industries. To be more precise, Meili Robots has identified four stages of material handling processes in the supply chain: Manufacturing: First, inbound shipments…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.33
March 27, 2024
Tompkins Solutions, a supply chain consulting and material handling integration firm, recently announced a strategic partnership with Softeon, a global provider of supply chain software. The companies said their collaboration will provide warehouse execution systems (WES), warehouse control systems (WCS), and warehouse management systems (WMS) to help organizations improve order fulfillment and overcome operational challenges. “We’re excited to join forces with Softeon to deliver customized, flexible solutions that enable our customers to drive value and future-proof their warehouse operations.” said David Latona, CEO of Tompkins Solutions. Tompkins Cornerstone WES paired with Softeon WMS Powered by Softeon, Tompkins Solutions’ Cornerstone WES…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.33
February 16, 2024
Intralogistics automation provider Cimcorp recently announced it will showcase its automated storage and order picking systems at MODEX 2024 in booth B6019. The company said MODEX attendees will have the opportunity to explore Cimcorp’s technology through interactive demonstrations and discuss operational challenges with its representatives. “Automation is the future of fresh food distribution, and our unique solutions makes it easier than ever to get started with automation in a way that is quick, cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable,” said Adam Gurga, national manager of grocery and retail partnerships for Cimcorp. The MODEX 2024 trade show will be held March 11-14 at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.30
July 01, 2022
“I’ve never seen so much interest, if not desperation, to improve fulfillment,” said James Lawton, vice president and general manager of robotics automation at Zebra Technologies. And that’s true for companies as diverse as FedEx and iHerb. Both companies, and many others in between, have recently turned to piece-picking robotic systems to solve their fulfillment challenges. But we are to a great extent still in the early stages of robotic piece picking. After all, it was only January 2015 that Modern Materials Handling reported on what was probably one of the first robotic piece-picking pilots “The robots are coming –…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.29
July 23, 2023
Despite rising inflation rates, the demand for eyewear remains consistent. The Vision Council’s Consumer inSights report for the second quarter of 2023 revealed that 80% of surveyed consumers use vision-correction tools. Among those who wear prescription glasses, more than half made a purchase within the past 12 months. A critical factor in meeting these consumer needs is the growing use of advanced technologies for eyewear marketing, manufacturing, and distribution. Specifically, industry applications of robotics and artificial intelligence can play a substantial role in boosting sales and the overall customer experience. This paints an optimistic picture for the global eyewear market…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.26
January 16, 2023
Wilmington, Mass.-based Locus Robotics will be deploying its first autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, in Japan to help connect builders with materials. DesignFuture Japan Inc. and Locus Robotics last week announced that they plan to deploy LocusBots in Material Bank Japan's distribution warehouse. Founded in 2019, Material Technologies Corp. said its system combines a multi-brand cross-search and bulk-billing capability with established logistics facilities. It said this enables next-day delivery of orders placed before midnight to anywhere in the U.S. The company said it has handled building material samples for more than 100,000 participating designers and 450 manufacturers. DesignFuture Japan is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.25
March 14, 2017
Intelligrated, a leading North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, announces the election of Matt Wicks, vice president, product development, manufacturing systems, to the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) board of directors. Wicks’ two-year term began following the board’s January meeting. The RIA board is comprised of members across supplier, educator and researcher, integrator and user categories. Wicks was elected for his background in systems integration and robotic applications in high-growth logistics markets, including experience with warehousing, distribution and e-commerce fulfillment operations. “I’m happy to be working with this esteemed group of new and returning board members to plan the strategic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.24
March 30, 2021
HAI Robotics, which makes autonomous case-handling robots, or ACRs, for logistics and industrial automation, this month announced a Series B+ funding round of nearly $15 million (U.S.) led by 5Y Capital, with participation from existing investors Source Code Capital and Walden International. According to the company, the capital will fuel its research and development, operational capabilities, and business expansion. Warehouse automation can enable fast, safe, and error-free distribution, as well as shorter time to market, and it is about to make an enormous impact on logistics and supply chain operations, said the Shenzhen, China-based company. “With an increasingly aging population…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.23
February 25, 2022
At MODEX 2022, ABB Group said it plans to show some of its most advanced robotics technology for omnichannel commerce, including the EBOT 350 from ASTI Mobile Robotics, which it acquired in July 2021. The Zurich, Switzerland-based company said its recent acquisition of ASTI Mobile Robotics expanded its industrial automation offerings. ABB added that ASTI's autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) join its innovations for packing, moving, and delivering products for consumer goods producers and distributors. ABB announced several systems that it plans to exhibit in Atlanta next month. ASTI EBOT part of portfolio exhibit ABB said its exhibit at MODEX 2022…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.20
November 07, 2022
Cubiscan announced last week that the company is entering into a partnership with inVia Robotics, a warehouse autonomous mobile robot maker, to help it “improve inventory management, optimize outbound parcel strategy, and enhance overall warehouse productivity and throughput.” The partnership was spurred by an increase in ecommerce demands, according to Farmington, UT-based Cubiscan, which supplies static and in-motion dimensioning systems. “More orders must be filled, even faster than before, and delivered to consumers via many channels,” the company said in a short release announcing the partnership. “And the surge in parcel movement through the transit network has caused freight carriers…
