Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.44
February 14, 2023
…or shifts per day,” Allen added. “Locus robots are good for higher SKU count for CPG [consumer packaged goods], while autonomous forklifts are a better option for moving pallets.” “We serve automotive, aerospace, healthcare, food, retail, and oil and gas,” he said. “About 20% of our 400 warehouses have some automation, and we manage a total of 50 million to 60 million sq. ft. We've developed our own modeling tools based on automation category.” Ryder acquired omnichannel provider Whiplash last year and is developing its own integrated warehouse systems so that it has control over the data it sends customers.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.85
February 28, 2022
…workers in more valuable and rewarding tasks than manual goods transportation. Those advantages continue to push AMR deployments into increasingly challenging applications, from automotive and electronics manufacturing to third-party logistics (3PL) and consumer packaged goods (CPGs) providers. To address the challenges of these sophisticated new applications, AMR vendors are constantly innovating to improve their robots’ performance and ease of use, allowing more robots to move efficiently and safely through complex traffic situations. Five rapidly changing technologies are worth watching as they drive advancements and deployments of AMRs. 1. AI goes beyond the buzz to make AMRs smarter, safer “Artificial intelligence”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.59
February 19, 2023
…said its MP1000R autonomous mobile robot (AMR) can move goods to target locations without human intervention. It uses laser simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology to note paths and traffic lanes. The MP1000R's navigation software enables it to change its map and improve over time as the user’s needs warrant. In Bosch Rexroth's booth, the AMR simulated the transport of assembled materials at the end of line from a workstation to a custom pallet rack. Both were assembled with various components from the company’s aluminum framing portfolio. In addition, the Bosch Rexroth ctrlX AUTOMATION Cube showcased the company’s ctrlX CORE…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.04
March 20, 2022
…regulated industries, such as food and beverage, healthcare, and consumer packaged goods (CPG). The company distributes food and CPG products at the pallet and case level to retail, club stores, and specialty stores on a regional basis. Its Dallas facility is dedicated to one customer. CJ Logistics needed to bridge islands The challenge of integrating disparate technologies often leads to “islands of automation,” whether intentional or not. What’s more, integration is often time-consuming and expensive, requiring a significant amount of custom coding. That can result in improved but suboptimal operations that never realize their full potential across all processes. Not…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.29
October 24, 2023
…specialized workflows and functions designed for the pharmaceuticals and consumer packaged goods industries, respectively. FactoryTalk Twin Studio: This software is intended to allow users to move quickly between platforms, accelerating a project through the design process with built-in change tracking and versioning. FactoryTalk Vault Software: Rockwell said it provides a cloud-based central storage location with modern version and access control, with greater insights into designs through in-depth analysis of controller projects. FactoryTalk View Software Version 14: Users can get a clear, consistent story from the standalone machine-level HMI to distributed visualizations covering the entire enterprise. Plex Flexible Production Strategies: This…
