Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.77
February 21, 2019
…necessary to avoid the impact of delays on international deliveries. For these businesses, there may be more to consider than simply increasing storage capacity by building racking higher or deeper. New processes may be required to increase the efficiency of storage and retrieval, such as the implementation of automated storage and retrieval (AS/RS) systems tied into warehouse management systems. Increasingly powerful AI technology and autonomous vehicles are beginning to revolutionize warehouses and could be pivotal in ensuring that the flow of goods in and out of the UK remains steady in post-Brexit Britain. While many businesses would have preferred more…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.77
November 26, 2021
…Robotics. To meet consumers' growing expectations of rapid parcel delivery, the addition of mobile robots to help handle complex fulfillment tasks has become more urgent for warehouse operators. In addition, cross-border warehouse and distribution center operators require systems that can be swiftly and easily deployed, said the company. HAIPICK helps WINIT in the U.K. WINIT is a Shanghai-based provider of warehouse and distribution services for cross-border e-commerce in Australia, the U.S., and several European countries. The company had found no shortcuts to address the e-commerce surge during the pandemic. However, it did find that robotics could help it meet the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.77
January 17, 2017
…the robot can choose the best option for each delivery. Software and hard changes Providing an operational view to each AGV is where increasingly intelligent software comes into play. When integrated with the enterprise resource planning system, the warehouse management system (WMS) or execution software, the AGV becomes the physical extension of the ambitions of the WMS, according to Bill Torrens, sales director for OTTO Motors. However, the “brains” inside each self-driving vehicle interpret real-time conditions to dynamically change its behavior, solving for all the potential variables between the A to B movement that was requested. Instead of a single,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.76
April 22, 2022
…Robotics. “With this investment, Agility can ramp up the delivery of robots to fill roles where there’s an unmet need.” Agility Robotics said it has been developing robots that combine design, software, and hardware to be “part of a blended human-robot workforce.” Shelton and Jonathan Hurst, two robotics Ph.D.s from Carnegie Mellon University, met as graduate students and founded the company seven years ago. Agility Robotics designs Digit for flexibility Despite the conventional wisdom that many industry problems have been addressed by automation, most robotics technologies today are purpose-built for single tasks, making them inflexible, expensive, and quickly obsolete, said…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.76
October 20, 2020
…parts in one day from a single machine; and delivery of a cost analysis for scaling up its advanced SPJ binder jet manufacturing technique to successfully manufacture at least 500,000 prototype pieces. “The novel Co-free hardmetal grade is expected to yield a high strength, high toughness, high hardness, and high wear resistance material,” says Dr. Nicholas Ku, materials engineer, CCDC Army Research Laboratory. “We believe combining this novel material with Desktop Metal’s Single Pass Jetting technology will have major applications not only in the defense sector but also in the commercial sector. Further, we believe this combined method will dramatically…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.75
April 21, 2021
…Chiba prefecture. It can provide same- day and next-day delivery to the greater Tokyo metropolitan area. The company runs its daily operations with materials handling equipment and systems designed and developed by SoftBank Robotics. Berkshire Grey said its Robotic Pick and Pack (RPP) systems will enable SB Logistics to process customer orders by handling tens of thousands of SKUs (stock-keeping units). They range from high-end cellphones and electronics to packaged foods, toys, health and beauty items, and other general merchandise. “Berkshire Grey’s RPP systems are capable of handling significantly higher volumes of SKUs than other robotic providers can handle, while…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.75
July 01, 2022
…that this proves the AMR is suitable for completing delivery of workpieces in the maze-like environments often found in machining centers and micro-distribution staging stations. LilBuddy travels at up to 8.64 kph (2.4 m/s or 5.3 mph) while avoiding both static and dynamic obstacles. The AMR is more compact than RGGI's other vehicles, at 432 mm length x 432 mm width x 280 mm height (17 x 17 x 11 in.). For example, the robot can move through door openings with a width of only 800 mm (2.6 ft.), said the company. In addition, the “hybrid” LilBuddy can follow magnetic…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.75
March 10, 2023
…said its new subsidiary will allow it to shorten delivery times, enhance onsite services and support, and provide consulting services for North American companies in need of advanced charging systems. “Our new home base in the U.S. helps us implement, service, and engage with North American companies quickly and effectively,” said Ebert. Wiferion will officially launch its North American subsidiary with a ribbon-cutting event and rooftop reception during ProMat in Chicago on Tuesday, March 21. Wiferion will also present two sessions at ProMat and showcase its technology at Booth N8318. Editor's note: For more about ProMat, visit Robotics 24/7's special…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.74
December 17, 2021
…for reasons of privacy and the convenience of home delivery seemed natural. Once Greenberg turned on the website, he learned of his customers’ frustrations with the performance of many of the products available in stores. Greenberg turned his focus to higher-quality products, a customer-service staff able to answer embarrassing questions, and fast and easy delivery. A leading business was born. NorthShore Care Supply grows into automation After operating for more than a decade from several smaller facilities, including an 86,000-sq.-ft. distribution center, NorthShore Care Supply moved about 10 miles to Green Oaks, Ill. The new DC doubled the square footage…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.74
October 27, 2021
…2018 to get autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for cleaning, delivery, security, and other applications to operate in the same space within hospitals in Singapore. Productivity depends on such robots being able to communicate with one another and be orchestrated by human managers or higher-level systems. “Our initial customer request was to coordinate the behavior of multiple AMRs from different vendors,” recalled Brian Gerkey, co-founder and CEO of Open Robotics. “Their top-level pain point was that they needed to share space more effectively. They wanted to put in more AMRs to move food and linens, as well as surgical equipment to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.74
September 13, 2021
…the Scallog solution into Newpharma's operational flow, from the delivery of the goods by suppliers to the dispatching of the packages to end customers,” explained Jeroen Theys, managing director at Smart Technics. “Several options were considered each time to optimize stock management, order processing, order picking, packaging, and ergonomics for the employees.” “We are very satisfied with the collaboration, which has resulted in a phased plan that will enable Newpharma to respond more flexibly to future market developments and secure further sustainable growth,” he said. Scallog to showcase new Flexytote robot At the SITL trade show this week at Paris…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.73
October 31, 2022
…general manager for Europe at Einride. “We know that through digitalization, automation, and electrification, we can dramatically reduce costs, delivery times, and emissions,” he noted. “Now it’s time for German shippers to adopt a new generation of freight technology and future-proof their business.” Einride plans to initially set up a regional office in Berlin and logistics hubs in Hamburg and the Ruhr area. It also plans to install a charging grid along Germany's major commercial routes and neighboring regions.
