Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.01
May 04, 2020
…and Double-Deep Racking Related White Paper Autonomous Mobile Robots: The Essential Guide to Safety and Productivity From production to delivery, automation is happening in all industries. Industry trends show that the use of autonomous mobile robots show no sign of slowing down. Download Now! View more SICK Resources
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.62
May 01, 2020
…is approved for use by essential workers providing groceries, delivery, transportation and other supporting services. Since the Maker Mask is designed with replaceable HEPA filters, the mask can be reused simply by replacing a filter and sanitizing the mask. Typical usage patterns show that during a two-month period a person would use only one reusable Maker Mask instead of using and throwing away 300 to 400 disposable N95 masks during the same time period. Due to the demand for mask-making materials, the build of materials for the Maker Mask is now included on the list of essential materials on Amazon.com.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.36
April 28, 2020
…itself to e-commerce and the service rigors of last-mile delivery. E-commerce has gained ground in the pandemic as stay-at-home consumers order more products online. Another potential pandemic-related outcome is that DT will help companies to manage the uncertainties of global trade. The COVID-19 crisis is compounding the tensions that disrupted trade flows before the virus erupted. However, globalization will still be a potent force even when the pandemic subsides. For example, a single Apple iPhone is made up of parts sourced from 42 countries. Companies are redesigning their supply networks in response to changes in the global trade landscape. Digitalized…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.75
April 27, 2020
Drone Delivery Service Drones to deliver prescription medicines from a Florida CVS pharmacy for the largest retirement community in the U.S. Service supports social-distancing efforts and faster, same-day delivery of time- or temperature-sensitive medicines Service begins in early May in cooperation with the FAA Services to use Matternet’s M2 drone system UPS (NYSE:UPS) and CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) today said UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) will use drones to deliver prescription medicines from a CVS pharmacy to The Villages, Florida for the largest U.S. retirement community, home to more than 135,000 residents. The service will use the Matternet M2…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.29
April 24, 2020
…of operations to meet rising ecommerce pressures for speedier delivery, and WES helps to balance flow of inventory movements within the four walls, identify problems before they arise, better manage volume and velocity spikes through flexible user-defined business rules,” said Clements. When asked what the biggest benefits of this WES are for UPS customers, Clements said that it goes back to how labor shortages and manual operations are driving up costs for customers. “Smart Warehouse technologies augment our labor force to improve productivity and efficiency by decreasing error rates, providing cost effective and accurate fulfillment services,” he said. “That makes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.33
April 22, 2020
…of service care initiatives, including concierge vehicle collection and delivery services, and 0% APR financing available for 90 days on service and maintenance at many dealers. Additionally, the Kia Promise warranty coverage extension program eases concerns experienced by some owners who may not be able to bring their vehicles to a Kia dealership for repairs due to COVID-19 but have warranties that are expiring. Existing customers with Kia Motors Finance—for those experiencing payment difficulties due to COVID-19, options are available to defer payments or temporarily extend leases. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.25
April 22, 2020
…team. Vecna Robotics' solutions deliver value for customers in the distribution, warehousing, and manufacturing sectors by automating cross-docking, line-side delivery, replenishment, case-picking, kitting, goods-to-person, person-to-good, and oversized/non-standard SKUs delivery. Vecna Robotics' technology goes beyond traditional automation and focuses on maximizing human and robot coordination to create fulfilling jobs, increase productivity, and encourage innovation.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.80
April 21, 2020
…the heart of every business that deals with the delivery of physical goods. That’s why we created a game-changing materials handling solution using the industry’s most advanced autonomous mobile robots and artificial intelligence: Nimble enough to adapt to your needs, powerful enough to make your operations consistently exceed customer expectations. Vecna Robotics’ Pivotal™ technology safely transforms OEM material handling equipment into fully-autonomous self-driving vehicles, orchestrates tasks across resources for optimized workflow efficiency, and employs the power of AI to create a machine learning feedback loop for system-wide continuous improvement. By leveraging the best strengths of autonomous robots, intelligent AI systems,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.40
April 17, 2020
…the entire production chain, from the warehouse to the delivery of goods. MiR AMRs are already installed in more than 60 countries at companies such as Toyota, Ford Motors, Raytheon, ABB and CABKA North America. In addition to helping MiR grow its AMR installations across the United States and Latin America, these partnerships better enable the CSIs to offer customized solutions for their end users’ specific applications. According to Darryl King, vice president of sales at JMP, “Our goal is to help drive the adoption of automation technology by providing the expertise to deliver solutions and support our customers during…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.94
April 14, 2020
…consumers demanding a wide range of items for fast delivery, businesses must manage large inventories in close proximity to population centers for fast delivery. The unique high-lifting ability of the robotic reach truck helps operations maximize existing space and avoid costly new construction or expansion. The robotic reach truck also helps ease the strain on logistics operations to keep hiring and re-training workers for repetitive, turnover-prone positions. Since they are standard Yale lift trucks outfitted with robotic technology, the same personnel can service both standard and robotic fleets, avoiding the need to train new personnel or call in specialists.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.09
April 07, 2020
…first half of March sales for grocery and food delivery are up more than 40%, Amazon is up more than 16%, grocers are up almost 12%, and general merchandisers are up about 8% while over that same period apparel and department store sales are down over 10%. Consumers have radically changed their buying patterns and the impacts are significant across the retail ecosystem. Some current trends are expected to reverse over time, but some, especially consumer appetite for e-commerce, will not. Regardless of which situation a retailer finds themselves in short term, up or down, robotic automation delivers the competitive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.22
April 07, 2020
…last year. Pressures related to e-commerce such as tighter delivery windows and the labor crunch are reflected in the survey. When asked about the most important issues affecting DCs today and also two years from now, traditional concerns such as safety, growth and cost containment remain the leading areas, but labor availability also is a top concern. Today, 56% said that labor availability is a very important issue, with this rising to 58% in two years. Cycle times also rises by 2% in two years. Smaller, more frequent orders is rated as very important by 19% today, but this rises…
