Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.23
…their warehouse and distribution center operations as a means to reduce operational and logistical costs and to save on delivery time in this hyper-competitive business environment. This new Solution Center at ProMat 2021 will meet that need.” ProMat 2021 will be held April 12-15, 2021 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. To learn more about this new solution center, visit http://www.promatshow.com/robotics. ProMat is the largest international material handling, logistics and supply chain show and conference held in North America and South America. ProMat 2019 event will be held April 8-11 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. For more information on exhibiting or attending ProMat,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.59
…move inventory faster in a warehouse to improve on-time delivery, then collaborative autonomous mobile robotics, or ground robots, might be the right option for you. If you are trying to improve inventory accuracy and speed of inventory checks to improve the visibility of stock in shelves, then aerial robots are the solution you are looking for. The two solutions I just mentioned are complementary. The third question is “Do I have the right team in place to deploy these technologies?” Establish subject matter experts within your organization that can own and drive these projects forward. When flying a drone outdoors…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.89
…these situations, he adds, you need a way to optimize the available build space, schedule the work based on delivery dates, customer priority and machine availability, while at the same time managing all of the relevant production requirements associated with those parts. “As with any type of manufacturing, success is about achieving the most cost-effective method of parts production while assuring the best part quality possible, and a data-driven MES is a big part of that,” Crotty says. Kip Hanson writes about all things manufacturing. You can reach him here.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.91
…combining dependable FDM technology with design-to-print GrabCAD Print software. The solution is available to order as of today, with delivery starting in July. It is priced at $11,999 in the U.S. Stratasys is unveiling the F120 3D Printer at this week’s Additive Manufacturing User Group (AMUG) Conference 2019 in Chicago, IL. Visit Stratasys at Booth No. D17 in Salon D of the Hilton Chicago. More Info Stratasys Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.61
…drone transport provides an option for on-demand and same-day delivery, the ability to avoid roadway delays, increase medical delivery efficiency, lower costs and improve the patient experience with potentially life-saving benefits. Chris Cassidy, UPS President of Global Healthcare & Life Sciences Strategy stated; “UPS Healthcare & Life Sciences is excited to expand on our current lab specimen logistics portfolio to drive a step change in today’s delivery models, using drones to bring blood and other diagnostic specimens from medical facilities to central labs will improve transport efficiencies like never before, and with fewer vehicles on the road, we’ll generate less…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.00
…challenges. Meanwhile, customers demand a seamless shopping experience: one-day delivery, lower prices and maximum convenience. The culmination of rising consumer expectations, a shrinking labor pool and high order volumes are rapidly driving demand for more automation in warehouses and DCs worldwide. The robotics revolution has arrived We’re in the midst a robotics revolution, yet 80% of warehouses are still manually operated, meaning they have no automation support, according to a recent DHL Trend research report. This is about to change. A tight labor market driven by the uptick in e-commerce (analysts predict that global e-commerce sales will double by 2021,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.97
…more than 130 AutoStore implementations, to intelligently orchestrate bin delivery to balance capacity and support just-in-time picking for operators picking multiple orders. Usability Operators should receive exactly the information they need to pick accurately and quickly and nothing more. And, when operator interfaces are standardized across various warehouse systems training requirements are reduced, workforce flexibility increases, and operator efficiency is improved. Because the SynQ platform supports multiple warehouse control modules, it enables the use of a universal user interface across the warehouse. Swisslog’s experience supporting AutoStore has also resulted in optimized AutoStore user interfaces that deliver exactly what operators need…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.57
…to shipping LTL freight or are starting to ship more LTL freight, it addresses capacity woes, use of last-mile delivery, and how to choose the right LTL carrier. Download Now! Current Factors Driving the Less Than Truckload Pricing Market New! This white paper is a must-read for shippers who are seeking information on the less than truckload pricing market in order to plan for 2019. Download Now! More Resources on Shipping
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.76
…pieces and 28,000 pieces. Both orders are scheduled for delivery in 2019. “3DEO’s production metal 3D printing technology is proving itself to be highly scalable and robust. In order to be successful with serial production, part-to-part and machine-to-machine repeatability is paramount. In many ways 3DEO’s technology is uniquely capable in the industry of metal additive manufacturing,” says Marty McGough, COO and head of quality at 3DEO, Inc. To meet demand, 3DEO is more than doubling its production capabilities this quarter with its metal 3D printers. “By all measures, 3DEO is rapidly expanding to fill a large void in the market…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.12
…Walmart to help assess retailers’ autonomous same-day and last-mile delivery needs. On average, more than 60 percent of merchants’ customers live within three miles of a store location, demonstrating the opportunity for on-demand, hyper-local delivery services. “The FedEx SameDay Bot is an innovation designed to change the face of local delivery and help retailers efficiently address their customers’ rising expectations,” said Brie Carere, executive vice president and chief marketing and communications officer for FedEx. “The bot represents a milestone in our ongoing mission to solve the complexities and expense of same-day, last-mile delivery”Brie Carere, EVP and chief marketing and communications…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.78
…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 2.27
…inside, making it ideal for distribution centers and field deliveries. Features include a polycarbonate body for high shock resistance and impact absorption when dropped, and a high-quality elastomer on its edges to absorb impacts and provide rugged durability to protect the printer against drops. For easy operation, it incorporates an intuitive key design and universal icons. SATO America Booth: S5256 Reach, place pallet loads at heights up to 542 inches Lifting 4,500-pound palletloads to a height of 542 inches, the new high-capacity Reach-Fork truck optimizes storage space in tall buildings by accommodating up to 10 levels of rack. It is…