Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.97
March 18, 2019
…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
March 14, 2019
…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
March 01, 2019
…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 13.11
February 27, 2019
…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
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 2.27
February 05, 2019
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.00
February 01, 2019
…(taking IT, ergonomics and safety into consideration); be sure delivery or deployment will not be problematic if specifying lithium-ion batteries; and reduce the number of access points that require seals. Total Cost of Ownership and Rugged Design Rugged design is an engineering issue for companies that supply electronics to harsh environments, but it is an operational issue for most manufacturers. Tablet computers have been slow to appear on the factory floor because most are not designed for use in a factory setting. MobileDemand is a specialty manufacturer of ruggedized tablet and notebook computers. They build ruggedized white label Windows tablets,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.16
January 25, 2019
…centers. With robots, Amazon has been able to reduce delivery times, improve productivity and cut operating costs (Santagate 2018). Apparel: Sewbots are helping to decrease costs and promote worker safety in the clothing supply chain. These robots are a combination of artificial intelligence, robotics and 3D printing (Lennane 2018). Once sewbots are implemented, customers can interact with them via an app to order custom-made clothing. The app receives a picture of the customer, discerns the exact body measurements, sends the data to the nearest sewbot plant, and then directs the sewbot to create the customized article of clothing. It is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.64
December 11, 2018
…much anticipated arrival of 5G affect the design software delivery, usage, and applications? Cloud-CAD pioneer Onshape and simulation software leader ANSYS share their thoughts. Cloud CAD in 5G 5G has already stirred up excitement among media streaming firms, such as Netflix and Hulu, for the promise to be able to deliver entertainment content in high resolution to mobile devices. But there's a distinction between Netflix-style streaming and Onshape-style cloud-hosted CAD. “We don't stream CAD data as graphics, so, in that sense, it's not like Netflix,” clarifies John McEleney, cofounder of Onshape. “We sent snippets of data, and we also stretch…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.65
December 06, 2018
…Are Transported As reported by TechCrunch, Wing, the drone delivery X project that “graduated” into full company status under the Alphabet umbrella this past July, is taking flight in Europe. Wing announced that it will start a new pilot in Finland beginning in the spring of 2019 in Helsinki, delivering goods and packages of up to 1.5 kilograms (about 3.3 pounds) within a distance of up to 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). Deliveries will be available for free as part of the trial, although the company intends to charge for them if a full commercial service launches. The company has spent…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.40
December 05, 2018
…in the Warehouse? Today’s customers expect same-day and next-day delivery guarantees. When they don’t get what they want, they can find another source with just a couple of screen taps or mouse clicks. For this reason, good inventory management - accompanied by the ability to drive goods through the supply chain at a high velocity - has become a must-have in today’s business world. Autonomous drones can perform mundane and repetitive inventory management tasks, as well as tasks that are dangerous for humans, such as flying up to view inventory on high shelves. “Drone tech is growing so advanced that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.27
December 03, 2018
…Executives are turning to technology in support of faster delivery times to efficiently manage fluctuating demand. In alignment with this trend, DHL is already leveraging emerging technologies at approximately 85 of its 430 North American facilities. “While many technologies are already in active deployment, collaborative piece-picking robots, artificial intelligence applications and self-driving vehicles stand to have the most promise today,” added Sureddin. The potential impact on customers’ businesses, which in some deployments have produced productivity gains upwards of 25% and throughput capacity gains of 30%, are two of the main drivers for accelerated investment in the coming years. DHL’s experience…
