BlueBotics, Fetch, and Teradyne Take Top Spots in ABI’s Autonomous Material Handling Ranks
March 25, 2021
ABI Research has named the top 10 autonomous mobile robot providers as the market for automated materials handling continues to grow.
Cargo Cove Chooses RaaS Provider inVia Robotics for Warehouse Execution System
March 25, 2021
To keep up with accelerated e-commerce demand, logistics provider Cargo Cove is rolling out inVia warehouse optimization systems, including its AI-based inVia Logic and inVia Picker mobile robots.
Commercial Robotics Must Account for the Human Element, Interoperability, Says FedEx’s Aaron Prather
March 24, 2021
Aaron Prather, R&D evangelist at FedEx, tells Robotics 24/7 what developers and vendors need to focus on for commercial success.
ACIENNA, Point One Navigation Launch OpenARC for Precise Positioning
March 24, 2021
ACIENNA says its new OpenARC positioning system combines its hardware and software with Point One's cloud correction service.
Createc Develops Underwater Robots for Nuclear Decommissioning Operations
March 24, 2021
Createc is combining its expertise in nuclear decommissioning and robotics with Fortis underwater technology to apply cobots to nuclear decommissioning.
Vaarst Spins Off From Rovco to Add AI, Autonomy to Marine Robotics
March 24, 2021
England-based Vaarst's SubSLAM X2 system provides robotic spatial awareness and live 3D point clouds to any device without positioning systems.
eKAMI Advanced Robotic Instruction Project Receives $3M for Second Training Facility
March 23, 2021
eKAMI, the eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute, has received state funding to build a center to retrain incarcerated individuals for robotics and automation.
VELO3D to Merge With SPAC as Metal Additive Manufacturing Firm Goes Public
March 23, 2021
VELO3D, a provider of additive manufacturing technology for metal parts to customers including SpaceX and Honeywell, is merging with a special purpose acquisition company and going public.
Allied Electronics & Automation Partners With Colorado State Robotics Team for Moon Mining Competition
March 22, 2021
Allied Electronics is sponsoring students from CSU's Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering to help them improve excavation robots for the Lunabotics contest.
The Future of Manufacturing Is Automated and Autonomous
March 22, 2021
Two experts in cloud computing and simulation explain how they see robotics, AI, and new supply chain thinking being essential to the future of manufacturing.
Flytrex Obtains $9.3M With Venture Financing and Innovation Grant for Drone Deliveries
March 21, 2021
Flytrex, an on-demand drone delivery provider for food and retail, has announced the closing of financing to expand its U.S. presence and scale up production and R&D capabilities.
The Raymond Corp. Seeks Proposals for Supply Chain University Research Program
March 20, 2021
The University Research Program is in its fifth phase of accepting proposals for grants to discover innovative solutions for the material handling industry.
Parkopedia Announces Production Version of Indoor Mapping Services for Automotive Navigation
March 18, 2021
Use cases for Parkopedia's mapping services include in-vehicle indoor navigation, precise indoor positioning, and automated valet parking. The launch follows successful projects with leading car manufacturers and years of testing.
AutoStore Unveils Innovation Hub to Test and Replicate Supply Chain Environments
March 18, 2021
Norwegian robot company AutoStore has opened its Innovation Hub in Karmøy, Norway, to test automation and replicate a range of in-store and warehouse environments.
FANUC Updates CNC and Robotics Integration to Simplify Operations
March 17, 2021
FANUC said its CNCs are now able to control its connected robots. This allows shops that aren’t familiar with robotic programming language to program FANUC robots through the G-code.
Peerless Media Announces Robotics 24/7 Website
March 15, 2021
Peerless Media has announced Robotics 24/7 website and brand with information to help manufacturing, supply chain, and other companies take advantage of robots and automation.
Dissecting the Startup Buzz Around Robotics in Distribution Centers
March 11, 2021
Investors place big bets on young startups offering tech like robotics for distribution centers. For investors, it’s attractive because of e-commerce growth and the efficiency gains that can be...
Chromalloy Chooses VELO3D for 3D-Printed Aftermarket Parts for Gas Turbines
March 11, 2021
VELO3D has entered the maintenance, repair, and operations market for aviation and energy with Chromalloy choosing its Sapphire system.
OnRobot Launches New Grippers; Execs Bullish on Human-Robot Collaboration in 2021
March 11, 2021
OnRobot says that light industrial robot and cobot users are increasingly looking for ease of use more than just safety in applications. The company said its new magnetic and electric...
CEVA Logistics Deploys Berkshire Grey’s Robotic Sortation System
March 3, 2021
Robotic Product Sortation and Identification system gives CEVA the capacity to process more than 5.5 million packages annually at its Vancouver facility.
