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CEVA Logistics and Geek+ Deploy Mobile Robots at Distribution Center in Belgium
CEVA Logistics chose mobile robots from Geek+ to automate the picking process at a warehouse that it runs for a footwear company in Grobbendonk, Belgium.

Capra Robotics Chooses RGo Robotics Perception Engine Technology For Mobile Robot Platform
RGo Robotics highlighted updates to its Perception Engine, leadership, and customer base in a recent announcement.

Destaco Launches Cobot End of Arm Tools Designed for Manufacturing and Materials Handling
Destaco has announced a range of new cobot end-of-arm tools fo gripping, palletizing, machine tending, tool changing, and tool extension applications.

ProMat 2023 Shows Integrated Robotics to Meet the Demands of the Times
ProMat 2023 provided an opportunity to see how integration of warehouse robotics is proceeding, from mobile robots and autonomous lift trucks to digital twins.

Flytrex Releases ‘Yardstick’ Report on 2022 Drone Delivery Customer Trends
Flytrex reported that its drone deliveries continued to expand in North Carolina and Texas in 2022, with sevenfold growth year over year and 21,350 orders.

Plus One Robotics CEO Explains How Company Survived Silicon Valley Bank Failure at ProMat 2023
Plus One Robotics raised money and exhibited at ProMat 2023, but it had to endure layoffs and the Silicon Valley Bank meltdown. CEO Erik Nieves explains what it did.

Gatik Signs Deal to Distribute Customer Orders out of Kroger’s Dallas Facility
Gatik said the multi-year commercial collaboration will go live Q2 2023.

enVista Discusses Roadmap for Automating Supply Chain Customers at ProMat 2023
enVista said its consulting and integration services can help supply chains introduce automation, prepare staffers, and ensure returns on their investments.

Synergy Design Joins Fabric’s Partner Program to Sell Micro-Fulfillment Systems
Synergy Design & Integration said the partnership will help it serves its customers in the materials handling space.

Avular Offers Mobile Robots in Challenge to U.S. and Chinese Vendors
Avular, a spinout from Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands, said its new headquarters will include space for corporate, research, and government visitors.

Food Industry Feels the Growing Impact of Automation, Says Key Technology Infographic
The food industry is increasingly reliant on automation to protect workers, maintain quality, and improve productivity. See an infographic of robot applications.

Celera Motion Launches PCB Design Work Platform For Robotics
Celera Motion has come out with a new application featuring a wide variety of market-ready printed circuit board designs to be used for robot applications.

Combilift Donates 75,000th Lift Truck to Convoy of Hope
Combilift celebrated its 25th anniversary during ProMat, donating an Aisle Master articulated forklift, to global charity Convoy of Hope.

Agility Robotics, OneRack, and HAI Robotics Receive MHI Awards at ProMat 2023
MHI has announced the winners of the MHI Innovation and Startup Awards at the ProMat 2023 materials handling trade show.

IFR Report Finds Automotive Industry Continues to Be Robotics Industry’s Biggest Customer
The International Federation of Robotics shared details of how the automotive industry continues to invest heavily in robotics.

International Conference for Advanced Manufacturing 2023 Adds Robotics to Additive Manufacturing in Agenda
The International Conference for Advanced Manufacturing from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in Washington, D.C., will be an opportunity to learn about robotics and additive manufacturing.

Sarcos Signs Agreement with Jabil to Advance Capabilities of Robotic Systems
Sarcos is working with Jabiil, a manufacturing solutions provider, to produce some of its robotic products.

Smart Robotics Launches Mixed Case Palletizer to Help Warehouse Operators Address Bottlenecks
Smart Robotics' new robot is a palletizer designed to handle mixed-SKU case pallets.

Raymond Shows Off Integrated Intralogistics Systems at ProMat 2023
Raymond Corp. showed its latest autonomous lift trucks at ProMat 2023, as well as new electric vehicles, connected technologies, and educational offerings.

Honeywell Addresses Automation Interoperability Gap as Warehouse Technology Investment Nears $22B
Honeywell's new Universal Robotics Controller is a centralized offering to facilitate communications and control of automated storage and retrieval systems and palletizing robots.

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How Mobile Robots Can Collaborate With Humans
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How Mobile Robots Can Collaborate With Humans
'Collaborative robots' can describe AMRs and AGVs as well as robot arms, but evaluate your partners carefully.
Mobile Robots Address Constant Peak Demand
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Mobile Robots Address Constant Peak Demand
Growing fleets of mobile robots are helping supply chains and omnichannel retail, not just during the holiday rush, but throughout the year.

Motion Control and Vision Advances Drive Collaborative Robot Applications
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Motion Control and Vision Advances Drive Collaborative Robot Applications
Sensing, thinking, and actuation are key robot operations, but motors and AI are expanding what robots can do.
Precision and Automation in Manufacturing
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Precision and Automation in Manufacturing
Industrial automation and machine vision systems offer increasing levels of accuracy, reliability, and flexibility.

Webcasts

Webcast: Robotic Piece Picking With Machine Vision
Recording: Feb. 22, 2023 @ 2:00 EST
Webcast: Robotic Piece Picking With Machine Vision

Dexterous manipulation has been particularly challenging for robotics developers and suppliers. Advances in machine vision, machine learning, motion control, and end-of-arm tooling are allowing robots to more accurately pick mixed items in varied orientations.

This has implications for e-commerce order fulfillment, parts inspection, recycling, and other supply chain and manufacturing applications. In this webcast, the expert panelists will discuss how automated piece picking can now meet industry needs.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 (Note new date!)

Time: 2:00 p.m. EST

 

Webcast: Evaluating Automation for Retail and E-Commerce
Recording: Nov. 2, 2022 @ 2:00 EST
Webcast: Evaluating Automation for Retail and E-Commerce
There is a wide variety of robots for picking, placing, packaging, and more, and this free webcast will help retailers find the best ones.

Webcast: Robotics Accelerates Retail Digitization
Recording: Aug. 30, 2022 @ 3:00 EST
Webcast: Robotics Accelerates Retail Digitization
Robots enable retailers to get more data and new insights into their operations, as well as potentially improve efficiency.


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