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Gartner: Supply chain GenAI productivity rises at individual level, creates organizational complications

February 7, 2025 · A Gartner survey shows supply chain generative AI (GenAI) productivity rises at the individual employee level, but creates new complications for organizations.

Verity, On, Maersk pilot RFID tech with autonomous drones in warehouse inventory management

February 6, 2025 · Verity, On and Maersk announced a pilot project that will augment Verity’s autonomous inventory tracking system drones with RFID capabilities for higher supply chain visibility.

Exotec launches next generation of Skypod robot-based AS/RS

February 6, 2025 · Exotec’s newest Skypod system supports both each and case picking while integrating value-added functions such as integrated buffer, perfect sequencing and pick-and-pack.

Cofactr acquires AI-based Factor.io to manage supply chains across industries

February 6, 2025 · Supply chain and logistics management platform Cofactr announced the acquisition of AI-based Factor.io to manage supply chains across a variety of industries.

LUCID launches 10GigE global shutter Atlas10 camera

February 6, 2025 · LUCID Vision Labs’ ATX450N 10GigE camera, with onsemi’s XGS 45000 CMOS global shutter image sensor, is designed for industrial machine vision applications, such as inspection.

NRF 2025: ToDo Robotics showcased Pudu Robotics’ AI-powered BellaBot Pro

February 5, 2025 · ToDo Robotics showcased live demonstrations of the AI-powered BellaBot Pro from Pudu Robotics, featuring ‘Shopper Assistance’ capabilities.

ISD releases new model of UltraStore Mid-Load AS/RS

February 5, 2025 · Integrated Systems Design (ISD) released the latest model of its UltraStore Mid-Low AS/RS, with maximum vertical space utilization and higher space saving.

Boston Dynamics, Robotics & AI Institute partner for humanoid advancement through reinforcement learning

February 5, 2025 · Boston Dynamics and the Robotics & AI Institute announced a partnership that looks to advance humanoid robots through reinforcement learning technologies.

Gather AI announces Partner Program for integration

February 5, 2025 · Through its Partner Program, vetted supply chain consultants, WMS providers, and systems integrators can offer Gather AI’s AI-powered inventory drone monitoring systems.

ProMat 2025: MasterMover to provide live demonstration of TOW300 tugger AGV

February 4, 2025 · At ProMat 2025 in Chicago, material handling automation provider MasterMover will showcase its TOW300 Tugger AGV with partner BlueBotics.

Brightpick releases Giraffe robot with 20-foot (6-meter) reach for the warehouse

February 4, 2025 · Brightpick released the Giraffe robot, a warehouse automation offering with a 20-foot (6-meter) reach that will work alongside Autopicker.

SICK acquires AMR navigation software provider Accerion

February 4, 2025 · With the acquisition of computer vision startup Accerion, SICK is adding infrastructure-free, AI-powered localization, navigation, and positioning software to its portfolio.

KUKA to showcase cobots for medical applications at AAOS 2025

February 3, 2025 · KUKA Robotics will showcase two cobots during the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons annual meeting in San Diego. Two KUKA collaborative robots will be on display at AAOS 2025.

Palladyne AI awarded Air Force Research Lab contract to migrate autonomous drone software

February 3, 2025 · Palladyne Pilot AI software platform provides closed-loop autonomous detection, tracking and control for unmanned aerial vehicles. Palladyne Pilot AI software platform provides closed-loop autonomous detection, tracking and control for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Emergent Vision introduces new Zenith, Pinnacle 100GigE cameras

February 3, 2025 · New Zenith area-scan and Pinnacle line-scan 100GigE cameras from Emergent Vision Technologies support GPUDirect and zero-copy image transfer.

How to Choose the Perfect Warehouse Automation Partner for Your Business

February 3, 2025 · Choosing the right warehouse automation partner is critical to optimizing your operations.

3 Key Strategies to Reduce TCO for Deep-Freeze Pallet ASRS Systems

February 3, 2025 · Optimize your deep-freeze pallet ASRS system by reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) through energy-efficient design, system scalability, and streamlined operations for cold storage facilities.

Toyota Material Handling, The Raymond Corporation become one integrated organization

February 2, 2025 · Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation announced a formal integration of the organizations under the new Toyota Material Handling North America brand.

ABB collaborates at SLAS laboratory automation conference

February 1, 2025 · ABB Robotics collaborated with METTLER TOLEDO and Agilent Technologies on demos and a roundtable at the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Conference in San Diego.

Locus Robotics, The Quality Group partner for fulfillment deployment in Germany

January 31, 2025 · Locus Robotics and The Quality Group announced a partnership that will see TQG deploy LocusOne mobile robots at a new fulfillment center in Germany.

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