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Faulhaber motors equip STIWA small parts assembly modules

August 2, 2024 · Faulhaber’s LM 1247 and BX 2250 motors have been integrated into STIWA’s LTM-CI modular small parts assembly system for tasks including picking and placing, welding, and labeling.

2024 Lift Truck Usage Survey: Buyers look beyond the price tag, service matters

August 1, 2024 · New study reveals lift truck utilization insights and explores fleet purchasing, maintenance, and management trends.

Mecalux outfits Moderna Products facility with pallet AS/RS

July 31, 2024 · Mecalux outfitted Moderna Products Izegem, Belgium facility with an AS/RS and WMS to fully integrate its internal supply chain, from manufacturing to storage to order picking.

AES launches Maximo AI-enabled solar installation robot

July 30, 2024 · Equipped with generative AI and machine learning capabilities, AES Corporation’s Maximo robotic vehicles will install solar modules at Amazon’s Bellenfield site starting in August.

Heartland Robotics Cluster pilots FAA drone educator course

July 29, 2024 · The HRC hosted educational sessions ranging from grade-school level up to the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test for drones. Its Robotics and Automation Conference is set for Nov. 22.

Exotec opens Skypod system demo center near Seoul, Asia’s second showroom

July 28, 2024 · Exotec opened a demo center for its Skypod system near Seoul, South Korea, allowing visitors to experience advanced warehouse automation offerings and connect with Exotec staff.

Yale Reliant forklift operator assist system recognized with three prestigious awards

July 26, 2024 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies announced that its Reliant operator assistance system received three awards from multiple organizations for addressing operational safety in warehouses.

Foxglove digital twin helps Greenzie speed up troubleshooting

July 26, 2024 · Autonomous commercial mower provider Greenzie chose Foxglove’s visualization, simulation, and digital twin software to improve its data management and troubleshooting process.

ForwardX Robotics launches Flex 600-L Slim AMR

July 26, 2024 · Measuring nearly two inches shorter than the base model, ForwardX’s new Flex 600-L Slim deck-lifting AMR can also support up to 1,322 pound loads.

AWL deploys IDS Ensenso 3D cameras for DHL Rotterdam

July 25, 2024 · AWL integrated its RODE robotic depalletization cell for DHL eCommerce Rotterdam, employing two IDS Ensenso X36 3D cameras and AI image processing to segment and pick parcels.

LUCID Vision Labs adds dual extended-head camera to Phoenix GigE PoE camera family

July 24, 2024 · LUCID Vision Labs added a dual extended-head camera to its Phoenix GigE PoE camera family and secured a 2024 VSD Innovators Award for innovation in machine vision.

Tompkins Robotics launches tSortPost pedestal AMR for parcel sortation

July 24, 2024 · Tompkins Robotics announced the launch of its new tSortPost, a pedestal AMR for parcel sortation and the newest member of the tSort product family.

EU RoboSAPIENS consortium to evaluate AI-enabled robots

July 24, 2024 · Funded by the EU, RoboSAPIENS aims to define safe and trustworthy architecture for adaptive robotics AI deep learning software using digital twins and simulation.

Mytra, new warehouse robotics company founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian leaders, launches

July 23, 2024 · Company launches with $78 million in funding, Fortune 100 customers, and a 3D robotics solution for moving and storing goods already in use at select Albertsons Companies distribution centers.

Mytra, founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian robotics leaders, launches with $78 million Series B

July 23, 2024 · Mytra, founded by ex-Tesla and Rivian leaders, launched with a $78 million Series B with the aim of transforming warehouses and boosting economic productivity through robotics and AI.

Atlantas Marine receives royal business award

July 22, 2024 · Somerset, England-based Atlantas Marine received a King’s Award for Enterprise from King Charles for its excellence in international trade, providing ROVs for inspection.

Dexterity, Sumitomo Corporation establish joint venture to accelerate AI-powered robot adoption in Japan

July 21, 2024 · Dexterity and Sumitomo Corporation announced a join venture to accelerate AI-powered robot adoption to address labor shortages and boost efficiency in Japanese warehouse operations.

Softeon named Magic Quadrant Visionary by Gartner

July 20, 2024 · Softeon’s WMS was recognized for the second year in a row by Gartner, and the company has been named a Magic Quadrant Visionary for the 13th consecutive time.

Roboteon Fulfillment Platform achieves RISE with SAP S/4 HANA(R) cloud certified integration to SAP EWM(R)

July 19, 2024 · Roboteon Fulfillment Platform has been integrated to SAP Extended Warehouse Management via Warehouse Control Units Interfaces. Roboteon also received SAP certification as part of the RISE with on SAP S/4HANA Cloud program.

Accufacture unveils Alchemist 1 robotic additive manufacturing cell

July 19, 2024 · Accufacture released its Alchemist 1 robotic additive manufacturing cell engineered with Meltio’s wire-laser metal 3D printing technology to deliver large, fully dense metal parts.

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