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Automate 2024: Robotics’ Shrinking Footprint Fits into Any Facility

May 30, 2024 · An Insider Q&A with Nicole Clement, Chief, Advanced Automation Solutions Business Unit, Comau

S&S Activewear partners with Körber Supply Chain Software and Geekplus on robotics deployment

May 29, 2024 · Deployment at three warehouse sites began with one site in Illinois with 340 Geekplus robots implemented in the 750,000 sq. ft. facility

Roboteon adds new capabilities to Innovation Lab

May 29, 2024 · Fulfillment software provider Roboteon’s Innovation Lab will demonstrate pick-and-place, conveyance transport, and person-to-goods interoperability and integration.

Sonair exits stealth mode, debuts 3D ultrasonic sensor for autonomous mobile robots

May 29, 2024 · Sonair, a Norway-based company that has exited stealth mode, released its new 3D ultrasonic sensor for autonomous robots that looks to improve safety in industrial automation.

Medical robotics company Clarapath partners with the Mayo Clinic

May 29, 2024 · Clarapath, producer of the SectionStar tissue slide preparation system, has partnered with the Mayo Clinic to develop pathology laboratory automation technologies.

S&S Activewear strengthens Korber collaboration, expands Geekplus robotics deployment

May 29, 2024 · S&S Activewear announced the expansion of its partnership with Korber Business Area Supply Chain and deployment of Geekplus robotics at three warehouse sites across the Americas.

Addverb appoints Sriram Sridhar as new CEO of Addverb Americas

May 28, 2024 · Sridhar previously served as the warehouse robotics and automation company's chief revenue officer, overseeing sales and marketing in the Americas.

Sanctuary AI releases next generation of Phoenix general-purpose robot

May 28, 2024 · Sanctuary AI released the next generation of its Phoenix humanoid general-purpose robot, making wide ranging improvements to both the hardware and AI software.

9th vector awards announced by igus motion plastics

May 26, 2024 · Motion plastics producer igus announced its 9th biennial vector awards winners, a competition for projects that incorporate igus e-chain cable carriers.

New SprutCAM Tech updates offer support for ROKAE, Kawasaki robots

May 25, 2024 · Updates 17.0.14 and 17.0.15 for SprutCAM X and SprutCAM X Robot feature more than 200 changes and offer support for ROKAE and Kawasaki robots.

Remote.It unveils new scripting API for IoT fleet management

May 24, 2024 · Remote.It’s latest SaaS scripting API of IoT networks powered by GraphQL is compatible with Linux and Windows and can operate over 5G and Starlink satellite networks.

United Robotics Group debuts uLink series of service robots at VivaTech 2024

May 24, 2024 · United Robotics group released its uLink series of service robots, targeted at the retail, warehouse logistics and manufacturing industries, at VivaTech 2024 in Paris.

Dexory deploys inventory management system for FLX Logistics

May 23, 2024 · Data management company Dexory deployed its DexoryView AI digital twin for FLX Logistics at its new Peterborough, UK warehouse to provide real-time inventory data.

SICK celebrates groundbreaking of $64 million expansion in Bloomington, Minnesota

May 22, 2024 · As a global leader in sensor technology, SICK’s expansion in Minnesota will enable the creation of more high-quality jobs in the technology and manufacturing sectors.

Exotec, First Supply partner to deploy Skypod system at new Wisconsin distribution center

May 22, 2024 · Exotec announced a partnership with First Supply to deploy its Skypod warehouse automation system at the company’s new 308,000 square foot distribution center in Wisconsin.

Outrider granted U.S. patent for determining trailer angle

May 22, 2024 · Outrider was granted its 11th U.S. patent covering its portfolio of AI-powered distribution yard automation systems for trailer truck tractors and loading docks.

First Supply partners with Exotec for warehouse robotics solution

May 21, 2024 · The Skypod robotics installation will consist of 36 robots, 43,000 storage bins, three picking stations, and three induction workstations.

Valmet deploys smelt spout cleaning robot arm for Pixelle

May 21, 2024 · Pulp and paper systems supplier Valmet deployed a FANUC robot arm to clean recovery boiler smelt spouts for Pixelle Specialty Solutions in Spring Grove, Penn.

Scythe Robotics launches new generation of M.52 autonomous mower

May 20, 2024 · Upgrades to Scythe Robotics’ latest generation of M.52 autonomous mower include a 25% increase in battery capacity and a completely redesigned control panel.

Agility Robotics brings on CSO, expands other leadership roles

May 20, 2024 · Daniel Diez joins as Chief Strategy Officer, Melonee Wise and Pras Velagapudi take on expanded product and technology roles for robotics company known for its bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR), Digit.

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