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The Feed to install 48 Brightpick Autopicker robots in US warehouse

January 30, 2024 · Brightpick Autopicker robots will be installed at The Feed sports nutrition ecommerce retailer after a successful rollout at Europe’s Dr. Max distribution center.

Robotics integrators Exotec, Conveyco install Skypod system for Lane Automotive

January 30, 2024 · Exotec’s Skypod automatic storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) helps performance auto parts supplier Lane Automotive fulfill parts orders during peak racing season.

Consumer robot manufacturer iRobot and Amazon halt acquisition

January 29, 2024 · A proposed acquisition of iRobot by Amazon ended after European Commission antitrust regulators blocked the deal in the EU. Amazon will pay the robot vacuum cleaner manufacturer a $94 million termination fee.

Association for Advancing Automation celebrates 50th anniversary

January 25, 2024 · Expanding since 1974 to represent over 1,280 member companies, A3 commemorated 50 years of advancing automation and robotics technologies in January 2024.

ARM Institute, DoD sign $35.5M continuation agreement

January 24, 2024 · The agreement will provide funding for ARM Institute members’ manufacturing robotics projects, support its national workforce website, and enable new initiatives.

Körber Business Area Supply Chain appoints new CEO for its Americas region

January 24, 2024 · Ananta Islam is appointed as new CEO and Region President Americas of Körber Business Area Supply Chain. Körber Business Area Supply Chain is part of Körber AG and offers a wide range of solutions and services, including on the software side, warehouse management system (WMS) software. It also offers materials handling automation and equipment, voice solutions, integration services, and mail and parcel solutions.

Robotics Factory opens applications for second Accelerate Program cohort

January 24, 2024 · Innovation Works and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network will select several robotics startups for the program, providing up to $100,000 and office space for each company.

Webinar: Robots and AI open new applications

January 24, 2024 · John Santagate of Körber Supply Chain Software and Joe McGrath of Hy-Tek Intralogistics discuss the state of AI with industrial robots and cobots in our roundtable webcast.

Zion Solutions Group recognized with MHEDA’s Most Valuable Partner award in consecutive years

January 23, 2024 · Warehouse systems integrator and supply chain consultancy recognized for industry excellence

Industrial robotics manufacturer, integrator Acieta acquired by Angeles Equity Partners

January 23, 2024 · Angeles Equity Partners acquisition of industrial robotics manufacturer Acieta sees Angeles gain 67,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity.

Bluewhite raises $39M Series C to scale agricultural autonomous tractors

January 23, 2024 · With Series C Bluewhite plans for worldwide scaling of its agricultural robotics-as-a-service (RaaS), integrating Pathfinder hardware with Compass software.

Netlogistik to resell SOFTBOT Platform from SVT Robotics

January 22, 2024 · Netlogistik’s Blue Yonder enterprise system customers can integrate automation through SVT Robotics' SOFTBOT integration platform.

GEODIS shows how it maximizes flexibility and minimizes touches

January 22, 2024 · The 3PL’s new facility in Asheville, Ohio, is a showcase for next-generation technologies, including robotics and automated packaging.

Farm-ng raises $10 million Series A to scale autonomous mobile robot production

January 19, 2024 · Thanks to its $10 million Series A, farm-ng aims to improve farming economics and environmental sustainability for small-to medium-sized farms with its Amiga modular mobile robot.

Netlogistik partners with SVT Robotics to resell SOFTBOT platform

January 19, 2024 · The partnership enables Netlogistik’s customers using Blue Yonder to easily deploy automation, reduce support costs, and maximize uptime across their facilities. Customers Get a One-Stop Shop for all their Warehouse Robotics Needs

Toyota, READY Robotics to introduce sim-to-real robotic programming in industrial manufacturing

January 18, 2024 · Toyota, READY Robotics and NVIDIA collaborate in effort to optimize and enhance safety in car manufacturer's aluminum hot forging production process.

MassRobotics announces second annual university Form & Function Robotics Challenge

January 17, 2024 · MassRobotics' second annual Form & Function Robotics Challenge encourages university teams to submit robotics or automation projects for cash prizes.

Association for Advancing Automation celebrates Golden Anniversary

January 17, 2024 · A3 celebrates legacy of 50 years of advancing automation and robotics technologies throughout 2024, with major tributes planned this week at the A3 Business Forum in Orlando

Skyline Robotics granted patent from Japan for robotic window-cleaning platform

January 17, 2024 · Skyline Robotics obtained a patent from Japan related to the automation of work and using robotic arms on a building's façade.

Point One Navigation selected by Indy Autonomous Challenge to provide car positioning at CES 2024

January 17, 2024 · Point One Navigation was chosen by the Indy Autonomous Challenge as the real-time kinematic corrections technology for the autonomous racing cars at CES 2024.

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