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Wireless Power Solutions Are Driving Innovations for ASRS Systems in Warehouses

April 29, 2023 · Automated storage and retrieval systems, or ASRS, are being used by warehouses to better take advantage of vertical space. WiBotic's CEO outlines some interesting developments.

Rockwell Automation and Doosan Announce Partnership at U.S.-South Korea Summit

April 28, 2023 · Rockwell Automation and Doosan Robotics said in Washington, D.C., that they plan to further integrate their robots and controllers and develop new technologies for smart factories.

OTTO Motors Partners with Node Modules to Elevate Capabilities of Its AMRs

April 28, 2023 · Node Modules has already developed new products for select models of OTTO Motor's AMRs.

igus Shows Offerings and Support for Low Cost Automation at Hannover Messe

April 28, 2023 · igus showed not only its motion plastics, cable carriers, and free configuration software at Hannover Messe; it also gave examples of how its low-cost automation can enable many applications.

Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Turn to Automation as Reshoring Efforts Continue

April 28, 2023 · Small and midsize enterprises are increasingly seeing the value of robotics as they look to enhance their manufacturing and warehouse facilities with new technologies.

Outrider Announces Trailer Inventory Tracking Technology to Increase Distribution Yard Efficiency

April 27, 2023 · Outrider has made their autonomous electric vehicles more useful by adding a new feature that allows customers to track in real-time where their shipments are going.

Robotics for the Rest of Us: Automation in Small and Midsize Businesses

April 27, 2023 · Small and midsize businesses can now more easily adopt robotics and automation, thanks to technical improvements, the robotics a service model, and services from robot providers.

DHL Supply Chain facility is showcasing how automation, humans can coexist

April 27, 2023 · Located in central Ohio, Carhartt facility offers a peak at a modern omnichannel logistics operation.

Fizyr Shows Supply Chain Vision AI Suite at LogiMAT

April 27, 2023 · Fizyr, which has partnered with robotics manufacturers and systems integrators to add its vision AI to picking and other applications, showed its product suite at LogiMAT.

Siemens and NVIDIA Demonstrate Collaboration With FREYR Virtual Factory at Hannover Messe

April 27, 2023 · Siemens showed at the German trade show a digital model of a FREYR Battery manufacturing facility that it developed with the NVIDIA Omniverse simulation platform.

AvidBots Launches New Cleaning Robot Designed for Warehouses

April 26, 2023 · AvidBots has developed a cleaning robot that features new technologies designed to help it better sweep up debris and navigate around warehouses and manufacturing facilities.

NVIDIA Isaac ROS Developer Preview 3 Enables Developers to Build High-Performance Robotics Applications

April 26, 2023 · NVIDIA has released Isaac ROS Developer Preview 3, showcasing new features to make it easier to create high-performance, power-efficient robotics applications.

Addverb collaborates with Purdue University on smart factory

April 26, 2023 · Addverb's on-campus smart factory will help students better understand how robotics and flexible automation work in various industry settings.

Ease of Use Features Promise to Democratize Robotics for Smaller Manufacturers

April 26, 2023 · Ease-of-use features such as intuitive interfaces and lead-through programming are making robots easier to deploy, use, and manage, facilitating adoption by small and midsize manufacturers.

Orbbec Releases AI Aided SDK Programming Guide to Help Developers Use ChatGPT for 3D Cameras

April 26, 2023 · Orbbec said its AI-Aided SDK Programming Guide for Orbbec 3D cameras simplifies and accelerates software development, enabling developers to converse with ChatGPT in natural language.

Jungheinrich Chooses Configura to Develop Plant Design System

April 26, 2023 · Jungheinrich is working with strategic partner Configura to develop configuration software for warehouses and factories that will use its lift trucks and other materials handling equipment.

ABB Robotics Releases New Visual SLAM Technology to Enhance Navigation Capabilities of Its AMRs

April 25, 2023 · ABB has taken the wraps off its new Visual SLAM technology that takes advantage of artificial intelligence and 3D vision.

maxon Partners With MassRobotics to Support Advances in Drive Technology for Robotics

April 25, 2023 · maxon, which provides motors for robots in demanding applications, has teamed up with the MassRobotics collaborative to encourage innovation in motion control technologies.

Addverb Opens New Educational Smart Factory at Purdue University

April 25, 2023 · Addverb has outfitted a new smart factory at Purdue University's campus that includes autonomous mobile robots, fleet management software, and warehouse execution software.

Veo Robotics lands $29 million investment round

April 25, 2023 · Startup offers intelligent safeguarding technology for industrial robots. March 2023 closing includes participation by Amazon, Yamaha Motor, and Safar Partners

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