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Flytrex Releases ‘Yardstick’ Report on 2022 Drone Delivery Customer Trends

March 28, 2023 · Flytrex reported that its drone deliveries continued to expand in North Carolina and Texas in 2022, with sevenfold growth year over year and 21,350 orders.

Plus One Robotics CEO Explains How Company Survived Silicon Valley Bank Failure at ProMat 2023

March 28, 2023 · Plus One Robotics raised money and exhibited at ProMat 2023, but it had to endure layoffs and the Silicon Valley Bank meltdown. CEO Erik Nieves explains what it did.

Gatik Signs Deal to Distribute Customer Orders out of Kroger’s Dallas Facility

March 27, 2023 · Gatik said the multi-year commercial collaboration will go live Q2 2023.

enVista Discusses Roadmap for Automating Supply Chain Customers at ProMat 2023

March 27, 2023 · enVista said its consulting and integration services can help supply chains introduce automation, prepare staffers, and ensure returns on their investments.

Synergy Design Joins Fabric’s Partner Program to Sell Micro-Fulfillment Systems

March 27, 2023 · Synergy Design & Integration said the partnership will help it serves its customers in the materials handling space.

Avular Offers Mobile Robots in Challenge to U.S. and Chinese Vendors

March 27, 2023 · Avular, a spinout from Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands, said its new headquarters will include space for corporate, research, and government visitors.

Food Industry Feels the Growing Impact of Automation, Says Key Technology Infographic

March 26, 2023 · The food industry is increasingly reliant on automation to protect workers, maintain quality, and improve productivity. See an infographic of robot applications.

Celera Motion Launches PCB Design Work Platform For Robotics

March 25, 2023 · Celera Motion has come out with a new application featuring a wide variety of market-ready printed circuit board designs to be used for robot applications.

How Mobile Robots Can Collaborate With Humans

March 24, 2023 · In this Special Focus Issue, learn about how collaborative mobile robots can not only improve safety and productivity, but also resilience and retention.

Combilift Donates 75,000th Lift Truck to Convoy of Hope

March 24, 2023 · Combilift celebrated its 25th anniversary during ProMat, donating an Aisle Master articulated forklift, to global charity Convoy of Hope.

Agility Robotics, OneRack, and HAI Robotics Receive MHI Awards at ProMat 2023

March 24, 2023 · MHI has announced the winners of the MHI Innovation and Startup Awards at the ProMat 2023 materials handling trade show.

IFR Report Finds Automotive Industry Continues to Be Robotics Industry’s Biggest Customer

March 24, 2023 · The International Federation of Robotics shared details of how the automotive industry continues to invest heavily in robotics.

International Conference for Advanced Manufacturing 2023 Adds Robotics to Additive Manufacturing in Agenda

March 24, 2023 · The International Conference for Advanced Manufacturing from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in Washington, D.C., will be an opportunity to learn about robotics and additive manufacturing.

Sarcos Signs Agreement with Jabil to Advance Capabilities of Robotic Systems

March 23, 2023 · Sarcos is working with Jabiil, a manufacturing solutions provider, to produce some of its robotic products.

MHI announces winners of 2023 MHI Innovation and StartUp awards

March 23, 2023 · Last night, during Industry Night at ProMat 2023, MHI announced the winners of the 2023 MHI Innovation and Startup Awards.

Smart Robotics Launches Mixed Case Palletizer to Help Warehouse Operators Address Bottlenecks

March 23, 2023 · Smart Robotics' new robot is a palletizer designed to handle mixed-SKU case pallets.

ForwardX Robotics offers chance to win a free fleet of robots

March 23, 2023 · ForwardX Robotics (Booth N7352), a supplier of AMR-based assisted picking solutions worldwide, announced at ProMat it will giveaway a 10-AMR system to a lucky winner in the United States

Raymond Shows Off Integrated Intralogistics Systems at ProMat 2023

March 23, 2023 · Raymond Corp. showed its latest autonomous lift trucks at ProMat 2023, as well as new electric vehicles, connected technologies, and educational offerings.

Honeywell Addresses Automation Interoperability Gap as Warehouse Technology Investment Nears $22B

March 23, 2023 · Honeywell's new Universal Robotics Controller is a centralized offering to facilitate communications and control of automated storage and retrieval systems and palletizing robots.

6 River Systems rolls out mobile fulfillment app to extend picking options outside of its AMRs

March 22, 2023 · The company said the new mobile app is a major part of its software roadmap.

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