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Gap Inc. to Build Texas Distribution Center to Meet Digital Shopping Demand

February 24, 2021 · Gap to build new distribution center in Longview, Texas, to meet demand for digital shopping.

Robotics Company Berkshire Grey to Merge With Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp.

February 24, 2021 · Robotics company Berkshire Grey has announced a business combination with Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp. The planned merger with the special-purpose acquisition company or SPAC will lead to a publicly listed robotics and automation solutions company.

FANUC and Rockwell Automation Form Coalition to Address Manufacturing Skills Gap

February 23, 2021 · FANUC and Rockwell Automation said new apprenticeships will provide more people with fulfilling careers and help companies to bridge the demand for skilled workers.

Simulating the Way to COVID Safety

February 23, 2021 · MSC Cradle CFD simulation explores the impact of ventilation and social distancing on in-door dining scenarios to promote safe practices aimed at reducing the spread.

Halter CNC Robotics to Award Scholarship to Veterans and Active U.S. Military to Study Manufacturing Automation

February 23, 2021 · Halter CNC Robotics will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship to a U.S .veteran or active service member who wants to study manufacturing automation, engineering or robotics.

Amazon’s Last-Mile MIT CTL Routing Research Challenge

February 22, 2021 · The primary goal of the Last Mile Routing Research Challenge is to encourage participants to develop innovative approaches leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and other non-conventional methods to produce solutions to the route sequencing problem.

FourKites and Tive partner up for integrated transit data-focused platform

February 22, 2021 · Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms, and Boston-based supply chain visibility services provider Tive announced that they have partnered up in an effort to provide an integrated platform for mutual customers that combines various types of in-transit data—beyond shipment visibility—that will give customers a more complete end-customer experience.

Makerbot Method 3D Printers Support BASF Forward AM Composite Material

February 22, 2021 · Users can explore printing rigid 316L stainless steel parts for industrial applications alongside advanced engineering polymers and composites on METHOD with the MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder.

Supply Chain Leaders Learn From Today’s Ecommerce Challenges to Provide Future Innovation and Growth

February 19, 2021 · The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated ecommerce demands to levels that weren't expected until 2025, so how can supply chain leaders get up to speed, and fast?

Siemens Partnership Fuels Autonomous Vehicle Development

February 18, 2021 · Software giant provides MaRS innovation hub access to Xcelerator portfolio, accelerating development through widespread use of simulation and data management.

Locus Robotics announces $150 million Series E funding round

February 18, 2021 · Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, this week announced $150 million in Series E funding, led by Tiger Global Management and BOND. The round builds on support from existing investors including Scale Venture Partners and Prologis Ventures, the venture capital arm of Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate.

Additive Manufacturing and Generative Design Co-Pilot Hyundai’s Ultimate Mobility Vehicle Concept

February 18, 2021 · Autodesk and Hyundai partner to push the boundaries of increasing strength while reducing weight for TIGER's modular platform architecture.

Locus Robotics announces $150 million in Series E funding

February 17, 2021 · Locus Robotics announces $150 million in Series E funding. The round builds on support from existing investors including Scale Venture Partners and Prologis Ventures, the venture capital arm of Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate.

Using Warehouse Robotics

February 17, 2021 · A major jump in e-commerce sales, ongoing supply chain disruptions, and the need for social distancing all push more companies to add robotics to their technology stables.

Labor Management Systems Solutions Increasingly Important, Even With the Move to More Automation

February 17, 2021 · Labor management system solutions are different today than those a decade ago, they integrate with more systems, have mobile user interfaces, and use advanced analytics, they are increasingly important with the move to more automation.

Ahold Delhaize USA Expands Micro-Fulfillment Capabilities

February 16, 2021 · Ahold Delhaize USA companies, including Peapod Digital Labs, tap Swisslog solution and AutoStore technology in new pilot of micro-fulfillment automation solution

Stratasys Launches Carbon Fiber Material for F123 Series 3D Printers

February 16, 2021 · Lightweight, ABS-based material is specifically formulated for applications such as manufacturing tooling, jigs and fixtures.

OnLogic Offers Cincoze GM-1000 Embedded GPU Computer

February 16, 2021 · The Cincoze GM-1000 features an embedded MXM GPU, high-speed I/O and Intel Xeon CPUs for advanced embedded machine vision applications, company says.

Frontline Relief With 3D Printing

February 15, 2021 · Additive manufacturing comes to the rescue in earthquake, tsunami, and even war.

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