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Numina Group and Waypoint Robotics team on order fulfillment solution

March 10, 2020 · At a joint press conference at Waypoint Robotics' booth (Booth 9600), executives with Way-point and Numina detailed how they teamed up to create an automated batch order picking solution based on Waypoint's autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and Numina's voice-directed picking and Real-time Distribution Software (RDS) solution.

Knapp presents the perfect blend of robotics and AI

March 9, 2020 · At a press conference at Modex 2020, Knapp (Booth 5406) discussed its strong business growth over the last year, gave an overview of its latest products, and showed how a partnership with Covariant is helping it create AI-enabled robots for the fulfillment environment.

Fetch Robotics announces integrated fulfillment solution with Zebra Technologies

March 9, 2020 · Fetch Robotics (Booth 9011), a leader in Cloud robotics, today announced a collaboration with Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the edge of the enterprise with solutions and partners that enable businesses to gain a performance edge, to optimize and automate warehouse picking processes through the integration of Fetch Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Zebra FulfillmentEdge software.

When Virtual Reality Is More Than Real

March 9, 2020 · Lift truck operator training is getting a boost from VR. In addition to shortening training time, the technology offers managers and drivers more information earlier about people’s abilities to safely operate trucks of all types.

RightHand Robotics showcases RightPick2 at Modex

March 9, 2020 · RightHand Robotics (Booth 9826) is exhibiting its RightPick2 autonomous robotic piece-picking platform, which handles the picking and placing of individual items as part of a range of warehouse workflows and processes.

Precise Fine Positioning for Single and Double-Deep Racking

March 9, 2020 · SICK's new Rack Fine Positioning app and InspectorP 2D vision sensor provides a more efficient method to accomplish fine positioning tasks.

Sigma Labs and Materialise Enter Into Joint Sales Agreement

March 6, 2020 · Agreement to commercialize newly integrated PrintRite3D quality assurance technology with Materialise control platform.

6 River Systems rolls out enhancements to its mobile robot platform

March 5, 2020 · Waltham, Mass.-based 6 River Systems (6RS), a provider of collaborative warehouse solutions and subsidiary of multi-channel commerce platform Shopify, said today that it has rolled out various enhancements to Chuck, its collaborative mobile robot.

Other Voices: 5 Innovative Ideas to Make Your Warehouse More Efficient

March 4, 2020 · ANdroid, automation, smart storage and good old-fashioned operator training can improve operational efficiency.

RightHand Robotics continues global expansion in Europe

March 3, 2020 · Robotics automation veteran Jon Schechter assumes Head of Europe role in new German office

The Evolution of E-Commerce: Shaping benefits from emerging technologies

March 3, 2020 · It’s not only the growth of e-commerce, but also the ever-tightening delivery timeframes that have logistics pros eyeing emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and the Internet of Things. The challenge is to determine which of these can alleviate concerns like spiraling transportation costs and pulling together final-mile delivery resources.

Boston Dynamics, OTTO Motors partner on warehouse automation

March 3, 2020 · In a video released today, Boston Dynamics's logistics robot, Handle, can be seen picking boxes and building pallets on top of OTTO AMRs in a distribution center testbed.

ABB and Covariant partner to deploy integrated AI robotic solutions

March 3, 2020 · The partnership brings together the two companies with a shared vision for robotics enabled by AI, where intelligent robots work alongside humans in dynamic environments, collectively learning and improving with every task completed.

Cincinnati Incorporated to Offer New 3D Printing Materials from BASF

March 3, 2020 · CI's high temperature Small Area Additive Manufacturing machine will now offer BASF 3DPS's ABS plastic, carbon fiber PET and recycled PET materials.

SmarTech Issues New Report That Projects Polymer 3D Printing to Generate $11.7 Billion in 2020

March 3, 2020 · SmarTech now expects polymer 3D printing to grow to $24 billion in 2024 and as much as $55 billion yearly by the end of this decade.

Fetch Robotics introduces Workflow Builder for “instant”  warehouse automation

March 2, 2020 · Fetch Robotics announced the availability of Workflow Builder, the company’s new drag-and-drop development toolkit that allows shippers to implement flexible automation in existing manufacturing, distribution and fulfillment facilities.

E-commerce demands continue to push innovation

March 2, 2020 · Logistics professionals now need to leverage diverse systems and new ways of thinking in an effort to improve carrier partnerships and increase speed and efficiency. With that in mind, the editorial staff of LM has put together a collection of features to help readers push that pace of change inside their organizations.

Betting on NextGen Technologies

March 2, 2020 · The NextGen Technology Supply Chain Conference will recognize companies leading the way on new technologies.

Betting on NextGen Technologies

March 2, 2020 · The NextGen Technology Supply Chain Conference will recognize companies leading the way on new technologies.

A look at how Amazon wins the war for talent

March 2, 2020 · Along with building out an unparalleled network, Amazon is investing in associates to win the war for talent.

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