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Date: July 22, 2021 Time: 02:00 PM EDT The recent acceleration of e-commerce demand has led more warehouses and fulfillment centers to add automation. What do operators need to know as they deploy, grow, manage robot fleets? Panelists in this webinar examined different aspects of goods-to-person automation and how to get the most out of warehouse robots and software. In…
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ABB Group today announced that it will acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group, a provider of autonomous mobile robots and software. ABB said the acquisition is part of its external growth strategy and will make “it the only company to offer a complete portfolio for the next generation of flexible automation.” The transaction was signed yesterday and is expected to close…
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The economy heats up and workers are not available to fill all the open positions. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released, The America Works Report: Quantifying the Nation’s Workforce Crisis. Now labeled a ‘crisis,’ the labor shortage is impacting companies in all regions, every size, and all industries. Organizations are facing enormous obstacles to find workers and are frustrated as…
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Material Handling Systems Inc., which provides automation and software for materials handling, this week said it has spun out from its research and development organization a dedicated robotics division. MHS Robotics is developing advanced technologies in-house and nurturing external relationships to deliver market-ready systems for e-commerce and parcel logistics facilities, said the company. “We’re a team of problem solvers, inventors,…
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The “2021 MHI Annual Industry Report,” conducted with Deloitte, opens with a quote from John Paxton, CEO of the Materials Handling Institute. “Supply chain resilience has never been more important,” he wrote. “Companies that made investments in digital technologies prior to the pandemic were more prepared and able to adapt, survive and even thrive during this disruption. They will also…
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Berkshire Grey Inc., which makes supply chain automation including robotics and artificial intelligence, yesterday announced the completion of its new Robotics Innovation Center and headquarters in Bedford, Mass. The company said the new center will showcase its capabilities for customers, partners, and investors. “Our new Innovation Center is strategically located in the Boston metro area, allowing us to leverage the…
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Drone delivery provider Zipline Inc. yesterday said it has raised $250 million in financing. The San Francisco-based company claimed that it “operates the world's largest automated on-demand delivery service.” Zipline said it plans to use its latest funding to continue developing its integrated service and expand into new industries and locations. “At Zipline, our mission is to create the first…
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Ambi Robotics Inc. yesterday announced that it is partnering with DWFritz Automation to build custom pick-and-pack robots for supply chain customers. Ambi Robotics uses artificial intelligence and simulation to power dexterous robots, and DWFritz is a global provider of systems for high-volume manufacturing. “Our partnership with Ambi Robotics will help customers bring efficiencies of scale to their manufacturing capabilities while…
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Among the combinations of software and hardware for warehouse automation is robotics software and wearable technology. inVia Robotics Inc. and Rufus Labs Inc. yesterday announced a strategic partnership to jointly offer their systems through subscriptions. The companies said the combination of their e-commerce automation, wearables, and workforce analytics is intended to help address labor shortages and improve efficiency and productivity.…
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The drive toward autonomous freight continues, as self-driving software provider Embark Trucks Inc. and special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II today announced that they have agreed to a merger that will lead to Embark becoming a publicly listed company. For the past five years, San Francisco-based Embark Trucks has been testing purpose-built Class 8 trucks using its…
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Integrating robotics software and hardware for piece picking can be challenging, so SVT Robotics Inc. has worked with RightHand Robotics Inc. to develop a prebuilt connector between SVT’s SOFTBOT Platform and the RightPick 3 item-handling robot. “By connecting to the prebuilt standard integrations of our SOFTBOT Platform, RightHand Robotics customers who adopt the RightPick 3 system can now deploy without…
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Quick-service restaurants are facing record labor shortages, cost and hygiene concerns, and competitive pressures to improve the customer experience. Many are looking to emerging automation to meet the demand for speed and efficiency. Miso Robotics Inc. today announced a partnership with manufacturer Lancer Worldwide to build an intelligent beverage dispenser for future commercial kitchens. While 60% to 70% of sales…
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One recent trend in supply chain automation is toward larger and more capable robots. Mobile Industrial Robots ApS today launched the MiR250 Hook, which can tow loaded carts weighing up to 1,100 lb. (500 kg). The Odense, Denmark-based company said the patented MiR250 Hook builds on its fastest and most compact mobile robot to help further optimize industrial workflows. “At…
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Drone Express yesterday said that it has partnered with FarEye to provide autonomous drone deliveries for retailers in the U.S. East Hanover, N.J.-based Drone Express is a division of TELEGRID Technologies Inc. and provides commercial drone delivery services. Chicago-based FarEye said it offers “intelligent delivery orchestration solutions.” “The time has come for drone deliveries to become the new reality,” stated…
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The inability to quickly, easily, and safely deploy industrial robots has been a barrier to entry for new users, but several companies are developing software to change that. Realtime Robotics Inc. today announced that it has completed $31.4 million Series A round of fundraising. The Boston-based company said it will apply the funding to accelerating product rollouts for its autonomous…
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North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down
