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Swisslog, a member of the KUKA Group known for its intralogistics automation solutions and software, has announced Jens Schmale as its next CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Schmale is currently CEO of Swisslog EMEA and brings a wealth of experience in the logistics automation sector to his new role, the company noted. Schmale, 49, joined Swisslog in 2020 where he…
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Zebra Technologies Corporation, a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, has released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028, which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks. Over the next five years, a majority of…
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Dexterity AI today announced a collaboration with FedEx Corp., to leverage AI-powered robotic technology to load boxes into trucks and trailers. Truck loading has long been considered one of the most challenging tasks in parcel hubs. Manual loading is taxing and previous technology approaches have not been able to handle the complex decision making required to stack the wide range…
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Global provider stow Group, which offers advanced storage solutions and automated warehouse systems, has announced the launch of its new “Movu Robotics” brand, developed to strengthen its robotics business and to meet increasing customer demand for automation and robotics solutions. The new brand replaces the name “stow Robotics” as of Sep 19th 2023. Movu Robotics is based in new headquarters…
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IAM Robotics, a pioneering mobile robotics and software company, today announced that it has changed its corporate name to Onward Robotics and unveiled a new logo, visual identity, and website. The company said the rebrand marks an exciting next chapter in its evolution, supports its recent growth, and reflects its renewed mission to revolutionize order fulfillment processes, and increase operational…
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Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal robot Digit, today revealed that the company is opening RoboFab, a robot manufacturing facility in Salem, Oregon with the capability to produce more than 10,000 robots per year. Initial construction of Agility’s 70,000 square foot robot factory began last year, and it is set to open later this year. Agility anticipates production capacity of…
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The Otto Group, one of the world’s largest e-commerce retailers, has signed a strategic agreement with Boston Dynamics, a global provider of mobile robotics, to continue automating its logistics operations, the companies announced earlier this week. The plan is to deploy Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots in more than 10 and Stretch robots in more than 20 of the group’s facilities…
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ABB today announced an investment of $280 million to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and build a new state-of-the-art ABB Robotics European Campus in Västerås, Sweden. The Campus will serve as the hub for ABB Robotics’ offering in Europe, providing customers with artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled collaborative and industrial robots, as well as digital solutions to support flexible automation, the…
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OSARO, a global provider of machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, announced today it is partnering with FANUC America, a supplier of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs, to expand the capabilities of FANUC’s robotic automation solutions optimized for warehousing and e-commerce fulfillment. The two companies will collaborate on go-to-market strategies, commencing with the installation of an advanced piece-picking demonstration robot at FANUC’s Innovation…
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Wauseon Machine (WM), a leading provider of robotics automation, tube forming equipment, and built-to-print precision machines parts, has annnounced an increase in the capacity and capability of its Aftermarket Services through the formal consolidation of McAlister Design and Automation (MDA) and WM. This merger will significantly streamline the process for customers to receive goods and services such as preventive maintenance,…
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Mujin, a leader in intelligent robotics for manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain operations, has raised $85 million in its Series C funding round, the company announced today. The funding round was led by SBI Investment Co., Ltd. in Japan, along with Pegasus Tech Ventures, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm, 7 Industries from the Netherlands, corporate investor Accenture, and…
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A slow U.S. economy and high interest rates have taken a toll on robot orders in North American, resulting in a decline for the second quarter in a row after record purchases in 2021 and 2022, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). A3's latest report found that companies ordered 7,697 robots valued at $457 million from April to…
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OSARO, a provider of machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, has welcomed Cognex Corporation, a provider of industrial machine vision, into the OSARO Partners Alliance, an ecosystem of partner expertise aimed at delivering optimal automation solutions to customers. OSARO also noted the two companies have already worked well together for Zenni Optical by integrating Cognex DataMan fixed-mount, image-based barcode readers into the…
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Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouse automation, has announced that its AMR solutions have now picked more than two billion units, which the company says reinforces its position as the premier robotics provider for the warehouse and logistics industry. This new milestone comes just 11 months after reaching the industry-first landmark of 1 billion picks…
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Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, announced today its further expansion into the Eastern European market through a strategic partnership with the logistics integrator A1 Sorter. The partnership already resulted in the first joint project in Poland that is currently going through the implementation phase, Exotec added. Exotec has been active in Eastern Europe since opening its offices in Germany…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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