Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.49
…applications may include palletizing, depalletizing, case picking, and container loading. Pixmo pilot programs to transition into commercial deployment Anyware said it recently completed its first pilot with an import deconsolidation business that manages 21 warehouses in the U.S., which led to sales conversions of Pixmo robots. Anyware is currently running pilot programs with various companies in the U.S. and announced it will run multiple upcoming pilots, including one with a global third-party logistics provider. The commercial version of Pixmo is scheduled to be available in the summer of 2024. It will be available via direct purchase or robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) models,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.23
…stand-up autonomous forklift designed for load/unload operations on warehouse loading docks. Classified as an autonomous mobile robot (AMR), the FoxBot autonomous forklift automates an array of operator tasks to improve workplace safety, increase productivity and enhance employee satisfaction. The company received a $20 million funding influx in October 2022. According to the company, it helps warehouse and logistics leaders realize: Up to 60% savings costs related to labor due to the FoxBot forklift operating without a driver. One warehouse associate can supervise up to six FoxBot autonomous forklifts at once. Enhanced worker safety by removing forklift operators from dangerous situations.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.83
…equipment Rapid handling that minimizes food waste Optimized truck loading that reduces emissions Compatibility with reusable plastic crates Maintenance services to extend the lifetime of the system “In addition to increased productivity and efficiency, Cimcorp’s fresh food solution offers a variety of other benefits, such as high levels of hygiene and fuller trucks,” explained Riku Puska, sales manager, W&D industry sales for Cimcorp Group. “The open-floor design with no racking leads to easier cleaning and maintenance. Optimized truck loading results in less traffic and consequently reduces environmental impact.” Cimcorp’s end-to-end intralogistics systems incorporate modular gantry pickers, AGVs, and palletizers, according…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.21
…industrial robot products, including hollow welding robots, handling robots, loading and unloading robots, special robots for die-casting and grinding, stamping robots and others. The SprutCAM X Robot Components Library now includes the following MOKA robot models: MR07S-930, MR08-1840, MR10L-2050, MR10Z-1440, MR12-2010, MR12Z-1550, MR20-1800, MR20E-1840, MR25ED, and MR30-1700. Other enhancements and improvements SprutCAM updated the list of operations for the 2.5D Milling configuration and added Chamfering and 2.5D Contouring operations to the Cutting configuration for robotic machining. Another change in the software update include a change in font size in the CLData Viewer (post processor debugging application) interface for improved readability.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.51
…up items, as well as applications for automated machine loading, laser marking, and more. Manufacturers start to benefit from automation Scott Paulk, an engineering manager with Alexandria Industries in Dallas, said he is excited to attend Waves of Innovation. “Knowing what’s out there makes our automation journey easier,” he said, adding that his company has already automated has 40% of its work centers. “We sometimes struggle with hiring skilled labor; automation helps offset this by enabling us to reallocate resources,” said Paulk. “Another benefit of robots is they get the younger generation intrigued. This has no doubt led to employees…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.34
…to reduce the need for driver interventions during the loading and landing process. “TuSimple’s patent portfolio reflects our best-in-class technology development and strong progress in bringing autonomy to the market,” stated Paul Liu, global head of intellectual property at TuSimple. He spoke with Robotics 24/7 about TuSimple's patent portfolio and technology strategy. TuSimple builds portfolio with the future in mind Why is this intellectual property (IP) protection important? Liu: Patents can be used to track the progress of innovation and achieving a return on investment [ROI]. It's documenting what you actually have, and there's also a financial aspect, especially if…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.57
…factory in a similar capacity to Agility’s customer sites—moving, loading, and unloading totes. Amazon to use robot for tote recycling Amazon said it will initially use Digit to help employees with tote recycling, a highly repetitive process of picking up and moving empty totes once inventory has been completely picked out of them. “Amazon is a company that is committed to making the work experience of their employees safer, easier, and less repetitive,” asserted Damion Shelton, co-founder and CEO of Agility Robotics. “When we announced our most recent version of Digit earlier this year, this is exactly the type of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.92
…repetitive and physically demanding such as pick and place, loading and unloading, and moving irregularly sized shipments. UPS is using pick-and-place technologies from Dexterity, Fortna, and Plus One Robotics to help employees sort small packages. That task requires repetitive motion and can be inconsistent as it flexes with customer demands. Once implemented, the technology will make these jobs easier, safer, and offer a better overall experience for UPS employees, said the company. UPS is also using Pickle Robot’s unloading technologies to ease the challenging job of unloading trailers, making the role less physically demanding for employees and delivering better package…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.73
…Corp. to apply artificial intelligence and robotics to the loading of boxes into trucks and trailers. “Our culture of innovation is driven by a desire to help our team members and customers succeed,” stated Rebecca Yeung, corporate vice president of operations science and advanced technologies at FedEx, in a release. “Based on feedback from our operations team, we have been looking for a solution that helps alleviate the challenges of truck loading,” she said. “Collaborating with Dexterity AI to combine the latest in AI and robotics supports our operations team while meeting growing customer demand.” Dexterity AI takes on truck…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.99
…screened and located on a concrete mezzanine above the loading docks. It will store and manage over 1,500 SKUs, from spirits to point-of-purchase (POP) items of various sizes and B and C rotation. The mezzanine will feature 130 mobile shelves, transported by five robots to two picking and replenishment stations. SCALLOG said its G2P system will guarantee V and B optimum security across its entire warehouse chain. This will meet franchisee expectations for improved stock management and traceability, triple controls, and order preparation in sealed bins, according to the company. With the new automation, V and B said it will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.49
…in a similar capacity to Agility's customer sites, moving, loading, and unloading totes. Customers participating in the Agility Partner Program (APP) can now expect delivery of the first Digits in 2024, said the company. Agility Robotics said it expects its robot to be generally available on the market in 2025. COO leads scaling of humanoid manufacturing Aindrea Campbell, chief operations officer of Agility Robotics, is leading the company's expansion of its manufacturing and corporate operations to meet the large commercial demand for Digit. Her responsibilities include the launch of the new factory. With more than 20 years as a senior…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.40
…his dedicated team, Lembke identified a prime candidate: the loading of metal parts onto racks from washing baskets. Before heat treatment, the serial parts undergo a meticulous cleaning process in a cabin-washing facility, said HWL. Each customer typically delivers around 900 to 1,000 parts in large loading carriers, which employees manually transfer into washing baskets. The parts in the baskets are then carefully placed onto multi-tiered racks using a peg system before being transported to the oven for heat treatment. The immense diversity in size and weight of the metal parts, combined with their fragile nature prior to heat treatment,…