Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.68
…at a site that has picking on a four-level mezzanine, noted Peterson. Figuring out how many AMRs are needed for an operation comes down to proper assessment of an operation’s order mix, its existing processes and layout, service levels, and other characteristics, said Santagate. “We look at their demand volume, their historical demand, we look at SKUs and dimensionality, layout, and configuration of their warehouse, like where would the induct and drop off points to a system be,” he explained. “All of those nuances impact the level of robotic capacity that’s going to be required and which approaches will support…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.38
…Fulfillment operations are adding more elevated work platforms and mezzanines to increase capacity. When AGVs and AMRs are to be used on upper levels, the right flooring is critical to ensure they function as intended. Scott McGill, director of sales at Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products (resindek.com), shared several key considerations when specifying automated flooring: Q: How can a floor impact a robot’s operation? McGill: To maximize efficiency, AMRs and AGVs must move quickly and consistently to maintain workflow. The surface of the floor must not impede the robot’s movement. If the floor is worn or has uneven surface, it can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.00
…accessories. Source: 6RS Work Areas can be multiple warehouse mezzanines on top of one another vertically or separate operating areas on the same level horizontally, allowing for further expansion and customization. 6RS said it can fully support multi-floor and multi-workspace fulfillment centers with a single, consolidated view of the entire facility. “Today, Work Areas addresses the fundamental requirement to pick in multiple regions of the warehouse and manage that operation from one place—The Bridge,” said Fitzgerald. “We’re just getting started with this capability with plans to build upon the base functionality.” Chuck Accessories improve efficiency, flexibility, and safety Chuck is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.45
…deployments include large-scale greenfield and brownfield sites, and multi-level mezzanine installations. Locus has visibility into billionth pick The billionth pick was made at a major home-improvement retailer warehouse in Florida. The item picked was a cordless rotary tool kit. The milestone pick was made just milliseconds ahead of two other picks: a scented candle from a home goods warehouse in Ohio and a running jacket from a major global fitness and shoe brand in Pennsylvania. “Its not just executing the process, but also developing an understanding of that process,” said Dekin. “There are lots of opportunities to capture data, but…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.58
…Spain. Paack's facility is divided into two sections: a mezzanine level for sorting and a picking section on the ground floor. Sorting robots move parcels via chutes to racks on the ground floor, where picking robots move the parcels to the operators. Paack said the project with Geek+ is one of the largest in its history. Geek+ has deployed more than 270 sorting and picking robots in what it claimed was the largest AMR project in Europe. Geek+ said its AMRs handle last-mile delivery for locations in and around the Spanish capital, while cross-docking systems prepare parcels for more distant…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.31
…The company claimed that it has become the premier mezzanine flooring panel product sold worldwide today. The ResinDek industrial engineered flooring panels have the proven structural integrity to support live and dead pallet jack limits from 2,000 to 8,000 lb. (907.1 to 3,628.7 kg), said Cornerstone. The company added that ResinDek is designed to meet the rigorous demands of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the supply chain and materials handling markets. McGill leads Cornerstone engineering, sales Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products said McGill has been instrumental in creating and executing growth opportunities within its sales and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.67
…was using cobots for the first time on the mezzanine floor,” recalled Shelton. “Since we took over at that facility, the setup drove 45% improvement in next-day delivery of products, and it processed returns within 48 hours.” Modular technology improves productivity GXO Logistics uses collaborative robots and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to quickly fulfill orders and process returns. The company said it can double productivity rates and improve accuracy by up to 50%. For instance, GXO recently piloted KNAPP AG's Pick-it-Easy station for automated pocket induction of apparel. It also deployed Chuck AMRs from 6 River Systems Inc. at a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.50
…uses 250 goods-to-person and sortation AMRs in its three-level mezzanine warehouse to help offset high labor costs and fulfill orders quickly. How to redeploy your workforce and improve throughput Interestingly, most companies investing in mobile robots don’t necessarily use them to cut labor. AMRs can take over time-consuming, repetitive tasks, enabling operations to redeploy workers elsewhere in the warehouse. AMRs and people can move and work together on the warehouse floor. In goods-to-person automation, robots brings the products or units to the employees. They also handle bulk material movement, component shuttling, piece picking, pallet picking, and sortation. In addition, AMRs…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.01
…Products, LLC®. The video details how concrete flooring on mezzanines, industrial work platforms, and pick modules can negatively impact the functioning of AMRs and AGVS. Scott McGill, Director of Sales for Cornerstone: “Concrete often has worn and uneven surfaces that disrupt the functioning of laser-based navigation systems, or cracks and spalling that lead to wear and tear on robot wheels and hardware. Further, concrete floors tend to not be level. Because most robots are not equipped with a braking system, an un-level floor can cause a robot system to roll away from its target point, requiring unscheduled downtime and manual…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.57
…6 River Systems Inc. collaborative mobile robots on multiple mezzanine floors in one of its distribution centers in Milton Keynes, U.K. The Greenwich, Conn.-based company said the deployment was an industry first. “This multi-tiered installation is groundbreaking for us and a first in our industry,” stated Gavin Williams, managing director for the U.K. and Ireland at GXO. “The solution illustrates our significant investment in technology that helps us improve productivity for our customers and safety for our colleagues while optimizing vertical warehouse space in Europe.” 6RS Chucks help GXO increase picking accuracy GXO worked with Waltham, Mass.-based 6 River Systems…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.37
…Grand Opening ceremony at that time,” Doppler concludes. Related Resource Optimizing Automation and Warehouse Space with Elevated Flooring and Mezzanines New survey reveals the role that elevated flooring and mezzanines are playing in today's warehouses and DCs and highlights the value of composite engineered wood flooring as a surface of choice for these structures. Download Now!
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 42.65
Locus Robotics yesterday said it has enhanced its mezzanine management capability to optimize order-picking management for multi-level mezzanines and vertical warehouses. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company said the changes are designed to increase productivity, flexibility, and maximum throughput for e-commerce order fulfillment. “With Locus Mezzanine Management, operators have optimal control over order management and worker productivity, regardless of the number of mezzanine levels,” said Sophie Pagalday, director of product marketing at Locus Robotics. “This powerful tool optimizes each task for throughput and productivity with smart, in-level task/pick clustering and directed pick and pass.” Warehouse operators look up As order volumes continue…