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…forklift trucks that it said can increase productivty and efficiency. At ProMat 2023, Raymond showed its portfolio of integrated technologies.
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Among the trends around ProMat 2023 was an increasing amount of strategic partnerships and consolidation among robotics providers. Berkshire Grey Inc. last week announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with SoftBank Group Corp. and its affiliate. SoftBank has been an investor in Berkshire Grey since 2019. “After a thoughtful review of value-creation opportunities available to Berkshire…
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CHICAGO—Last week’s ProMat was a welcome return to the excitement of the last live edition of the event, back in 2019. In 2021, MHI ran the virtual ProMat DX. First off, this year's materials handling trade show was packed and informative. Registration set a record with 50,924 industry professionals across more than 1,000 exhibitor booths in two large halls. Things…
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CHICAGO—At ProMat 2023 here last week, Plus One Robotics Inc. demonstrated its parcel-handling robots for warehouses, as well as an opportunity for attendees to “race the robot” in a pick-and-place process in virtual reality. The materials handling conference came after an eventful time for technology startups like Plus One, with layoffs and the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. Robotics 24/7…
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At ProMat in Chicago last week, numerous companies touted their technologies as solutions to supply chain problems. Less visible than robots but no less important were the integrators and consultancies that help deploy and manage robots in warehouses and other facilities. Among those Robotics 24/7 spoke with was enVista LLC, which offers to help leading brands with robotics integration. “The…
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…a gala dinner during the ProMat 2023 trade show this week. “The work that Convoy of Hope does is invaluable to relieve suffering around the world, and we wanted to make our own contribution by donating our 75,000th truck to this very worthwhile charity,” said Martin McVicar, co-founder and CEO of Combilift. McVicar and fellow engineer Robert Moffett founded the…
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…Innovation and Startup Awards at ProMat 2023 in Chicago. Here is a breakdown of the companies that were recognized. MHI reviewed more than 140 submissions for awards The MHI Innovation Award serves to educate and provide valuable insights on the latest manufacturing and supply chain products and services to ProMat attendees, according to MHI. ProMat 2023 exhibitors were called to…
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During Industry Night at ProMat 2023 on March 22, MHI announced the winners of the 2023 MHI Innovation and Startup Awards. After receiving 156 submissions for this years’ awards, judges comprised of professionals from the material handling and supply chain industry completed the initial vetting process. Four finalists were previously chosen and announced as the most innovative products in each…
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…picking solutions worldwide, announced at ProMat it will giveaway a 10-AMR system to a lucky winner in the United States. The 10-AMR system will consist of ForwardX’s Flex autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) along with the appropriate accessories and its f(x) Fleet Manager. Flex AMRs are primarily used for piece picking or smaller case picking in 3PL, retail, and eCommerce warehouses.…
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…and material handling systems at ProMat 2023. Built on principles of innovation and continuous improvement, the Toyota Industries company said it has integrated automation, telematics, virtual reality, and advanced energy to bring warehouse and distribution operations to new levels of performance. “For 100 years, Raymond has been designing products to help customers optimize their operations and bring new levels of…
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…found McKinsey & Co. At ProMat 2023, Honeywell has demonstrated several technologies that are being deployed in warehouses and distribution centers to help operators increase efficiency and productivity with reduced labor. The automation technologies on display include: Smart Flexible Depalletizer: Capable of processing single- and mixed-SKU pallets in any pattern or sequence — without human supervision – this offering is…
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…technology at its booth at ProMat this week in Chicago. Its booth is located at S2303. The company added the theme of its booth is “Vision, Intelligence, Results,” which it said was chosen to highlight Locus Robotics’ commitment to delivering actionable intelligence in an innovative solution to drive results for customers. LocusONE takes advantage of LocusView reporting system The new…
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…and Multifunction Robotic Sorter at ProMat 2023 this week. The company has been showcasing the new products at Booth N7149. Tompkins Robotics said the Induction Lift system was designed to be a creative and simple way to improve the ergonomics, speed, and range of induction of its tSort system. The system allows an operator to induct to multiple levels of…
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…shows off robots, software at ProMat 2023 Seegrid asserted that the world’s largest manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics companies rely on it to automate material flow in highly complex environments. From project design through deployment, change management, user training, and data-driven consultation, the company said its robots and software can improve safety and optimize operations, accelerating automation initiatives. This week at…
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…for North American market at ProMat Since 2019, Geek+ has deployed more than 4,000 robots in 24 locations in North America. In 2022, Geek+ secured partnerships to expand into Canada and Brazil. In addition, Geek+ has expanded its operations by adding a 1,400-sq.-m (15,069) experience center and two new offices in North America with over 100 employees. The company said…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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