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Why Use a Warehouse Shuttle System? Shuttle systems often provide the right balance of flexibility, throughput and storage density for general merchandise retailers seeking to automate store replenishment and direct-to-consumer fulfillment processes. One of the benefits of shuttle systems is that they can use the full height of the warehouse for storage, enabling excellent density in higher-ceiling buildings. In fact,…
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In 2021, Zebra Technologies announced its first new products built upon technology from Fetch Robotics, which it acquired in 2020. Zebra launched its FlexShelf, FlexShelf Guide, and RollerTop Guide autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) along with its FetchCore software. The AMRs integrate with Zebra’s Symmetry Fulfillment software and its other warehouse technologies. “The legacy Fetch products themselves were built on this…
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Warehouse digital technology and automation systems provider Zebra Technologies Corporation recently announced an expansion to its Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment system. Symmetry Fulfillment is a comprehensive system that uses the company’s new Zebra Connect Fulfillment autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), wearable technologies, software, and analytics designed to help increase productivity and reduce costs in warehouse operations. This AI-enabled system combines the functions…
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HelloFresh partnered with Swisslog to implement an advanced automated distribution center in Irving, Texas, to meet the growing demand and menu expansion. The core of this solution was the AutoStore system, known for its reliability, density, and speed. Swisslog’s expertise in automation control was crucial in integrating AutoStore with SynQ software, a unified platform that manages warehouse execution and inventory.…
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Goods-to-Person Automation and Integration Challenges Master Electronics aimed to enhance customer experience by breaking open manufacturer packages for precise quantity orders, creating component bundles, and enabling orders based on manufacturing dates and batch codes. A time study revealed that 40% of a picker’s time was spent walking between pick locations, prompting the need for goods-to-person automation. After evaluating various technologies,…
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Using automation to solve the challenges of retail, e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment Managing e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment is more labor intensive than other warehouse processes and, in many areas, labor is becoming harder to find and more expensive. This issue can be exacerbated when retailers rely on temporary labor to manage peaks in demand. When that labor isn’t available, costs…
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Global research firm Interact Analysis has cut its short-term growth projection for the mobile robot market by 18% in 2027 as global economic and political turbulence persists. The outlook for mobile robots - automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) - remains positive, but it is constrained by external factors, which are leading to slowing demand, a ‘wait…
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Freespace Robotics, a developer of autonomous robotics for material handling and logistics, announced a strategic partnership and investment from the Automation Solutions business of Matthews International Corporation, a provider of warehouse automation software, controls, and order fulfillment systems. This partnership combines Freespace Robotics’ high-density, dynamic storage cube with Matthews’ software, which the companies said will unlock transformative capabilities for warehouse…
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Swisslog, a provider of warehouse automation and software, announced that the organization will share its robotics and automation experience in on-floor seminars at ProMat 2025, taking place from March 17-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The company is also using its booth (#S3523) as a platform to continue its emphasis on the human side of automation and celebrate its 125th…
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Automated storage and retrieval system 〈AS/RS〉 provider Symbotic Inc. recently announced it has agreed to acquire the Advanced Systems and Robotics business from Walmart. This transaction expands the long-standing relationship between Walmart and Symbotic with the aim of developing an integrated automated supply chain. The acquisition is anticipated to close in Symbotic’s fiscal second quarter of 2025. Citi served as…
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Global logistics provider SF Supply Chain recently leveraged ForwardX Robotics autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to meet the distribution needs of Luckin, a fast-growing coffee brand with over 4,000 stores across China. SF Supply Chain is the exclusive strategic partner for DHL Supply Chain’s business in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao. Confronted with challenges such as low efficiency and high…
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GreyOrange, a global provider in AI-driven technology, announced the deployment of its gStore platform across U.S. PetSmart retail stores. The strategic rollout of this retail SaaS store execution platform looks to enhance PetSmart’s location management, inventory management, digital fulfillment and store operations for improved efficiency across its nearly 1,700 stores. PetSmart turned to gStore to solve operational challenges “The deployment…
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RealMan Robotics, a global developer in ultra-lightweight humanoid robotics and specialized robotic offerings, unveiled multiple robotic technologies at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. RealMan highlighted a suite of products designed for multiple sectors, from retail and healthcare to industrial and domestic applications at the show. Ultra-lightweight humanoid robotic arms At the RealMan booth, the company showcased its ultra-lightweight robotic arms…
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Our Meet Me® automation solution revolutionizes fulfillment by intelligently orchestrating people and robots as a cohesive system. Powered by Pyxis technology, our solution directs workers via the Pyxis Point mobile app to meet Lumabot AMRs at the right location, at the right time—maximizing productivity while eliminating wasteful downtime. The result? Faster fulfillment and happier humans. Discover how Onward Robotics has…
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Photoneo Brightpick Group, a provider of 3D vision and AI robotics, has entered into a definitive agreement for Zebra Technologies to acquire Photoneo. The acquisition, terms of which were not disclosed, is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. Robotic vision sensors, intelligence software headed to Zebra Photoneo is a provider…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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