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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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More humanoid robots are coming. Agility Robotics today announced that it is building RoboFab, a facility capable of producing more than 10,000 robots per year in Salem, Ore. The creator of the Digit bipedal robot said it began construction of the 70,000-sq.-ft. factory last year, and it expects it to open later this year. “The opening of our factory marks…
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Jungheinrich and Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. today announced the successful launch of the Rocrich AGV Solutions. The companies said the joint venture strengthens and expands on their existing partnership, with more than 570 Logisnext dealer locations across North America. Rocrich will offer automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for factories and warehouses, as well as “the industry's best service promise with leading…
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As global package volume continues to rise, companies are looking for innovative ways to increase efficiency. Boxbot, which provides vertical automation for sorting and storing packages for last-mile carriers, today announced a Series A round of $12 million. The company said it will use the funding, which brings its total raised to $29.5 million, to accelerate its mission of “enabling…
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Markforged today announced Digital Source, an on-demand parts platform. The company said it is designed to enable the licensing and 3D printing of manufacturer-certified parts when and where they are needed, without the cost or hassle of physical inventory management. “Digital Source unlocks a new way of managing supply chains,” said Shai Terem, CEO of Markforged, in a release. “Every…
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Orchestration. The Next Frontier in Warehouse Evolution
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Robotic Automation for Order Picking
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Conigital last week said it has secured an offer of £500 million ($619.3 million U.S.) in Series A+ funding. The Birmingham, U.K.-based company said the investment will enable it to advance its self-driving technology and driver safety products. “Following over a year of discussions, we're thrilled to secure an offer of £500 million in Series A+ funding,” stated Don Dhaliwal,…
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Like many other small and midsize enterprises, HWL Löttechnik GmbH has faced growing labor shortages, demands for energy efficiency, and the intricacies of high-mix, low-volume production. The thermal treatment company has deployed a robot using the MIRAI intelligent vision technology in its Berlin factory to take over the repetitive task of handling reflective metal objects. HWL has customers in power…
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Path Robotics Inc. announced its new Autonomous Fit-up, or AF-1, system for robotic welding this week at the FABTECH trade show in Chicago. The company claimed that the robotic cell, which can fit-up and weld metal parts, “marks a significant leap foward in the metal fabrication industry.” “Today marks a significant milestone in the advancement of American manufacturing,” said Andy…
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The Pittsburgh Robotics Network today invited the public to “step into the heart of the robotics capital of the world” at its Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The organization said the event is “for anyone curious about the robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence technologies that are revolutionizing our world.”…
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In today's fast-paced and competitive e-commerce landscape, efficient order fulfillment is a key driver of customer satisfaction. Solo Brands Inc. and Locus Robotics Corp. this week announced a strategic partnership. Solo will optimize and streamline its order-fulfillment operations with 16 artificial intelligence-powered autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, at its warehouse in Mexicali, Mexico. “We are excited to partner with Locus…
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ForwardX Robotics this week launched the Flex 60-SW at Logistic-Tech Tokyo 2023—The Third Innovation Expo. The company said its latest vision-based autonomous mobile robot, or AMR, includes automatic weighing scales and an interactive touchscreen to improve picking accuracy in the warehouse. “The introduction of Flex 60-SW marks an exciting milestone for ForwardX Robotics,” stated Nicholas Chee, CEO of ForwardX. “We…
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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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One of the most popular robotics applications shown at this week's FABTECH trade show was welding. Neuromeka Co. this week exhibited its collaborative robot for welding at the metal processing, manufacturing, and finishing event at Chicago's McCormick Place. Neuromeka said the system can help small and midsize manufacturers, particularly in the shipbuilding sector, which has been grappling with labor shortages…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
