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Orgill Inc., an independent hardlines distributor, had outgrown its current warehouse in Tifton, Ga. It was looking to not only add square footage, but also to explore new technologies to increase productivity and improve worker and customer experiences. The company today said it has partnered with Numina Group to design and deploy automation for order fulfillment at its new 800,000-sq.-ft.…
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POLA ORBIS Holdings Inc. sought to streamline operations in its warehouse. The Tokyo-based beauty and cosmetics producer has collaborated with ForwardX Technology Co., which has provided customized autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, equipped with scales to meet its specific requirements. Established in 1929, POLA ORBIS owns multiple cosmetics brands including POLA, ORBIS, THREE, and Jurlique, as well as POLA CHEMICAL…
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Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouse automation, has announced that its AMR solutions have now picked more than two billion units, which the company says reinforces its position as the premier robotics provider for the warehouse and logistics industry. This new milestone comes just 11 months after reaching the industry-first landmark of 1 billion picks…
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Nauticus Robotics Inc. today announced that Leidos has awarded it an additional $2.1 million under its current contract to further develop autonomous undersea robots using artificial intelligence for data collection and intervention. The company said the technology will be based on its existing technologies. “This work is the centerpiece of Nauticus’ excellent collaboration with Leidos, and I look forward to…
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Locus Robotics Corp. today announced that its autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, have now been involved in more than 2 billion picks, reinforcing its position as a leading robotics provider for warehousing and logistics. The company noted that this milestone came on Aug. 18, only 11 months after it reached an “industry-first” landmark of 1 billion picks. “Achieving the 2…
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Emerson Electric Co. last week announced a definitive agreement to acquire Afag Holding AG. The company said the transaction will combine Afag's electric linear motion systems with its own pneumatic motion technology to create a leading product portfolio for factory automation. “Afag brings exciting technology that will enable Emerson to accelerate growth in our existing $900 million factory automation business,”…
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In the current economic conditions, robotics startups must work harder to find venture capital, but investors are getting more help in finding innovators worth betting on. Indxx last week announced the licensing of its Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Index to Mirae Asset Global Investments. The index is is now the underlying benchmark for the TIGER Global AI…
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BayCare Health System wanted to improve accuracy in order fulfillment, reduce physical demands on its team members, and support prompt community care. To that end, the Clearwater, Fla.-based company has introduced 25 mobile robots to improve its distribution process for medical supplies at the BayCare Integrated Service Center, or BISC, in Temple Terrace, Fla. “Being in supply chain with BayCare…
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Editor’s note: This is the second of two columns on the reinvention of Macy Inc.’s retail supply chain. The first part was about inventory productivity. In this one, we look at how the New York-based retailer is incorporating sustainability into its practices and goals. Back in May, I sat in on a roundtable discussion on sustainability at the American Supply…
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Editor’s note: This is the first of two columns on the reinvention of Macy’s retail supply chain. In this one, we look at the department store leader’s focus on inventory productivity. Can a 165-year-old department store chain evolve to meet today’s retail shopper and compete with fast fashion, off-price, and pure e-tailers? And, if so, what is the role of…
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass.—Peerless Media LLC has announced that registration is now open for the second annual Robotics Applications Conference, an online event that will be on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. The company, which produces Robotics 24/7, has also announced many of speakers who will be sharing their unique perspectives on how robots are being used in the real world. “As with…
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Shoppers can expect to see more robots in grocery stores soon. Simbe Robotics Inc. yesterday announced that Wakefern Food Corp. will expand its deployment of Simbe's Tally inventory system to additional ShopRite stores after a successful pilot. “Tally has proven to be the ideal shelf-intelligence solution for our members, as it’s been able to roll right into our technology ecosystem,…
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The convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous vehicles is still drawing investor interest. Helm.ai this week announced that it has raised $55 million in Series C funding. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company said it has raised a total of $102 million to date. Helm.ai said in a release that it plans to use its latest financing for research and…
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The global search for capital continues for robotics startups. Scape Technologies A/S yesterday said that it plans a private placement of more than DKK 9 million ($1.31 million U.S.) new shares of nominally DKK 1.00 against a cash payment of DKK 1.30 per new stock. The Odense, Denmark-based bin-picking robot developer said in a release that it needs the additional…
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Cyngn Inc., which develops self-driving systems for industrial applications, today announced several achievements, including “significant” customer wins, partnerships with leading OEMs, and product enhancements. The company said these accomplishments are positioning it for further growth. “The Cyngn team has delivered exciting results this year as we continue to capitalize on the industrial sector's growing demand for autonomous utility vehicles, allowing…
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…
