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ResGreen Group International Inc. today said it is assembling 10 bi-directional BigBuddy automated guided vehicles, or AGVs, to be delivered next month to a Tier 1 automotive supplier. The new systems will include the BotWay open-architecture software and will deliver line-side materials and move finished products to a staging area. “This project exemplifies ResGreen’s commitment to bringing leading-edge mobile robots…
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RC Mowers, which manufactures remotely operated and autonomous robotic mowers, yesterday announced that it was ranked 1,417 in its first appearance in the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. “Earning a spot on this prestigious list validates what our customers tell us – that our products solve real business challenges and provide significant revenue…
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DFI, a global provider of embedded motherboards and industrial computer solutions, announced that it will participate for the first time in the Automation Expo, which will be from Aug. 23 to 26, 2023, in Mumbai, India. The company said it will present systems for factory automation including virtualization technology and mobile robots. Founded in 1981, DFI said it is one…
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Last year’s resurgent performance among the companies in our annual Top 20 Lift Truck Suppliers list, which was based on 2021 sales, was completely understandable. The overall lift truck market, after being disrupted by shutdowns and other pandemic restrictions in 2020, grew quickly during 2021 as companies ordered more lift trucks to try to keep up with supply chain commitments.…
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute, or WPI, this week said that researcher Markus Nemitz has received a $599,815 CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation to develop an architecture for low-cost custom robots. They are to be capable of traversing challenging terrains by swimming, crawling, climbing, and diving through hostile and confined spaces as part of search-and-rescue operations. Nemitz, an assistant professor…
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Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. yesterday announced the launch of Lift Link, a telematics system for materials handling equipment. Lift Link delivers precise and actionable data in real time, enabling businesses to more effectively operate their fleets while maximizing uptime and usage, according to the Houston, Texas-based company. “We are excited to introduce the Lift Link telematics solution, which represents Mitsubishi…
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On the surface, narrow aisle (NA) and very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks appear to be specialty solutions for inventory management and order fulfillment. In reality, they’re closer to a Swiss army knife, able to address a range of new and evolving challenges in warehousing and distribution today. Here’s why. While the specifics of the two differ, the core of their…
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Mobile robotics vendors face many of the same challenges as their customers in manufacturing, logistics, and e-commerce—supply chain strains, shortages of skilled labor, and less available capital. Locus Robotics Corp. has managed to thrive in these conditions, announcing today that Inc. Magazine has named it to the Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row. The annual list…
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Cyngn Inc. today began its 2023 Autonomous Vehicle Roadshow in Sacramento, Calif., with demonstrations of its DriveMod Stockchaser. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company said it is visiting manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the U.S. to show the efficiency, safety, and performance of its systems. “We know what a major impact hands-on product experience can have for potential customers, especially with…
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Acme Manufacturing has released its latest offering for aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul or MRO operations. Its said its Robotic Auto Path Generation technology is designed to streamline airfoil polishing and jet engine blade repair. Due to unique part-to-part variations, the repair of aerospace engine components requires meticulous attention to detail, noted Acme. The Auburn Hills, Mich.-based company said its…
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Novarc Technologies Inc. today announced that it has successfully completed a Series A fundraising round. Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc. joined strategic supporters of the North Vancouver, Canada-based company, which is using artificial intelligence and robotics to address welding applications. “We are thrilled to welcome Caterpillar as an investor in Novarc,” said Soroush Karimzadeh, CEO of Novarc Technologies, in a release.…
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While more operations are deploying Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in their facilities, not every existing ground floor surface can support them. Many existing concrete floors have swales and slopes, cracks and spalling, and surfaces that can’t stand up to repetitive robotic traffic patterns. Fortunately, ResinDek® panels can be installed directly on top of an existing…
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OTTO Motors today announced that its OTTO Lifter has been recognized with a Gold Stevie Award in the Manufacturing Solution category in the 20th Annual International Business Awards. The company said its autonomous forklift address the challenges of labor shortages, safety, and productivity in warehouses and manufacturing facilities worldwide. “OTTO Lifter was only introduced to the manufacturing industry last year,…
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Brenton LLC claimed last week that its new XCP Series continuous motion case picker is engineered to enable fast, consistent changeovers, including easy access to all critical areas of operation. The ProMach Inc. brand said the case packing system is suitable for applications up to 70 cases per minute and will be on display at PACK EXPO. “The goal with…
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The term “elegance” appears frequently on Exotec's website, and you might just dismiss it as another tagline in the vast sea of content marketing. However, for the company, this is not just a marketing phrase; it is also a design philosophy. The approach started with the idea of mathematical elegance. That is, finding solutions and proofs that are surprisingly simple…
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…
