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Warehouse workers value technology so much that they are willing to take a pay cut and switch jobs to use tech to help them do their jobs better, according to market study insights released today from Lucas Systems. The study polled 500 U.S. on-floor warehouse workers during May 2022 and is said to be the first of its kind to…
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical disputes, raw materials shortages and trade issues that have rocked global economies and supply chains, a majority of U.S.-based companies are planning to relocate production closer to home, according to a new survey from automation and robotics provider ABB. Surveying 1,610 executives in the U.S. and Europe, ABB found that 70% of U.S.…
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OSARO, a provider of advanced robotics for e-commerce, has partnered with Zenni, the online eyewear retail leader, to automate the ‘last meter’ of Zenni’s fulfillment center in Novato, California, OSARO announced. Three OSARO Robotic Bagging Systems will take on the responsibility of readying eyewear orders for shipment to U.S. customers. According to OSARO, this is the first time a robot…
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The Automate 2022 Show and Conference celebrated the most successful event in its history, setting new records for registrants, exhibit booths and online engagement during its four-day run June 6-9, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan. The show organizer, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), expects next year to be even bigger with nearly three-quarters of an expanded show floor already booked…
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Hyster today announced a completely redesigned set of training videos for the newly updated Hyster Operator Training Program, set for release on Tuesday, June 14 in conjunction with National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD). Developed with contemporary adult learning methodologies, the videos help fast-paced operations level up their lift truck operator training and staff up quickly, the company explained. “We live…
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Doosan Robotics, a service robot and cobot manufacturer, announced today a new business unit, Doosan Robotics Americas, establishing its U.S. headquarters in Plano, Texas. Doosan Robotics also has appointed Alex Lee North America General Manager, who will oversee the U.S. business. Established by Doosan Group in 2015, Doosan Robotics’ collaborative robots or “cobots” are used in multiple industries and for…
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At A3’s Automate trade show today, InOrbit launched the new InOrbit Connect certification program aimed at making it easier for companies to connect robots to the cloud. Companies deploying robots to improve internal processes can add one or hundreds of robots to their InOrbit account with one click, according to inOrbit. Robot buyers also have access to a free, comprehensive…
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Robotic system integrator and process cutting solutions provider Shape Process Automation (SPA) and robotics technology company Mujin have announced a collaboration to enhance SPA’s robotic automation solutions with Mujin’s intelligent robotics platform. At Automate 2022 Show and Conference June 6-9 in Detroit, SPA and Mujin will showcase a Mujin-powered mixed-case depalletizing and palletizing solution. The SPA/Mujin collaboration is designed to…
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The need for more warehouse automation and supply chain software is growing rapidly as companies struggle to keep up with ecommerce pressures, and offset labor constraints. According to MHI’s Annual Industry Report for 2022, 64% of supply chain professionals are increasing their tech investments. The need for accelerated use of supply chain and warehouse automation technology is clear, but the…
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SVT Robotics, whose software accelerates the deployment of industrial robotics, and Locus Robotics, an industry leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouse fulfillment, have joined forces to accelerate the integration of Locus’ multi-bot AMR fulfillment solution in fulfillment warehouses, the companies announced today. SVT Robotics partnered with Locus Robotics to develop and launch a pre-built integration connection between SVT’s…
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North American companies started the year by purchasing the most robots ever in a single quarter, with 11,595 robots sold at a value of $646 million, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). These Q1 numbers represent growth of 28% and 43% respectively over the first quarter of 2021 and 7% and 25% respectively over the previous best quarter,…
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Ten cutting-edge startups will compete for a $10,000 prize in “The Cowen Startup Challenge, Automate to Outperform,” June 7 at the Automate 2022 Show and Conference, North America’s largest automation and robotics showcase hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Sponsored this year by Cowen, a multinational, independent investment bank and financial services company, the competition will honor young…
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Dwight Klappich, Research Vice President, Gartner Title: Research vice president and Gartner Fellow Location: Atlanta, Georgia Experience: 43 years of experience in supply chain management, including 22 years at Gartner. Q Modern: A lot has been happening in the robotics space, especially since the start of the pandemic. How do you sum up the state of the market right now?…
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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today announced six winners of the 2022 Engelberger Robotics Awards, the world’s most prestigious robotics honor. At a special dinner in conjunction with the Automate 2022 Show and Conference in Detroit on June 8, Michael P. Jacobs of Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) will be honored for his leadership in automation, while Oussama Khatib of…
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Agility Robotics, a creator and manufacturer of robots designed to work alongside people in logistics and warehouse environments, has announced it has raised $150 million in Series B Funding, led by DCVC and Playground Global. The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund also joined as an investor, the Oregon-based robotics company said. Agility states that its robots provide unique value to businesses…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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