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Bluegrass Supply Chain has announced a partnership with Locus Robotics, a global provider of autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, for warehouse automation. The companies said the strategic collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, optimize order fulfillment, and elevate customer experience through advanced automation technology. Bluegrass Supply Chain is a third-party/contract logistics provider based in Bowling Green, KY. Founded in 2002,…
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Realtime Robotics last week announced that it has secured an additional $9.5 million in funding from Shinhan GIB and Kyobo Life Insurance. The Boston-based company develops collision-free autonomous motion planning solutions for industrial robots. Realtime said it will use this additional investment to drive further product enhancements, incorporate feedback from customers and partners, and scale to support additional go-to-market efforts.…
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New research by Interact Analysis shows the market for robotic picking is in the early stages of growth but presents huge potential. The market was worth $236 million in 2022, but by 2030 this will increase to $6.8 billion. Rising labor costs and supply chain constraints are likely to be key drivers for the market, as companies turn to automation…
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In a recent collaborative effort with FORCE Technology and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence using ESPRIT additive toolpath programming, an industrial robot was programmed using RoboDK’s simulation software. ESPRIT and RoboDK, a powerful combination of toolpath programming and robot digital twin with post-processing and analysis capabilities, were used to create the final part. The system included a 6-axis KUKA robot arm mounted…
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Exotec has opened the Tokyo Demo Center, a dedicated urban showroom in Shin-Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo, to permanently display the company’s robotic solutions. The facility will feature all of the standard elements of the Skypod System including the Skypod robots, modular storage racks, and picking stations. In addition to the standard modules, Exotec will also exhibit the Skypicker, the company’s robotic…
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Geekplus Technologies Co. announced yesterday that BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA), one of China's leading premium automotive manufacturers, is using Geek+'s goods-to-person picking system. BBA's plant was the first BMW factory in China, and produces iconic vehicles, such as the BMW 5-series, the new X5, and the all-electric iX3. In addition to producing high-end cars, the plant is also recognized for…
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GreyOrange Inc. announced yesterday that is improving distribution velocity for Canada-based Apple Express, a national final mile logistics company. In the first deployment with Apple Express, 145 of GreyOrange’s Ranger MoveSmart (RMS) robots will be seamlessly connected and controlled by the GreyMatter fulfillment orchestration platform at Apple Express' Mississauga facility, which is located just outside of Toronto. The power of…
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Celera Motion, an award-winning business unit of Novanta Inc., yesterday announced a new version of its direct drive motor platform, the Omni+TM Series. “The Omni+ Series is a game-changing product line designed specifically for surgical robotics and other high-precision applications,” said Facundo Lay, motors and mechatronics product manager at Celera Motion. “This groundbreaking series offers an unmatched combination of raw…
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The ARM, or Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, Institute has announced the addition of job-matching functionality on its national workforce resource: RoboticsCareer.org. This new functionality connects workers and students to manufacturing jobs, apprenticeships, and internship opportunities that match specifically their skills and goals. Job-matching is the latest development on RoboticsCareer.org that also includes a robust database of 16,700+ training programs for…
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The Pittsburgh Robotics and Denmark's Odense Robotics have entered a strategic partnership designed to generate transatlantic business growth opportunities. The organizations said by working together they are constructing a ‘robotics bridge’ across the Atlantic. The agreement was announced today at the Automatica trade fair in Munich, Germany, where Odense Robotics and Pittsburgh Robotics Network are taking part in shared activities…
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At Automatica in Munich, Universal Robots A/S yesterday unveiled its PolyScope X platform, which includes a new, customizable user interface. The software will “add new levels of flexibility to high-mix, low-volume machine tending automation,” said the company. Beta testers including customers and partners provided valuable feedback throughout the development of PolyScope X, said Universal Robots. The collaborative robot leader showed…
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Fizyr, Zivid, and The Gripper Company yesterday unveiled their robotic picking cell capable of handling transparent poly bags in high-variability, mixed-material environments. It is on display at Automatica, a leading exhibit for smart automation and robots, at Zivid's booth (B5300). The companies said the collaboration integrates three next-generation technologies for the first time: The Zivid 2+ 3D camera from Zivid:…
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OSARO, a global leader in machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, is partnering with Mission Design & Automation, a Michigan-based industrial robotic systems integrator, to develop and deploy a range of robotic automation solutions optimized for e-commerce fulfillment, the companies announced today. Founded in 2004, Mission designs, builds, and integrates custom intelligent automation solutions for a variety of industries, including food and…
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Global economic volatility and supply chain disruptions are having a huge impact on the market for industrial robots, which has led to project delays and decreased spending on automation projects, according to research firm Interact Analysis. Despite this, Interact predicts, long-term projections remain steady, with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and new energy related applications fueling global demand for industrial robots…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
