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Technology is accelerating Lane Automotive’s ability to pick and pack items quickly and accurately right when that speed is needed most—during its daily order fulfillment surge. That’s when many of the speed shops, race car technicians and performance automotive enthusiasts tend to place orders at Lane Automotive and its wholesale division, Motor State Distributing, says David Meadow, chief information officer…
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Lane Automotive Location: Watervliet, Mich. Size: 350,000 square feet Number of SKUs: At any given time 110,000, counting all zones. Currently storing 53,000 in AS/RS with planned storage count of 77,000 Shifts: Operating 3 shifts weekdays with additional shifts as needed during peak season Read the full feature article on the Lane Automotive distribution center here. Lane Automotive, a Michigan-based…
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Many companies focus their attention on the hardware aspects of robotics systems - that’s what you can easily see. But equally important is the software side of the equation, from navigating integration with WMS and ERP systems to designing and optimizing workflows, orchestrating fulfillment processes, and innovative use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. There have been dramatic advances in…
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Logistics and warehousing are in the middle of a robotic revolution, where automated machines are handling a growing number of tasks. This not only eases workloads for human workers, but it also frees them up to focus on more strategic, value-added tasks in the fulfillment environment. Collaborative robots or “co-bots” are having an especially big impact in warehouses and distribution…
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Logistics and warehousing are in the middle of a robotic revolution, where automated machines are handling a growing number of tasks. This not only eases workloads for human workers, but it also frees them up to focus on more strategic, value-added tasks in the fulfillment environment. Collaborative robots or “co-bots” are having an especially big impact in warehouses and distribution…
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S&S Activewear, a leading apparel distributor, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Körber Supply Chain and the deployment of Geekplus robotics solutions at three warehouse sites across the Americas. The collaboration enables S&S to optimize on-site staff, order quality and delivery efficiencies to meet the surging demands of a rapidly evolving market, S&S and Körber Supply Chain explained.…
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Fulfillment software platform provider Roboteon has recently announced the addition of new capabilities to its multi-function Innovation Lab near San Jose, Calif. The 3,000 square foot lab, located a few minutes from the San Jose airport, features Roboteon’s Robotics Fulfillment Platform software working with different types of robotics and hardware systems from a variety of vendors. Roboteon said its platform…
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S&S Activewear (S&S), a wholesale apparel company, announced the expansion of its partnership with Körber Business Area Supply Chain and deployment of Geekplus robotics offerings at three warehouse sites across the Americas. The collaboration enables S&S to optimize on-site staff, order quality and delivery efficiencies to meet the surging demands of a rapidly evolving market, according to the companies. Integration…
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United Robotics Group (URG) recently announced the launch of its uLink series of service robots for retail, warehouse logistics and manufacturing settings at the VivaTech trade show in Paris. URG, a German-based organization founded in 2020 that united eight service robotics companies into a single ecosystem by bundling hardware and software expertise under one roof, made the announcement as the…
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Last week was the Automate show in Chicago, the premier trade show and conference in North America for robotics, put on by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). After two full days at the show, my first observation is that it was a successful event. A3 said total registrations were already topping 40,000 by Tuesday, which constitues a record. One…
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Intralogistics systems supplier Kardex recently showcased its FulfillX warehouse execution system 〈WES〉 at Automate 2024 in booth 4681. The trade show was held May 6-9 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. A3 said this year’s show is the biggest yet, featuring more than 365,000 square feet of exhibit space, over 800 exhibitors, and an expected 30,000 registrants,…
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Kenco, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, has announced the implementation of AutoStore, a leading automated storage and retrieval system 〈ASRS〉 solution, at the company’s Jeffersonville, Ind., distribution center. Set to go live in summer 2024, the AutoStore system – designed and implemented by KPI Solutions – will service Kenco’s eCommerce customers and open the door for businesses of all…
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FANUC America recently unveiled its latest lineup of robot arms, cobots, and motion control systems at Automate 2024 in booth 1250. The trade show is being held May 6-9 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Attendance is free. A3 said this year’s show is the biggest yet, featuring more than 365,000 square feet of exhibit space, over…
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CHICAGO – Global technology company Comau made a big splash during Automate 2024 in Chicago. The company’s theme during the show was “The Power of Automation” and its presence at McCormick Place during North America’s largest automation conference carried that weight. Comau released a new family of robots, including a specific nod to its red robot heritage during the show.…
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Industrial robot manufacturer ABB recently launched its latest modular large robots at Automate 2024 in booth 2239. The trade show is being held May 6-9 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Attendance is free. A3 said this year’s show is the biggest yet, featuring more than 365,000 square feet of exhibit space, over 800 exhibitors, and an…
From geometry preparation to AI-assisted analysis, integrated CFD workflows…
Software-based GripperAI manages mixed picking through basic geometry
Safety, communication and motion control components enable smooth operation
North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down
