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…supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, many e-commerce and logistics providers have described an acceleration of demand. Increases that were predicted for five years coincided first with staffing shortages and then the need for social distancing. “A lot has changed in the past year,” acknowledged Prather. “The pandemic may have brought attention to end users on how to do…
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…competition being cancelled due to COVID-19. The CSU team said it has made significant upgrades to its vehicle in 2021, replacing its previous auger mining system with a system of buckets on a ladder belt that scoop material from the ground and deposit it into a storage container which actuates like a dump truck. NASA's Robotic Mining Competition is continuing…
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…ecosystems. The disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting hit to the economy have underscored the need for greater resilience and efficiency. We all know that long supply chains sacrifice agility for price, and the pandemic showed us that many companies had pursued low costs to their detriment and risk of a lack of adaptability. Supply chain managers may…
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…service. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Flytrex had launched a system delivering necessities to residents of Grand Forks, N.D., helping address the growing health crisis by keeping citizens in the safety of their own homes and reducing crowding and unnecessary contact at local stores. “Our mission is to make widespread on-demand drone delivery the rule rather than the exception…
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…In the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated demand for rapid e-commerce order fulfillment, putting strain on logistics providers and retailers. Industrial robots and autonomous systems can address these and other challenges facing multiple markets, from manufacturing to retail, but reliable information is key to success. Robotics 24/7 will draw on Peerless Media’s experience serving designers, engineers, and supply…
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…in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the demand for robot flexibility is changing and growing. Warehouse and distribution center operators face challenges retaining workers, and end-of-line tasks such as palletization can cause strain and are costly, according to gripper maker OnRobot. The company said its latest grippers meet the need for easier-to-use robots. “Safety was the initial consideration…
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…interactions.” Looking ahead to the post-Covid world, Schlesinger expects companies to continue pushing the envelope on intelligent docks. For example, driverless yard jockeys and lift trucks will likely gain more traction as organizations work to reduce their reliance on human labor and streamline operations. With warehouse space at a premium and companies working to optimize physical footprints, more of them…
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…to Quicktron. Growth in this sector has also accelerated as the COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the need to reduce reliance on manual labor in logistics In today’s announcement regarding the C+ funding, Quicktron didn’t state the dollar amount of the funding round.
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…two early months of the Covid-19 disruption—April to May—consumers spent $153 billion online, up 7% from online spending during the 2019 holiday season that ran from November to December. The latest Department of Commerce numbers show e-commerce growing by 30% during the first half of 2020—compared to the same period in 2019—while e-commerce sales now make up about 16% of…
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…settle into the new facility, COVID-19 brought an unprecedented demand surge, as some shoppers decided to purchase 6 to 12 months of supplies in advance. Since NorthShore distinguishes itself with same-day shipments, it focused on automation as a means to meet demand peaks, while also maintaining accuracy at the highest level. Overall, NorthShore wished to improve speed, accuracy and safety,…
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…face of seasonal peaks and COVID-19,” said Adam Coventry, Head of Warehousing, Boots UK. Coincident with reaching this new volume milestone, Locus also marks its 5th birthday this month. Over that time, Locus has seen significant acceleration of adoption and scale within its growing customer base. Locus Robotics’ robotics fulfillment solution enables brands, retailers, and third-party logistics (3PL) operators to…
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…food has surged during the COVID era. According to Feeding America, “Due to the coronavirus pandemic, 54.3 million people may face hunger in the U.S. during 2020—including more than 18 million children.” Social services providers across the board have been experimenting with different distribution tactics to meet these new levels of need. “We are experiencing the greatest hunger crisis since…
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…vehicle. “In this time of Covid-19 challenges, checklists can be updated to reinforce and remind operators of the importance of following sanitation or protective mask standards, while with access control have digital control and traceability over who is using each vehicle,” says Paramore. In this era of social distancing, the pre-shift digital checklist function is definitely being tweaked to add…
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…for automation increases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial terms are not being disclosed. The Philadelphia-based Box Robotics, led by the former Love Park Robotics principals Tom Panzarella and John Spletzer, focuses on 3D perception autonomy with human-like situational awareness for industrial robots. “Seegrid and Box Robotics are perfectly aligned in our mission to bring full 3D situational awareness and predictability…
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…ahead of peak season. “The COVID-19 pandemic has already led many retailers to experience order demand surpassing any of their previous peak seasons to date,” he said. “This peak season, retailers are bracing for what they expect to be some of the highest demand since the beginning of the pandemic. With Chucks, we will ease the strain of the sharp…
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