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Insilico Medicine Raises Series D to Launch Robotic Drug Discovery Laboratory

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…novel 3CL protease inhibitor for COVID-19 treatment, and two synthetic lethality programs targeting MAT2A and USP1 for oncology. It also successfully completed a Phase 0 microdose study and entered a Phase I clinical trial with its first internally developed program targeting fibrosis. “This unique program completed a first-in-human Phase 0 study in healthy volunteers and has entered Phase I clinical…


Libiao Robotics Partners With Körber Supply Chain for Autonomous Mobile Sorting Robots

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…global strategy.” “The current global COVID-19 pandemic is changing market structures and trends. The impact of the pandemic and the rapid growth of e-commerce have prompted reforms in the logistics and supply chain fields,” Xia Huiling added. “Faced with labor shortages and sharp increase in health risks, the challenge of the logistics and supply chain system to turn to automation…


Supply chain and logistics operations remain focused on the many tasks at hand

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…3PL. The impact of the Covid-19 on labor availability has been—and continues to be—significant, to say the least. The examples are plentiful, of course, and that common bond is apparent, even across such a fragmented marketplace as ours. Is there one which is more fragmented? I honestly cannot think of one that is, but I bet some healthcare and financial…


Flytrex Obtains $9.3M With Venture Financing and Innovation Grant for Drone Deliveries

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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…


Waymo Via Expands UPS Partnership to Autonomous Freight With Class 8 Trucks

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…in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mordor Intelligence forecast a CAGR of 18.6% between 2020 and 2025, and it noted that safety is still a leading concern. Although autonomous truck developer Plus called off its planned merger with special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Hennnessy Capital Investment Corp. V earlier this month, investors are still putting billions of dollars into development.…


Körber to Show Future of Supply Chain Automation at Automate! 2021 and Elevate APAC Conference

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…and gain a competitive advantage post-COVID-19.” Körber cited successes across a variety of industries that it will discuss in the sessions at Elevate. Robotics – Covering use cases across cold chain/food distribution, e-commerce, retail, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), Kӧrber will demonstrate the latest autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). It will include key insights from implementation. Voice - Voice-assisted picking technology…


A3 Plans Return to In-Person Events With October Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference

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…take precautions against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “We are so excited to be back to live events starting in the AMR and logistics space,” stated Jeff Burnstein, president of A3. “While our 2020 virtual event was successful – more than 2,900 registered for our AMR conference last fall—there’s nothing like meeting the leading companies and learning about the new technologies…


HAI Robotics Enters Australian Market, Increases Booktopia’s Efficiency Eightfold

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…dispatch rates, said the partners. “COVID-19 placed immense pressure on e-commerce retailers, and we saw volumes reach record heights across the entire retail landscape,” said Malcolm Druce, managing partner at BPS Global. “We're thrilled to work with Booktopia on the first-ever deployment of this innovative automation solution in Australia. This investment ensures they are well-placed to meet rising demands and…


Why 2022 Is Ideal for Embracing Change and New Ideas In Manufacturing

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…Post-pandemic supply chain stabilization The COVID-19 pandemic challenged supply chain regimes across the world. The temporary closure of ports of entry deprived manufacturers of critical supplies, which in turn caused a slowdown in manufacturing activities. In 2022, most sectors of the economy are rebounding. Governments are slowly easing pandemic control measures, and international borders are opening up. Manufacturers learned several…


The Post-Pandemic DC

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…face shields. Welcome to the post-Covid-19 industrial workplace. While companies are wrestling with the question of when to re-open shuttered factories and distribution centers that were not deemed essential, the even bigger question is how to operate those facilities going forward. Very narrow aisle could take on a whole new meaning. Our industry has always looked for solutions to operate…


Robotics Veteran Thomas Visti Joins Owners of WeldingDroid

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…for explosive growth as the COVID-19 pandemic eases and businesses swiftly recover. The company said its sales in the first half of 2021 have already exceeded total sales in 2020. The Danish 'Lions' invest Visti is only one of several prominent investors in WeldingDroid. Among the other investors in WeldingDroid are two of the “lions” from DR1 TV’s The Lions’…


Warehouse Robotics Revenues to Surpass $51B by 2030, Finds ABI Research

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…and labor shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to ABI Research. Technologies such as augmented reality-powered smart glasses and handheld devices with enhanced capabilities are addressing productivity. In addition, autonomous, collaborative, and mobile robots are the most popular and fastest-growing systems in the warehouse workspace. “Mobile robots are at the heart of the warehouse robotics market and account for most…


Galen Robotics Raises Series A Funding to Bring Surgical Robot as a Service to Market

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Not only has COVID-19 changed patient expectations, but it has also affected surgical robotics development. Galen Robotics Inc. today announced that it has completed the first close for an “oversubscribed” $15 million Series A round. The company said it plans to use the funding to complete its final robot prototype and submit it to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.…


The Post-Pandemic Warehouse and Distribution Center Workplace

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…face shields. Welcome to the post-COVID-19 industrial workplace While companies are wrestling with the question of when to re-open shuttered factories and distribution centers that were not deemed essential, the even bigger question is how to operate those facilities going forward. A very narrow aisle could take on a whole new meaning. Our industry has always looked for solutions to…


HAI Robotics Partners with WINIT to Boost U.K. E-Commerce Warehouse Automation

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…to 100%. WINIT said the COVID-19 pandemic has not affected its overall service and operation, despite global supply chain disruptions, thanks to HAI Robotics' help. HAIPICK enabled the company to maintain its on-time delivery while ensuring the completion of orders. So far, WINIT has helped more than 20,000 Chinese merchants to export their goods to the U.S., the U.K., Australia,…


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