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Rite-Hite (Booth S1536) is presenting several smart-connected equipment options for DCs and warehouses—all designed to increase productivity and safety. The company’s Dok-Commander Combined Controls integrates numerous loading dock control components into a central panel. It can also be programmed to work only in a safe sequence of operation. The Rite-Vu Hazard Recognition and Control System uses audible alarms, interior monitors,…
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Gap Inc. Longview, Texas Square Footage: 800,000 square feet Brands Serviced: Old Navy Products Handled: Apparel and accessories SKUs: 100,000 SKUs Throughput: 500,000 units a day expanding to 1 million units per day in 2023 People/Shifts: Two 10-hour shifts per day/7 days per week. Shifts flex at peak Gap Inc.’s facilities are highly automated, yet its processes are simple, with…
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OTTO Motors, a provider of autonomous mobile robots, today unveiled its newest AMR, OTTO 600. With the launch of OTTO 600, OTTO Motors claims it now offers the most comprehensive autonomous material handling fleet on the market. OTTO Motors is a division of Clearpath Robotics, and provides autonomous mobile robots for material handling inside manufacturing facilities and warehouses. The company…
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Conductix-Wampfler today announced the rollout of its Nano+ charging contact system for mobile robots. “The new compact product is crafted with proven components that maximize available workspace and helps automated robot owners and operators increase efficiency, boost throughput and optimize revenue,” claimed the company. Conductix-Wampfler is a leading global manufacturer of mobile electrification and data-transfer systems for industrial machinery. It…
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Verity AG last week announced that it had completed a 30 million CHF ($32 million U.S.) Series B funding round. The company claimed that it has developed the first commercially successful inventory-tracking system using fully autonomous indoor drones. It said it will use the funding to address a growing backlog of deployments, with systems already installed in 30 sites across…
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Agility Robotics is showcasing a new version of its human-centric multi-purpose robot at Promat 2023 in Chicago this week. At Booth S1301, Agility Robotics has live demos of Digit in action in a replica warehouse work cell. Earlier this month, the company teased the new version of Digit, which includes a head with LED animated eyes. The eyes were designed…
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Delta-Q Technologies will exhibit at ProMat 2023 this week. The company, under the collective banner of the ZAPI GROUP, will showcase its latest charging solutions for electric class I, II and III lift trucks at Booth S1798 at McCormick Place in Chicago. At ProMat 2023, Conway Hui, Delta-Q's director of global sales application engineering, will lead an educational seminar titled…
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Every link in the supply chain has been challenged to increase productivity. For every constraint of cost, workforce, or space, there is an opportunity for robots to speed fulfillment and boost efficiency. Wagner Logistics is looking at how its customers can maximize their use of existing facilities. In January, Wagner Logistics expanded its own distribution center in Portland, Ore., but…
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OSARO is working with Sealed Air and NPSG Global to showcase its OSARO Robotic Bagging System at ProMat 2023. OSARO develops robotic piece-picking solutions for e-commerce markets. Attendess will be able to see the system in action at NPSG Global’s Booth at S5134, which be located at the Fulfilment and Solutions Delivery section. Marietta, Ga-based NPSG Global designs e-commerce fulfillment…
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One of the challenges facing growing fleets of mobile robots and real-time data is reliable connectivity. Rajant Corp. yesterday said it will unveil its new Cardinal BreadCrumb module at ProMat in Chicago next week. The company noted that the Cardinal is the smallest industrial wireless node in its portfolio, and it is its first one tailored to the needs of…
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FowardX Robotics is hoping to make a splash next week at ProMat 2023. The Beijing-based AMR maker will showcase a range of its robots designed for the logistics and warehouse markets. The company has already established a presence in Asia, ForwardX Robotics Chief Operating Officer Yaxin Guen told Robotics 24/7. The company said it has served over 100 customers, including…
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The Robotics Group (TRG) Industry Group of MHI has produced a new educational resource highlighting the latest innovations in the automation industry. The video highlights the latest applications in the automation industry, while also focusing on the important decision-making factors one should be aware of when considering automation. “The Robotics Group is a diverse group with extensive expertise that can…
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There will be plenty of discussions about automating supply chains at ProMat 2023, but many operations are just getting started with robotics. GreyOrange Inc. yesterday said it will share automation strategies, live demonstrations, and expert networking opportunities in Chicago next week. “At GreyOrange, we’ve been solving challenges for the world’s leading brands for more than a decade,” stated Samay Kohli,…
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AutoStore AS yesterday announced FusionPort and FusionPort Staging, new bin-handling workstations for integrating different automation. The two workstations reflect the priorities of operational efficiency, operator productivity, and ergonomics, said Nedre Vats, Norway-based company. “Businesses today need to optimize their picking process if they are to meet evolving customer demands, but in order to achieve this, warehouses must be equipped with…
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As lift trucks have proven every day for the past few years, the easy part their information management is collecting the data. The hard part is figuring out how to make good use of it. Roger Tenney calls it intimidation by data. And he should know. For the past 35 years, he’s focused on telematics and how people react to…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
