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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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Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas has unveiled a new automated guided vehicle, or AGV, from Jungheinrich designed to navigate narrow aisles. The Jungheinrich EKX 516ka / 516a Automated High-Rack Stacker has a payload capacity of 3,500 lb. or 1,587 kg, and a lift height of 511 in. or 1,297 cm. Houston-based Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas is the exclusive North American distributor of material…
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While e-commerce has continued to grow, labor challenges are top of mind for many supply chain executives, and organizations need to increase their efficiency, flexibility, and scalability, noted Körber. At its Elevate user conference in Orlando, the company yesterday unveiled plans to extend its robotic service partnerships to combine the technology, services, and expertise of top solution providers. “The autonomous…
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Nimble Robotics, an autonomous logistics and AI robotics company, announced today that it has raised $65 million in a Series B financing round led by Cedar Pine, with participation from existing investors DNS Capital, GSR Ventures, and Breyer Capital, among others. The additional funds bring total capital raised to $115 million. Building on five years of experience in robotic ecommerce…
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Attendees at ProMat 2023 in Chicago next week will be able to see the latest robots for many supply chain and manufacturing applications. RIOS Intelligent Machines Inc. said it has developed haptic intelligence for manipulation tasks that were previously difficult to automate, such as packing, machine tending, and autobagging. Smarter and more dexterous robots sound great, but how can the…
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ABB today announced that it is expanding its North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. The company said it is investing $20 million in the construction project, which it said will create 72 skilled jobs and will be completed in November 2023. “Our investment is a significant step in accelerating ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing…
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