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…trade conflicts with China, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other supply chain challenges, the U.S. and other countries have encouraged the production of automobiles, processors, and other goods closer to home. The CHIPS Act and Build Back Better Act have directed federal funds to reshoring for the computer and infrastructure industries, respectively. More than half of U.S. manufacturing CEOs said they…
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…to combat the spread of COVID-19. Design and simulation software is in the spotlight more than ever, as it’s an instrumental way to create solutions and help many overcome obstacles, problems and challenges that have arisen due to the coronavirus and all that goes with it. “Engineering simulation software technology has been able to address critical issues at the personal,…
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…broader industry trends. The global COVID-19 pandemic has prompted logistics businesses to optimize operational efficiencies, from warehouse management to last-mile delivery. They need to cater to the soaring demand for e-commerce products, seasonal peaks, and consumers’ heightened expectations for fast delivery, it said. The global warehouse automation market will reach $51 billion by 2030, projected McKinsey & Co. By 2025,…
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…since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The show was had good attendance and thousands of exhibitors, even though the Delta variant is still putting a lid on many other conferences and events, with some returning to virtual formats. However, Fabtech 2021 was scaled back from the 2019 version, a decision that was made before the Delta variant hit the…
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…has only worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, social isolation drives $6.7 billion in additional associated Medicare spending per year. The health consequences of loneliness and isolation are equivalent to smoking almost a pack of cigarettes daily, said the institute. ElliQ offers another form of companionship, supplementing traditional, in-person support, said Intuition Robotics. The…
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…past year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To deal with the spike in e-commerce demand, Crocs Retail LLC planned to move into a larger fulfillment facility. But in the meantime, it leased automation from 6 River Systems Inc. to improve throughput, reduce the effects of labor shortages, and optimize capacity. Sedlak Supply Chain Consultants helped Broomfield, Colo.-based Crocs see the…
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…automation has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Some automated technology providers have added social distancing features to their equipment and software, sending, for example, proactive alerts when workers breached a safe zone of six feet. Technology providers even embedded software with features like reminding employees to wipe down buttons and screens, helping to decrease the likelihood germs and viruses could…
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…and AMR software, respectively. The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing labor shortages have created a surge in demand for mobile robots, which offer operational efficiency and flexibility, noted MOV.AI. AMR shipments increased by 53% in 2022 and could grow at an annual rate of about 50% through 2027, resulting in a total of 4 million installed units, according to Interact Analysis.…
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…reduce their “people risk” during COVID-19 lockdowns. Having too few workers is a headache, but having no workers is a nightmare. That nightmare was compounded by an economic recession and U.S.-China trade tensions. Virtually overnight, automation converted from a “nice to have” pilot or public relations coup to a life raft. Enterprise customers are willing to devote more resources to…
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…boom in e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic. New tools are helping to orchestrate people, robots, and critical software for greater productivity. Lucas Systems today said it is partnering with Fetch Robotics Inc. to offer tailored systems for harmonizing warehouse workers with Fetch's autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. “The future environment of warehouses and distribution centers will be a mix of…
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…remain socially distant before the COVID-19 vaccine was widely available. In this case, evo wanted to scale quickly without reconfiguring its warehouse, so AMRs were the best solution (see video below). In many areas of the world, including the U.S. and Europe, warehouses had difficulty attracting and retaining employees long before the pandemic, particularly in the cold storage industry. In…
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…change happening in response to COVID-19-related disruptions. Manufacturers are shifting “from reliance on long global supply chains to more local, distributed and on-demand manufacturing,” according to Gluck. But Rush LaSelle, Senior Director of Digital Manufacturing, Jabil, pointed out, “While there’s a heavy push for regional production, the process will likely take the form of augmented dependency on Asia, not necessary…
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…improve fulfillment center efficiency. The COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated e-commerce demand, but scarce labor has persisted as a driver of automation, said Lior Elazary, co-founder and CEO of inVia Robotics, which promoted its software at ProMat DX this week. “The uptick started in May of last year, and some customers have seen the largest volumes than they've ever seen,”…
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As with other industries, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated demand for automation in the restaurant industry. However, small and midsize businesses, or SMBs, have tight profit margins and are understandably reluctant to invest in new, complex technologies even as they struggle with turnover and labor shortages, according to Haitham Al-Beik, CEO of Wings. Littleton, Mass.-based Letsbutterfly Inc., which does business…
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…a similar event prior to COVID-19 focusing on exoskeletons, with five vendors and 25 industry partners.” “OEMs walked away with exo sales and saved a lot fo time and money,” she recalled. “Now, they want more robots to be demoed. The goal is implementation.” ASTM International also plans to host a university exoskeleton competition this summer. “Unleash the Bots will…
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