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AHS (Advanced Handling Systems), a full-service provider of integrated fulfillment, distribution, and robotic solutions, has formed a partnership with Mobile Industrial Robots – an autonomous industrial mobile robotic supplier based in Denmark as a Certified Systems Integrator. Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) develops and markets the industry’s most advanced line of collaborative and safe autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that quickly, easily,…
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The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) is pleased to announce the results of the recent Board of Directors election. The new Chairperson of the Board is Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect, Honeywell Intelligrated. Newly elected board members include: ● Integrator Category – Ken McLaughlin, JMP Solutions ● Supplier Category – Melonee Wise, Fetch Robotics; and Erik Nieves, Plus One RoboticsCurrent…
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The relentless pressures of e-commerce fulfillment are creating unprecedented complexities in distribution center (DC) environments. Consumer expectations, labor shortfalls, rising order volumes and the proliferation of SKUs are forcing many businesses to question their current and future fulfillment strategies. If you’re seeking answers to the question “What’s next?,” we’re here to help. Preparing for the future will mean increased integration…
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OTTO Motors, the industrial division of Clearpath Robotics Inc., today announced its entrance into the Japanese market. The move marks Ontario-based OTTO’s first expansion outside North America. OTTO Motors produces self-driving vehicles that move materials within manufacturing and warehousing facilities. OTTO is partnering with Altech, a specialized trading company that imports advanced machinery and equipment from Europe and the United…
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Universal Robots (UR) has launched its new cobot leasing program in collaboration with DLL, a global vendor finance company. The new partnership enables all manufacturers, regardless of size or capital equipment budgets, to reap the benefits of automation without worrying about cash flow and seasonal fluctuations. “We’re leveling the playing field by enabling all manufacturers to immediately put cobots to…
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Editor’s note: The following column by Bo Hagler, CEO of LiveSource, is part of Modern’s Other Voices column, a series featuring ideas, opinions and insights from end-users, analysts, systems integrators and OEMs. Click here to learn about submitting a column for consideration. As manufacturers play in a rapidly growing — and fiercely competitive — global market, prescriptive analysis is allowing…
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UST Global, leading digital transformation solutions company, announced a partnership with GreyOrange, a global software and mobile robotics provider that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize fulfillment operations. GreyOrange is the only company that integrates software and robots built together into a Fulfillment Operating System that continuously solves distribution center challenges. The partnership with GreyOrange is part of…
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Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, today announced a partnership with HighJump, a global provider of supply chain solutions. Locus and HighJump will work together to facilitate the development of integration tools that will allow for faster, seamless implementations to improve productivity and efficiency for shared retail and third-party logistics (3PL) customers. The partnership…
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On the heels of historic growth, the materials handling industry is set for another strong year, even as the broader economy shows signs of softening. Although not known for rapid technology adoption, the industry seems to be gaining a firmer footing amid the digital transformation as a clearer picture of a path forward emerges. A recent report forecasts the global…
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IAM Robotics, inventor of the world’s first autonomous mobile manipulation robot, is excited to announce it is opening a new, state-of-the-art headquarters and showcase innovation center. The new 30,000 square foot facility will be located in the emerging high tech area of Pittsburgh known as Robotics Row, a stretch of land that has become a hotbed for robotics and technology…
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The robotics market is set to transform over the next 10 years, based on the most comprehensive robotics tracker yet released by global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research. There will be enormous growth across all subsectors, highlighted in a total market valuation of $277 billion (U.S.) by 2030. That growth will not be distributed evenly, however. By 2022, the…
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Technology investments in the industrial and manufacturing sector are set to skyrocket, jumping from $59 billion in 2019 to $375 billion in 2030. Including hardware revenues, that figure climbs to over US$1 trillion, according to data from global tech market advisory firm ABI Research. According to ABI, manufacturing is in the midst of a major digital revolution and is investing…
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Soft Robotics, a robotics pioneer dedicated to solving the hardest workforce challenges, today announced a strategic partnership with FANUC, the world’s largest maker of industrial robots, that will accelerate the adoption of integrated soft robotic solutions into high-growth automation markets worldwide. Soft Robotics’ disruptive mGrip modular gripper system and automation solutions have enabled the successful implementation of robotic applications in…
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Editor’s note: The following column by Matt Meersman, vice president of sales for JLT Mobile Computers, is part of Modern’s Other Voices column, a series featuring ideas, opinions and insights from end-users, analysts, systems integrators and OEMs. Click here to learn about submitting a column for consideration. The first wave of industrial automation saw the wide-spread use of computers and…
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North American sales of machine vision systems and components contracted 4.6% comparing year-to-date numbers, to $2.07 billion through September, according to new statistics released by the AIA, the industry’s trade group and part of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Machine vision systems saw a decrease of 2% year over year, at $599.9 million. This category includes smart cameras and…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…
