Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.86
…and said it serves brands and other retailers across apparel, food and beverage, and home goods. “Creating the software and hardware needed to solve the global supply chain problem is a massive undertaking but this new funding, along with the support from our investors and team, will allow us to scale our technology and double down on our commitment to implementing the most advanced fulfillment technology on the market, said Scott Gravelle, founder and CEO of Attabotics.” Banner year for Attabotics The Series C-1 comes on the heels of an eventful year for Attabotics, including the launch of the Attabot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.84
…handle larger heavier packages like those common in the apparel supply chain. Our systems handle smaller, lighter packages like those commonly found in imported food containers, and our systems handle mixed packages in the same trailer. Our systems can be deployed without needing integration with the operation's WMS [warehouse management system], and we expect the existing staff to be able to manage the systems without the necessity of advanced robot or software skills. There is no such thing as a fully lights-out solution to truck unloading, and we've built our system to ensure the staff already working in the facilities…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.57
…said, will deliver innovative systems for industries such as apparel, grocery, retail, and healthcare, and for the government. “McMurray Stern's experience in integrated design-build lays a foundation for Addverb's hardware and software innovations,” said Sriram Sridhar, chief revenue officer of Addverb. “McMurray Stern has a long legacy within the storage and micro-fulfillment industry. We are looking to learn from their experience and work together to offer creative solutions to their customers.” Addverb said it provides smart end-to-end warehouse and industrial automation and intralogistics solutions. The company said its extensive portfolio includes robots, material handling technologies, and software. It added that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.86
…Technologies with fixed position scanning. This has allowed the apparel manufacturer to automatically capture detailed data on the movement on work-in-progress materials while automating materials handling and movement, according to J. Kirby Best, president and CEO of BMC. Phoenix-based BMC worked with Zebra partner S&H Systems to devise the setup, which went live in summer 2022. The integrated mobile robot fleet was aimed at enabling WIP visibility to make better manufacturing decisions. According to Best, 378 scan points are currently in the process with a few handheld scan devices, but about 95% of the scan points feature fixed-position equipment, also…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.44
…Norway-based company serves the electronics, third-party logistics (3PL), pharmaceutical, apparel, and other industries. Element Logic also claimed that it is the world's first and largest AutoStore integrator. Earlier this year, Element Logic acquired SDI Industries, a provider of sortation systems and automation, which it said made it one of the largest systems integrators in the world. Element Logic finds flexibility in Addverb Warehouse operations have increasingly turned to mobile robots because of their flexibility for dealing with a wide variety of goods. Addverb said it offers a “unique” combination of mobile and fixed automation, as well as enterprise software for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.60
…data so they're not flooded.” Gripper partners for warehousing, apparel, and inspection BeBop Sensors is in talks with end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) providers, and warehouse automation companies are interested in being able to perceive loose items or sense items when optical systems are occluded, said McMillen. “We have a short list of 80 customers and are speaking with them in order of their interest,” he said. “We have multiple pilots under way with some big warehousing and automotive companies.” “We've also anticipated apparel, because we have the ability to detect texture, not just force,” McMillen added. “We pick up variations at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.18
…in critical industry sectors such as aerospace, electronics, defense, apparel, and food production that can greatly benefit from advanced automation.” The ARM Institute is one of nine Manufacturing Innovation Institutes (MII) funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. It said its mission is to make robotics, autonomy, and artificial intelligence more accessible to U.S. manufacturers of all sizes. The institute also supports programs to train and empower the manufacturing workforce, strengthen the U.S. economy and global competitiveness, and elevate national security and resilience. Florida becoming an innovation hub The ARM Institute said a key focus of its new Florida office…
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…see if the benchmarking for gripping things such as apparel or grocery items can keep up with the AI planning,” he said. EOAT compatible with robot arms, controllers Hjørnet added that MAXXgrip comes with a compact, high-performance Air Control Unit for vacuum and air flow control. Its control interface is intended to adapt easily to robot control systems. The gripper comes with mounting rigs out of the box for all major robot arm brands, said The Gripper Co. It recommended using arms that feature a hollow wrist tool flange for the best cable and hose management. Hjørnet said The Gripper…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.87
…improve visibility and productivity, announced Zebra today. The Phoenix-based apparel manufacturer will use autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from Zebra unit Fetch Robotics, as well as Zebra's fixed industrial scanners. Zebra said its technologies will free front-line workers at Bespoke Manufacturing Co. (BMC) from repetitive tasks to focus on higher-value assignments. “With Zebra’s unique solution, we are able to realize significant savings in labor time while retaining an ability to instantly scale up to meet seasonal demand surges and seamlessly modify our production,” stated J. Kirby Best, president and CEO of BMC. “I am particularly proud that Zebra’s smart and innovative…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.97
…been adopted by major brands and other retailers across apparel, food and beverage, and home goods. Attabot 2022 scales up, adds robustness The Attabot 2022 is the result of intensive testing and customer feedback, noted Gravelle. “It's a completely different platform,” he said. “We came up with a disruptive idea and did an unprecedented number of pilots for an early-stage company. We did millions of cycles on prototypes and had a great deal of learnings on what would make a robust, successful platform.” Beginning customer operations in August, the Attabot 2022 is equipped with a flexible payload to accommodate larger…
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…the last-mile delivery gap. Major brands and retailers across apparel, food and beverage, and home goods use Attabotics' storage systems. The Calgary, Alberta-based company added that it serves distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. Pan Pacific Pet invests in growth Incubated in 1986, Pan Pacific Pet has remained a “stronghold” family business and regional specialty pets leader, with 130,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and office space. “Pan believes in the future, and we’ve always invested in that future to help bring unparalleled success to our valued vendor and retail customers,” said Trevor McBratney, vice president at Pan Pacific Pet.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.42
…shopping” concept. It now offers fresh produce and meat, apparel, toys, pets, and electronics. Meijer also has pharmacies and garden centers. Robots to tackle freshwater pollution The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup (GLPC) initiative said it is the single largest deployment of innovative, eco-friendly devices across multiple states in the Great Lakes, which encompass the largest surface freshwater system in the world. Meijer made a $1 million donation to the CGLR Foundation, a charitable arm of the CGLR in the U.S., earlier this year. The funding supports the deployment of the BeBot and Pixie drones. The CGLR and Pollution Probe began…