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Symbotic LLC today announced a definitive merger agreement with SVF Investment Corp. 3 and plans to trade on the Nasdaq stock earket as “Symbotic Inc.” under the ticker symbol “SYM” in the first half of 2022. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company said its combination of artificial intelligence and fleets of autonomous robots can improve the movement of products in the supply…
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For automation to spread to more warehouses, it will have to connect easily and effectively with existing systems. NAI Group LLC last week announced the expansion of its capabilities to provide interconnect solutions for the growing warehouse automation industry. The Troy, Mich.-based company custom designs and manufactures cable assemblies and harnesses for equipment OEMs and system integrators. Only about 5%…
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Last month, the Yara Birkeland completed its maiden voyage to Oslo and then sailed on to Posgrunn, the southern Norwegian production site of Yara International, a fertilizer manufacturer and owner of the vessel. The company claimed that it is the first fully electric and autonomous container ship. “Yara is constantly seeking opportunities to reduce its climate footprint and fulfil its…
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HAI Robotics this week announced that it has been awarded SGS and ETL Certifications for its HAIPICK A42 robots and HAIPORT-powered Workstation, respectively. The Shenzhen, China-based company has developed autonomous case-handling robots and associated systems for warehouses. “Our commitment to stringent certifications such as SGS, ETL, CE, and UL, as well as full compliance with local regulations and OSHA standards,…
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More autonomous trucks are coming to roads in the U.S. South and West. Embark Trucks Inc. yesterday announced its expansion into Texas and the launch of a new self-driving truck lane between Houston and San Antonio. The Belmont, Calif.-based company also unveiled a new autonomous trucking facility and said it plans to hire aggressively in the Houston area next year.…
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Petra Inc. yesterday said that it has raised $30 million in Series A funding and successfully completed a 20-ft. demonstration tunnel “through the hardest rock on earth.” The San Francisco-based company claimed to be the first one capable of inexpensively placing critical utilities underground through hard geologies. “In the past, there have only been a handful of costly and inefficient…
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BOSTON—Robotics clusters worldwide have grown, thanks to a combination of academic research, government funding, innovative startups, risk-taking entrepreneurs, and industrial mentors and customers. At an event at its headquarters here last night, MassRobotics expressed gratitude and celebrated numerous accomplishments at its fifth annual partner event. “We started this with our 11 founding partners,” recalled Fady Saad, vice president of strategic…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today announced the promotion of three current employees to reflect the increasing diversity of the organization's capabilities at it continues to promote U.S. competitiveness. Dr. Charles (Chuck) Brandt has been promoted from senior director of technology development to vice president of technical initiatives. Arnold (Arnie) Kravitz's role has been modified from chief…
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Advanced technologies such as robotics can help companies, regions, and governments meet environmental sustainability goals. The AES Corp. yesterday announced the launch of Atlas, a new solar installation robot that it said will make the construction of new solar power facilities faster, more efficient, and safer. “Stakeholder commitment to a net-zero carbon energy future has never been higher, but our…
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The self-driving vehicle race accelerated this year, with funding flowing to developers of autonomous trucks. Robotic Research OpCo LLC today announced that it has raised $228 million in Series A funding. The Clarksburg, Md.-based company said it will use its first outside capital to drive further innovation and expand its RR.AI division, which is focused on commercializing autonomous driving systems…
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Sourcing robots can be difficult. With thousands of technologies and vendors to choose from, it is often complicated for businesses to find the right fit at a fair price. HowToRobot.com today said it is launching its platform in the U.S. to enable buyers to get offers from suppliers. Prospective users and integrators can get a broad overview and test market…
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Geekplus Technology Co. today said it has continued its expansion in South America with a successful robotics deployment at SP Digital, an e-commerce provider of computer hardware and gaming products in Chile. Beijing-based Geek+ worked with strategic partner Boreal Technologies SA, a supplier of mobile systems. The companies said autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) will give SP Digital the capacity to…
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E-commerce expectations have increased demand for automation, not just during the holiday rush, but also year-round. Berkshire Grey Inc. today introduced the next generation of its Robotic Product Sortation system for order fulfillment. The Bedford, Mass.-based company said the latest version of BG RPS includes new features such as a dual-wing design that can increase automated picking, sorting, and packing…
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From factories and warehouses to hospitals and airports, robot fleets are growing, as is the need to effectively manage and scale them. The Robot Operations Group today announced its first conference, RobOpsCon, which will be held in Silicon Valley in October 2022. The Robot Operations Group, or ROG (pronounced “rogue”), is a cross-industry organization that develops and shares best practices…
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Having experienced significant growth in demand for its ResinDek® engineered flooring panel and shelving products over the past two years, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC® and its parent company, Universal Woods, have invested in the construction of a new, $15 million greenfield manufacturing facility. Located in a suburb of Louisville, Kentucky, the plant will enable Cornerstone to increase its manufacturing…
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