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Supply chain automation provider Berkshire Grey Inc. today announced that it recently secured new orders of $36 million. That amount included $25 million in repeat orders from an anchor customer and $11 million from new customers such as retailer Bealls Inc. The Bedford, Mass.-based company said its total orders to date have reached $184 million and its backlog has increased…
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MEMPHIS—Consumer expectations for shorter delivery windows, a warehouse labor shortage, and a surge in demand have put pressure on global supply chains to deliver increased volumes at faster rates. Plus One Robotics Inc. and Locus Robotics Corp. this week announced that they are collaborating to develop an automated picking system combining mobile robots and stationary picking arms. The companies said…
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Logistics provider GEODIS SA yesterday said it has partnered with integrator Bastian Solutions to deploy an AutoStore storage system at a new fulfillment site for a leading clothing retailer. The partners claimed that the $48 million material handling equipment deal will deliver the highest documented throughput for any AutoStore in the world. It will support the unnamed retailer's omnichannel capabilities,…
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American mobile robot providers are on the move. Locus Robotics Corp. today announced the opening of its European headquarters in Amsterdam. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company said its new facility will support existing EU and U.K. customers and develop new opportunities within the fast-growing European warehouse fulfillment and distribution markets. “Our decision to expand our presence in the European market was…
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The warehousing industry has ramped up its automation efforts in response to the increased order volumes and labor shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to ABI Research. Technologies such as augmented reality-powered smart glasses and handheld devices with enhanced capabilities are addressing productivity. In addition, autonomous, collaborative, and mobile robots are the most popular and fastest-growing systems in the warehouse…
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RightHand Robotics Inc. today announced the launch of its Partner Integrator program, which it said establishes an ecosystem of robotic piece-picking products and complementary warehouse technologies for order fulfillment. Element Logic, a leading European intralogistics company, has joined the program as a charter member. The companies said they will jointly create automation for predictable, resilient, and cost-effective handling of goods…
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At MODEX 2022, ABB Group said it plans to show some of its most advanced robotics technology for omnichannel commerce, including the EBOT 350 from ASTI Mobile Robotics, which it acquired in July 2021. The Zurich, Switzerland-based company said its recent acquisition of ASTI Mobile Robotics expanded its industrial automation offerings. ABB added that ASTI's autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) join…
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Supply chain adoption of automation is continuing to accelerate. Berkshire Grey Inc. yesterday announced that it has received $14 million in new orders since November 2021. The company said the orders include $8 million from new customers and $6 million of follow-on orders from its anchor accounts. “We continue to demonstrate strong commercial momentum with these new orders,” stated Tom…
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Supply chain disruptions have increased demand for automation, and warehouse robot providers are busy scaling up to meet that demand. Exotec Solutions today announced $335 million in Series D funding, bringing its valuation to $2 billion. The Lille, France-based company said it plans to use the funding for large deployments worldwide and to hire 500 engineers by 2025 to accelerate…
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The term “material handling” refers to the controlling, moving, and protecting of products and materials from production to distribution. In some cases, in-between processes such as transportation and storage are included as well. Material handling equipment includes a wide range of automation technologies, with conveyor systems and mobile robots being some of the most common ones. As materials handling involves…
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HAI Robotics yesterday announced that more than 100 units of its HAIPORT-powered Workstation have been put into operation globally since it launched the product a year ago. The Shenzhen, China-based company said the system has significantly improved order-fulfillment efficiency for its customers, which have been under pressure to update their warehouses with higher throughput capacity. “HAIPORT-powered Workstation offers an innovative…
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While obstacle detection and avoidance have largely been solved for mobile robots, perception and manipulation remain challenging for piece-picking operations. Advances in computer vision, machine learning, and end-of-arm tooling are now enabling robots to pick at human and even superhuman rates. One company focusing on successful automation of pick-and-place workflows is Material Handling Systems Inc. (MHS). The Mt. Washington, Ky.-based…
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European robotics users will have an opportunity to see firsthand how picking systems are getting smarter. RightHand Robotics Inc. today said it will debut at LogiMAT 2022 in Stuttgart, Germany. The Somerville, Mass.-based company will demonstrate its RightPick 3 system for automated order fulfillment. “Our latest expansion and funding have accelerated plans for RightHand Robotics to be a leader in…
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Ryder System Inc., a supply chain company dedicated to transportation and fleet management solutions, today announced the opening of a third multiclient omnichannel distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, a key region for e-commerce fulfillment. At nearly 440,000 square feet, the facility is the largest Ryder e-commerce distribution center in the Columbus area, and it is the first to open under…
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Consolidation is continuing among supply chain automation providers, with MHS Global announcing yesterday that it is merging with Fortna Inc. to form a multi-billion-dollar multinational providing parcel, warehousing and distribution, and lifecycle services. The companies said the combination of MHS's automation and Fortna's operational optimization software will serve the end-to-end needs of logistics operations. “MHS has built its reputation over…
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