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Cyngn, a developer of autonomous driving software systems, last week said it has released a new case study quantifying the value that Cyngn’s autonomous vehicle technology brings to global logistics and fulfillment. This is the Menlo Park, Calif.-based company’s first study quantifying the return on investment an organization might expect by investing in its technology. According to Cyngn’s research, the…
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AHS, a unit of Hy-Tek Material Handling LLC, yesterday said it has partnered with Tompkins Robotics to automate more of its material handling for fulfillment and distribution. The companies said the addition of Tompkins' modular and scalable tSort to Hy-Tek's suite of services will support streamlined processes, improve employee productivity, and maximize the return on investment for the supply chain…
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More robots are coming to major supply chain and logistics operations. Berkshire Grey Inc. and FedEx Corp. today announced that they have expanded their strategic relationship. The companies have agreed to develop new robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence to help improve the safety and efficiency of FedEx's global package-handling operations. “Our growing relationship with Berkshire Grey for robotic automation is…
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The market for autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, continues to be competitive. ForwardX Robotics Inc. recently announced its first U.S.-based project. The Beijing-based company, which has raised more than $100 million in funding since it was founded in 2016, also recently participated in its first U.S. trade show. “Our results in China, where labor costs are comparatively low, have given…
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Berkshire Grey Inc. last week said that ABB has joined its Technology Alliance Program to provide more customers with robotics and artificial intelligence that improve improve e-commerce fulfillment throughput and warehouse efficiency—while also driving down operational costs. The companies said ABB's automation for global e-commerce merchants, retailers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) will complement Berkshire Grey's portfolio of robotics for…
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American grocery retailer The Kroger Co. this week announced the official opening of its newest customer fulfillment center, or CFC, in Dallas. Powered by the Ocado Group, the CFC will use advanced robotics technology. “Kroger's fast-growing seamless ecosystem takes the promise of zero compromise to the next level, with Kroger Delivery bringing the freshest food and quality ingredients to your…
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Berkshire Grey Inc., a leader in AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, today announced that ABB, a leading global technology company, has joined Berkshire Grey’s Technology Alliance Program to provide more customers with AI-enabled robotic solutions that improve e-commerce fulfillment throughput and warehouse efficiency while driving down operational costs. ABB’s expertise in providing automation solutions to global e-commerce…
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Robots are becoming a significant part of leading production operations, according to a new report. The “Advanced Manufacturing 50” is CB Insights' annual list of promising private, advanced manufacturing companies in the world. “Some of this year’s winners aim to provide robotic systems to help manufacturers increase productivity and reduce labor costs,” said CB Insights. “Others are developing advanced analytics…
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Market leaders like Amazon are continuously evaluating throughput. The company’s fulfillment centers are extreme — workers are pressed to “make rate,” or meet productivity quotas, or they can lose their jobs if they don’t move fast enough. Amazon’s system tracks each operator’s productivity rate and automatically generates warnings without input from supervisors. Speed has become a critical component of success…
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Cosmetics company Modern Beauty announced today that the company has partnered with Attabotics to introduce automation technology to the company’s fulfillment center in Calgary, Alberta. The structure is projected to begin operations as soon as Q4 2022. Measuring approximately 19,500 square feet, the new fulfillment system will boast more than 26,000 bins, 33 Attabots, five picking stations, and four replenishment…
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Medical Microinstruments Inc. last week announced it has raised $75 million in Series B financing, which it said it will use to expand its presence in the U.S. as it moves its headquarters there. “This financing round, coupled with our commitment to access the U.S. market and the addition of visionary leaders to our board, is an exciting moment for…
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Mobile robot provider Geekplus Technology Co. has continued its European expansion. The company this week opened its regional headquarters at Sci-Tech Daresbury in Cheshire, U.K. In addition, Geek+ has deployed mobile robots at the Madrid distribution center of e-commerce delivery provider Paack Holdings Inc. “The U.K. is home to some of our most exciting projects, including large-scale automated parcel sorting…
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Simbe Robotics announced this week that it has brought on digital manufacturer Fast Radius to help it build its autonomous retail intelligence robot, Tally 3. San Francisco-based Simbe added that the partnership has helped it avoid some supply chain challenges and save more than $30,0000 in engineering costs. Owen Davies, director of hardware engineering at Simbe Robotics, told Robotics 24/7…
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Warehouse labor challenges continue to support a strong case for automation. Competition for a limited labor pool is driving annual warehouse turnover to nearly 50%, while year-over-year wage increases of 11% keep driving costs higher. But adopting automation is no simple task. A truly effective order fulfillment system requires assembling the right mix of material handling technologies and software –…
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Self-driving technology can apply to industrial applications as well as transportation. Yamaha Motor Co. yesterday announced that it is joining the Series B investment for TIER IV Inc. The Japanese automaker said it wants to encourage the development and commercialization of TIER IV's autonomous driving technology and its automated transport for factory grounds. TIER IV is leading the development of…
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