Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.03
Atlanta-based global transportation and logistics bellwether UPS said this week its UPS Supply Chain Solutions group has rolled out a new Warehouse Execution System (WES) offering, entitled Smart Warehouse Technology, with a focus on augmenting distribution center efficiency. Company officials said that this new WES, which was developed by UPS and Softeon, a provider of supply chain technology services, is geared towards enabling faster intake and fulfillment for customers, notably those with fluctuating order patterns, are able to get products on time. And they added that this new WES enables UPS to define specific customer requirements so that the highest…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.36
Q: What’s new with robotics development and adoption in 2020? A: Because autonomous robots are relatively new to the supply chain industry, the real story is about adoption. We’re experiencing an evolution of the idea of work. Environmental, technological, and economic forces are changing how work gets done and the new gig economy is changing who does it. Without question, the impact on the supply chain in terms of efficiency and productivity has been an overwhelming and optimistic addition for the robotics/automation industry. Q: What is IAM working on right now? A: With the success of our ability to bring…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 54.96
…It offers the densest storage on the market; serves micro-fulfillment centers up to large regional hubs; and—with the addition of the Black Line robots—delivers up to 650 bins per hour with a 99% uptime. As a global integrator, we’re excited to leverage our experience and successes in North and South America for our clients on an international scale. Q: What’s new in material handling technology? A: The optimization of warehouse execution software (WES) that operate goods-to-person technologies. For example, AutoStore Black Line has been on the market for about a year now. Bastian Solutions has been fortunate to integrate several…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.69
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) stands poised to expand its footprint in the manufacturing sector, transitioning from a proven prototyping tool and small-lot fabrication process to mainstream part production. But there’s a catch. Today’s AM technology isn’t predictable and repeatable enough to be cost-effective for companies that want to use AM to mass-produce parts. Currently, engineers must go through an iterative process of trying different printing parameters before they can identify the combination that will enable them to build parts that meet the necessary quality standards. AM Process Simulation Software Buyer’s Checklist When choosing additive manufacturing (AM) process simulation software, cost…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 65.42
DATE: Thursday, April 23, 2020 TIME: 2:00 PM ET/11 AM PT Register Today! One of the new frontiers in Additive Manufacturing (AM) is the production of high-resolution, high-accuracy microstructures for industrial applications. These parts are not only difficult to prototype using existing 3D printers, they are often much more expensive and complicated to manufacture. In this webcast, we discuss a unique process called Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL) for printing true microstructures with ultra-high resolution (2µm~50µm) and tolerance (+/- 10µm ~ +/- 25µm). Tune in to learn: Why PµSL is a game changer in electrical, medical, and microfluidic applications; How to…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 13.30
Honeywell Voice delivers best-in-class, voice-directed workflow processes designed to streamline the mobile workforce. Honeywell Voice moves workers safely and efficiently, making their jobs easier while enabling them to operate more productively, accurately and profitably. Regardless of operation size, fulfillment requirements or business objectives, Honeywell Voice adapts to deliver many of the benefits of voice-guided workflows and mobile process automation to help run a smarter, better business.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 22.63
…Robotic Put Modules automate eCommerce fulfillment in distribution centers, micro-fulfillment centers, and back-of-store environments. • Robotic Parcel Sortation systems enable logistics providers and retailers to sort and consolidate small parcels generated by ecommerce operations into bags and containers to enable efficient network handling and zone skipping. “We speak with customers daily who are under stress in normal times due to demand uncertainty, labor availability, and competitive pressure,” said Steve Johnson, President & COO of Berkshire Grey. “Those customers need business partners who can help them alleviate that stress now more than ever. RaaS is one way to make positive impact…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.19
In some ways, 2020’s “Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey” points to a bit of a plateau in spending on equipment and systems. However, that plateau comes after years of healthy investments in DCs. Budgets aren’t skyrocketing, but respondents are well aware of the need to continue to invest to be able to address pressures like tighter cycle times and a scarce labor pool. With many smaller companies in the respondent mix, investment in traditional equipment remains strong, even though there are positives in the survey for newer technologies like robotics. Norm Saenz, managing director with St. Onge,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.35
Sigma Labs, Inc., a developer of quality assurance software for the commercial 3D printing industry, has launched Printrite3D Production Series that introduces the Production Dashboard and provides production managers with metrics, insight and actionable information during the production process. This launch comes at a time when many predict that the use of 3D printing of metal parts will increase in response to COVID-19 and the effect of the pandemic on U.S. manufacturing, especially with manufacturers that rely on complex supply chains. 3D printing is more agile and rapid in development and execution than traditional manufacturing methods and can be performed…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.62
“You’re not buying automation, you’re buying confidence in throughput.” Yaro Tenzer, co-founder, RightHand Robotics A few Modex’s ago, I wrote a column titled It’s All About The Software, a theme I repeated following Promat 2015. It could be that I’m just not that imaginative a guy, or, the proverbial dog stuck on a bone. But at Modex 2020, I was struck once again by just how software is driving our industry today. It was especially true talking to robotics solutions providers. On the first day of the show, for instance, I stopped by 6 River Systems’ booth to learn about…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.56
Honeywell Intelligrated showcased forward-thinking innovations in workforce optimization, robotic integration and industrial internet of things (IIoT) connectivity in the distribution and fulfillment space at MODEX 2020. Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solutions Architect at Honeywell Intelligrated, discusses workforce optimization, robotic integration and IIoT with Mike Levans, Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group. The company is demonstrating a variety of solutions that help DCs make the digital transformation necessary to increase reliability, improve utilization and maximize productivity. It’s displaying design simulation and concepting solutions; a robotic unloader; an AS/RS system; goods-to-robot (GTR) picking; order picking workflow automation; and Honeywell…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.54
DHL Supply Chain, a contract logistics services provider and subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group, recently announced it has expanded its partnership with Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses. The key component of this expanded partnership, according to DHL, is ten new, nationwide deployments of the Locus AMR solution, through and Expanded Multi-Site Services Agreement. Today, DHL Supply Chain has roughly 100 bots deployed in two locations, according to Jim Gehr, President, Retail, at DHL Supply Chain North America. Gehr added that with this announcement, DHL is targeting that number to be roughly 1,000…