Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 11.26
Prime Robotics is a global provider of intelligent end-to-end automation and autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, for the warehousing, distribution, e-commerce, and material handling industries. The company said its suite of robotic hardware and software is designed and tailored to optimize the fulfillment ecosystem—providing greater efficiency, scalability, accuracy, and cost savings. By automating tasks such as sorting, picking, packing, and shipping, facilities can significantly reduce the time and labor required to fulfill orders while also minimizing the risk of errors and improving overall accuracy, according to Prime Robotics.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.92
Newegg Commerce Inc. wanted to automate repetitive and physically demanding tasks at its warehouse in Ontario, Calif. The global e-commerce provider of technology products today announced that it has deployed a shelf-to-person mobile picking system from Geekplus Technology Co. “We’re optimistic about seeing improvements in picking efficiency and storage space optimization with the new Geek+ robotics system in our Ontario warehouse,” said Tim Zhou, Newegg IT manager, in a release. “Newegg pursues advanced technology solutions throughout our business to offer the best services for customers, so this new system is part of fulfilling that commitment.” Founded in 2001, Newegg is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.84
Cognex Corp. yesterday joined the OSARO Partners Alliance, which is intended to provide optimzed automation to e-commerce customers. The integration of the Cognex DataMan fix-mount, image-based barcode scanners into the OSARO Robotic Bagging System helped Zenni Optical Inc. solve a difficult technical challenge, according to OSARO Inc. “At OSARO, we’re always looking for the best technologies and vendors to incorporate into our strategic partnership ecosystem,” said Gemma Ross, vice president of operations at OSARO, in a release. “Cognex is now part of that partnership strategy to deploy the best possible solutions to our customers,” she stated. “We are excited to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.63
Orgill Inc., an independent hardlines distributor, had outgrown its current warehouse in Tifton, Ga. It was looking to not only add square footage, but also to explore new technologies to increase productivity and improve worker and customer experiences. The company today said it has partnered with Numina Group to design and deploy automation for order fulfillment at its new 800,000-sq.-ft. distribution center in Tifton. “One of the most important commitments we fulfill is to get our customers the products they need, when they need them, and at a price that is going to help them maintain and grow their profitability,”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.32
POLA ORBIS Holdings Inc. sought to streamline operations in its warehouse. The Tokyo-based beauty and cosmetics producer has collaborated with ForwardX Technology Co., which has provided customized autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, equipped with scales to meet its specific requirements. Established in 1929, POLA ORBIS owns multiple cosmetics brands including POLA, ORBIS, THREE, and Jurlique, as well as POLA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, its research and development division. The company has to replenish more than 100 stores and an inventory of more than 500 SKUs to manage. ForwardX said its vision-based AMRs can handle payloads ranging from 661 to 1,336 lb. (299.8…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.54
Locus Robotics Corp. today announced that its autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, have now been involved in more than 2 billion picks, reinforcing its position as a leading robotics provider for warehousing and logistics. The company noted that this milestone came on Aug. 18, only 11 months after it reached an “industry-first” landmark of 1 billion picks. “Achieving the 2 billion picks milestone is an incredible accomplishment for our company and for our customers,” stated Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics. “This event is a testament to the dedication and innovation of our incredible team and the dramatic productivity improvements…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.78
BayCare Health System wanted to improve accuracy in order fulfillment, reduce physical demands on its team members, and support prompt community care. To that end, the Clearwater, Fla.-based company has introduced 25 mobile robots to improve its distribution process for medical supplies at the BayCare Integrated Service Center, or BISC, in Temple Terrace, Fla. “Being in supply chain with BayCare for almost 30 years, I was thrilled to have the ability to implement robotics,” stated Victor Celiberti, supply chain director at BayCare. “It's almost something that you could only dream of.” BayCare is a leading not-for-profit healthcare system that provides…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.25
Editor’s note: This is the second of two columns on the reinvention of Macy Inc.’s retail supply chain. The first part was about inventory productivity. In this one, we look at how the New York-based retailer is incorporating sustainability into its practices and goals. Back in May, I sat in on a roundtable discussion on sustainability at the American Supply Chain Summit. Keelin Evans, Macy’s vice president of sustainability, led a lively conversation among the executives. The speakers made it clear that workforce and environmental sustainability has become integral to supply chain management. For her part, Evans’ message was that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.41
Editor’s note: This is the first of two columns on the reinvention of Macy’s retail supply chain. In this one, we look at the department store leader’s focus on inventory productivity. Can a 165-year-old department store chain evolve to meet today’s retail shopper and compete with fast fashion, off-price, and pure e-tailers? And, if so, what is the role of supply chain in that transformation? Those are questions that Macy’s Inc., which had annual net sales of more than $24 billion in fiscal year 2022, began to answer before COVID-19. That’s when it launched the reinvention of the supply chain…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.78
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.—Peerless Media LLC has announced that registration is now open for the second annual Robotics Applications Conference, an online event that will be on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. The company, which produces Robotics 24/7, has also announced many of speakers who will be sharing their unique perspectives on how robots are being used in the real world. “As with last year's event, we want to provide a venue for robotics users and integrators as well as vendors to explain their journeys into automation,” stated Eugene Demaitre, editorial director of Robotics 24/7 and moderator. “Our audience values discussions of how…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.35
Mobile robotics vendors face many of the same challenges as their customers in manufacturing, logistics, and e-commerce—supply chain strains, shortages of skilled labor, and less available capital. Locus Robotics Corp. has managed to thrive in these conditions, announcing today that Inc. Magazine has named it to the Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row. The annual list recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. and their achievements in business development and innovation. “We are incredibly proud and honored to again be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list,” said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics, in a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.04
While more operations are deploying Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in their facilities, not every existing ground floor surface can support them. Many existing concrete floors have swales and slopes, cracks and spalling, and surfaces that can’t stand up to repetitive robotic traffic patterns. Fortunately, ResinDek® panels can be installed directly on top of an existing ground floor. ResinDek is the perfect flooring for industrial robots, the panels create a level floor with surface characteristics that are critical for the successful deployment of robots. Further, they’ve been tested extensively in the labs of numerous AGV and…