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As demand grows across industries for automated materials handling, Siemens Digital Industries Software today said it has partnered with Parmley Graham Ltd. and AR Controls to produce automated guided vehicles, or AGVs. “The U.K. supply chain market is growing exponentially, and most manufacturers are now investing in technologies to boost their own logistics,” stated Brian Holliday, managing director of Siemens…
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Storage Solutions Inc. announces a new partnership with HAI Robotics, a warehouse automation solutions company specializing in autonomous each picking robotics. This solution provides automatic storage and retrieval of totes or cartons to create a goods to person picking and replenishment workflow while also providing storage capabilities up to 27 feet high to maximize storage density. The partnership will allow…
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A new survey by Peerless Research Group reported that interest in automation is increasing among warehouse and distribution center operators. The “Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center Equipment Survey” found that usage and budgets for materials handling systems, including mobile robots, have increased. Peerless Research, which is owned by Peerless Media LLC along with Robotics 24/7, asked readers about their spending…
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Warehouse operators and managers worldwide are pressured to react to shifting demands, meet heightened customer expectations, and optimize throughput. In addition, they must protect margins as real estate becomes more costly and labor is increasingly difficult to hire, afford, and retain. Retail has been disrupted by the explosive growth of e-commerce, requiring faster fulfillment and the creation of microfulfillment centers…
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The simplest way to describe the overall findings from this year’s “Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey” is that it’s “go-time” for investment in warehouse automation. The budget findings in our annual survey jumped up, with elevated interest and use levels for numerous types of materials handling automation, including mobile robots and other forms of warehouse robotics. However,…
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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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…according to the company. AutoStore micro-fulfillment centers prove value Swisslog said its 300 AutoStore projects to date demonstrate its capabilities across micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs); standalone projects; and large, complex, fully integrated solutions. Growing in popularity, micro-fulfillment centers typically repurpose existing facilities, such as retail stores. They can be turned around in as little as six months and offer an enhanced…
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One of the biggest challenges in supply chain automation is fast, accurate, and reliable manipulation of variable objects. RightHand Robotics Inc. has raised $66 million to continue developing its piece-picking technology and expanding its partner network and presence worldwide. “This Series C funding round attracted top-tier investors who know the space and share our vision that piece-picking automation enables predictable…
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Finding and training workers to meet your performance expectations is only half of the labor shortage battle. Once they are integrated into your unique DC workflows and processes, keeping them engaged and motivated to stay is equally as important. In a recent On The Move webinar, Overcome DC Workforce Attrition With Labor Management Software, we examined how labor management software…
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Many lessons came out of the pandemic, but perhaps the biggest for retailers is how fast things can change for retail fulfillment centers. Evolving demand patterns, labor shortages and higher return rates have all had a substantial impact on fulfillment. To meet consumers' new expectations, retail fulfillment operations require solutions that deploy quickly; are fast, easy and simple to change;…
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The speed with which e-commerce vendors delivered goods this past holiday season put smiles on millions of consumers' faces. But for vendors, there’s often a steep price—returns. Close to 30% of all e-commerce orders are typically returned by consumers. Projections indicated that by the end of January, consumers would return about $120 billion of goods following the holiday season. Keeping…
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Cepton Technologies Inc., which started its listing on Nasdaq Capital Market on Feb. 11, yesterday held a ceremony to ring the opening bell at Nasdaq. The San Jose, Calif.-based company has developed lidar sensors for automotive, smart cities and spaces, and industrial applications. “By ringing the Nasdaq bell today, we will not only open trading for the day, but also…
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Benteler EV Systems GmbH, Beep Inc., and Mobileye Vision Technology Ltd. this week announced a partnership to develop and produce fully electric and autonomous shuttle buses in North America. The companies plan to have the people movers on public roadways by 2024. The trio said the partnership will be fruitful because each company has years of experience in different aspects…
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