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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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As digital commerce and the on-demand economy grow rapidly worldwide, enterprises need help tackling labor challenges and expanding consumer expectations. Mobile logistics robots have emerged to enhance the efficiency of operations. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can include multiple sensors, control systems, and power supplies, as well as different configurations of software and manipulators. Such smart devices are serving a widening…
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Founded in 2017, Ati Motors has an interdisciplinary team of about 30 engineers across machine learning and AI, power electronics, control systems, mechanical engineering, system software, and electronic hardware. The company has developed the Sherpa family of autonomous mobile robots, including Sherpa Tug, which has a payload of up to 1 ton, and Sherpa Light, which is designed for bin…
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Körber AG today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens Logistics' global mail and parcel business. The international technology group said the acquisition will “significantly” complement its supply chain offerings. Siemens Logistics said it provides mail and parcel technology and fully automated systems for digitized mail and parcel processing for leading global logistics companies. With about 1,200…
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Distribution, warehousing, and manufacturing operations have permanently changed over the last 2 years. Managing risk and maintaining assurance of both supply and the continuity of profitable operations have become more vital and complex in a world where nothing is certain. Labor concerns create a major impediment to previously taken-for-granted objectives. Consumer demand has intensified and at the same time drastically…
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Collaborative robots, or cobots, fundamentally change the nature of production by creating new synergies between humans and machines. By playing to the strengths of people and automation, multiple industries can improve productivity and product quality while reducing operating costs. Equipped with sensors for safe collaboration and accurate manipulation, ways of learning new tasks without programming expertise, and a variety of…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today announced that it has evaluated and endorsed five more education programs. The ARM Endorsement Program identifies organizations that effectively prepare students for careers in manufacturing working with robotics. “The entire ARM team congratulates our newly endorsed programs,” stated Lisa Masciantonio, chief workforce officer at the ARM Institute. “The diversity of our…
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Artificial intelligence, robotics, and related technologies have found a place in online retail. In fact, e-commerce providers such as Amazon.com, Asos, and Zalando have found AI and deep learning departments essential. Why do they invest in machine learning (ML)? It can helps them better understand their clients, customize offers for particular buyers, and automate manual tasks. Machine learning allows online…
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In warehousing and other sectors, tasks such as moving carts through a pick area or sending completed orders and totes downstream to packing or a conveyor system are increasingly carried out by mobile robots, not people pushing carts. Better coordination of people and robots can lead to even greater efficiencies, according to Zebra Technologies Corp. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can…
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Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
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