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Following its global debut at LogiMAT and upcoming North American debut at MODEX 2026, Toyota Industries Corporation announced the appointment of three industry leaders as CEOs of Toyota Automated Logistics (TAL), its new warehouse automation business. Hitoshi Matsuoka will serve as TAL’s CEO, Central. Thomas Hibinger will serve as TAL’s CEO, EMEA and APAC. And Aaron M. Jones will serve…
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CMES Robotics USA, FANUC and PAC Machinery will showcase a fully integrated robotic bagging system at Automate 2026 in Chicago. The joint offering pairs CMES Robotics USA’s AI-powered piece picking technology with PAC Machinery’s Rollbag R3200XL bagging system, powered by a FANUC collaborative robot. The companies said that live demos will be at FANUC’s booth during the event. Sustainable robotic…
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Stuttgart-based AI-powered robotics for warehouse automation company Sereact announced the expansion of its partnership with Arvato, a global supply chain and e-commerce service provider. As part of the agreement, Sereact’s intelligent single-arm robotic systems are being deployed across three Arvato sites within the next few months: one robot in Memphis (U.S.), four robots in Dortmund (Germany), and one robot in…
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3Diligent has now qualified and networked digital manufacturing facilities on six continents. Its network of nearly 250 contract manufacturing partners spans more than a dozen countries and 1,200 machines. This milestone means 3Diligent says it can now offer faster, more cost effective support to customers seeking a single partner for their global custom part manufacturing needs. Through its dynamic use…
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From the outset, what Fictiv and Xometry appear to do is no more than matchmaking. It’s the principle pioneered by tech disruptors such as Airbnb, applied to manufacturing. Airbnb matches those seeking short-term living accommodations with those who happen to have extra space that can accommodate travelers. Thus, a whole new ecommerce infrastructure was born to satisfy the backpackers and…
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Safety of Workers From appropriate personal protective equipment to maintaining physical distance from other employees, this is an unprecedented time with the pandemic and many companies are not sure what steps to take to ensure the safety of workers in the time of Coronavirus. There have been many different solutions proposed and implemented already. Due to COVID-19, it has become…
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This top 10 list, taken from Modern Materials Handling’s 23rd-annual Top 20 Systems Suppliers list illustrates an industry at the top of its game, clearing previous records with ease. When we revisit the list next year, the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic will likely be evident. However, since the crisis has made the supply chain’s critical importance abundantly clear, these…
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The COVID-19 outbreak has brought new realities to light that, just a few months ago, seemed unimaginable. Stay-at-home orders are keeping many people close to home. And social distancing – along with frequent cleaning of technology devices, hands, and surfaces – is widely accepted as the new norm. That doesn’t mean that adopting these new precautionary measures has been easy,…
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MHS combines access to best-of-breed robotic technologies with application design and integration expertise for maximum operational benefit. Michael Fleming, AMR product manager, MHS: “With mobile robots increasingly prevalent in distribution and fulfillment, parcel and other environments, the challenge is properly integrating them with complex automated systems. Our deep experience with these systems and emerging technologies uniquely positions us to bring…
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IAM Robotics makes autonomous mobile manipulation robots (AMMRs) capable of fully automated order picking and transportation in fulfillment centers and warehouses. Founded in 2012, the company is comprised of the best and brightest robot and automation experts, tinkerers, and problem solvers, who are laser-focused on delivering innovation and operational value that is transforming the material handling industry. IAM Robotics is…
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Tompkins International, a comprehensive supply chain consulting and solutions firm, has announced a strategic realignment that will enable the company to better serve its clients across all industries. Driven by market changes and growth, Tompkins International has evolved its organization into six business units based on its thought leadership about the future of supply chains and its competencies in strategy,…
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Market intelligence firm Interact Analysis has published a new market report forecasting the warehouse automation market will grow at a CAGR of 12.6% over the next five years. However, the firm also predicts a temporary dip in revenue growth between 2020 and 2021. The research outlines how, with the growing trade tensions between the US and China, coupled with slowing…
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The use of robotics in warehousing, manufacturing and other sectors is increasing. Some countries, such as Japan, have long embraced robotics for a variety of uses. At the same time, there has also been a rise in “robophobia,” brought on by science fiction writers and filmmakers. Robophobia vs. fear of change Robophobia describes an irrational anxiety about robots and other…
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GreyOrange, a global software and robotics company that leverages AI and machine learning to optimize supply chains, today formally announced partnerships with eight warehouse industry leaders in the United States. Avik Services, Bricz, Hy-Tek, Info-Sun, McCombs-Wall, S&H Systems, TREW and UST Global will join forces with GreyOrange to help sell, deploy and service GreyOrange technology. “We partner with some of…
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Autonomous Drone Technology When Amazon announced earlier this year that they were evolving their Prime two-day shipping offer in the U.S. to a one-day program, the response was terrific. But they (Amazon) know customers are always looking for something better, more convenient, and there may be times when one-day delivery may not be the right choice. Can Amazon Deliver Packages…
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North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down
