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Why Use a Warehouse Shuttle System? Shuttle systems often provide the right balance of flexibility, throughput and storage density for general merchandise retailers seeking to automate store replenishment and direct-to-consumer fulfillment processes. One of the benefits of shuttle systems is that they can use the full height of the warehouse for storage, enabling excellent density in higher-ceiling buildings. In fact,…
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BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that it is building its fourth ambient distribution center, to be located in Commercial Point, Ohio. The new facility, expected to open in early 2027, will join eight BJ’s clubs in Ohio. The more than 500,000-square-foot facility in Commercial Point will feature Swisslog, a provider of warehouse automation, robotics and software. In a joint announcement, BJ’s…
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In 2021, Zebra Technologies announced its first new products built upon technology from Fetch Robotics, which it acquired in 2020. Zebra launched its FlexShelf, FlexShelf Guide, and RollerTop Guide autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) along with its FetchCore software. The AMRs integrate with Zebra’s Symmetry Fulfillment software and its other warehouse technologies. “The legacy Fetch products themselves were built on this…
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Warehouse digital technology and automation systems provider Zebra Technologies Corporation recently announced an expansion to its Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment system. Symmetry Fulfillment is a comprehensive system that uses the company’s new Zebra Connect Fulfillment autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), wearable technologies, software, and analytics designed to help increase productivity and reduce costs in warehouse operations. This AI-enabled system combines the functions…
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ProGlove, a global developer of wearable scanning technology for enhancing human-centered productivity, has introduced Warehouse 360, an advanced analytics tool designed to provide warehouse leaders with real-time insights and further visibility into shopfloor operations. The release was available for demonstrations at NRF 2025 in New York City. Multi-purpose tool for warehouse analysis For years, ProGlove said single-purpose tools have been…
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How HelloFresh Optimized Grocery Fulfillment with Swisslog’s AutoStore Automation
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Boost Warehouse Efficiency with Swisslog’s Goods-to-Person Automation for Master Electronics
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Maximize Cold Storage Capacity and Uptime with Swisslog’s Automation Solutions
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OTTO by Rockwell Automation produces a lineup of four autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), an autonomous lift truck and a software suite to manage its robot fleet in a manufacturing facility. The OTTO 100 and 1500 bookend the company’s AMR portfolio, managing the lightest (100) and heaviest (1500) load capacities, representing the smallest and largest mobile robot from the provider. While…
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Why Modernizing Your Distribution Center is Critical Amid Labor Shortages and SKU Growth
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Boost Productivity and Storage Density with Swisslog’s Automation Solutions for Retail Fulfillment
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German motion control components provider Faulhaber recently introduced its new 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR DC motors. Designed for even greater flexibility and a wide range of applications, these models expand Faulhaber’s DC motor portfolio. Faulhaber said its new SXR motors offer standard higher performance and a broader range of configuration options to meet the demands of modern miniature drive…
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Yaskawa America Inc. and its Motoman Robotics Division announced the launch of Weld Builder, a new smart pendant software package designed to streamline the welding programming process for robot integrators and end-users. Weld Builder requires Smart Pendant version 4.0.2 and is compatible with the YRC1000 controller. It supports integration with various power sources, including Fronius, Miller and Lincoln power supplies.…
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Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency: How Automation Can Transform Brownfield Sites
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NEURA Robotics, a manufacturer of cognitive robots, announced the appointment of Dr. Oliver Wolst as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With his career at Bosch and extensive expertise in the automotive and electronics industries, Dr. Wolst will look to further drive NEURA Robotics' technological advancements in the field of cognitive robotics. He succeeds Jens Fabrowsky, who will transition to the role…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
North America’s largest automation and robotics event takes place June 22-25
