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ASTM International today announced that it has developed a roadmap that identifies key technical challenges that, if solved, would encourage collaboration and technology development to advance the digitalization of the construction industry. “While Industry 4.0 technologies have already reshaped the manufacturing landscape, the time is ripe for the construction sector to realize its digital destiny,” stated Dr. Mohan Seifi, vice…
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Dispeo has used mobile robots from Scallog to transport shelves to operators. As the deployment evolved from a proof of concept to large-scale installation, the e-commerce and omnichannel company said the robots are helping it meet its goals for stock consolidation and logistics performance. Hem, France-based Dispeo said it has 1,000 employees, five logistics sites in the north of France,…
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Locus Robotics Corp. today announced Kian Sin Ng as its new general manager for the Asia-Pacific region and Joel Collins as chief legal officer. The mobile robot provider said the executives are joining its leadership team as it continues expanding globally to serve growing customer demand. “Kian and Joel both have outstanding track records leading high-performing teams and advising companies…
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The manufacturing landscape is changing due to labor shortages, the skills gap, supply chain problems, and increased operating costs, notes Dassault Systemes. To respond to these challenges, manufacturers have to move faster and communicate better to stay competitive. How do we move faster while making better decisions? The answer is a process and digital transformation of information within your organization.…
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Robots are becoming more perceptive and collaborative, thanks to artificial intelligence. NEURA Robotics GmbH yesterday announced that it had closed a $16 million investment round with private equity firm InterAlpen Partners. The Metzingen, Germany-based company said it plans to use the funding to continue its growth and expansion into the U.S. market. “NEURA Robotics represents one of the most compelling…
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Pitney Bowes Inc. and Ambi Robotics Inc. today announced that they have successfully deployed the new AmbiSort B-Series modular system for parcel induction and sorting in middle-mile operations. “Today’s e-commerce demands must be met with speed, and as such, technological solutions must be scaled quickly,” stated Stephanie Cannon, senior vice president of operations excellence and collaborative innovation at Pitney Bowes.…
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Movu Robotics is a new and dynamic brand created to bring easier automation so that no warehouse needs to be left behind. Movu’s simple and standardised plug and play solutions not only require less engineering and grant short execution lead times, but also make automation and robotics more accessible and scalable, allowing any warehouse to become more productive, efficient and…
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Formant today announced the completion of a $21 million funding round. The San Francisco-based company said it plans to use the proceeds to expand hiring across all departments, introduce new products and features, and accelerate growth. Roboticists from Google and Savioke founded Formant in 2016. Its cloud platform is designed to help robotics businesses deploy, grow, and manage their fleets.…
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Ambi Robotics, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered robotic sorting solutions for supply chain operations, and Pitney Bowes Inc., global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services, today announced the successful deployment of the new AmbiSort B-Series modular parcel induction and sorting solution for middle-mile operations. This collaboration between two industry leaders advances ecommerce and logistics…
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AMR 101: Everything you need to know about autonomous mobile robots
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Transforming warehouse case picking with AMRs
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Giving the boot to strenuous physical labor
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Last week, Carnegie Mellon University’s Block Center for Technology announced the 2023 recipients of the Southwest Pennsylvania Build Back Better subgrants. The nine awardees, chosen from projects submitted in June, support skills-focused training programs intended to help Southwestern Pennsylvanians secure jobs in robotics and advanced manufacturing. “Carnegie Mellon University is committed to connecting today’s workers with cutting-edge robotics and advanced…
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The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute last week said that it has evaluated and selected seven more training programs to endorse. The ARM Endorsement Program is a thorough evaluation process intended to identify the organizations that most effectively prepare students for careers in manufacturing working with robots. “Millions of manufacturing jobs may go unfilled in the coming years…
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Mecademic Industrial Robotics last week announced the formal launch of its new MicroDASH product line with the first deployed shipments of the MCS500 SCARA four-axis robot. The Montreal-based company claimed that its new robot “offers unmatched space efficiency, precision, and integration flexibility to accelerate the automation of small component design, inspection, and assembly applications.” Mecademic designs and manufactures small industrial…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
Cybernetix Ventures’ event kicks off Robotics Tech Week 2026 slate of events
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse components that will be on the…
Preview the manufacturing and warehouse robots and software that will be on…