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The Honeywell Intelligrated One-level Shuttle (OLS) System provides quick access to cartons, totes and trays, ideal for operations with high-turn inventory storage and short order cycle times. A shuttle can serve a dedicated level for maximum throughput, or use a shuttle lift to access multiple levels for increased flexibility.
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Until recently, small to midsize distributors weren't expected to invest in high levels of automation, but changing customer expectations driven by e-commerce and improving technology capabilities have brought robotics within reach. Goods-to-person and robot-to-goods picking systems can now affordably deliver the same levels of service for business-to-business purchases as for business-to-consumer ones. One example is Top Notch Distributors Inc., which…
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Seegrid Corp. yesterday announced that its Palion Lift mobile robot is equipped with its latest Seegrid IQ autonomy technology. The Pittsburgh-based company noted that its 2020 acquisition of Box Robotics aided development of Seegrid IQ. The company added that not only does its new lift truck use Seegrid IQ for 3D perception, but all of its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)…
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ATI Industrial Automation Inc. today said it is releasing the QC-29 tool changer, a new standard option for smaller robots. Founded in 1998, ATI Industrial Automation develops robotic accessories and robot arm tooling. The Apex, N.C.-based company said its end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) can enhance the productivity and flexibility of automation across a wide spectrum of industries. It provides automatic tool…
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The current challenge as holidays near Supply chain experts have been raising alarms for the 2021 holiday season for months. Shoppers have been told as early as mid-September to start buying well before November, thanks to supply chain woes and uncertainty around the delta variant. According to economist John Rutledge, we have quite some time before we are out of…
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Seegrid Corp. today announced new details about the technology that powers the Seegrid Palion autonomous mobile robot, or AMR. The Pittsburgh-based company said its lift truck is equipped with the most advanced generation of its Seegrid IQ autonomy technology. It also claimed that Palion is the only robotic lift on the market with industry-leading 3D perception. “Seegrid and its AMRs…
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Robots and autonomous vehicles are increasingly suitable for cleaning streets and runways. Trombia Technologies Oy yesterday reported on a 10-day pilot at the Helsinki Airport. The Finland-based company reported that its Trombia Free autonomous sweepers improved efficiency in high-level maintenance operations both indoors and outdoors. Founded in 2011, Snowek Trombia provides sweeper attachments and the Trombia Free autonomous sweepers. The…
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Virtual Incision Corp. today said it has raised $46 million in Series C funding. The Lincoln, Neb.-based company plans to use the financing to support regulatory and clinical programs leading to the commercialization of its MIRA surgical platform. MIRA stands for “miniaturized in vivo robotic assistant.” MIRA includes a small, self-contained surgical device that is inserted through a single midline…
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FJ Dynamics Technology Co. has closed a $70 million Series B round as it develops robots for agriculture, construction, facilities management, and landscaping. The Shenzhen, China-based company, also known as Fengjiangzhineng Co., said it plans to use the funding to grow its product suite and to support customers worldwide. “If you look at how robotic technology is being applied, there…
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Advanced Intelligent Systems Inc. today announced that it has received the “Excellence in Technology Adoption Award” at the Technology Impact Awards (TIA) presented by BC Tech, powered by Accenture. The technology awards celebrated innovation and inspiration, and 44 finalists across 11 categories were honored at an in-person gala in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Nov. 18. “We are delighted to receive…
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Leading into this week's re:Invent event, Amazon Web Services has announced the launch of AWS IoT RoboRunner, a new service intended to make it easier for companies to build and deploy applications for robotic fleets. The unit of Amazon.com Inc. also announced the AWS Robotics Startup Accelerator in partnership with MassRobotics. AWS re:Invent, which is being held this week in…
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Eureka Robotics today announced that it has developed a proprietary force-feedback technology that can make industrial robots almost as nimble and sensitive as human hands. The company and its Dynamis software spun out of research at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore. Eureka Robotics said its technology enables robots to manipulate small and fragile objects that are millimeters in size without…
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Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. last week announced that it has moved into a new headquarters and production facility in the Granary District of Salt Lake City. The company said its move to the new space comes as it completes commercialization of its industrial exoskeleton and teleoperated industrial robotic avatar products. “We are thrilled to be in our new, state-of-the-art…
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Not only must food processing companies adhere to strict hygiene and traceability regulations, but they must also maintain throughput in cold storage environments. Sineurope Pte. Ltd., one of Asia's leading suppliers of premium-grade frozena and dried seafood, has invested in automation from Körber Business Area Supply Chain for its facility in Singapore. Founded in 1981 by Melvin Foo, Sineurope's food…
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International trade has been particularly challenging in the past few years, with political conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic, and supply chain problems affecting customer satisfaction and profits. But robots can enable companies to overcome these challenges. HAI Robotics this week said that it has successfully helped WINIT, a Chinese cross-border warehouse operator, with its e-commerce order-fulfillment business in the U.K. as…
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