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How do you design a warehouse to support sales of €1 billion ($1.16 billion U.S.) per year? That warehouse will have to support multiple business channels, including regional business-to-business customers as well as a global distribution network. That was the question put to the logistics team at HARTING Technology Group in 2012. “After 20 years, the software running our existing…
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PickNik Robotics Inc. and Formant Inc. today announced that they are partnering to expand their capabilities to bring cloud-based mobile manipulation to the forefront of robotics. “We're excited to be working with Formant,” stated Dr. Dave Coleman, founder and CEO of PickNik. “We've been watching the maturing robotics industry and see a lot of potential in providing supervised autonomy to…
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MOV.AI today launched its Robotics Engine Platform, the latest version of its software. It said the platform is intended to enable robot manufacturers, systems integrators, and manual logistics vehicle makers to quickly build autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, that can be used in 85% of dynamic environments. “Until now, AMR manufacturers had to choose between long and expensive in-house development…
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Denmark-based Danfoss Power Solutions is a multinational company with more than 71 factories in 20 countries and $7 billion in revenue. Its North American headquarters in Ames, Iowa, has 200,000 sq. ft. of production space, along with office space and 1,000 employees. As a manufacturer of hydraulics for the construction, agriculture, and other off-highway vehicle markets, the company’s primary materials…
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Nautikaris last week partnered with Microdrones to distribute drone surveying equipment throughout the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxemburg, or the Benelux region. Nautikaris added that it will now be able to supply its customers with lidar, photogrammetry, and gas-detection systems. “Nautikaris has been in business for over 50 years, and we understand it’s important to offer more than just the technology,…
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Geekplus Technology Co. today announced that it is collaborating with DHL International GmbH for DHL's Asia-Pacific Innovation Center. Located in Singapore, the center will be home to a “Warehouse of the Future” exhibit that showcases automated and integrated e-commerce offerings, said the companies. The partners said the project reflects their shared values and will help accelerate innovation and educate supply…
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Saildrone Inc., which provides ocean data, mapping, and maritime intelligence systems and services, today announced the close of its $100 million Series C round, bringing its total funding to $190 million. Founded in 2012, the Alameda, Calif.-based company said its mission is to sustainably explore, map, and monitor the ocean to understand, protect, and preserve the world. Saildrone said its…
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It is no news that automation is transforming many industries, and retail is no exception—especially considering the e-commerce boom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Just as retail is a massive industry, so is the retail automation market. As is illustrated below, the global retail automation market is projected to show significant growth. The market was already valued at $11.22 billion back…
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This is fourth and final article in the Southwest Research Institute's series on collaborative robots. In previous posts, we examined the benefits and limitations of cobots. Assuming you’ve decided that a cobot is indeed the right choice for your application, read on. Now let's look at how to pick the right cobot from the many options on the market. Factors…
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MEMPHIS—As more robots from multiple vendors enter warehouses and other facilities, the need for them to work together becomes increasingly important for operators to realize the benefits of automation. Most of the discussions around interoperability have been theoretical—until now. Yesterday at the FedEx DART research and development center here, Vecna Robotics, Waypoint Robotics, and WiBotic successfully demonstrated MassRobotics' new standard…
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Reliable Robotics announced yesterday that it has raised $100 million in Series C funding. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company said its Remotely Operated Aircraft System will expand safe, flexible, and efficient air transportation service to more locations. Reliable Robotics said the new capital will enable it to scale its team, support its first aircraft certification program, and expedite the launch…
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In August, Intel Corp. said it was “winding down” production of its RealSense cameras and sensors, which were used in robots and other systems. As with Amazon.com Inc.'s purchase of Kiva Systems taking Kiva's mobile robots off the market but creating opportunities for other companies, so too could the absence of Intel's RealSense help computer vision startups. In May, Orbbec…
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The average consumer spends about 60 hours grocery shopping per year. Hours spent in an environment that raises alarms for both germaphobes and public health experts. UVD Robots yesterday said it has partnered with OCC Commercial Consulting to offer hospital-grade disinfection systems for supermarkets, providing a safe shopping experience for employees and customers. “We look forward to partnering with OCC…
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GeekPlus Technology Co. today announced the launch of RoboShuttle RS8-DA, an 8-meter-high (26.2 ft. tall) flexible arm robot. The Beijing-based company claimed that it is the highest in the industry and will enable customers to maximize the use of their warehouses. “With e-commerce and warehouse rental spikes, businesses need a flexibility and space utilization that traditional automation does not provide,”…
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Plus One Robotics, a leading vision software provider, and Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses and distribution centers, today announced a collaboration to develop an automated picking solution combining mobile robots and stationary picking arms. The cross-platform robotic system is designed to boost productivity in ecommerce fulfilment centers. Consumer expectations for shorter delivery windows…
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