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Lambert Vet Supply yesterday said it has expanded its alliance with Körber Supply Chain. the veterinary supplies distributor has agreed to deploy 24 mobile robots from Locus Robotics at partner Jeffers Pet Supply's warehouse network in Dothan, Ala. The autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) will integrate with Lambert's existing K.Motion warehouse management system 〈WMS〉 to drive efficiency and workplace improvements, said…
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Most robotics enthusiasts are aware of Boston Dynamics Inc.'s Atlas humanoid robot, which has performed feats of acrobatics on YouTube and in commercials. But to make its system more humanlike, the company has continued developing its capabilities, as seen in new videos today. Waltham, Mass.-based Boston Dynamics said that “Atlas Gets a Grip” (below) demonstrates a natural progression of the…
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Innovation Works, along with the Pittsburgh Robotics Network and other regional partners, today launched the Robotics Factory, a set of inter-related programs that are part of the $63 million Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative. The Robotics Factory intends to create, accelerate, and scale robotics…
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Photoneo Brightpick Group yesterday announced that it has raised an additional $19 million to complete its $40 million Series B round. The company plans to use the new funding primarily for new installations of Brightpick’s warehouse automation in the U.S. “We are seeing extremely strong interest from existing and new customers for Brightpick’s solution because it helps customers cut operating…
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As industrial robot users return to trade shows, so too have vendors with new products. Kivnon Logistica S.L.U. today announced that it plans to show the latest addition to its mobile robotics portfolio, its Forklift Pallet Stacker, at ProMAT in March. “The fundamental design of the Forklift Pallet Stacker is to move stack pallets efficiently and safely,” said Rob Britt,…
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Photoneo Brightpick Group, the parent company of Photoneo, a leading provider of robotic vision sensors and intelligence software, and Brightpick, a leading provider of warehouse automation solutions for ecommerce and grocery order fulfillment, today announced it has raised an additional $19 million to complete a $40 million Series B. Taiwania Capital led this most recent round, which also included follow-on…
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Numina Group Inc. today announced the launch of Pakt, an automated pack and ship system designed for fulfillment operations. The Woodridge, Ill.-based company said it reduces barriers to entry for end-of-line automation, reducing pack and ship labor by 70% and increasing throughput capacity by more than 500%. In addition, Pakt can connect with any fulfillment robotics, “unlocking full throughput capacity…
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Flying cars may not yet be commonplace, but delivery drones are on their way. LCI last week said it has signed an agreement with Elroy Air to acquire up to 40 of the company's Chaparral vertical takeoff and landing, or VTOL, aircraft. “This commitment for the pioneering Chaparral system will enable us to efficiently support mission-critical, remote logistical work and…
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While the infrastructure to support electric vehicles is still being built out, users of mobile robots have more options. OLogic Inc. has provided engineering and software support to its customers, helping them bring robots to market. OLogic has collaborated with Vicor Corp. on a modular approach to building power delivery networks (PDNs) for robots, according to Andra Keay, founder and…
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Conventional metal 3D-printed repair of damaged mechanical parts in machines requires bulky equipment and wastes metal powder, according to researchers at the Tokyo University of Science. Although laser-directed energy deposition overcame this challenge, the optimum forming conditions had to be determined by trial and error. Parts in industrial machinery and structures that develop thinning or cracks need to be replaced…
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Daniel McKinnon, MHI Title: Executive vice president, exhibitions Location: Charlotte, N.C. Experience: More than 30 years producing trade shows, including 4 years with MHI Duties: McKinnon is responsible for producing ProMat and Modex Modern: This is going to be the first post-pandemic ProMat. After a very successful Modex, how are you feeling about ProMat? McKinnon: We’re very excited about the…
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At CES last year, Deere & Co. made headlines with its announcement of an autonomous tractor. Last week, the company named eight companies that it chose for its 2023 Startup Collaborator program. John Deere launched the program in 2019, and it expects particpants to help it enhance precision technology in agriculture and construction equipment. “This year's group shows the importance…
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Gone are the days of manufacturers buying a robot arm only to struggle figuring out how to integrate it in an application cell. Turnkey robotic solutions, complete with all hardware, software, sensors and interfaces, will be powerful automation drivers in 2023, according to 2023 trends foreseen by Universal Robots (UR). “In 2023, cobot automation will become more sophisticated yet more…
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Wilmington, Mass.-based Locus Robotics will be deploying its first autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, in Japan to help connect builders with materials. DesignFuture Japan Inc. and Locus Robotics last week announced that they plan to deploy LocusBots in Material Bank Japan's distribution warehouse. Founded in 2019, Material Technologies Corp. said its system combines a multi-brand cross-search and bulk-billing capability with…
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The stage is set for the reshoring of U.S. manufacturing to finally gain momentum, and the latest generation of robots represents a key element of the equation. The backdrop against which this shift will unfold reflects a new set of economic realities for the industry. Two elements stand out as drivers of change: the rise in offshore wages and the…
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