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OSARO today has launched a partner program that aims to streamline the deployment of robotic solutions for e-commerce and logistics businesses. The OSARO Partners Alliance program provides a range of collaboration and co-marketing opportunities for vendors, integrators, distributors, resellers, third-party logistics companies (3PLs), and consultants, to deliver unified solutions, according to the San Francisco-based company. The program is designed to…
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New software, artificial intelligence, and robotics are making manufacturing smarter and more flexible. Bright Machines Inc. yesterday announced $132 million in debt and Series B equity funding. The San Francisco-based company said it plans to use the financing to continue expanding into high-demand industry verticals and to develop new software and services to complement its existing product portfolio. “We founded…
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Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is excited to announce Bastian Solutions SmartPick™, the result of decade-long research and development. This latest advancement in robotic order fulfillment provides a comprehensive solution that meets operational demands; offering customers faster, more accurate orders while answering companies’ requests for a more reliable solution that can grow alongside their operations. Bastian Solutions SmartPick™…
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While self-driving car developers have recently suffered setbacks such as the shutdown of Argo AI, autonomous trucks are moving forward. Einride AB last week said it had successfully completed a commercial pilot of its autonomous, electric vehicle in Selmer, Tenn. The Stockholm-based company claimed that it was the first operation of such a vehicle without a safety driver on board…
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In late August, Gap Inc. opened its newest Customer Experience Center in Longview, Texas. The 850,000-sq.-ft. distribution center is dedicated to e-fulfillment for Old Navy in the Southwest and is part of Gap’s continued focus on enhancing the quality of its customer service. Earlier this summer, the San Francisco-based retailer expanded operations at its facility in Fishkill, N.Y. It added…
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Sales of professional service robots rose 37% in 2021, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. By region, the strongest growth came from Europe with a market share of 38% followed by North America with 32% and Asia with 30%. Sales of new consumer service robots grew by 9%, according to IFR’s “World Robotics 2022—Service Robots.” “Service robots…
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Earlier this month, Bosch Rexroth said that it is planning to expand its operations and that it will move its linear motion and assembly customizing facility to a new location in Charlotte, N.C. The company said it has outgrown its current location because of “significant growth” in its factory automation business in North America. “We are excited to experience the…
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Although self-driving vehicles are not yet ready for mass deployment on public streets, similar technology is already being used in commercial warehouse environments, according to Fox Robotics. The autonomous forklift company last week announced the close of an “oversubscribed” $20 million fundraising round. Fox Robotics said it plans to use the new funds to ramp up production, hire staffers, and…
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In the early 2000s, e-commerce continued to grow into just about every type of vertical and market, shining a light on the value of speed, accuracy, and order customization. Excelling at those factors drives success. In the past decade, order fulfillment lead times have become increasingly aggressive, with suppliers promising as quick as one-hour delivery or in-store pickup of goods.…
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While robots have long been used on assembly lines to manufacture millions of identical products, they are becoming more capable for high-mix, low-volume orders. ABAGY Robotic Systems Inc. said its software enables robots to work on individual projects or details, with no programming required. By 2024, there will be a shortfall of 400,000 welders, compared with the current total of…
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Not only has COVID-19 changed patient expectations, but it has also affected surgical robotics development. Galen Robotics Inc. today announced that it has completed the first close for an “oversubscribed” $15 million Series A round. The company said it plans to use the funding to complete its final robot prototype and submit it to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.…
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Welding is one of the fastest-growing applications for robots. OTC DAIHEN Inc. this week announced that it has produced its 1,000th production robotic welding system. Partner Airgas Inc. sold the SERVO-ARC 720B turntable robot welder to East Manufacturing Corp. to augment its production of over-the-road trailers. “The completion of our 1,000th pre-engineered welding system represents 20 years of advancing robotic…
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Cepton Technologies Inc. yesterday announced that it has entered into a $100 million binding investment agreement with partner and shareholder Koito Manufacturing Co. The company said it will use the funding for its next stage of growth as it scales lidar systems for mass production and deployment. “We are excited to further strengthen our partnership with Koito and remain deeply…
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Rewind the tape of the global economy by a few decades, and you'd seldom hear the term “supply chain,” which has been all over the news lately. Labor shortages, limited shipping and trucking capacity, and growing e-commerce demand have put logistics at the forefront of business profitability discussions. Robotics is part of the solution for global supply chains. Universities and…
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