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“Oh, that's a box. That box looks like this other box, so they must be boxes. That means I can process this box this way.” In a recent discussion with Robotics 24/7, Chris Franzer, business development manager of Universal Robots, eloquently described one of the biggest challenges in the reverse logistics and robotics discussion: teaching robots how to identify objects,…
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Material handling equipment manufacturer Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group (Logisnext) recently announced it will showcase Jungheinrich and Rocla automated robots at MODEX 2024 in booth B9019. The trade show will be held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. At MODEX 2024, Logisnext said it will also showcase Rocrich AGV Solutions as its North American provider of…
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Systems integrator Contextant recently announced a strategic partnership to resell software provider SVT Robotics’ SOFTBOT Platform. Contextant expects the collaboration will enhance its ability to deliver automation integration and enable it to address interoperability and multi-agent orchestration challenges. Building on the tech-agnostic SOFTBOT Platform, Contextant said it will bridge implementation gaps by delivering both out-of-the-box and customized automation systems for…
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Trew, LLC, a leader in warehouse automation solutions, has partnered with OPEX Corporation as an official technology integrator. This collaboration empowers Trew to expand its diverse portfolio incorporating OPEX’s warehouse automation technology to solve a broader range of solutions, Trew noted. OPEX’s Infinity ASRS, Sure Sort small item robotic sorting solution, and Perfect Pick goods-to-person systems incorporated with Trew’s solutioning,…
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Automated storage and retrieval system 〈AS/RS〉 manufacturer Kardex AG recently announced it will showcase its FulfillX warehouse execution system 〈WES〉 designed specifically for AutoStore at MODEX 2024 in booth B6410. The trade show will be held March 11-14 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Kardex said AutoStore for processing of small parts orders fits ideally into its…
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Boston Dynamics recently announced the release of a new robot fleet management software, called Orbit. The Orbit portal utilizes AI, in conjunction with enhancements to the Spot robot, to increase control of robot operations, better visibility into an organization’s facility and extra flexibility for data analysis. Orbit offering to bring real-time, predictive intelligence Boston Dynamics newest solution, according to a…
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Warehouse management system 〈WMS〉 provider Softeon recently announced a case study on systems it deployed for global supply chain provider Vantiva, formerly a part of Technicolor. From start to finish, the WMS deployment time was three months or less, including Vantiva’s initial user acceptance testing (UAT) as well as UATs for each of Vantiva’s transitioning customers, said Softeon, Softeon said…
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Intralogistics automation provider Cimcorp recently announced it will showcase its automated storage and order picking systems at MODEX 2024 in booth B6019. The company said MODEX attendees will have the opportunity to explore Cimcorp’s technology through interactive demonstrations and discuss operational challenges with its representatives. “Automation is the future of fresh food distribution, and our unique solutions makes it easier…
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Plus One Robotics, a provider of AI vision software and solutions for robotic parcel handling, announced that it has recorded over 1 billion successful picks across its fleet of parcel induction and depalletization robots. The San Antonio-based company was founded in 2016 and surpassed the 500 million pick plateau in October 2022. Robotic integration comes at an integral time for…
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Robot manufacturer Yaskawa Motoman recently announced it will demonstrate robotic parcel induction as well as cobot arms at MODEX 2024 in booth C6474. The Company said its automation integration team will be in attendance to evaluate application requirements and help design a plan for potential customers. “Our booth will feature multiple robot demonstrations to inspire businesses to future-proof their operations…
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Integrated logistics company ArcBest recently announced the next product in its Vaux suite: Vaux Smart Autonomy. ArcBest said its new offering combines autonomous mobile robot (AMR) forklifts and reach trucks, intelligent software, and remote teleoperation capabilities to autonomously handle materials movement within warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities - all while keeping humans in the loop. The company said Vaux…
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ULC Technologies and Con Edison Company, both of New York, have recently developed and field tested a machine that automates the termination of medium voltage cables to enable more reliable and resilient connections within the power grid and improve the safety of utility workers. This new field-demonstrable prototype Cable Splicing Machine will allow utility workers to improve the repeatability and…
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Returns processing is a necessary, tedious and time consuming operation. Hence why it's it a prime candidate for robotic systems. In 2023, $743 billion in retail merchandise was returned - about 14.5% of sales - according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) and Appriss Retail report. The NRF also reported a full-year retail sales increase of 3.6% from 2022 to…
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Contextant, a systems integration provider of warehouse automation solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with SVT Robotics, whose software platform simplifies integration and orchestration of automation and robotics systems. Under the partnership, Contextant said will be a reseller of SVT’s SOFTBOT Platform, enhancing its capabilities to deliver cautomation integration and multi-agent orchestration solutions to customers across industries. The partnership leverages…
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Shibaura Machine industrial robots provider, TM Robotics has embarked on a strategic partnership with iAutomation, allowing the brand to distribute Shibaura Machine robots on the U.S East Coast. iAutomation will benefit from TM Robotics’ wealth of experience supplying robotics and robot programming training for Shibaura Machine, formerly known as Toshiba Machine, industrial robots, the partners explained. iAutomation, a division of…
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…
