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Bowery Farming, a vertical farming company based in New York City, is using automated storage and retrieval system, or ASRS, technology to meet changing consumer food preferences driven by freshness and sustainability. “We’re building the future of food through smart farms and proprietary technology that is simpler, safer and vastly more sustainable than traditional agriculture,” said Justin Frankert, vice president…
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ASTM International’s F45 committee on robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee has announced its next face-to-face meeting for April 19 and 20, 2023. It is developing a standard on mobile manipulator performance for static and indexed tasks. Robotics manufacturers, suppliers, integrators, and end users could use the proposed standard (WK83858) to verify the performance characteristics of a mobile manipulator, said…
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DHL has opened a robot picking system at its facility in Staufenberg, Germany to help satisfy the demands of its customers. The company enlisted the help of systems integrator Element Logic to install an AutoStore automated storage retrieval system, or ASRS, that now covers 6,000 square meters at the facility. The system is made up of 160 robots, which are…
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Last week, Cepton Inc. announced the completion of its $100 million investment from longtime partner Koito Manufacturing Co. San Jose, Calif.-based Cepton said it plans to use the funding to continue its growth in the lidar market. “We’re happy to announce the closing of the preferred stock investment as we deepen our partnership with Koito,” stated Dr. Jun Pei, co-founder…
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Are we headed for a recession? It’s a question many in the innovation economy ask when considering whether investments in automation will continue. But the reality is we should expect a wave of automation regardless of broader macroeconomic conditions. In the early days of the pandemic, we saw a sharp spike in automation as employers turned to technology to maintain…
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Vancouver International has installed five robotic smoothie machines made by TrendiTech at various locations at its airport. Three machines are located in domestic departures; one is located in U.S. departures; and another is located in international departures. Each machine blends healthy smoothies in about a minute with no added sugars or preservatives, according to TrendiTech. “We are excited to work…
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In the past decade, warehousing technology has made significant leaps. Industry experts often point to cloud computing, wearable devices, or even advancements made in large machinery. While all these developments have culminated in more organized, more productive warehouses, there are some emerging trends such as wireless connectivity that could take center stage in the years ahead. Wireless connectivity technologies may…
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Earlier this week, Sabanto Inc. released its first autonomy kit designed for Kubota M5 tractors. The company said the kit is the first product it has begun selling to end users in North America. Osaka, Japan-based Kubota Corp. develops a range of machinery designed for the agriculture industry. Its products include “lawn mowers, utility vehicles, construction equipment, agriculture tractors, and…
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For robots and other systems to gain more capabilities, developers need the right hardware and software stack to bring them to market. Advanced Micro Devices Inc., or AMD, this week announced a partner ecosystem for its Kria portfolio of adaptive system on modules, or SOMs. The program is “designed to deliver production-grade, fully functional Kria SOM-based solutions that help customers…
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From biological research to the development of new vaccines, laboratories can benefit from increasingly sophisticated automation. Bionomous SA today announced that it has raised $2.7 million (U.S.) in Series A funding. The Villaz-St-Pierre, Switzerland-based startup said it plans to begin commercializing its EggSorter device and deploying it globally. Bionomous includes experts in mechatronics, microfluidics, and artificial intelligence. Its EggSorter product…
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While distribution yards are critical links in the supply chain, they often involve repetitive, manual tasks performed in inhospitable and potentially hazardous conditions. Outrider Technologies Inc., which has developed autonomous yard trucks, today announced that it has closed $73 million in Series C financing. The company said it plans to use the funding to expand its technology porfolio, hire more…
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Developers have been striving to improve robotic gripping for the past several years, since securely grasping and transferring fast-moving items on conveyor belts holds vast promise for multibillion-dollar industries. Soft Robotics Inc. is using NVIDIA Isaac Sim to close the simulation-to-reality gap in pick-and-place operations for packaged food. “We’re selling the hands, the eyes, and the brains of the picking…
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Barcoding Inc., a supply chain automation and innovation company, today announced that it has acquired FRED Automation Inc., a provider of automated guided vehicles, or AGVs. Baltimore-based Barcoding said the transaction is part of its continued expansion and investment in industrial automation. “The Barcoding team is thrilled to announce our acquisition of AGV company FRED Automation,” stated Shane Snyder, president…
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BALYO, a maker of industrial automated forklifts, has announced that it has been selected by the Danone group to outfit a plant located in the north of France with its technology. Over the course of 2023, BALYO will deploy ten of its robotic reach trucks. The REACHY robotic reach truck is based on the company’s Linde R16HD (1120 series) and…
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Epson Robots, earlier this week announced Motion Automation Intelligence a leading supplier of automation products and motion control solutions, is now an official distributor of Epson Robots automation solutions. Partnering with the industry's leading manufacturers, Motion Ai said it is a one-stop-shop for automation products and custom solutions for businesses in several industries including semiconductor, pharmaceutical, medical, logistics, automotive, aerospace,…
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