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MHS combines access to best-of-breed robotic technologies with application design and integration expertise for maximum operational benefit. Michael Fleming, AMR product manager, MHS: “With mobile robots increasingly prevalent in distribution and fulfillment, parcel and other environments, the challenge is properly integrating them with complex automated systems. Our deep experience with these systems and emerging technologies uniquely positions us to bring…
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MHS has launched a new warehouse software solution built to address the challenges distribution and fulfillment centers face as a result of e-commerce growth. MHS Helix consists of template-based modules for equipment control, inventory management and order fulfillment functions, designed to work together in customized configurations according to each facility’s unique requirements. Tab Fischbach, senior vice president of business development…
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A collaboration among a trio of name-brand companies—global contract logistics services provider DHL Supply Chain, technology giant Microsoft, and Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), a provider of AI-driven and end-to-end supply chain management services—announced today they have rolled out what they called a “plug and play” robotics platform. The companies said that this platform significantly reduces integration time and programming efforts,…
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During its 8-week shutdown resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, two students enrolled in the eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute (eKAMI) secured CNC machining jobs with leading manufacturers, with other companies calling the school with plans to hire new graduates in the coming weeks. Director Kathy Walker sees this interest as an indication that US manufacturing will see a resurgence, with recent…
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Today, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang joined Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, for a joint press conference, streamed live. The two companies plan to “create a revolutionary in-vehicle computing system and AI computing infrastructure. Starting in 2024, this will be rolled out across the fleet of next-generation Mercedes-Benz vehicles, enabling…
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AutoGuide Mobile Robots today announced the virtual opening of a test facility in Lawrence, Massachusetts, that will enable potential customers to see a wide range of modular, high-payload autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating in a live environment. Companies considering AMRs for their manufacturing, warehouse or other e-commerce-related distribution applications can virtually visit the test facility now—with the facility opening for…
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ForwardX Robotics Inc. today announced it will offer its collaborative mobile robots through a robotics-as-a-service, or RaaS, model. While the Beijing-based company will also offer outright sale and renting options, the RaaS subscription-based model aims to encourage supply chain operations to upgrade their facilities without the large upfront investment usually associated with automation projects. “The pressure on supply chains to…
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The OPC UA protocol is one of the fastest growing standards for machine to machine communication and is a key component in ‘Industry 4.0’. The protocol is frequently used to enable data to flow from the production layer to either the business layer or monitoring systems. “We know there have been a lot of requests to support OPC UA on…
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As businesses reopen and face an influx of new labor, Hyster-Yale Group announces the availability of free lift truck operator training video content for supply chains adapting to the effects of COVID-19. The giveaway offer is meant to help businesses adhere to current health and safety protocols as they onboard the necessary labor to keep operations moving as the economy…
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Guest commentary by Philipp Wallner, Industry Manager, MathWorks Predictive maintenance has become a growing requirement for industrial equipment operators responsible for preventing catastrophic system failures. Their ability to anticipate, and respond to, potential equipment malfunctions can enable them to preemptively schedule repairs and minimize overall disruptions to factory operation—ultimately benefiting the company’s bottom line. Yet skepticism still exists at times…
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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has announced a lineup of five new virtual events taking place in the fall of 2020. As COVID-19 continues to make it difficult or impossible to hold large gatherings, A3 is transitioning the following 2020 in-person conferences to virtual events as well as adding two new events: RIA Robotics Week: September 8-11 (new) International…
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Distributors have to deal with trade-offs due to resource limitations, leading to under performance in key functional areas. Warehouse managers face the challenge of maximizing performance while balancing trade-offs under uncertain conditions. This article examines the top five warehouse management problems and their solutions. Redundant Processes Traditionally, warehouse employees have been likely to handle a product several times due to…
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DrivenData is an organization that has hosted online challenges since 2014, allowing people from around the world to come together to solve social challenges. The platform’s competitions, like its Open AI Caribbean Challenge, combine the latest technologies in data science and crowdsourcing to help solve critical problems in areas such as health care, education and public services. In partnership with…
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It is fair to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a jarring impact on retail supply chains in myriad ways, in terms of how retailers had to respond and react to a new way of handling their supply chain operations. That was made clear in the findings of a recent study published by Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), a provider…
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Xometry, the U.S.' largest manufacturing marketplace, has launched the Xometry U.S. Manufacturing Stimulus Plan. The plan will provide $50 credits in the accounts of each of Xometry's existing U.S. customers to use to make parts with Xometry's thousands of manufacturing partners through August 31, 2020. The stimulus credits can be used to make custom parts using any processes Xometry offers,…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
North America’s largest automation and robotics event takes place June 22-25
