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This started as a story about lift truck batteries. That lasted about 45 seconds. That’s when Damon Hosmer of Raymond said: “Don’t forget about hydrogen.” Lead acid still accounts for probably 80% or more of all batteries. Lithium-ion is moving up to 15% or more. That leaves the balance for hydrogen as a power source. At less than 5%, that’s…
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Meltio, a manufacturer of wire-laser metal deposition additive manufacturing technology (Directed Energy Deposition, DED), has announced a new partnership with Jupiter Machine Tool (JMT) - an Illinois-based organization for repairing and building CNC machine tools and models across North America. The agreement, along with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Union MechaTronic (UnionMT) of Taiwan, creates a global partnership…
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Michael Larsson Company: Dematic Title: President, Dematic and KION Group Executive Board Member Location: Grand Rapids, Mich. Experience: 32 years at ABB (including 22 at ABB Robotics), three years at Dematic and long-time advocate of the FIRST Robotics program. Modern: Clearly, you’ve been involved in robotics for many years. So much so, there’s even a story going around that your…
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B2B technology developer Nokia recently announced the launch of an inventory-counting capability for its Nokia Autonomous Inventory Monitoring Service (AIMS). The new option can enable warehouse operators to utilize autonomous drones to individually count items - such as eaches, cases, or cartons - in any racked inventory location. Nokia said warehouse shrinkage can account for 3-5% of a company’s revenue…
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Seaonus Stevedoring Jacksonville handles well more than 1,000 tons of throughput per day at Jaxport’s Talleyrand Marine Terminal, offloading product from ships, stowing it in their warehouse as needed, and shipping it out by rail or truck on behalf of their customers to end users. The terminal operation handles bulk, breakbulk and project cargo, with special expertise in handling paper…
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Dusty shelves, misplaced inventory and manual labor are quickly giving way to more dynamic and productive warehousing environments. In fact, the industry as a whole is in the middle of a technology and automation revolution that’s been a long time coming—and nudged even further along by the global pandemic, ensuing supply chain disruptions and a persistent labor shortage. Combined, these…
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Mobility robot developer A&K Robotics recently deployed its new self-driving robotic pods for testing at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) through British Columbia, Canada’s Integrated Marketplace delivered by Innovate BC. The pods are designed to provide another option for passengers with varying mobility and guidance needs and those who may need assistance when traveling through the airport. Innovate BC is working…
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Holman Logistics recently announced a plan to implement autonomous high-reach forklifts from Third Wave Automation, at the Holman multi-client warehouse facility in Spanaway, Wash. Third Wave Automation’s autonomous forklifts offer flexibility by operating in four modes: fully autonomous, remote assist, remote operation and manual operation. The high-reach forklifts work alongside warehouse teams and utilize the proprietary AI-powered Shared Autonomy Platform,…
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GreyOrange, a company focused on AI-driven fulfillment automation, recently announced a significant expansion of the company’s Intralogistics and Case Pick Ranger Portfolio. In response to the growing need for advanced automation offerings, GreyOrange has introduced new autonomous forklifts with the capability to handle closed pallets and manage multiple pallets or trolleys concurrently. These capabilities, according to the company, will significantly…
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Motor and drive provider Faulhaber recently announced its linear and rotating micromotors have been integrated into Austrian automation system provider STIWA’s modular LTM-CI small-parts assembly system. Faulhaber said “compact automation” refers to the small dimensions - in the millimeter and centimeter range - of the products to be processed. The modular system can perform a whole series of consecutive production…
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This year, global e-commerce sales are on track to surpass $6.3 trillion. That’s an almost 9% jump over last year’s numbers, and online sales are expected to climb even higher in the coming years. Consumers like the convenience of mobile shopping, platforms like Instagram continue to promote the “social shopping” experience, and the world as a whole is moving in…
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Intralogistics group Mecalux recently announced it has equipped Moderna Products’ warehouse in Izegem, Belgium with an automated storage and retrieval system 〈AS/RS〉 for pallets. The system connects manufacturing with storage areas for unfinished and finished products as well as the order picking and shipping portion of the distribution center. “We’re proud to say we manage the entire supply chain, spanning…
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Fortune 500 global energy company Applied Energy Services Corporation (AES) recently introduced Maximo, an AI-enabled cobot that it said can enhance solar installation speed, efficiency, and safety. Maximo is an autonomous vehicle equipped with robot arms that works alongside construction teams to help meet rapidly growing renewable energy demand. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) July 2024 Executive Summary,…
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The Heartland Robotics Cluster (HRC) recently announced the results of its latest education and training activities, spanning grade-school programs up to the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test. The HRC said it has been actively fostering innovation and education across the Midwest. From the appointment of Erin Sorensen at Northeast Nebraska Community College's iHub to the rapid progress of the iHub's construction,…
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Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, announced the opening of its Seoul Demo Center, a showroom displaying the company’s Skypod system near Seoul, South Korea. The facility is the company’s second in Asia and will allow visitors to experience its advanced warehouse automation offerings and connect with staff. Seoul demo center details This facility will showcase all standard elements of…
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
