Gather AI, a Pittsburgh-based maker of computer vision and AI-powered warehouse inventory monitoring offerings, recently announced a $17M Series A-1 led by Bain Capital Ventures with participation from Tribeca Venture Partners, Dundee Venture Capital, Expa and Bling Capital. The new funding provides a total of $34M raised to date and will be invested in scaling operations as Gather AI looks to further attract customers with its products. AI-software powered autonomous drones Today, companies combat low accuracy with cycle counting via barcode scanning. Still, these counts only partially represent inventory, and capacity constraints make it difficult for workers to survey the…
Inventory management robot provider Dexory recently announced the first deployment of its robotics and artificial intelligence systems in the United States. Dexory’s technology is now in use at one of DB Schenker’s sites in Utah. This deployment follows Dexory’s North American expansion announcement in early February. At DB Schenker’s site, Dexory unveiled its DexoryView AI-powered digital twin platform with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Dexory said the deployment has resulted in the generation of real-time data points, providing DB Schenker with immediate insights into its operations. “This live deployment signifies a major step forward in Dexory's mission to revolutionize how businesses…
Meltio, a manufacturer of wire-laser metal deposition systems, recently released a new metal 3D printer that looks introduce metal additive manufacturing to the world of industrial production outside of niche areas. The new Meltio M600 is designed to solve problems of long lead times, costly stock-keeping and increasingly fragile supply chains, thanks to its metal 3D printing technology. This new system increases productivity and reduces manufacturing costs, brings new materials to the table and most importantly is ready to perform 24/7 with minimal operator interaction for autonomous production, according to the company. 3D printing applications According to Meltio, the M600…
ABB recently opened its refitted U.S. robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich., which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing robotic products in the U.S., for the Americas. The expanded facility reflects ABB’s commitment to long-term growth in the US market, as well as the company’s global investment to build Robotics and Automation capacity and create new, highly skilled jobs. This is ABB’s third global robotics factory expansion in three years across China, Europe and the Americas and is part of its efforts to further strengthen its local-for-local footprint. Further investment in the U.S.…
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Floor-cleaning vehicle provider Tennant Company recently unveiled the full specification and capabilities of its X4 ROVR autonomous floor scrubber. The X4 ROVR is Tennant’s first purpose-built autonomous floor cleaning machine and fourth robotic scrubber in its product line. The X4 ROVR’s autonomous operation technology is provided by robotic navigation and fleet management systems provider Brain Corp’s BrainOS robotics platform. Brain Corp recently entered an exclusive partnership to supply automation technology for Tennant’s floor-cleaning robots. The new Tennant X4 ROVR robotic scrubber is available to order immediately. Floor scrubber designed for numerous commercial applications The autonomous Tennant X4 ROVR is equipped…
Commercial landscaping robot provider Scythe Robotics recently opened the doors of its newly expanded headquarters and manufacturing facility in Longmont, CO. Scythe said its expansion comes in response to demand from landscape contractors for its all electric, fully autonomous M.52 commercial mower that has a waitlist thousands of units long. More than double the size of its original space, Scythe said the 28,000-square-foot facility marks a pivotal step in accommodating its continued growth. The company will build and deploy more than 100 mowers in the coming months, ramping production to 8 units a week. Larger facility to accommodate projected headcount…
ABB, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, identified three key elements of artificial intelligence to focus on during the year. Marc Segura, president of ABB’s robotics division, identified the three following drivers for robotics-driven AI offerings in 2024, as ABB continues expansion into new segments not previously served by robotic automation. “The coming year will see a growing focus on the critical role of AI,” Segura said. “From mobile robots and cobots, to enabling new robotic applications in new sectors and creating new opportunities for people to learn and develop, these new frontiers for AI are redefining the future of…
Tompkins Solutions, a supply chain consulting and material handling integration firm, recently announced a strategic partnership with Softeon, a global provider of supply chain software. The companies said their collaboration will provide warehouse execution systems (WES), warehouse control systems (WCS), and warehouse management systems (WMS) to help organizations improve order fulfillment and overcome operational challenges. “We’re excited to join forces with Softeon to deliver customized, flexible solutions that enable our customers to drive value and future-proof their warehouse operations.” said David Latona, CEO of Tompkins Solutions. Tompkins Cornerstone WES paired with Softeon WMS Powered by Softeon, Tompkins Solutions’ Cornerstone WES…
Geekplus, in expansion of its partnership with Hy-Tek Intralogistics, completed the installation of a Shelf-to-Person system for a rural lifestyle retailer with stores in 49 states. By using the Geekplus Goods-to-Person system, the retailer compressed its entire e-commerce storage and picking operation by 45%, freeing up space for future expansion, according to the companies. Expanded offerings for the companies Hy-Tek Intralogistics is utilizing Geekplus’ P-Series shelf-level Goods-to-Person offering to handle various specifications. “We are excited to be expanding our partnership with Geekplus, a major innovator for the goods-to-person space,” said Donnie Johnson, president at Hy-Tek Intralogistics. “By leveraging their Shelf-to-Person…
Robotics startup accelerator The Robotics Factory, a division of Innovation Works dedicated to creating, accelerating, and scaling robotics companies in the Pittsburgh region, has opened applications for its Scale residency program. The program supports companies at various stages to foster a culture of growth and collaboration. The Robotics Factory recently accepted a pilot cohort of five innovative startups. Participants gain hands-on support, access to tools, grant funding, prototyping, educational resources, and space in the Tech Forge building in Pittsburg’s Lawrenceville neighborhood, part of “Robotics Row.” “Our staff of entrepreneurs has walked in these founders’ shoes, so we know how to…
Robotics and automation systems provider FANUC America Corporation recently unveiled its latest combined PLC/CNC motion controller Power Motion i-MODEL A Plus (PMi-A Plus) at MODEX 2024. FANUC said its PMi-A Plus enables the use of its controls for general motion control equipment. The PMi-A Plus can control multiple pieces of industrial equipment as well as run multiple programs simultaneously and independently. A maximum of 32 total control axes can be grouped in up to 10 independent control paths, with each path containing a maximum of 24 axes and four axes of simultaneous motion. PMi-A Plus’ functions enable flexible motion control…