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KPI Solutions (KPI), a leading supply chain consulting, software, systems integration, and warehouse automation supplier today announced the retirement of Larry Strayhorn and appointment of Michael Cavanaugh as Chief Executive Officer. Strayhorn serves the material handling industry with a position on the MHI Board of Governors and was a key figure in the 2021 formation of KPI Solutions. His 40-plus…
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Exotec, a provider of an automated storage & retrieval solution based on warehouse robotics technology, has announced that BlueStar, a leading global distributor of solutions-based digital identification, mobility, point-of-sale, and RFID technologies, is rolling the Exotec Skypod system at DCs in Europe and the United States. Via this partnership, BlueStar aims to increase performance, flexibility, safety, and efficiency in its…
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Movu Robotics has announced an agreement for the installation of 10 atlas pallet shuttles, 3 elevators and 4 escala bin shuttles at Knorr-Bremse’s plant in Lisieux, France. Knorr-Bremse, founded in 1905, is a leading German manufacturer specializing in braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. Movu explained its automation solutions are tailored to enhance Knorr-Bremse's production efficiency by optimizing warehouse…
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Pickle Robot Company, which offers artificial intelligence (AI) enabled robotic automation systems that unload trucks, has raised $50 million in series B funding with participation from a strategic customer, Teradyne Robotics Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Ranpak, Third Kind Venture Capital, One Madison Group, Hyperplane, Catapult Ventures, and others. Additionally, in Q3 2024 six customers placed orders for over 30 production robots…
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AutoStore and systems integrator Bastian Solutions have partnered with global sports brand PUMA on an automated fulfillment solution at a third DC. The companies today announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration by implementing the AutoStore system at a new DC in Phoenix, Arizona. With this new facility, PUMA aims to increase daily order fulfillment from 100,000 to 200,000, enhancing…
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As customer expectations for speed and accuracy rise, modern warehouses must find solutions to streamline storage, retrieval, and order fulfillment processes. In this webinar, Movu Robotics, a global leader in warehouse automation, and Bastian Solutions, a trusted supply chain integration partner, will explore how pallet shuttles provide a flexible, plug-and-play approach to storage automation—maximizing space, reducing manual handling, and streamlining…
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Teams of high school students from across the country will display their robots and demonstrate their skills in the Future Innovators Robotics Showcase at Pack Expo International 2024 (Nov. 3–6, McCormick Place, Chicago), hosted by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. These robotics competitions engage the next generation in exciting, mentor-based programs that foster science, engineering, and technology…
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Tompkins Solutions, a leading provider of supply chain consulting and warehouse automation solutions, has announced a partnership with Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) Digit. This partnership will integrate Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid robot into Tompkins Solutions service offerings, bringing advanced robotic solutions to warehouse operations, Tompkins Solutions noted. “We are thrilled to be working with…
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Symbotic Inc., a leader in A.I.-enabled robotics technology for supply chains, today announced it has entered into commercial agreements with Walmart de México y Centroamérica, to implement Symbotic’s industry-leading warehouse automation systems in two of the retailer’s locations near Mexico City. Under the agreements, Symbotic will deploy its systems at two greenfield distribution centers, with the first site currently breaking…
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Today Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, announced the expansion of its North American headquarters in Atlanta. Exotec said the milestone reflects its rapid growth in the region and globally. The company recently became one of the fastest material handling companies to surpass $1 billion in sales and celebrated the hiring of its 1,000th employee worldwide. Exotec noted it has…
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The North American robotics market saw a decline in both units ordered (down 7.9% to 15,705 units) and revenue (down 6.8% to $982.83 million) during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to a new report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Despite some bright spots in specific industries, A3 said, the overall…
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Vanderlande, a global provider of warehouse automation solutions, announced today it will offer Hai Robotics’ Automated Case-Handling Mobile Robot driven systems in its Tote AV portfolio in North America. ACRs are ground-based automated robots that operate in a secured, fully automated environment for case and tote handling in warehouses, Vanderlande noted. Hai’s portfolio complements Vanderlande’s shuttle-based ADAPTO automated storage and…
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Robotics company Yaskawa has announced a parternership in Europe with Fizyr, which offers a vision and artifcial intelligence (AI) software platform, to enable smart pick-and-place applications, aimed at the European market. The two companies have defined a non-exclusive go-to-market strategy for Europe, with the goal to facilitate the implementation of robotic automation that relies on AI based computer vision. The…
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The new World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide - an increase of 10%. Annual installations exceeded half a million units for the third consecutive year. By region, 70% of all newly deployed robots 2023 were installed in Asia, 17% in Europe and 10% in the Americas. “The new World…
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Integrated Systems Design (ISD), a leading material handling solution provider, announced today an alliance with URBX, which offers high-density robotic automation. Under the allliance, ISD is now authorized to design, implement, and support URBX's automated vertical goods-to-person AS/RS solution. The URBX system, has the ability to reach heights of 125 feet and accommodate 75 levels of double-deep tote storage, giving…
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