Topic: Autonomy

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KION completes its acquisition of Dematic

November 14, 2016 · Earlier this month, the KION Group announced that it had successfully completed the acquisition of Dematic. In the announcement, Gordon Riske, chief executive officer of KION Group AG, said that it marked the dawn of a new era for his company, Dematic and their combined companies.

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System Report: Whirlpool puts mobile robots to work

November 8, 2016 · In Whirlpool Corp.'s Clyde, Ohio, factory, mobile robots have automated the delivery of parts to the line. The result is a more consistent, efficient and safer operation.

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Uber’s Otto Self-Driving Autonomous Truck Makes It’s First (Budweiser Beer) Run

October 27, 2016 · The world's first shipment by a self-driving truck included 51,744 cans of Budweiser beer, with a tractor-trailer outfitted with Otto's self-driving kit hauling the beer 120 miles along Colorado's Interstate 25 on Oct. 20.

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Fast Deliveries to Grow by 40 percent Year-on-Year Until 2025, Says New Study

October 21, 2016 · Management consultants at McKinsey & Company, maintain that the parcel market in the U.S. is set to double by 2025, with Same-day delivery and instant delivery to accounting for one-fifth of the demand. Furthermore, a new study reveals that one in two customers is willing to pay extra for faster delivery.

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Parcel pricing may be set to surge, says new study

October 21, 2016 · Management consultants at McKinsey & Company, maintain that the parcel market in the U.S. is set to double by 2025, with Same-day delivery and instant delivery to accounting for one-fifth of the demand.

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Mölnlycke uses new system to transport and palletize SKUs

October 19, 2016 · Robotic palletizing improves healthcare manufacturer's efficiency and ergonomics as its production volumes rise.

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GE, Caterpillar invest in Clearpath Robotics

October 17, 2016 · iNovia Capital, Caterpillar Ventures, GE Ventures and previous investors invest $30 million to expand Clearpath's new OTTO Motors division's development of indoor, self-driving materials handling vehicles.

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Fed Gives Green Light to Driverless Cars

September 22, 2016 · The mandate called on the states to come up with a uniform set of policies.

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The Evolution of Dock Equipment Has Begun

September 1, 2016 · Unlike nearly every other aspect of distribution centers and manufacturing plants, loading docks have not been altered—until recently, that is. History of Dock Equipment, Loading Dock evolution, Loading Dock Equipment Evaluation, Innovations in Dock Equipment

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Automated material handling equipment market is expected to reach $44.68 billion by 2022

August 30, 2016 · Market for automated guided vehicles expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2016 and 2022.

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Report forecasts growth in automated truck loading systems

August 24, 2016 · Report highlights key factors influencing the growth of the ATLS market.

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DHL challenges smart minds to develop innovative robotics and green solutions

June 15, 2016 · Visionaries invited to submit ideas for self-driving delivery carts or sustainable logistics concepts.

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Necessity is the mother of invention at Quiet Logistics

May 1, 2016 · Faced with the loss of a robotic pick solution, Quiet Logistics invented its own robots. Are they the next generation of robotic-enabled picking in the warehouse?

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Quiet Logistics: Robotic-enabled picking comes to the fore

May 1, 2016 · Mobile robotics reduce the travel time associated with order fulfillment.

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Yaskawa and Clearpath partner to develop mobile manipulation solution

April 28, 2016 · Solution to be introduced in the United States at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, September 12-17, 2016.

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Clearpath named 2016 Edison Award winner

April 26, 2016 · Clearpath wins silver at New York ceremony for OTTO 1500 self-driving vehicle.

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Clearpath’s self-driving vehicles transport depalletized loads

April 5, 2016 · Clearpath Robotics (Booth 3771) unveiled the OTTO 100 autonomous self-driving vehicle in a press conference on Tuesday.

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Cimcorp announces new U.S.-based office

April 4, 2016 · Cimcorp (Booth 4347), a manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic gantry-based order fulfillment and tire handling solutions, announced the opening of its new U.S.-based office, Cimcorp USA, in Norcross, Georgia.

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The Modex Preshow

April 3, 2016 · The Modern team is in Atlanta for Modex. I'll be watching robots, shuttles, software and packaging.

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Uber Reportedly Shopping Around For Self-Driving Mercedes-Benz Transportation Fleet

March 19, 2016 · Uber allegedly has placed an order for a number of $100,000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans, fueling speculation about the ride-sharing company's plans to ultimately field a fleet of self-driving automobiles.

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