Topic: End User

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GEODIS Nearly Doubles Case Picking Throughput With Vecna Robotics Systems

March 14, 2023 · GEODIS has reimagined case picking with mobile robots and software from Vecna Robotics. It reportedly doubled throughput, increased efficiency, and gained flexibility with humans and robots.

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OPEX to Demonstrate Warehouse Automation and Expertise at ProMat 2023

March 13, 2023 · OPEX will show its Infinity automated storage and retrieval system, Sure Sort sortation system, and Perfect Pick goods-to-person system and participate in sessions in Chicago next week.

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Nano Dimension Offers to Acquire Stratasys for $1.1B to Create Additive Manufacturing Leader

March 13, 2023 · Nano Dimension has offered to acquire Stratasys for $18 per share in cash at a 36% premium to the March 1 stock price. The combined 3D printing company could be a market leader.

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Optoro and Locus Robotics Team Up to Deliver Integrated, High Volume Reverse Logistics System

March 13, 2023 · Optoro said it is integrating its data and real-time decision-making system with Locus Robotics' mobile robots to improve the e-commerce returns process and customer experience.

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Robotic Automation: Is It a Good Fit for My Organization?

March 11, 2023 · Robotic automation can address many warehouse challenges, but companies should first evaluate their needs and have a plan for implementing robot applications, says enVista.

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Airobotics Acquires Iron Drone Assets, Implements Drone Defense Systems With Dubai Police

March 10, 2023 · Airobotics has completed its acquisition of Iron Drone's assets and signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai Police to deploy counter-drone security systems.

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Wiferion Enters North American Market With Wireless Charging for Mobile Robots

March 10, 2023 · Wiferion said it is opening an office in Chicago to get closer to end-user customers of mobile robots and electric vehicles using its wireless charging technology.

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Geek+ to Debut New Picking, Sorting, and Storage Systems at ProMat 2023

March 10, 2023 · Geek+ plans to show the latest version of its PopPick system, the upgraded M200C mobile robot, its new Vertical Sorting Wall, and the high-density Four-Way Shuttle at ProMat.

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HeroWear Launches Apex 2 Exosuit to Help Reduce Back Injury Risk

March 10, 2023 · Bending and lifting are common sources of workplace injuries, and HeroWear gathered feedback from users in multiple industries for improvements in its Apex 2 device.

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Barcodes Group Adds Integration Software to Autonomous Mobile Robot Platform

March 9, 2023 · Barcodes Group has added integration capabilities to its cloud-based mobile robot platform, which it offers in a robotics-as-a-service model.

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Rockwell Automation Invests in READY Robotics, Collaborates to Streamline Robot Implementation

March 9, 2023 · Rockwell Automation has invested in "software-defined automation" provider READY Robotics to continue development of the ForgeOS platform for developing and controlling robots.

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End-to-End Intralogistics Solutions From Raymond

March 9, 2023 · Raymond will be showing its full suite of materials handling equipment, including a high-capacity order picker, a real-time location system, and an automated swing-reach truck, at ProMat 2023.

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Raymour & Flanigan Partners With Körber Supply Chain to Enhance Customer Experience

March 9, 2023 · Raymour & Flanigan said it is using Korber Supply Chain's warehouse management system to drive efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

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A3 Announces 2023 Joseph F. Enbelberger Robotics Award Recipients

March 8, 2023 · The Association for Advancing Automation has named Universal Robots' Roberta Nelson Shea and its own Jeff Burnstein as receipients of the 2023 Engelberger awards.

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Teleo Expands Global Dealer Partner Network for Autonomous Construction Equipment, Announces Customer Deals

March 8, 2023 · Teleo, which retrofits existing heavy construction equipment to create remotely operated and autonomous robots, will demonstrate its technology at CONEXPO.

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Sarcos Achieves Final Validation of Outdoor Autonomous Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels Project

March 8, 2023 · During this field trial, Sarcos said it collaborated with Mortenson, JLG Industries, Array Technologies, and Pratt Miller to achieve this critical project milestone at a Mortenson project site, which validated the Sarcos robotic solar field construction solution.

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WiBotic Provides Wireless Charging Capabilities for ResGreen’s LilBuddy Mobile Robots

March 7, 2023 · WiBotic, which provides power management technologies for mobile robots, worked with ResGreen to provide wireless charging for LilBuddy, which can operate in narrow aisles.

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Embark Trucks Shuts Down Amidst Uncertainty in Autonomous Trucking Market

March 6, 2023 · Embark Trucks is winding down its operations, the company’s CEO announced last week. It failed to bring in enough to cash to stay afloat, and 70% of its staff has already been let go.

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JD.com Deploys Automation at Third ‘Self Operating’ Warehouse in California

March 6, 2023 · JD.com's JD Logistics United States division has applied lessons and technologies from its logistics deployments in China to address North American supply chain challenges.

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BlueBotics to Demonstrate Mobile Robot Interoperability at ProMat 2023

March 6, 2023 · BlueBotics, whose autonomous navigation technology powers thousands of mobile robots, will show systems working together at its booth and be in a seminar on the business case for mobile robots.

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