Topic: Logistics

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Mobile Robots Can Optimize Materials Movement

September 29, 2023 · Mobile robots are only part of the solution for increasing operational flexibility; warehouse software and process management are also important, say industry experts.

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UPS Uses Robots and AI to Strengthen Network Capabilities, Enhance the Employee Experience

September 28, 2023 · UPS is working with robotics suppliers including Fortna, Geek+, Locus Robotics, Pickle Robot, and more to improve working conditions and increase productivity.

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Adidas and Geek+ Open New Automated Distribution Center

September 27, 2023 · Adidas and Geek+ have built on their strategic partnership, with the global sportswear brand using Geek+ mobile robots and software in its new distribution center.

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Dexterity AI and FedEx Collaborate to Develop Truck Loading Robot

September 27, 2023 · Dexterity AI and FedEx are working to give the DexR system the perception, manipulation, and decision-making abilities for complex parcel handling.

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Norway Energy Sector Diversifying, Presenting Opportunities for Automation, Finds Report

September 25, 2023 · Norway has many robotics suppliers for its oil and gas industry, but the transition to other energy sources offers an opportunity, said HowToRobot and NFEA.

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Oceaneering Offers $200M in Senior Notes for Offshore and Mobile Robotics

September 25, 2023 · Oceaneering, which provides both marine systems for remote inspection and mobile robots for logistics, is offering senior notes to mature in 2028.

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IAM Robotics Rebrands as Onward Robotics to Reflect Business Evolution, Market Focus

September 23, 2023 · Onward Robotics said its Meet Me person-to-goods automation includes the Pyxis orchestration software and Lumabots mobile robots.

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Clevon Delivers Close to 1,500 Packages for DHL Express Estonia

September 22, 2023 · Clevon and DHL Express Estonia began their partnership last year, and customers given high marks to self-driving last-mile and middle-mile deliveries.

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V and B Draws on SCALLOG Goods to Person Robots for Warehouse Growth

September 21, 2023 · V and B, a French wine and beer franchise, is using SCALLOG mobile robots to flexibly respond to demand and reduce worker strain.

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Manifest Vegas 2024 Plenary Stage to Feature Supply Chain Award Winners, Executives

September 21, 2023 · Manifest Vegas 2024 plenary speakers discussing innovation will include executives from award-winning companies such as DHL Supply chain.

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Brightpick Reports Strong Demand for Autopicker Robots

September 21, 2023 · Brightpick said that demand has been strong for its Autopicker mobile robots, which can help automate multiple stages of order fulfillment.

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Korber Supply Chain and Geek+ Celebrate Third Anniversary of Strategic Partnership

September 20, 2023 · Logistics integrator Korber and mobile robot provider Geek+ said they empower businesses to overcome efficiency, scalability, and sustainability challenges.

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Fernride Picks Up Another $19M in Series A Funding for Autonomous Yard Trucks

September 20, 2023 · Fernride, which takes a human-machine collaborative approach to electric, autonomous yard trucks, plans to expand globally.

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stow Group Launches Movu Robotics Brand for Modular Warehouse Automation

September 20, 2023 · stow Group has rebranded stow Robotics as Movu Robotics to consolidate its autonomous offerings for movement, storage, and picking.

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Rocrich AGV Solutions Joint Venture of Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and Jungheinrich Ramps Up

September 18, 2023 · Rocrich AGV Solutions, a joint venture of Jungheinrich and Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, is staffing up to support a comprehensive suite of supply chain automation.

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Conigital Gets $619M Series A+ Funding Offer From Global PE Firm for Self-Driving Tech

September 17, 2023 · Conigital has raised Series A funding and is also looking for bridge investors as the British company develops autonomous systems for industrial sites such as logistics yards.

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Rockwell Automation Agrees to Acquire Clearpath Robotics, OTTO Motors—Updated

September 14, 2023 · Rockwell Automation plans to spend $600 million to add industrial automation provider Clearpath Robotics and its OTTO Motors mobile robot division to its portfolio.

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Align Production Systems, Kollmorgen Partner to Advance Automated Guided Vehicles

September 13, 2023 · Align Production Systems and Kollmorgen plan to collaborate on AGV navigation, fleet scalability, and energy efficiency.

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ABB Invests $280M in Expanding European Robotics Hub in Sweden

September 13, 2023 · ABB's new robotics campus will feature the latest digital technologies for flexible production, as well as R&D, customer experience, and education centers for innovation.

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Otto Group to Deploy Fleet of Boston Dynamics Spot and Stretch Robots

September 11, 2023 · Otto Group, a top German e-commerce retailer, plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' robots as part of its logistics automation.

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