OnRobot Launches New Grippers; Execs Bullish on Human-Robot Collaboration in 2021
March 11, 2021
OnRobot says that light industrial robot and cobot users are increasingly looking for ease of use more than just safety in applications. The company said its new magnetic and electric...
Robotics Company Berkshire Grey to Merge With Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp.
February 24, 2021
Robotics company Berkshire Grey has announced a business combination with Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp. The planned merger with the special-purpose acquisition company or SPAC will lead to a publicly listed...
Amazon’s Last-Mile MIT CTL Routing Research Challenge
February 22, 2021
The primary goal of the Last Mile Routing Research Challenge is to encourage participants to develop innovative approaches leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and other non-conventional...
Supply Chain Leaders Learn From Today’s Ecommerce Challenges to Provide Future Innovation and Growth
February 19, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated ecommerce demands to levels that weren't expected until 2025, so how can supply chain leaders get up to speed, and fast?
Locus Robotics Announces $150M Series E Funding Round
February 18, 2021
Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, this week announced $150 million in Series E funding, led by Tiger Global Management and BOND. The round builds...
Warehouse Mobility Makes a Move
February 10, 2021
Mobile devices are getting significant upgrades that will improve point-of-use and enterprise productivity. Advances range from the move to Android systems to a consolidation of form factors while trying out...
FourKites Examines How Yard Management Systems Can Provide Increased Value for Shippers
February 9, 2021
The report, entitled “The State of Yard Management: Industry Report 2021,” was based on feedback from 375 respondents in various sectors, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, retail and manufacturing, with...
Global Logistics: Challenges in Our Changing World
February 8, 2021
From strained global freight networks to rapid e-commerce growth, the logistics industry and its service providers around the world have demonstrated how flexible and systemically relevant they are as they...
Vaccinate Warehouse Operations With a New, Post-COVID Beginning
February 8, 2021
As we begin to turn a coronavirus corner, it is crucial that supply chain leaders work to envision what the next normal will look like. They must plan on how...
SME Celebrates 20 Exceptional Women in Robotics and Automation
February 4, 2021
SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, recognized 20 successful female leaders working to broaden the use of robotics and automation in the smart manufacturing...
Gartner: Demand for Dobotic Goods-to-Person Systems Will Quadruple Through 2023
January 26, 2021
Gartner predicts demand for robotic goods-to-person systems will quadruple through 2023. Drivers include need to support safe social distancing.
On Air with SICK USA: What is the Difference Between an AMR, AGV, and AGC?
January 15, 2021
In this episode of SICK, Inc.'s podcast, On Air with SICK USA, host Rolf Agner interviews Stefan Nusser, Chief Product Officer at Fetch Robotics.
Automation Helps Create Smarter Loading Docks
January 13, 2021
As automation, robotics and artificial intelligence continue to infiltrate all corners of supply chain management, the warehouse dock is getting a technological facelift of its own.
Dematic Announces 2020 Winners for FIRST/Dematic Scholarship
January 13, 2021
Inaugural scholarship recognizes promising high school students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields
Tompkins Robotics Appoints Mike Futch as CEO
January 12, 2021
Futch, who has served as the company's president since 2017, will retain that position and continue to lead the design and forward movement of Tompkins Robotics and its core system, the...
Wearable Medical Devices Present Engineering Challenges
January 12, 2021
Packaging is critical; mechanical and electrical requirements are just as important, and must be protected.
DreamVu Launches PAL and PAL Mini Omnidirectional 3D Vision Systems
January 12, 2021
DreamView said its 3D cameras address the expensive and complex sensor stacks in autonomous systems, helping robotics developers save system costs and speed time to market.
Micro-Fulfillment Centers Bring the Supply Chain to the Consumer
January 12, 2021
Over the past few years, as e-commerce sales have increased and customer expectations have shifted, there has been a steady race to move fulfillment closer to the customer.
Quicktron Completes C+ Funding Led by KION Group and Prosperity7 Ventures
January 11, 2021
Mobile robot vendor Quicktron announces completion of C+ funding round
2020 Virtual Summit Recap: Building in Supply Chain Resilience
January 7, 2021
This year's summit helps attendees shake off the impacts of a difficult year and use digital transformation, risk management, reshoring and other tools to reimagine their operations for success in 2021.
