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Modex musing: robotics solutions take on inventory flows

April 4, 2022 · Warehouse robotics today involves more than automating a single, discrete task that would otherwise have to be carried out by a human. At MODEX, exhibitors with robotics solutions were talking up the criticality of software for inventory optimization and order release, as well as partnerships that combine robotics systems to achieve a fully automated workflow.

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Why Are Women in Robotics and Automation Important?

April 4, 2022 · The technology industry, and robotics in particular, has plenty of room for improvement in gender representation. G100, a new global organization, is working to change the situation.

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MODEX 2022 Welcomes Back Attendees, as Materials Handling Robotics Cautiously Advances

April 4, 2022 · While attendees and robotics exhibitors were plentiful at MODEX 2022, innovations and partnerships raised questions about the management of heterogenous fleets.

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4 Robotics Hardware and Software Trends to Follow in 2022

April 3, 2022 · From robotics-as-a-service models encouraging adoption to the development of multi-purpose robots, Meili Robots looks at how robotics hardware and software will grow this year.

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Manufacturers Turn to Robotic Welders to Address Labor Shortages

April 2, 2022 · Shortages of skilled labor are continuing worldwide. Robotic welders are coming to help fill the gap for manufacturers.

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Modex 2022. That’s a wrap!

April 1, 2022 · After a two-year absence and a pandemic, Modex came roaring back.

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Rovco and Vaarst Receive Series B Funding for Marine Technologies for Renewable Energy

April 1, 2022 · Rovco and Vaarst have received about $20 million from Legal & General Capital and Equinor to continue developing computer vision and undersea robotics for clean energy.

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GreyOrange and Sistemo Expand Partnership in Latin America

April 1, 2022 · GreyOrange is expanding its partnership with consulting and implementation firm Sistemo to reach more of Latin America.

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ARM Institute Awarded American Rescue Act Grants to Help U.S. Manufacturing Be More Resilient

April 1, 2022 · The ARM Institute is participating in two projects receiving a total of $16 million to help manufacturers integrate robots into their processes and diversify supply chains.

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Beewise to Use $80M Series C for Robots to Respond to Hive Threats

April 1, 2022 · Beewise has developed monitoring technology to protect bee populations and increase honey production. This week, it announced Series C funding for its Beehome system.

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Picnic Robotic Pizza Station to Serve College Basketball Fans at Caesars Superdome

April 1, 2022 · As part of an ongoing partnership, Sodexo Live! will feature the Picnic Pizza Station at the Casesars Superdome for the college basketball championship weekend.

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New White Paper From Geek+, Interact Analysis Looks at Future of AMRs and the Warehouse Industry

March 31, 2022 · Geek+ has released a white paper it published in partnership with research firm Interact Analysis detailing warehouse automation, autonomous mobile robots, and more.

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PickNik Robotics to Collaborate With Sierra Space for Space Habitats, Deep Space Missions

March 31, 2022 · PickNik Robotics is working with Sierra Space to develop autonomous and remote-controlled systems that will support habitats in low Earth orbit, on the Moon, or on Mars.

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Murata Machinery Partners With AGVE Group to Increase North American Sales

March 31, 2022 · Murata Machinery this week announced it is partnering with sister company AGVE Group to expand North American sales.

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Conveyco Go-Fer Bot Designed for Agile Order Fulfillment

March 31, 2022 · Conveyco says its RightFIT approach, which combines customer consultation and analytics, can improve throughput. Its Go-Fer Bot system was among the ASRS alternatives at MODEX.

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National Forklift Safety Day: Focusing on Automated Forklift Systems

March 30, 2022 · To celebrate National Forklift Safety Day, Bluebotics looks at how automated forklifts can reduce lift truck related injuries and fatalities.

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Plus One Robotics Teams Up With Tompkins Robotics to Offer Sorting and Picking Services

March 30, 2022 · Plus One and Tompkins announced at MODEX 2022 they coming together to offer more parcel-sorting services for warehouse and other types of facilities.

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Optimize Your Loading Dock with Rite-Hite Smart Equipment and Controls

March 30, 2022 · Ready for a 21st century facility? Get there with Rite-Hite smart equipment and controls. We offer smart solutions from equipment to software that can help improve safety, productivity, and communication at the loading dock and inside your plant.

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ePicker launches autonomous pallet mover

March 30, 2022 · Partnering with Anantak, ePicker (Booth C7294b), a robotics company, has developed an autonomous pallet mover and is introducing it during Modex.

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FedEx Works With Elroy Air to Begin Drone Cargo Deliveries

March 30, 2022 · FedEx and Elroy Air plan to start offering middle-mile drone deliveries of packages to FedEx customers. The companies said they expect to begin test flights next year.

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