Topic: Supply Chain

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Association for Advancing Automation celebrates Golden Anniversary

January 17, 2024 · A3 celebrates legacy of 50 years of advancing automation and robotics technologies throughout 2024, with major tributes planned this week at the A3 Business Forum in Orlando

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Point One Navigation selected by Indy Autonomous Challenge to provide car positioning at CES 2024

January 17, 2024 · Point One Navigation was chosen by the Indy Autonomous Challenge as the real-time kinematic corrections technology for the autonomous racing cars at CES 2024.

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Destination: Loading dock safety

January 15, 2024 · Vehicle restraints help prevent the most common dock accident—early truck pull away.

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Sagawa Express partners with Sumitomo and Dexterity on robotic truck loading in Japan

January 12, 2024 · Sagawa Express, a leading logistics and delivery service provider, will begin harnessing Dexterity's AI technology to power robots capable of loading trucks with randomized boxes.

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ABB acquires Sevensense, expanding leadership in next-generation AI-enabled mobile robotics

January 11, 2024 · ABB acquired Sevensense, a provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots.

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Cobot as key ingredient for palletizing efficiency

January 11, 2024 · Collaborative robot enables new palletizing automation for Bob’s Red Mill, hitting the whole grain manufacturer’s needs for speed and safety. Warehouse robotics provide efficiencies in the warehouse.

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Retail distribution closes in on the customer

January 11, 2024 · Form factors continue to evolve as retailers look for the right mix for meeting consumer expectations from the DC to the store.

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Michael Larsson appointed president of Dematic and member of KION Group’s board

January 9, 2024 · Larsson, a 35-year veteran of industrial automation and robotics, succeeds Hasan Dandashly, who has retired from the company.

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Lithium Transition: It’s all about the outcomes

January 9, 2024 · Lithium power is seen as the fastest growing motive power choice for electric trucks, though it has competition from options including thin plate pure lead and hydrogen fuel cells. For end users like City Furniture and Hamilton Beach Brands, motive power has to deliver on outcomes like space savings and uptime.

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4 Tech Directions to Shape Distribution Center Performance

January 9, 2024 · Yes, warehouse robotics are the biggest thing in automation, but they’re not the only tech to drive efficiencies. Orchestration software, better robot/human collaboration, and the application of computer vision to inventory accuracy all play a role in operational gains.

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Supply Chain Outlook: Preparing for what’s next

January 9, 2024 · Event featured an impressive lineup of keynote and session speakers who hit on all of the topics that are driving supply chain growth right now.

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GoBolt begins roll out of Instock’s robotic AS/RS solution

January 9, 2024 · Technology and logistics service company GoBolt's first deployment of the goods-to-person solution will be at its Toronto fulfillment center, with plans to deploy it to further sites in its network.

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SprutCAM Tech adds features with SprutCAM X 17.0.11 update

January 9, 2024 · SprutCAM Tech released version update 17.0.11 update for its SprutCAM X that enhances support, expands compatibility with MOKA industrial robots and adds other features.

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CES 2024: NVIDIA and partners bring generative AI, robotics together

January 8, 2024 · NVIDIA announced in collaboration with partners such as Boston Dynamics, Covariant and others, an increase in generative AI usage - through LLMs - to further integrate generative AI and robots.

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SoftBank Robotics partners with Formant to expand transformation of work solutions

December 28, 2023 · SoftBank Robotics America partners with Formant to expand its robot management system portfolio and integration with existing hardware and software products.

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GreyOrange closes on $135M financing for continued growth in warehouse automation

December 22, 2023 · GreyOrange, a leader in the automation AI-driven fulfillment automation market, received a $135 investment from Anthelion Capital to continue its growth in the warehouse fulfillment and retail markets.

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ABB Robots Drive Sustainability at Volvo Cars

December 21, 2023 · Energy-efficient robots and OmniCore controllers deliver energy savings of up to 20%.

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Tesla Reveals Gen 2 of the Optimus Humanoid Robot

December 21, 2023 · New video showcases the latest robot model’s moves.

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GreyOrange closes on $135 million in growth financing

December 20, 2023 · Funding will further accelerate GreyOrange’s growth and industry defining leadership in automation within the warehouse fulfillment and retail markets

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Doosan Group to Make Clean Energy Splash at CES

December 20, 2023 · Bobcat, Enerbility, Robotics, and HyAxiom brands to unveil latest clean energy, autonomous solutions.

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