Topic: Supply Chain

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Hyundai Elevator Signs Pact With LG Electronics, KT to Coordinate Elevators and Robots

July 28, 2023 · Hyundai Elevator last year released an open API to enable its elevators to communicate with service robots, and its new agreement intends to promote more connected systems.

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Raymond Gives Warehouse Performance a Lift With Robots and Data

July 28, 2023 · Raymond Corp. has been recognized for motion control and autonomous lift trucks, but it is also focusing on using telematics to improve services for warehouse customers.

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Robel Rail Automation Uses FANUC Robots to Repair Railway Lines

July 28, 2023 · Robel Rail Automation in Germany is testing an automated cart that includes sensors and FANUC robots for complicated track and switch maintenance and repairs.

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MOV.AI, Advantech to Offer Software, Hardware for Mobile Robot Deployments

July 27, 2023 · Advantech is providing its rugged computing hardware, while MOV.AI is providing its mobile robot software, to help warehouses automate faster.

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Hongkong Post Deploys First Robotic Packet Sorting System From Geek+

July 27, 2023 · Hongkong Post said it is using Geek+ parcel-sorting and autonomous mobile robots to provide customers with reliable, accurate, and efficient postal services.

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Maersk Chooses Berkshire Grey Robotic Shuttle Put Wall for 2023 Deployment

July 27, 2023 · Maersk said it will use Berkshire Grey's RSPW system for maximum SKU coverage across customer use cases.

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Pittsburgh Robotics Network Names Jenny Sharpe as Senior Program Manager of Workforce Development

July 26, 2023 · The Pittsburgh Robotics Network plans to build more bridges between workforce development organizations, technology entrepreneurs, and the community with Sharpe's leadership.

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Tools to Manage Robot Fleets

July 26, 2023 · As fleets of mobile robots grow, so does the need to manage them -- and the other equipment, software, and people in a facility. This Special Focus Issue looks at options.

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Locus Robotics breaks ground for new global headquarters

July 26, 2023 · Autonomous mobile robot provider highlights commitment to technological advancements and AI-driven innovation with expanded operations at Wilmington, Mass., facility. The nearly 200,000 square foot/18,580 square meter facility in the Boston area will serve as the hub for Locus Robotics' expanding global operations.

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Karter Launches Three Autonomous Mobile Robots With Fast Charging

July 26, 2023 · Karter is using BlueBotics' Autonomous Navigation Technology in three new products, including flexible mobile robots and automated lift trucks for pallet handling.

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Locus Robotics Breaks Ground for New Global Headquarters in Wilmington, Mass.

July 26, 2023 · Locus Robotics said its new headquarters, which it expects to open early next year, will consolidate operations, showcase its technologies to customers, and help retain talent.

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Collaborative Robotics Raises $30M Series A, Launches New Cobot Flywheel Program

July 26, 2023 · Collaborative Robotics plans to begin manufacturing and field trials of its cobots. The startup also plans to drive operational transformation with partners such as the Mayo Clinic.

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Symbotic and SoftBank Group Establish GreenBox, Warehouse as a Service Joint Venture

July 25, 2023 · Symbotic has contracted for about $7.5 billion in warehouse automation and software to be sold as a service by GreenBox over the course of the six-year contract.

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ForwardX Robotics Releases Flex 60-T Mobile Robot for Cage Trolley Docking and Towing

July 25, 2023 · ForwardX said its Flex 60-T autonomous mobile robot is the first one for docking and towing cage trolleys, which are used in warehouses, factories, and other environments.

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Put Walls an Opportunity to Add Innovation to the Warehouse

July 25, 2023 · Put walls are an opportunity to add the latest automation and AI to improve warehouse efficiency and meet e-commerce demand, noted several suppliers and users.

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GXO Logistics Appoints Adrian Stoch as Chief Automation Officer

July 25, 2023 · GXO Logistics, which said it has deployed a record amount of operational technology, has created the role of chief automation officer to lead strategy for automation and AI.

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SoftBank Group and Symbotic establish “warehouse-as-a-service” joint venture

July 24, 2023 · Joint venture, GreenBox, aims to expand access to Symbotic warehouse automation systems to broad range of customers through new “as a service” offering.

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AMR provider ForwardX Robotics closes out $61 million in Round C funding

July 24, 2023 · Collectively, ForwardX has raised about $140 million since its founding in 2016. The AMR provider has deployed over 150 commercial projects and 3,000 robots across four continents.

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Jet Automation Partners with Omron to Develop Cobot Palletizing System

July 24, 2023 · Jet Automation, which provides services for industrial automation and controls, has joined Omron's Certified Systems Integrator program to develop and service robots.

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Autonomous Lift Trucks Find a Road to Success With Hyster, Yale

July 24, 2023 · Autonomous lift trucks and mobile robots can improve flexibility and agility for warehouses and manufacturers seeking to modernize. Hyster and Yale explain how.

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