Robotics and Automation Help Companies Through Economic Challenges, Says Thomas H. Lee Partners
August 29, 2022
Thomas H. Lee Partners is a leading investor in supply chain and logistics automation startups. Despite economic headwinds, the private equity firm still sees robots as transformative.
NileCAM81_CUOAGX Multi-Camera System From e-con Systems Offers High Resolution for Robots
August 28, 2022
NileCAM81_CUOAGX can deliver high resolution in a variety of conditions, making it suitable for robots, autonomous vehicles, and other applications, says e-con Systems.
GEODIS Expands Agreement With Locus Robotics to Deploy 1,000 LocusBots at Warehouses Globally
August 25, 2022
GEODIS plans to roll out mobile robots from Locus at its warehouses worldwide over the next 24 months in what the companies said was one of the largest such deals to...
German Bionic On-Site Intelligence Collects Cray X Industrial Exoskeleton Data in Real Time
August 24, 2022
German Bionic said its Cray X exoskeleton and On-Site Intelligence feature can help workers and supervisors understand and improve performance in warehouses and other environments.
Yale Materials Handling Keeps Tight Focus on Customers With Robotic Lift Trucks
August 23, 2022
Yale Materials Handling explains its approach to automating vertical and horizontal lift truck applications in warehousing and logistics operations.
Dematic and Dexterity Partner to Deploy ‘Full Task’ Robots for Warehouses
August 22, 2022
Dematic has partnered with Dexterity, whose software-as-a-service platform enables warehouse robots to conduct a wide range of tasks, including creating mixed-SKU pallets.
Driverless Lift Truck Saves Time and Stress in Danish Fish Plant Logistics
August 21, 2022
A driverless lift trucks from BILA is helping employees at A. Espersen, a major McDonald's supplier, overcome production bottlenecks at its plant in Denmark.
Robotics Applications Conference Opens Attendee Registration, Announces More Speakers
August 19, 2022
The Robotics Applications Conference features end users and integrators who will discuss how robots are actually being used in manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics.
The Robotics Group of MHI Admits Daifuku Wynright, Schneider Electric, and Third Wave Automation as Members
August 19, 2022
The Robotics Group recently approved Schneider Electric, Third Wave Automation, and Daifuku Wynright's applications to join the materials handling industry group.
BALYO and Linde Material Handling Install Four Very Narrow Aisle Robots in Singapore
August 18, 2022
BALYO worked with Linde Material Handling to develop and deploy what it described as the world's first and tallest very narrow aisle robots for lifting and dropping pallets.
ABB to Exhibit Cobots, 3D Printing Demos, Education Cell at IMTS 2022
August 17, 2022
ABB will be showcasing a range of its automated technologies next month at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, including its Cobot FlexTrainer Education Cell.
Vanderlande Partners With Kollmorgen to Provide, Service Autonomous Forklifts
August 17, 2022
Vanderlande is combining Toyota Material Handling forklifts with Kollmorgen's automated guided vehicle hardware and software for warehouse and logistics customers.
Cray X Exemplifies How Robot Enabled Humans Can Solve Supply Chain Woes
August 16, 2022
The Cray X exoskeleton is an example of how the "injection of power" into human workforces with automation can elevate warehouse productivity, writes ffVC's Oliver Mitchell.
RightHand Robotics Recognized in Gartner Market Guide
August 15, 2022
The company was deemed a "Representative Vendor" in the research's firm latest market report.
How to Set Up Cobot Cells for Efficient De-Palletization
August 13, 2022
Operations that handle the movement of goods are increasingly turning to autonomous systems given their easy installation process, ROI, and efficiency.
ResGreen Adds Wireless Battery Charging for its Fleet of Mobile Robots
August 10, 2022
ResGreen said the wireless charging technology offers greater flexibility and reliability.
OPEX to Showcase Sure Sort System and ASRS VR Exhibit at IMHX 2022
August 10, 2022
OPEX will for the first time have an exhibit at one of the U.K.'s biggest materials handling tradeshows.
Geek+ Closes $100M Series E1 Funding With Strategic Investment From Intel
August 8, 2022
Geek+, which develops and sells autonomous mobile robots and software for warehousing, supply chain, and logistics operations, said it's now valued at more than $2 billion.
Amazon to Acquire Consumer Robotics Leader iRobot for $1.7B
August 5, 2022
Amazon is purchasing consumer robotics pioneer iRobot as it builds out its network of autonomous technologies.
Boston Dynamics CEO Discusses Path to Commercializing Robots
August 5, 2022
Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter discusses how the well-known company is addressing industry problems with its Stretch robot for unloading trucks and its Spot quadruped.
