Topic: Automation

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ProMat 2023 – Automation at a crossroad

April 2, 2023 · It’s one of the most exciting times in our industry

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6 River Systems rolls out mobile fulfillment app to extend picking options outside of its AMRs

March 22, 2023 · The company said the new mobile app is a major part of its software roadmap.

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ResGreen showcases its industry-changing mobile robots

March 21, 2023 · ResGreen (Booth S4971) is exhibiting its BotWay open-architecture software in ProGlove’s booth at ProMat 2023.

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Warehouse/DC Automation & Technology: It’s “go time” for investment

March 20, 2023 · In our latest Special Digital Issue, Logistics Management has curated several feature stories that neatly encapsulate the rise of automated systems and related technologies that are revolutionizing how warehouse and DC operations work.

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Worker collaboration remains essential to future of industrial automation

March 6, 2023 · While automated systems continue to increase in flexibility, accuracy, and speed, humans are still needed to drive efficiency and address AI edge cases.

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Behind the Scenes of the Strategic Collaboration Between Boston Dynamics and DHL Supply Chain

February 14, 2023 · In this article, DHL experts Brian Gaunt, senior director of operations development, and Matthew Dippold, director of operations development, discuss the development process and the innovative solution that resulted from the strategic collaboration between Boston Dynamics and DHL Supply Chain

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6 Critical Tips When Evaluating Automated Storage

February 14, 2023 · Explore these 6 tips in this easy-to-understand guide to help you identify what solutions may help advance your facility with the greatest success.

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Broad Partner Network Supports Customers With Their Low-Cost Automation

February 13, 2023 · igus is working with manufacturers and integrators to further expand its service and range for cost-effective automation.

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North America sees record robot sales in 2022

February 10, 2023 · Association for Advancing Automation stats show 44,196 robots ordered in 2022, up 11% over 2021; records result from resurgence in sales from automotive companies looking to boost EV production

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Reliable Robotics Wins U.S. Air Force Contract to Study Large Aircraft Automation

February 9, 2023 · Reliable Robotics is developing automation and remote piloting for large, multi-engine cargo jets for the U.S. Air Force, as well as commercial customers.

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Automation System’s Pros and Cons

February 9, 2023 · In an industrial setting, automation is associated with computerized programming that coordinates different jobs with little to no human interaction. While they are unable to complete complex tasks that require human hands, their most effective traits come out by automating repetitive, mechanical, or in other cases, both.

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Automation provider stow Robotics and cooling vendor Phononic partner on cold-chain fulfillment

January 31, 2023 · Combining stow Robotics’ automation expertise with Phononic’s active cooling technology, the two companies are collaborating to design, develop and scale solutions for cold chain fulfillment in North America and Europe.

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AutoStore survey highlights “Five Challenges for Warehouse Management and Fulfillment in 2023”

January 27, 2023 · Survey of 300+ C-level executives finds that reducing costs and investing in automation technology are top priorities

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Catching up with MHI’s Daniel McKinnon

January 16, 2023 · Peerless Media's Modern Materials Handling sat down with MHI Executive Vice President or Exhibitions to discuss ProMat and the automation boom.

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Fulfillment Facility Improved Efficiencies by 4x

January 12, 2023 · Download this case study to explore how Winit relied on Hai Robotics’ intelligent case picking robotic system as the core technology to advance their facility, alleviate labor woes, and create operational resilience that helped propel the company’s success over the last 2 years.

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Labor Crisis Makes It Essential to Upskill Workers With 21st Century Automation

January 9, 2023 · With labor shortages across manufacturing and other industries, employers can both upskill workers and integrate automation to augment their capabilities.

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Talking Supply Chain: How to get more from your robots?

December 13, 2022 · On this episode, A.K. Schultz, David Pepper and Florian Pestoni discuss why it takes robotics software, and not just robots, to get the most from a robotics fleet. SCMR Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

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Automation Is a Recession Hedge, Say Speakers at ffVC Drones & Robotics Summit

October 16, 2022 · Automation, including robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles, can not only provide efficiency but also resilience, said speakers at ff Venture Capital's event.

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In a Post-COVID World, Experts Point to Automation

September 26, 2022 · The manufacturing sector is experiencing a crisis. Post-COVID demand and severe labor shortages have pushed many businesses to their breaking point. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Belgian Traditional House Provides Tourist Attraction With Low-Cost Automation From RBTX

September 22, 2022 · Who says automation has to be expensive? In Bruges, Belgium, the chocolate shop Roose’s Chocolate World has a robot called Chocomatic built at a bargain price. It packs chocolates in front of customers. A robolink® robot from igus® is used, which moves on a seventh axis.

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