Topic: Automation

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EOS and AMFG Announce Additive Manufacturing Partnership

November 12, 2019 · Partnership enables direct machine control and end-to-end workflow automation for additive manufacturing.

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Pack Expo and Blessings in a Backpack feed more than 6,000 hungry kids

November 6, 2019 · 'Philanthro-bots' mobilized to help feed hungry kids across America.

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Cronin joins IAM Robotics board

November 5, 2019 · Supply chain technology veteran brings experience to growing robotics company

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Will Robots Find a Place in the Smart Home?

November 1, 2019 · For developers and engineers, emerging “social robot” applications are still a work in progress.

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Other Voices: 10 Operational Steps to a Peak Season Home Run

October 29, 2019 · The best time to prep for holiday peaks is last year. The second best time is right now.

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Tompkins Robotics partners with PULSE Integration

October 29, 2019 · Partnership to offer fully modular robotic sortation solution ideal for retailers needing to ramp up for holiday or peak seasons.

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Honeywell announces creation of Pittsburgh-based Honeywell Robotics

October 24, 2019 · Advanced technology center a significant investment in partnerships with software vendors, universities, startups and incubators to create new solutions for industrial customers.

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Shopify completes acquisition of 6 River Systems

October 21, 2019 · The transaction adds 6 River Systems' cloud-based software and fleet of collaborative mobile robots called “Chuck” to the Shopify Fulfillment Network, accelerating its growth.

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CRAV.ai conference highlights collaborative robots, advanced vision and artificial intelligence

October 21, 2019 · Event to host more than 500 automation experts and and professionals who want to explore how to grow their business with the latest trends and innovations.

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4 New Game-Changing Warehouse Automation Technologies

October 18, 2019 · A host of game-changing warehouse automation technologies have recently launched, and many are already ready to optimize and streamline your warehouse’s operations.

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SVT Robotics deploys pilot at Kenco Logistics Innovation Test Lab

October 11, 2019 · SVT Robotics demonstrated their software platform, and how it easily connects with enterprise software systems and robotics technologies, including the autonomous mobile robot from NextShift Robotics, also on display at the facility.

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RightHand Robotics establishes Japan entity

October 10, 2019 · The subsidiary will enable RightHand to better serve the fast-growing demand for robotic piece-picking in Japan and the rest of Asia Pacific.

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Automation ensures optimal freshness, minimal handling time of fresh produce

October 9, 2019 · Robotic automation solutions enable supermarket giant to optimize the picking of fresh produce.

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Manufacturing in the USA vs. China: AI could be the tipping point

October 9, 2019 · High labor cost and quick time-to-market have driven U.S. manufacturers to be more aggressive with the adoption of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

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Research from Interact Analysis outlines potential challenges ahead for warehouse automation market

September 27, 2019 · Report predicts double-digit growth for 2019 and 2020, headwinds expected in 2021. Service, maintenance and aftermarket sales will become an increasingly important part of system integrators' business models.

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Körber Acquires Majority Stake in Cohesio Group

September 25, 2019 · The Australian-based company is a leading integrator of voice-directed and autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) solutions for logistics.

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Columbia/Okura announces new cobot strategic alliance with Universal Robots

September 18, 2019 · Partnership to provide safe and economical palletizing solution for clients facing labor shortages.

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Deloitte/MAPI Study: Smart factories key to tripling stalled labor productivity growth rate by 2030

September 17, 2019 · More than 86% of survey respondents believe smart factory initiatives will be the main driver of manufacturing competitiveness in the next five years, though only 51% are making/have made investments.

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FMI: Rapid industrial automation remains a turning point of collaborative robots market

September 11, 2019 · Global collaborative robots market anticipated to experience 26% CAGR in next 10 years due to factors such as growing adoption of automation in end-use industry and reduction in labor cost.

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Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) opens its largest North American office In New York

September 11, 2019 · Denmark's fastest-growing robotics manufacturer and industry leader in autonomous mobile robots adds first showroom outside of headquarters with space for double the employees in MiR's largest market.

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