Topic: Automation

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Top Reasons to Automate Your Fulfillment Operations

September 9, 2019 · This article details the top benefits of switching to an automated distribution center, and how this new practice can help you achieve your business dreams.

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Industry 4.0 Automation Unveiled for Building Complex Composites

September 3, 2019 · Cevotec enables aerospace manufacturers to automate the multi-material layup of geometrically complex components in one integrated production system.

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CONTACT Software and Mitsubishi Electric Become IoT Partners

September 3, 2019 · This partner network supports Mitsubishi Electric's Factory Automation division in providing its customers with solutions for smart connected manufacturing.

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System Report: Network design and robots at Rakuten Super Logistics

September 1, 2019 · E-commerce fulfillment leader RSL is remaking its network and DC design to meet the future.

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Manufacturing-as-a-Service: Dawn of a New Horizon?

September 1, 2019 · Engineers are using online manufacturing services to meet design deadlines.

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E-comm fulfillment at RSL

September 1, 2019 · When it comes to order selection, autonomous mobile robotics does the heavy lifting at Rakuten Super Logistics.

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The Robotic Revolution is Here. Is Your Company Ready for it?

August 30, 2019 · Robotics are making their way into warehouses and DCs around the world, but it’s not an end-all. It takes a complete end-to-end solution, which means investing in the right type of robotics combined with a holistic approach to integration into your operations.

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Despite Robophobia, Robotics Have Positively Impacted Warehouses

August 26, 2019 · Amid the science-fiction-fueled fear that robots are taking over, we look at the positive impact that robotics bring to society, as well as the warehouse...is this a normal part of innovation, or does robophobia threaten the evolution of technology?

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GreyOrange partners with eight supply chain industry leaders in the United States

August 22, 2019 · Partnerships follow enhanced U.S. presence with the opening of a research and development lab in Boston and the buildout of U.S. headquarters in Atlanta.

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First half of 2019 sees continued growth in robotic sales

August 20, 2019 · More than 180,000 robots have been shipped to American companies since 2010, and more than 1.2 million new manufacturing jobs have been created during the same time.

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Other Voices: Five ways to use robotics in the warehouse

August 19, 2019 · The potential benefits of robotics and automation in the warehouse must be balanced with concern about potential logistical hurdles.

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Slate River Systems announces strategic partnership with Honeywell Intelligrated

August 13, 2019 · Material handling experts align with global systems and technologies provider to deliver optimized distribution center solutions.

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Automate 2021 sees record number of early sign ups

August 12, 2019 · More than 500 exhibitors are expected at the next Automate, the first since the show's move to its new home in Detroit.

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ProMat 2021: 35,700 square feet secured in Robotics & Automation Solution Center

July 31, 2019 · The exhibit pre-selection for the new Robotics & Automation Solution Center at ProMat 2021 attracted 51 exhibitors who selected 35,700 square feet of exhibit space.

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Universal Robots launches authorized training centers

July 12, 2019 · North American distributors of Universal Robots are now opening Authorized Training Centers, offering classes spanning basic to advanced programming of UR cobots. The first four Training Centers have launched, with another nine to follow by end of 2019.

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Mobile Robotics Descend on Warehouse Operations

July 10, 2019 · Robots, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), are seeing rapid uptake in warehouses. The labor crunch and the ability of AMRs to offload manual travel are central to their take-off, but there are other benefits to robotics besides reducing the labor requirement.

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AutoStore acquired by Thomas H. Lee Partners

June 26, 2019 · Investment will fund continued growth and research and development

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MHI to hold pre-selection event for new Robotics and Automation Solution Center at ProMat 2021

June 10, 2019 · Lease deadline for the pre-selection event is July 17.

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Omron Helps University of Houston Engineering Students Enhance Skills with New Design and Robotics Laboratory

May 30, 2019 · Omron Foundation, the charitable arm of the U.S.-based operations of industrial automation solutions provider Omron, donated a new laboratory complete with workstations and equipment.

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Locus Robotics announces technology collaboration partnership with RightHand Robotics

May 22, 2019 · Locus and RHR will give a preview of their multi-stage fulfillment solution at Manhattan Associates’ Momentum Conference 2019

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