Topic: Automation

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Take Your AGV Outdoors

May 21, 2019 · AGV systems facilitate a flexible and productive material flow and will be a key technology in automation concepts of the future.

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RightHand Robotics expands partnership with Capacity LLC and Lightning Pick

May 15, 2019 · Winner of MHI Innovation Award announced its first put wall integration in a Capacity fulfillment center.

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Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center Automation Survey: More automation, please

May 15, 2019 · Modern's 2019 automation survey proves that more warehouses and DCs than ever are interested and investing in automated materials handling equipment.

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RIA Standards Committee releases all-new methods and metrics for collaborative robot testing

May 14, 2019 · Although cobots have inbuilt sensors and safety mechanisms, application variety requires tests to ensure limits are appropriate for the type of human/robot contact expected.

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Think Outside the Cart: How AMRs Optimize Warehouse Fulfillment

May 2, 2019 · The exponentially growing demand for ecommerce, next-day shipping, special handling and a shrinking labor pool is putting significant pressure on fulfillment warehouses to deliver orders faster and more efficiently. To meet this challenge, 3PLs and retailers need to think outside of the traditional cart. Learn why many are turning to automation and robotics as a must-have to meet theses challenge – now and in the future.

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Think Outside the Cart: How AMRs Optimize Warehouse Fulfillment

May 2, 2019 · The exponentially growing demand for ecommerce, next-day shipping, special handling and a shrinking labor pool is putting significant pressure on fulfillment warehouses to deliver orders faster and more efficiently. To meet this challenge, 3PLs and retailers need to think outside of the traditional cart. Learn why many are turning to automation and robotics as a must-have to meet theses challenge – now and in the future.

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Automate 2019 Closes Last Show in Chicago With Record Attendance and Leads

May 1, 2019 · Hundreds of exhibitors have already reserved space for 2021 in Detroit, Innovative Mechatronic Systems wins 2019 Launch Pad Startup Competition.

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ProMat C-Suite Interview: Christopher Barber, CEO of North America at GreyOrange

April 29, 2019 · Unlike fixed automation, robots scale easily and layouts can be modified as needs change.

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Hitachi acquires JR Automation, a robotic system integrator in the U.S.

April 24, 2019 · Hitachi to enter the high-growth robotic system integration market in North America to accelerate global development of its digital solution business.

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ProMat C-Suite Interview: Bob Petersen, VP of Marketing and Product Development at ORBIS

April 24, 2019 · The proper packaging helps provide data needed to make everything in the supply chain more visible.

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Tompkins International discusses its core competencies ecosystem

April 10, 2019 · Portable, automated unit and parcel sortation system can be implemented within five to seven months.

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Humatics announces partnership with Vecna Robotics

April 10, 2019 · Partnership will enable mobile robots to navigate extremely active and unstructured environments -- indoors or out -- down to the centimeter without any delay.

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MHI’s annual report sees inflection point, investment spike, for digital technologies

April 10, 2019 · Panelists highlight an industry ready to move forward with the next stages of adopting digital technologies.

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Locus Robotics launches new hardware and software suite with omnichannel support

April 10, 2019 · Innovation Award nominee now supports all aspects of fulfillment for retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels.

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Honeywell Intelligrated shows robotic sorter induction system

April 9, 2019 · In a press conference on Tuesday, Honeywell Intelligrated’s (Booth S618a) Matt Wicks, VP of product development, discussed several new robotic solutions, including a robotic sorter induction system.

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Acquisitions enable MHS to become single-source system supplier

April 9, 2019 · In a press conference on Tuesday, MHS (Booth N6539) detailed how key acquisitions of multiple controls, software and equipment providers—including Atronix, VanRiet and OCM—expand the company's offerings in products, capacity and R&D innovations.

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Knapp announces new mobile robot, partnerships

April 8, 2019 · Knapp (Booth S1231) showcased its new OSR Shuttle Evo+, a flexible, scalable and reliable autonomous mobile robotics solution.

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AutoStore Announces Newest Distribution Partner, Kuecker Logistics Group

April 3, 2019 · AutoStore partners with Kuecker Logistics Group, a turnkey systems integrator. They have experience in a diverse range of markets including solutions for e-commerce fulfillment, retail, wholesale, protein, cold chain, convenience store, pharmaceutical, 3PL and food/beverage distribution

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Omron Automation and Voelker Controls Company announce new partnership

April 3, 2019 · Voelker Controls to focus particularly on auto ID and machine vision solutions to improve quality and traceability.

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Applying Connected Assets to Solve Tomorrow’s Problems, Today

March 29, 2019 · Distribution and fulfillment centers need to maximize the uptime of their material handling equipment and systems to meet growing customer demands.

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