Topic: Business

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Agenda, details announced for A3 Business Forum, January 19-21 in Orlando

December 15, 2025 · The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced details about the 2026 A3 Business Forum, held January 19-21 in Orlando to discuss insights for automation success.

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ABB divests Robotics division to SoftBank Group for $5.375B

October 8, 2025 · ABB announced it has divested its Robotics division to SoftBank for $5.375 billion, and not spun off the business as a separately listed company.

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Toyota Material Handling, The Raymond Corporation become one integrated organization

February 2, 2025 · Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation announced a formal integration of the organizations under the new Toyota Material Handling North America brand.

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Vecna Robotics names Karl Iagnemma CEO, secures $14.5M investment

November 13, 2024 · Vecna Robotics appointed robotics expert Karl Iagnemma as CEO and secured $14.5 million to accelerate automation advancements for material handling.

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LG opens new Business Innovation Center showroom in New Jersey

August 11, 2024 · LG Business Solutions USA opened its new Business Innovation Center in New Jersey with hands-on experiences with the company’s latest robot technologies, digital signage and more.

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Körber Supply Chain Software acquires MercuryGate transportation management system provider

August 9, 2024 · Körber Supply Chain Software announced that it has acquired transportation management system provider MercuryGate, delivering increased flexibility, scalability and resiliency to customers.

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Webinar: How small and midsize businesses can get started with robots

March 1, 2024 · John Santagate of Körber Supply Chain Software will join Robotics 24/7 for a discussion on the state of small and midsize businesses getting started with robots.

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SoftBank Robotics partners with Formant to expand transformation of work solutions

December 28, 2023 · SoftBank Robotics America partners with Formant to expand its robot management system portfolio and integration with existing hardware and software products.

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Robots Can Drive Excellence in Warehouse Operations, Says Locus at Reuters Event

June 10, 2022 · At the Reuters Supply Chain Execution Conference, Locus Robotics described how its warehouse execution platform and mobile robots can work with warehouse management systems.

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Podcast: eKAMI Reskills Coal Miners for Machining and Automation Careers

July 29, 2020 · Displaced workers trained in hard and soft skills for CNC operation and robotics.

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Manufacturing Institute Sees Demand for Reskilled Workers

June 24, 2020 · eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute (eKAMI) students, including displaced coal miners, find jobs during school closure; eKAMI's focus on reskilling workers extends to staff, who leverage 3D printers to build and donate masks for frontline healthcare workers.

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How the Pandemic Could Remake Supply Chain’s Digital Future

April 28, 2020 · The need to embrace the digital transformation (DT) of supply chains remains critically important for companies, but as is the case in most areas of business, it is being shaped by the COVID-19 crisis.

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What You Should Know about the Internet of Things and How to Lay the Foundation for Success

May 1, 2018 · The Internet of Things, or IoT, is moving beyond a catchword to real-world utilization, however, not all stakeholders fully understand this transformative technology, enterprises must lay a solid foundation to ensure success into this rapidly evolving landscape.

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Körber Acquires Supply Chain Software Specialists HighJump, Reinforces Its Business Area Logistics

September 2, 2017 · International technology group Körber reinforces its Business Area Logistics Systems with the acquisition of the US-American supply chain software specialists HighJump.

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Painting the Digital Future of Retail and Consumer Goods Companies

June 9, 2017 · With trillions in potential profit at stake over the next decade, retail and consumer goods leaders are harnessing the power of digital to meet rapidly changing market needs and stay ahead of the competition.

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Study Assesses Five Technologies to Impact the Supply Chain in the Next 5 Years

May 16, 2017 · Robotics tops the list of most likely disruptors in next five years, 3D printing considered least viable in the short term.

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Manufacturing Nearshoring Will Have an Impact on Supply Chain Automation

February 3, 2017 · AlixPartners 2016 annual survey of manufacturing and distribution companies serving North America and western Europe found that 69% say they consider near shoring a possible opportunity to meet US and European demand, this up from just 40% in last year's analysis.

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