Topic: Cold Chain

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MODEX 2026: ORBIS showcases packaging for automated systems

April 11, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, ORBIS will showcase its reusable packaging products for automated systems and other automation for supply chain operations.

Podcasts

February 2026 Robotics Recap

February 25, 2026 · The Robotics 24/7 podcast series, “Robotics Recap” takes a look at the major automation and robotics industry news from around the world in February 2026.

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Manifest 2026: Dane Technologies introduces AiR DC for sub-zero temperatures

February 12, 2026 · At Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Dane Technologies introduced the Dane AiR DC Robot Freezer Package, offering autonomous activity for -10-degree temperatures.

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Manifest 2026: Corvus Robotics launches dedicated cold chain drones

February 9, 2026 · At Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, Corvus Robotics launched Corvus One for Cold Chain, an autonomous drone-based inventory management system for freezers.

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ProMat 2025: Nucor Warehouse Systems deploys cold chain ASRS

March 24, 2025 · Nucor Warehouse Systems recently completed the deployment of a 96-foot-tall cold storage automated storage and retrieval system on the U.S. East Coast with 7,700 pallet positions.

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ProMat 2025 show planner: Discover robotics and automation in Chicago

March 3, 2025 · MHI is sponsoring ProMat 2025, a trade show for manufacturing and supply chain operations innovators set to feature countless robot demos and automation-focused education sessions.

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Interact Analysis estimates automation orders declined 3% in 2024

February 9, 2025 · Estimating a 3% warehouse automation orders decline in 2024, Interact Analysis predicts fulfillment automation investment will return as ecommerce retailers expand capacity.

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Westhof BIO revolutionises vegetable freezing with Movu atlas pallet shuttles

September 23, 2024 · Using Movu atlas pallet shuttles in its deep-freeze storage, Westhof BIO is achieving unmatched efficiency and scalability in organic vegetable preservation.

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DHL Supply Chain and Locus Robotics Expand Partnership to Australia

August 10, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain is deploying LocusBots in a multi-customer environment in Australia, supporting Cardinal Health and Terumo as its offers robots and data support worldwide.

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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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stow Robotics and Phononic Collaborate to Design and Scale Cold Chain Fulfillment Systems in North America and Europe

January 31, 2023 · stow Robotics has partnered with Phononic to enable sustainable, flexible order fulfillment of mixed-temperature items for the grocery industry.

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Vueron Technology to Provide Self-Driving Trucks for One of South Korea’s Biggest Cold-Chain Providers

December 27, 2022 · Vueron Technology and Teamfresh are working together to automate parts of Teamfresh's cold-chain logistics process.

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StrongPoint to Install First AutoStore System With Frozen Food Zone

October 24, 2022 · StrongPoint, an integrator partner of AutoStore will install its first automated storage system with three temperature zones for grocery distributor DLVRY in Norway.

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Alert Innovation Agrees to Be Aquired by Walmart as Micro-Fulfillment Market Grows

October 7, 2022 · Alert Innovation, which provides micro-fulfillment technology for grocery e-commerce fulfillment, will be acquired by Walmart, The two companies have been partners since 2016.

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Add Robots to Your Cold Chain Warehouses to Keep Workers Safe

July 8, 2022 · Warehouses across different industries are increasingly turning to automation. With cold temperatures, rigid schedules, and deadlines, cold chain warehouses that have added robotics said they are glad they did.

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Geek+ and Engero Deploy AMRs at Cold Chain Port in Tianjin, China

March 2, 2022 · Geek+ has partnered with integrator Engero to outfit a cold-chain port warehouse in China with its autonomous mobile robots.

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Nuro Unveils Third-Generation Vehicle; Plans to Scale Autonomous Delivery to Millions

January 12, 2022 · Nuro's third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle includes enhanced safety, storage, and sustainability features, as it expands manufacturing and U.S. deployments.

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Sineurope Triples Storage Density, Improves Sustainability With Körber Warehouse Automation

November 27, 2021 · Sineurope, which needed to reduce energy usage and maximize its footprint in its cold-chain seafood facility, invested in automated storage and software from Körber Supply Chain.

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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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Cold Chain/ Food Logistics: Setting the standard for cold chain

September 4, 2019 · Recent studies show that cold chain efficiency is often less than ideal, as abuses above or below the optimal product‐specific temperature range occur frequently. This fact significantly increases food waste and jeopardizes safety, observe analysts and practitioners, who suggest shippers “go for the gold” when choosing transport and warehousing providers.

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