Topic: Distribution Center

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Walmart, Symbotic expand commercial agreement to support supply chain transformation

November 2, 2026 · Walmart and Symbotic expanded their commercial agreement, adding Symbotic automation to 25 U.S. regional distribution centers to support Walmart’s global supply chain operations.

Podcasts

October 2026 Robotics Recap

October 28, 2026 · The Robotics 24/7 podcast series, “Robotics Recap,” highlights major automation and robotics industry news from around the world in October 2026, including mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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PACK EXPO 2026: CMES Robotics’ AI-powered mixed case palletizer makes U.S. debut

October 16, 2026 · CMES Robotics’ AI-powered mixed case palletizer will make its U.S. debut at PACK EXPO 2026 in Chicago.

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Vecna Robotics advances warehouse case picking automation with CaseFlow

October 9, 2026 · Vecna Robotics’ CaseFlow automation platform is advancing case picking automation in the warehouse with measurable results across deployments.

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First Supply utilizes Exotec’s robotic systems in new distribution center to guarantee next-morning delivery on orders placed by 5 p.m.

October 6, 2026 · A new distribution center for First Supply uses Exotec’s Skypod system to guarantee next-morning delivery of industrial supplies for orders placed before 5 p.m.

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EAIGLE, Loblaw expand partnership to strengthen supply chains with AI-powered gate automation

September 19, 2026 · EAIGLE announced an expanded partnership with Canadian grocery retailer Loblaw to scale EAIGLE’s Vision AI technology across multiple distribution centers.

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H&M Group announces GreyOrange as a warehouse automation partner

September 2, 2026 · GreyOrange’s AI-powered store technology provides precise item-level visibility to improve inventory accuracy, sales and employee productivity for retailers.

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REWE adds Cimcorp’s Success Services to elevate supply chain reliability

August 31, 2026 · REWE expanded its deployment with Cimcorp to further safeguard its fresh produce supply chain by adding the Success Services suite to its distribution center network.

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Corvus Robotics announces $20M in new funding

August 27, 2026 · Corvus Robotics announced a $20 million funding round and named co-founder Mohammed Kabir as the new CEO, succeeding Jackie Wu in the role.

Podcasts

July 2026 Robotics Recap

July 29, 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 July 2026, including major mergers and acquisitions, alongside deployments in warehousing and manufacturing.

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UNIT AI raises $12M to scale AI-powered e-commerce fulfillment and returns platform

July 29, 2026 · UNIT AI announced a $12 million funding round as the physical AI company looks to scale deployment of its modular e-commerce and fulfillment returns platform.

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Cimcorp reports growing customer demand for cybersecurity in distribution center automation

July 24, 2026 · A report from Cimcorp found that as software becomes the backbone of modern distribution operations, companies are prioritizing cyber resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

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Comau extends intralogistics platform with Invent Smart Intralogistics Solutions acquisition

July 8, 2026 · Comau announced its acquisition of Invent Smart Intralogistics Solutions, a Brazilian specialist in warehouses and intralogistics technologies.

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MODEX 2026: Five observations from supply chain’s biggest event

April 17, 2026 · Recapping MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, supply chain’s biggest event, featured countless technical innovations related to orchestration, AI, vision and more. But what does it mean?

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MODEX 2026: Global Industrial to showcase efficiency- and ergonomics-focused warehouse technologies

April 11, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Global Industrial will showcase its lineup of efficiency- and ergonomics-focused warehouse technologies and its expanded material handling portfolio.

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MODEX 2026: CMES Robotics, Engineering Innovation to showcase AI-powered parcel handling system

April 11, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, CMES Robotics and Engineering Innovation will showcase a joint offering with AI vision piece picking and a parcel sorting system.

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MODEX 2026: Hardis Supply Chain, Pandora partner on global WMS transformation

April 10, 2026 · Ahead of MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, Hardis Supply Chain and Pandora announced a partnership to utilize Hardis WMS to modernize the jewelry retailer's supply chain.

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MODEX 2026: Peak Technologies introduces Peak Automation Intelligence

April 9, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Peak Technologies will run demos of its new AI-powered platform Peak Intelligence Automation for the warehouse and distribution center space.

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MODEX 2026: Toyota Industries Corporation announces global leadership of Toyota Automated Logistics

April 8, 2026 · Ahead of MODEX 2026, Toyota Industries Corp. announced Hitoshi Matsuoka, Thomas Hibinger and Aaron M. Jones as Toyota Automated Logistics’ leadership.

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MODEX 2026: Datalogic introduces mobile computer, image readers and safety laser scanner

April 5, 2026 · At MODEX 2026, Datalogic will release technologies for improved efficiency, traceability and safety for higher performance in logistics and warehousing operations.

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