Topic: Equipment

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OMRON launches new integrated AMR offerings with lifter, roller modules from ROEQ

February 23, 2024 · OMRON announced two new AMRs with lifter and roller modules along with software from ROEQ for safety compliant movements in facilities.

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TE Connectivity Tops Off AMR Fleet Performance

July 7, 2022 · TE Connectivity, a Tier 2 automotive supplier, deployed special top modules, or mobile robotic equipment, to a get performance boost from its fleet of autonomous mobile robots.

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ePicker launches autonomous pallet mover

March 30, 2022 · Partnering with Anantak, ePicker (Booth C7294b), a robotics company, has developed an autonomous pallet mover and is introducing it during Modex.

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Oceaneering launches new mobile robots at Modex

March 30, 2022 · Oceaneering International (Booth B9408) has completely revamped its autonomous mobile robots (AMR) product portfolio and announced the North American launch of three new mobile robots.

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Big Joe debuts BUD collaborative robot

March 28, 2022 · Big Joe Forklifts (Booths B3219 & B3419) is previewing several new products, including the company’s vision for a new breed of semi-autonomous machines known as “co-bots.”

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Closing the Knowledge Gap in Autonomous Mobile Robot Deployments With Equipment

July 10, 2021 · Rather than putting together accessories for autonomous mobile robots yourself, facilities operators can use safer, more economical, and easier to deploy mobile robot equipment.

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Is Now the Time for Robotic Lift Trucks?

December 28, 2020 · Though robotic industrial trucks are still a small slice of the market, expectations are growing for them as operations seek to speed up their processes while lessening the struggle of trying to find enough operators.

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Other Voices: Mobile robots in the time of Coronavirus

July 1, 2020 · No matter the current economic conditions, efficiency, quick deployment, and getting the most ROI will remain top priorities for those considering robotics and automation.

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World Economic Forum Names ProGlove a Technology Pioneer

June 24, 2020 · Innovator of data capture solutions recognized for potential to impact supply chains globally.

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AutoGuide Mobile Robots opens testing center in Massachusetts

June 23, 2020 · With virtual demonstrations offered now, the test facility enables customers to see the flexible, safe and easy-to-deploy AMRs in action.

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Are exoskeletons the X factor for industrial workers?

June 10, 2020 · You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.

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Conveyco and Geek+ announce strategic partnership for North America

May 19, 2020 · Partnership will provide flexibility and reduced costs associated for warehouse and logistics operations in various industries, especially for fast-growing e-commerce and online retail.

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Other Voices: In times of social distancing, essential businesses turn to autonomous robots

May 5, 2020 · Warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing companies look to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to operate efficiently while maintaining the social distancing guidelines.

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Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) adds 5 certified system integrators to network

April 17, 2020 · MiR's global network of CSIs ensure proper installation and service of MIR's fleet of user-friendly, powerful and robust AMRs for heavy and light internal transport.

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Yale robotic reach truck wins gold Edison Award

April 14, 2020 · Robotic reach truck can perform at 30 feet and reach into double-deep storage locations, enabling operations to automate new processes beyond floor-level, point-to-point transportation.

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GlobalData: Industrial automation paying the price for failing to think big and invest bigger

April 13, 2020 · Despite much hype over the years, advanced factory automation has not been substituted for human workers at scale.

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Berkshire Grey offers RaaS options

April 7, 2020 · RaaS can unlock the value of robotic fulfillment for retailers and etailers both struggling to keep up with current demand and those planning for future surges.

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ABI Research: Covid reveals weakest links in the supply chain – the supplier’s supplier

March 20, 2020 · 'Investments in robotics or IoT sensors assume assembly lines receive a steady flow of raw materials. COVID-19 demonstrates that manufacturers need to be as focused on their supplier's capabilities as they are on their factory floor.'

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MiR launches faster, shorter and narrower MiR250

March 11, 2020 · Mobile Industrial Robots (Booth 9435) launched the MiR250, a collaborative autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that is faster, safer and more agile for operations where space is at a premium.

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Vecna Robotics’ technology transcends traditional automation

March 11, 2020 · Vecna Robotics (Booth 9807) is showcasing its innovative, autonomous materials handling solutions this week at Modex.

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