Topic: Labor Shortage

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Dexterity, Sumitomo Corporation establish joint venture to accelerate AI-powered robot adoption in Japan

July 21, 2024 · Dexterity and Sumitomo Corporation announced a join venture to accelerate AI-powered robot adoption to address labor shortages and boost efficiency in Japanese warehouse operations.

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Chef Robotics exits stealth mode, launches food prep robot arm

July 14, 2024 · Chef Robotics recently exited stealth mode to announce the launch of its food manipulation robot arms for high-mix meal manufacturing environments.

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Yale expands LiftOne dealer to include former Wheeler territory

July 9, 2024 · Family-owned lift truck supplier LiftOne’s Yale territory has been expanded across portions of North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia.

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ABB launches OmniCore intelligent automation platform

June 27, 2024 · ABB said its OmniCore intelligent automation platform will be a step change to a modular and futureproof motion control architecture, improving accuracy and efficiency.

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PIT’s xBridge innovation center helps Ottonomy evaluate use cases

June 20, 2024 · At Pittsburgh International Airport’s xBridge innovation center, companies test their products in real-world environments, including Ottonomy’s autonomous delivery robots.

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Medical robotics company Clarapath partners with the Mayo Clinic

May 29, 2024 · Clarapath, producer of the SectionStar tissue slide preparation system, has partnered with the Mayo Clinic to develop pathology laboratory automation technologies.

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RC Mowers adds split pattern plan and bilingual interface

May 14, 2024 · Learning from customer experiences, RC Mowers added a Spanish interface option and split mowing pattern fleet management tool to its Autonomous Mowing Robot.

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Comau brings the power of automation to Automate 2024

May 6, 2024 · Industrial automation solution provider Comau announced the release of its new S-family of robots, a return to its historic red robots, at Automate 2024 in Chicago.

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Automate 2024: Zebra Technologies unveils new offerings, advancing the connected factory

May 6, 2024 · Zebra Technologies unveiled new 3D sensors and a fulfillment system at Automate 2024 in Chicago to advance the connected factory.

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Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) offer modern solution to challenges of traditional farming

May 2, 2024 · Farming technology start-up Hippo Harvest is using AMRs to make greenhouse farming as accessible and productive as outdoor farming.

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MODEX 2024: Yale Lift Truck Technologies introduces advanced dynamic stability system as standalone option

March 11, 2024 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies released a standalone option of its advanced dynamic stability program at MODEX 2024.

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Teleo, Storm Equipment introduce remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow

March 6, 2024 · Teleo announced a partnership with Storm Equipment to retrofit construction vehicles and snow plows with autonomous technology to enhance safety and capabilities of heavy machinery.

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ABB Robotics, METTLER TOLEDO sign MOU to accelerate global adoption of flexible lab automation

February 2, 2024 · ABB Robotics and METTLER Toledo will integrate ABB robots with METTLER Toledo’s LabX instrument management software to expedite adoption of flexible lab automation.

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Robotics Revolutionize End of Line Packaging

May 18, 2023 · Don't wait to experience the transformative power of automation; end of line packaging solutions, enabling you to elevate your production capabilities and maximize profits.

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Rapyuta Robotics Partners With Staffing Company to Grow Customer Base

February 14, 2023 · OutSourcing Solutions is working with Rapyuta Robotics to give its customers the option to invest in automation.

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Automation System’s Pros and Cons

February 9, 2023 · In an industrial setting, automation is associated with computerized programming that coordinates different jobs with little to no human interaction. While they are unable to complete complex tasks that require human hands, their most effective traits come out by automating repetitive, mechanical, or in other cases, both.

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Survey finds strong “generation gap” factor in warehouse labor shortages

August 31, 2022 · Berkshire Grey's research found nearly three-quarters of chief supply chain officers see robotics automation in warehouses as a solution for the growing gap in younger job applicants

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Survey: Warehouse workers see value in tech that helps them do their jobs

June 29, 2022 · Lucas Systems' new ‘Voice of the Warehouse Worker’ study found that nearly 3 out of 4 (74%) on-floor workers said they would consider a pay cut at another company for an opportunity to use technology if it helps them in their job.

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