Topic: Materials Handling

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MODEX 2024: OTTO Motors focuses on manufacturing, autonomous production logistics, following acquisition

March 11, 2024 · OTTO Motors, recently acquired by Rockwell Automation, announced the creation of autonomous production logistics at MODEX 2024.

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2024 Robotics Applications Conference announces call for speakers

March 6, 2024 · The 2024 Robotics Applications Conference is seeking participants who can share how deploying and integrating robots address real-world challenges faced by supply chain and manufacturing end users.

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MODEX 2024: Robotics, supply chain and logistics leaders descend on Atlanta

March 6, 2024 · MODEX 2024 will bring over 45,000 professionals in the robotics, supply chain, material handling, logistics and transportation space to Atlanta in March 2024.

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Contextant to resell SOFTBOT Platform from SVT Robotics

February 20, 2024 · Systems integrator Contextant said it will offer customized and out-of-the-box systems to address interoperability and multi-agent orchestration challenges.

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Integrated logistics provider ArcBest announces Vaux Smart Autonomy

February 15, 2024 · ArcBest’s autonomously and remotely-operated AMR forklifts will integrate with its Vaux Freight Movement System, offering end-to-end material handling integration.

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ForwardX Robotics Introduces Max 1500-L Slim

November 10, 2023 · Material handling robot provides high payload capacity in a compact design.

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6 Business Use Cases for Mobile Robots in Manufacturing

November 4, 2023 · Mobile robots are improving in capabilities, thanks to improvements in software and hardware, and here are some examples of potential benefits.

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Porsche Consulting Collaborates With ABB Robotics to Automate Modular Construction

November 1, 2023 · Porsche Consulting is working with ABB Robotics to apply automation and software to large-scale manufacturing of modular housing, helping the construction industry meet workforce and sustainability challenges.

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Enhance Facility Flexibility and Agility With Mobile Robots

October 28, 2023 · Mobile robots, including AGVs, AMRs, and self-driving lift trucks, can add capabilities and throughput to nearly any facility, writes one columnist.

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Cyngn Raises Funding for Autonomous Driving Technology

October 27, 2023 · Cyngn has sold stock for its autonomy kits for existing and new industrial vehicles, and it added more to its pipeline this month than in all of Q3.

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Rockwell Automation Discusses OTTO Motors Acquisition

October 25, 2023 · Rockwell Automation said it plans to retain the Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors brands for industrial and mobile robot markets.

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Rockwell Automation to Present New Hardware, Software, Services at Automation Fair

October 24, 2023 · Rockwell Automation will show systems including robots from its new OTTO Motors acquisition at Automation Fair 2023.

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BlueBotics to Describe Advances in Mobile Robot Interoperability at CeMAT Asia 2023

October 20, 2023 · BlueBotics will present keynote on advances in multi-brand, collaborative mobile robot interoperability at CeMAT Asia 2023.

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Spanish Robotics Industry Rebounds From COVID-19, Says HowToRobot

October 18, 2023 · The Spanish robotics market includes many integrators and is growing again after three years of a COVID-19 slowdown, said a new study.

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Interroll Launches Conveyor Module for MiR Robots, Optimizes Own Internal Logistics

October 3, 2023 · Interroll said the combination of its light conveyor top module with the MiR250 mobile robot has significantly reduced manual handling and transportation times.

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Locus Robotics to Show AI Enabled Warehouse Automation at German Logistics Summit

October 2, 2023 · Locus Robotics will demonstrate its hardware and software and present two sessions about how its robotics-as-a-service offerings can provide flexibility.

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Combilift Collaborates With Siemens Gamesa to Offer Offshore Wind Sector New Autonomous Truck

September 29, 2023 · Combilift announced the Combi-LC for moving wind turbines, the Combi-AGT with dual control modes, and the Combi-Connect software for real-time fleet data.

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Can Manufacturers Institute Finances EverestLabs Robot to Recycle More Than 1M Beverage Cans Annually

September 26, 2023 · Can Manufacturers Institute members are funding an EverestLabs robot at a Caglia material recovery facility to demonstrate the value in recovering more used beverage cans.

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Norway Energy Sector Diversifying, Presenting Opportunities for Automation, Finds Report

September 25, 2023 · Norway has many robotics suppliers for its oil and gas industry, but the transition to other energy sources offers an opportunity, said HowToRobot and NFEA.

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Oceaneering Offers $200M in Senior Notes for Offshore and Mobile Robotics

September 25, 2023 · Oceaneering, which provides both marine systems for remote inspection and mobile robots for logistics, is offering senior notes to mature in 2028.

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