Topic: Materials Handling

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FANUC Produces 1 Millionth Industrial Robot

September 20, 2023 · FANUC has been producing industrial automation for nearly 50 years and is expanding its North American presence.

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stow Group Launches Movu Robotics Brand for Modular Warehouse Automation

September 20, 2023 · stow Group has rebranded stow Robotics as Movu Robotics to consolidate its autonomous offerings for movement, storage, and picking.

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Agility Robotics Builds RoboFab, Scaling Production of Humanoid Robots

September 18, 2023 · Agility Robotics said its RoboFab, which is under construction in Salem, Ore., will enable it to meet demand for its Digit humanoids in warehouses.

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Rocrich AGV Solutions Joint Venture of Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and Jungheinrich Ramps Up

September 18, 2023 · Rocrich AGV Solutions, a joint venture of Jungheinrich and Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, is staffing up to support a comprehensive suite of supply chain automation.

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HWL Solves Handling Challenge, Relieves Employee Strain With MIRAI Powered Robot

September 16, 2023 · HWL, a thermal treatment company, deployed MIRAI's vision system in its Berlin factory to take over the repetitive task of handling and washing metal parts.

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Big Joe Forklifts Adds Features to Autonomous Pallet Mover for Ease of Use

September 12, 2023 · Big Joe Forklift has added dynamic rerouting, onboard viewable maps, and configurable zone rules to its autonomous Pallet Mover.

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OTTO Motors Launches Heavy Duty Mobile Robot for Tight Manufacturing Spaces

September 11, 2023 · OTTO Motors said its OTTO 1200 autonomous mobile robot has heavy lift capacity and the agility to maneuver through narrow aisles and around people safely.

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Otto Group to Deploy Fleet of Boston Dynamics Spot and Stretch Robots

September 11, 2023 · Otto Group, a top German e-commerce retailer, plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' robots as part of its logistics automation.

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ResGreen SimuPath Uses Unreal Engine to Optimize Materials Handling Robots

September 8, 2023 · ResGreen said its new SimuPath simulation program can create accurate 3D replicas of factories and warehouses to help optimize processes and automation.

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FORTNA Establishes Last Mile Solutions Center

September 7, 2023 · FORTNA, which provides conveyors, robots, and sortation systems, said its new center will provide expertise on automating last-mile delivery.

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CaPow Brings Constant Power for Mobile Robots to the U.S. With Partner JLC Robotics

September 7, 2023 · CaPow said its Genesis product provides perpetual power to robots without wires, reducing fleet size, space utilization, and battery hazards.

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Runner Group Automates Internal Logistics for Kitchenware With MiR Robots

August 30, 2023 · Runner Group built a smart factory to meet changing demand for kitchen goods, and it deployed a dozen systems from Mobile Industrial Robots for ease of use.

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Webinar: New Robots Emerge for Palletizing and Loading

August 29, 2023 · Palletizing and loading are becoming easier to automate, thanks to advances in vision and software. Learn how in this free Robotics 24/7 Roundtable.

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MIT Develops AI Technique Enabling Robots to Manipulate Objects With Their Whole Bodies

August 27, 2023 · MIT researchers have developed an AI technique called smoothing to address challenges in contact-rich manipulation planning for robots to determine how to handle objects.

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Jungheinrich Fully Acquires Magazino, to Retain Mobile Robot Brand

August 23, 2023 · Jungheinrich has bought out shares in Magazino and is adding its mobile robots and control software to its warehouse portfolio.

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Apollo Humanoid From Apptronik Designed to Transform the Nature of Work

August 23, 2023 · Apollo, a new humanoid from Apptronik, is the result of years of development work and is designed to be easy and affordable to manufacture and use.

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POLA ORBIS Partners With ForwardX Robotics to Streamline Warehouse Operations

August 22, 2023 · POLA ORBIS, a leading Japanese cosmetic producer, needed to streamline its picking processes, so it turned to mobile robots with onboard scales from ForwardX.

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Macy’s Looks at Electrification, Worker Safety as Parts of Sustainability

August 20, 2023 · Macy's has been modernizing its supply chain, and one priority is sustainability. The retailer is pursuing this goal through reducing energy consumption and packaging and educating its workforce.

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Cyngn Marks Multiple Milestones for Autonomous Industrial Vehicles

August 17, 2023 · Cyngn has announced multiple OEM partnerships, early orders, and a roadshow for its DriveMod Stockchaser, Forklift, and Tugger.

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Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Launches Lift Link Telematics Product for North American Warehouses

August 16, 2023 · Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas said its new Lift Link telematics system can provide precise and actionable data in real time to help customers more effectively manage robotic fleets.

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