Topic: Materials Handling

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OTTO Lifter Wins Gold Stevie Award for Manufacturing in 2023 International Business Awards

August 14, 2023 · OTTO Lifter, which was released in 2022, has been recognized for its innovation, safety, and performance, noted OTTO Motors.

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Chang Industrial, Mobile Industrial Robots Partner to Help Healthcare Industry

August 9, 2023 · Chang Industrial is including MiR autonomous mobile robots with its engineering services to help healthcare providers with nursing shortages by automating hospital processes.

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Chery Automotive Deploys Over 100 ForwardX Mobile Robots in Super Factory Phase 1

August 8, 2023 · Chery Automotive is using three models of autonomous mobile robots from ForwardX in Phase 1 of a materials handling deployment for assembly processes at its new factory.

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Cyngn to Deploy 100 Autonomous Electric Forklifts for Wood Products Supplier Arauco

August 1, 2023 · Cyngn said Arauco's agreement is its single largest pre-launch order to date. The vehicles will help the wood products company tackle labor shortages and consistency challenges.

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Autonomous Robots and Drones Rise in Warehouses

July 29, 2023 · Autonomous robots and drones are becoming more capable, thanks to advances in sensing, navigation, swarm coordination, and charging schemes, according to InvenSense.

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Raymond Gives Warehouse Performance a Lift With Robots and Data

July 28, 2023 · Raymond Corp. has been recognized for motion control and autonomous lift trucks, but it is also focusing on using telematics to improve services for warehouse customers.

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Cyngn Signs Heavy Equipment Manufacturer to Deploy Stockchasers

July 27, 2023 · Cyngn said its latest customer to date, a heavy equipment manufacturer, will deploy DriveMod Stockchasers in its North American factory.

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Karter Launches Three Autonomous Mobile Robots With Fast Charging

July 26, 2023 · Karter is using BlueBotics' Autonomous Navigation Technology in three new products, including flexible mobile robots and automated lift trucks for pallet handling.

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ForwardX Robotics Releases Flex 60-T Mobile Robot for Cage Trolley Docking and Towing

July 25, 2023 · ForwardX said its Flex 60-T autonomous mobile robot is the first one for docking and towing cage trolleys, which are used in warehouses, factories, and other environments.

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Autonomous Lift Trucks Find a Road to Success With Hyster, Yale

July 24, 2023 · Autonomous lift trucks and mobile robots can improve flexibility and agility for warehouses and manufacturers seeking to modernize. Hyster and Yale explain how.

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euroTECH Partners With Cobot Lift for Exclusive Distribution in Germany

July 21, 2023 · euroTECH, which provides vacuum systems, has partnered with companies such as Cobot Lift to add capabilities and automate new applications such as moving bagged goods.

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Cyngn Partners With Motrec to Launch Fleet of AI Powered, Electric Autonomous Tuggers

July 19, 2023 · Cyngn is integrating its DriveMod system for autonomous driving with Motrec's heavy-duty MT-160 tuggers for materials handling in complex commercial and industrial environments.

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ForwardX Robotics Picks Up $61M in Series C Funding for Mobile Robot Orchestration

July 18, 2023 · ForwardX has raised a total of about $140 million to date as company offers its vision-based mobile robots to warehouses and manufacturers worldwide.

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Raymond University Research Program Now Accepting Proposals to Advance Material Handling Technology

July 14, 2023 · The Raymond Corp. is now accepting applications for technology research grants twice a year to support the future of the materials handling industry.

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Kivnon Makes and Installs 5,000 Mobile Robots in 20 Countries

July 11, 2023 · Kivnon has grown since its founding in 2009 to serve industries including logistics, automotive, and retail with its mobile robots such as the K05 Twister model.

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The Time to Automate Is Now, and Hybrid Mode Can Help, Notes Crown Equipment

July 10, 2023 · Crown Equipment has published a series of e-books to demystify the process of adopting automation and to help warehouses review forklift safety.

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Swisslog Integrates Software, Storage to Help Northern Tool + Equipment Meet Omnichannel Demand

June 18, 2023 · Swisslog is deploying automation including its SynQ software and an AutoStore system to help Northern Tool + Equipment grow both retail and online fulfillment.

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BYD and Cyngn Provide Preview of AI Powered Autonomous Forklift

June 16, 2023 · BYD is combining its electric forklift with Cyngn's AI-driven autonomy technology for a fully autonomous industrial vehicle, according to the partners.

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Exotec Named ‘Overall Robotics Company of the Year’ by SupplyTech Breakthrough

June 16, 2023 · Exotec hosted ExoDay in Atlanta, showing its technologies and services and discussing with integrators and customers how automation can meet supply chain challenges.

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Rocrich AGV Solutions Joint Venture of Mitsubishi Logisnext and Jungheinrich to Expand in North America

June 15, 2023 · Rocrich will expand support and combine the Rocla and Jungheinrich automated guided vehicle portfolios within the existing joint venture with Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas.

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