Topic: Materials Handling

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OTTO Motors Launches Autonomous Mobile Robots in Europe at LogiMAT 2023

April 25, 2023 · OTTO Motors, a leading North American provider of AMRs, has announced its European expansion at LogiMAT and is working with OTTO-certified partners to serve that growing market.

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OTTO Motors and Kollmorgen to Collaborate on Materials Handling Technology

April 24, 2023 · OTTO Motors, a pioneer in autonomous mobile robots, and Kollmorgen, a pioneer in automated guided vehicles, are exploring joint innovations for the demanding global market.

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Rainbow Robotics Expands Into U.S. With Launch of Branch Company in Schaumburg, Ill.

April 18, 2023 · Rainbow Robotics also recently set up two distributors in Germany to secure a foothold in the European market.

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CNC Robotics: Understanding the Basics

April 9, 2023 · CNC robotics is the combination of CNC machinery and the latest robots to improve precision and flexibility in manufacturing of both machine parts and the robots themselves.

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With Construction Booming, Tech Is the Missing Piece

April 8, 2023 · Construction as an industry faces many challenges, but assisting the existing skilled workforce is a top priority and an area where robotics can help, observes Heartland Ventures.

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ProMat 2023: Materials Handling Automation Reaches a Crossroad

April 7, 2023 · ProMat 2023 demonstrated not only the spread of robots and automation in materials handling, but also the strength of the industry despite inevitable economic cycles, said observers.

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Doosan Industrial Vehicle Partners With Kollmorgen for Automated Forklifts

April 5, 2023 · Doosan Industrial Vehicle, which made South Korea's first domestically produced forklift, is working with Kollmorgen to develop automated guided vehicles for materials handling.

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Top 10 Robots and Automation Seen at ProMat 2023

April 4, 2023 · ProMat 2023 featured many mobile robots and automated storage and retrieval systems, but other systems and software were also worth watching in Chicago.

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Vecna Robotics Surveys Supply Chain Professionals on the State of the Material Handling Automation Market in 2023

April 4, 2023 · Vecna Robotics and CITE Research surveyed more than 1,000 supply chain professionals across industries and found that warehouses are starting to adopt automation to address labor shortages.

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Big Joe Forklifts Launches Autonomous Pallet Mover at ProMat 2023

April 3, 2023 · Big Joe Forklifts took the wraps off the first commercial offering developed out of it autonomous division at ProMat this year in Chicago.

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Raymond Expands Energy Portfolio With New 48V Drop in Lithium Ion Battery

March 31, 2023 · The Raymond Corp. said its Energy Essential Distributed by Raymond battery is available in multiple configurations to meet a variety of electric lift truck operator needs.

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2023 Robotics Applications Conference Announces Call for Speakers

March 30, 2023 · The 2023 Robotics Applications Conference is seeking presenters who can share their journeys in evaluating, deploying, and managing robots and automation with fellow end users and suppliers.

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Piab Group Acquires COVAL, IB to Extend Materials Handling Reach

March 30, 2023 · Piab, which provides robotic grippers, is adding COVAL's vacuum automation systems and IB Verfahrens- und Anlagentechnik's bulk materials conveyance to its offerings.

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Destaco Launches Cobot End of Arm Tools Designed for Manufacturing and Materials Handling

March 28, 2023 · Destaco has announced a range of new cobot end-of-arm tools fo gripping, palletizing, machine tending, tool changing, and tool extension applications.

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ProMat 2023 Shows Integrated Robotics to Meet the Demands of the Times

March 28, 2023 · ProMat 2023 provided an opportunity to see how integration of warehouse robotics is proceeding, from mobile robots and autonomous lift trucks to digital twins.

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Plus One Robotics CEO Explains How Company Survived Silicon Valley Bank Failure at ProMat 2023

March 28, 2023 · Plus One Robotics raised money and exhibited at ProMat 2023, but it had to endure layoffs and the Silicon Valley Bank meltdown. CEO Erik Nieves explains what it did.

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Food Industry Feels the Growing Impact of Automation, Says Key Technology Infographic

March 26, 2023 · The food industry is increasingly reliant on automation to protect workers, maintain quality, and improve productivity. See an infographic of robot applications.

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Combilift Donates 75,000th Lift Truck to Convoy of Hope

March 24, 2023 · Combilift celebrated its 25th anniversary during ProMat, donating an Aisle Master articulated forklift, to global charity Convoy of Hope.

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Agility Robotics, OneRack, and HAI Robotics Receive MHI Awards at ProMat 2023

March 24, 2023 · MHI has announced the winners of the MHI Innovation and Startup Awards at the ProMat 2023 materials handling trade show.

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Raymond Shows Off Integrated Intralogistics Systems at ProMat 2023

March 23, 2023 · Raymond Corp. showed its latest autonomous lift trucks at ProMat 2023, as well as new electric vehicles, connected technologies, and educational offerings.

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