Topic: Materials Handling

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Seegrid Announces Interoperability Between Palion Lift and Palion Tow Tractor at ProMat

March 22, 2023 · Seegrid said at ProMat that its autonomous mobile robots now work more closely together to automate materials flow, pallet movement, and to help meet customer needs.

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Mujin Launches TruckBot Autonomous System for Unloading Trailers and Shipping Containers

March 21, 2023 · Mujin said TruckBot, its new robot debuting this week at ProMat, can extend up to 52 ft. from conveyors and unload up to 1,000 cases per hour from trucks and shipping containers.

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OTTO Motors Launches OTTO 600, a Midsized Autonomous Mobile Robot

March 20, 2023 · OTTO 600 and the latest software will be showcased in Booth N7537 at ProMat on March 20-23 in Chicago.

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GEODIS Nearly Doubles Case Picking Throughput With Vecna Robotics Systems

March 14, 2023 · GEODIS has reimagined case picking with mobile robots and software from Vecna Robotics. It reportedly doubled throughput, increased efficiency, and gained flexibility with humans and robots.

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Robotic Automation: Is It a Good Fit for My Organization?

March 11, 2023 · Robotic automation can address many warehouse challenges, but companies should first evaluate their needs and have a plan for implementing robot applications, says enVista.

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End-to-End Intralogistics Solutions From Raymond

March 9, 2023 · Raymond will be showing its full suite of materials handling equipment, including a high-capacity order picker, a real-time location system, and an automated swing-reach truck, at ProMat 2023.

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WiBotic Provides Wireless Charging Capabilities for ResGreen’s LilBuddy Mobile Robots

March 7, 2023 · WiBotic, which provides power management technologies for mobile robots, worked with ResGreen to provide wireless charging for LilBuddy, which can operate in narrow aisles.

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BALYO to Display Robotic Automation for High Bay Storage at ProMat 2023

February 27, 2023 · BALYO, whose high-bay storage robots include autonomous forklifts and an alternative to automated storage and retrieval systems, will provide demonstrations and experts at ProMat.

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MHI Announces Finalists for MHI Innovation Awards

February 22, 2023 · MHI has shared the list of finalists in its annual MHI Innovation Award show, which it said was designed to educate and provide valuable insights on the latest manufacturing and supply chain products and services to ProMat attendees.

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Autonomous Mobile Robots Offer an Answer to the Labor Shortage

February 21, 2023 · Autonomous mobile robots have become more intelligent, thanks to better navigation and fleet management software, enabling them to take on more collaborative roles in factories and warehouses.

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Aerospace Robotics Business to Scale Up With Strategic Collaborations and New Product Launches

February 12, 2023 · Aerospace robotics is a growing global market, thanks to widening distribution of advanced technologies and defense investments, reported Allied Market Research.

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Terex Invests in and Partners With Apptronik for New Robotics Applications

February 9, 2023 · Terex, which makes materials processing machinery, has made an equity investment in Apptronik, which is developing general-purpose humanoid robots to act in dynamic environments.

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New Balance Engineer Shares Details of Company’s New Robotics Group at MassRobotics Event in Boston

February 3, 2023 · New Balance's Manufacturing Innovation Team recently developed a new group dedicated to exploring how robotics can be used at its factories.

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Epson to Exhibit SCARA and Six-Axis Robots at ATX West 2023

February 2, 2023 · Epson Robots said it will show its GX-Series SCARA robots for complex and demanding tasks, as well as high-performance six-axis robots and RC+ Express application development software.

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KEWAZO CEO Explains Value Proposition of Construction Robotics Startup

January 24, 2023 · KEWAZO raised funding for scaffolding robots and analytics despite economic headwinds by aiming for a high utilization rate and delivering useful data, said CEO Artem Kuchukov.

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KEWAZO Raises $10M Series A to Automate and Digitize Construction Material Flow

January 24, 2023 · KEWAZO will apply its Series A funding to expanding its offering of the LIFTBOT scaffolding assembly robot and ONSITE data analytics platform in North America and Europe.

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ASTM International Continues Work on Mobile Manipulator Performance Standard

January 23, 2023 · ASTM International will discuss a performance standard for mobile manipulators, as scientists announce progress in research into finray-effect grippers for high-speed assembly.

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Barcoding Acquires Automated Guided Vehicle Maker FRED Automation

January 19, 2023 · Barcoding, a provider of supply chain automation, will offer FRED Automation's FRED and Freddie mobile robots to help facilities with both simple and complex materials movement.

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Kivnon to Show Forklift Pallet Stacker AGV at ProMAT 2023

January 17, 2023 · Kivnon plans to exhibit its latest mobile robot, the K55 Forklift Pallet Stacker, at ProMAT 2023. The Spanish company also offers custom, local support in North America.

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Catching up with MHI’s Daniel McKinnon

January 16, 2023 · Peerless Media's Modern Materials Handling sat down with MHI Executive Vice President or Exhibitions to discuss ProMat and the automation boom.

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