Topic: Materials Handling

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BALYO Renews Material Handling Automation Partnership With KION Through 2027

May 16, 2022 · BALYO, whose technology adds autonomy to standard forklifts, has extended its cooperation with industrial equipment provider KION Group, as well as its Linde Material Handling subsidiary.

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Kassow Robots Expands Its Reach in the Eastern U.S. With BlueBay Automation Partnership

May 16, 2022 · Kassow's line of seven-axis lightweight cobot arms, which are intended to widen the range of applications for industrial automation, have joined BlueBay's offerings.

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Robotics Adoption Is Growing but Has a Ways to Go, Finds Peerless Research Group

May 15, 2022 · Robotics adoption is growing across supply chains and manufacturing, but a recent Peerless Research Group survey found that many operators are still hesitant.

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BeBop Sensors Introduces RoboSkin to Give Robots Tactile Awareness

May 13, 2022 · BeBop Sensors said its RoboSkin uses patented, fabric-based sensors less than 1 mm thick to provide a sense of touch to humanoid robotic surfaces and prosthetic limbs.

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SRSI to Be a Certified Integrator of Dematic Warehouse Systems

May 12, 2022 · SRSI, or Slate River Systems Inc., will now integrate all of Dematic's lift trucks and supply chain systems for warehouses and distribution centers.

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Vimaan Robotics Comes to Market With End-to-End Inventory System, Amazon Support

May 9, 2022 · Vimaan Robotics emerged from stealth in January 2022 and in April got backing from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. Its CEO explains its inventory value proposition and plans for growth.

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Berkshire Grey Partners With Logistex to Deliver Logistics Automation in the U.K.

May 9, 2022 · Berkshire Grey has partnered with Logistex, offering its AI-driven robotics through the U.K.-based systems integrator to help e-commerce operations keep up with shifting demand.

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VisionNav Raises Series C+ Funding for Driverless Industrial Vehicles

April 29, 2022 · VisionNav said it plans to use its latest funding for R&D, optimizing its autonomous lift trucks' performance, and conducting large-scale deployments for global customers.

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Seegrid Mobile Robots Make Material Flow More Reliable at Sumitomo Drive Technologies

April 20, 2022 · Seegrid helped Sumitomo Drive Technologies haul parts and equipment between an existing assembly facility and a new warehouse with the Seegrid Palion Tow Tractor.

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MHS Global and Fortna to Merge, Forming Materials Handling Multinational

April 19, 2022 · MHS, which provides materials handling automation and integration services, said its combination with Fortna's warehouse operating software, will give end-to-end support for logistics providers.

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ABB High-Speed Alignment Software Promises to Accelerate Six-Axis Robots by 70%

April 15, 2022 · ABB says its High-Speed Alignment software uses computer vision to increase robot speed and accuracy for assembly and picking applications, particularly in electronics manufacturing.

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VisionNav Showcases Unmanned Truck Loading and Unloading System at SFAW 2022

April 8, 2022 · VisionNav Robotics began its global road show for its truck loading and unloading robots in Seoul a week after demonstrating autonomous lift trucks at MODEX 2022.

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6 Robotics Experts Reflect on MODEX 2022

April 8, 2022 · MODEX 2022 was one of the first big in-person trade shows in a long time. Exhibitors, speakers, and attendees discuss their favorite robots, new trends, and more.

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10 Materials Handling Robotics Takeaways From MODEX 2022

April 7, 2022 · MODEX 2022 was not only the first big trade show since the pandemic struck, but it was also a chance to see and discuss many different robots for supply chain applications.

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MODEX 2022 Welcomes Back Attendees, as Materials Handling Robotics Cautiously Advances

April 4, 2022 · While attendees and robotics exhibitors were plentiful at MODEX 2022, innovations and partnerships raised questions about the management of heterogenous fleets.

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GreyOrange and Sistemo Expand Partnership in Latin America

April 1, 2022 · GreyOrange is expanding its partnership with consulting and implementation firm Sistemo to reach more of Latin America.

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Vecna Robotics Partners With Forklift Company Big Joe on New Pallet Jack

March 29, 2022 · Vecna Robotics and Big Joe Forklifts are working together on a new robot aimed for warehouses and manufacturing facilities.

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FORT Robotics Announces Embedded Wireless Safety Controller for Mobile Robots at MODEX

March 28, 2022 · At MODEX 2022, FORT Robotics said its new Nano Safety Controller enables remote control of mobile robots and reliable safety commands over Internet Protocol Networks.

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Locus Robotics Adds AMRs to Product Line, Execution Platform for Warehouse Optimization

March 28, 2022 · Locus Robotics' new Locus Vector and Locus Max AMRs have joined the Locus Origin and are fully integrated with its LocusOne orchestration platform for warehouses.

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Berkshire Grey, Osaro Announce Robotic Bagging Systems Before MODEX 2022

March 27, 2022 · Berkshire Grey said its Robotic Pick and Pack with Identification system integrates with existing autobagging technologies, while OSARO's Automated Bagging Solution offers object recognition and robot manipulation.

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