Topic: Materials Handling

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Rockwell Automation makes strategic investment in RightHand Robotics

March 7, 2025 · With a strategic investment from Rockwell Automation, systems integrators will more easily be able to integrate RightHand Robotics piece picking systems with other systems.

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ProMat 2025 show planner: Discover robotics and automation in Chicago

March 3, 2025 · MHI is sponsoring ProMat 2025, a trade show for manufacturing and supply chain operations innovators set to feature countless robot demos and automation-focused education sessions.

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ProMat 2025: Regal Rexnord to showcase conveyor systems, forklift components

February 26, 2025 · Regal Rexnord will showcase its conveyor and forklift systems that can help address operations and maintenance challenges in warehouse material handling applications at ProMat 2025.

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ProMat 2025: Scott Technology to unveil new AGV

February 26, 2025 · Scott Technology will unveil its latest modular Transbotics NexBot AGV technology for logistics and material handling on the opening day of ProMat 2025, March 17, at 11:30 a.m.

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Apptronik, Jabil to build, pilot humanoid robots in manufacturing

February 25, 2025 · Through a strategic collaboration, Jabil will build and deploy Apptronik’s Apollo humanoid robot on the production lines that will eventually be used to build more Apollo robots.

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ARM Institute 25-01 Project Call now publicly available

February 24, 2025 · The ARM Institute expects to award approximately $3M to fund multiple projects focused on multi-modal sensing AI, rapid retasking and agility, cobot orchestration, and path planning.

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10 humanoid robot companies preparing for commercial deployment

February 13, 2025 · With AI advances improving simulation and deep learning, humanoid robot companies are preparing to deploy robots commercially for paying customers. Some have already begun.

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Cofactr acquires AI-based Factor.io to manage supply chains across industries

February 6, 2025 · Supply chain and logistics management platform Cofactr announced the acquisition of AI-based Factor.io to manage supply chains across a variety of industries.

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ProMat 2025: MasterMover to provide live demonstration of TOW300 tugger AGV

February 4, 2025 · At ProMat 2025 in Chicago, material handling automation provider MasterMover will showcase its TOW300 Tugger AGV with partner BlueBotics.

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Toyota Material Handling, The Raymond Corporation become one integrated organization

February 2, 2025 · Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation announced a formal integration of the organizations under the new Toyota Material Handling North America brand.

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LG acquires majority stake in Bear Robotics

January 31, 2025 · Upon completing a call option to raise its shares to 51%, LG will integrate its commercial robot business centered around CLOi hospitality and service AMRs with Bear Robotics.

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Gather AI names new heads of sales and finance

January 21, 2025 · Christopher Visnic and Li Wu have joined inventory intelligence drone provider Gather AI as the head of sales and head of finance, respectively.

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Universal Robots announces Collaborate North America 2025

December 20, 2024 · The free-to-attend cobot conference and tradeshow will feature hands-on demos, speakers from A3, Siemens and MIT, and 'surprise speakers' from automotive and AI chip manufacturers.

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FlexLink introduces RC12 palletizing cobot arm

December 9, 2024 · FlexLink’s third generation RC12 palletizing cobot arm features a redesigned, standardized base, safety systems, and a user-friendly interface that require no programming skills.

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Karl Iagnemma becomes Vecna Robotics CEO

November 13, 2024 · In addition to closing $14.5 million in additional funding, Vecna Robotics has welcomed Karl Iagnemma as CEO, who brings experience from developing autonomous vehicle technology.

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Johnson Electric, Aegis Sortation announce distribution partnership

October 24, 2024 · Aegis Sortation announced that it is Johnson Electric’s exclusive technology distributor in the North American market, where it will distribute the TrueDrive and VersaSort products.

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Seegrid announces closing of $50M Series D investment

September 6, 2024 · Seegrid, an autonomous mobile robot for pallet material handling provider, announced the closing of a $50M Series D round, led by Giant Eagle Incorporated and G2 Venture Partners.

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Seegrid’s AI, machine learning bring precision to automated lift trucks

August 19, 2024 · Seegrid’s Tom Panzarella and David Griffin explain how cameras, AI, machine learning, and deep learning enable autonomous lift trucks to pick and place pallets with precision.

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Humanoid robot developer Robot Era debuts XHand for object manipulation

August 12, 2024 · Robot Era released its XHand, a human-like hand for object manipulation on its XBot-L humanoid robot with highly sensitive sensors and joints for data collection and feedback.

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Holman Logistics announces autonomous forklift initiative with Third Wave Automation

August 3, 2024 · Holman Logistics and Third Wave Automation recently announced a partnership that will see Third Wave autonomous forklifts deployed at a Holman multi-client warehouse.

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