Topic: Picking

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RightHand Robotics Picks Up Partners and Recognition, Expects Maturing Demand in 2023

January 30, 2023 · RightHand Robotics announced key partnerships last year and expects robotic picking to work alongside automated storage and human workers across industries this year.

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Kindred Tests the Performance of INDUCT System at High-Volume Logistics Center as Part of Beta Trial

January 30, 2023 · Kindred recently completed an 18-month beta trial for its INDUCT system at a logistics facility that sorts up to 400,000 parcels an hour during the peak holiday season.

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Sargento Increases Outbound Fulfillment With Westfalia Warehouse Automation

January 29, 2023 · Sargento is known for cheese production, but it needed to support both layer picking and full pallet handling. It turned to Westfalia for an ASRS and picking system.

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How to Make Supply Chains More Robust With Robotics

January 25, 2023 · Supply chains are being challenged as never before by shifting demand, geopolitical complications, and labor shortages. Learn how different robots, sensors, and AI can help.

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Exotec Adds Three Modular Technologies to Skypod Warehouse Automation

January 19, 2023 · Exotec released a new conveyor system, machine vision-guided robotic picking, and system status software based on its ongoing product roadmap and customer feedback.

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Numina Group Launches Pakt Pack and Ship System to ‘Democratize’ Warehouse Automation

January 17, 2023 · Numina Group, which designs and integrates warehouse automation, said its new Pakt system can help fulfillment operations save on labor and increase throughput.

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DesignFuture Japan and Locus Robotics to Deploy Mobile Robots in Material Bank Japan Warehouse

January 16, 2023 · DesignFuture Japan has partnered with Locus Robotics, which has already helped pick more than 1.3 billion items, to deploy mobile robots for building sample orders.

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AutoStore Launches Pio to Make Cube Storage Available to Small, Midsize Businesses

January 11, 2023 · Pio is AutoStore's new unit offering pay-per-pick deployments of automated storage and retrieval technology to SMBs. It's now available in North America.

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OPEX Incorporates RFID Scanning Into Warehouse Sorting Automation

January 10, 2023 · OPEX is adding RFID scanning to its Sure Sort automation in response to demand from customers for more rapid handling in apparel manufacturing and retail.

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Radial Inc. Installs Covariant Robotic Putwalls at Kentucky Fulfillment Center

January 10, 2023 · Radial Inc is a B2C e-commerce fulfillment provider and has purchased 12 Covariant Robotic Putwalls to increase productivity at its Kentucky facility.

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Automation Continues to Play a Key Role in Helping Businesses Build Resilient Supply Chains

December 22, 2022 · Companies of all sizes are turning to robots to help them be more flexible in response to supply chain disruptions and continuing labor challenges.

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RENATUS ROBOTICS Launches ‘One-Stop Pick and Pack’ Warehouse Automation

December 13, 2022 · RENATUS ROBOTICS said its proprietary optimization algorithms and robotics hardware can helps companies improve productivity and reduce labor costs by up to 67%.

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inVia Robotics Wins Frost & Sullivan 2022 North American Technology Innovation Leadership Award for Differentiated Products, RaaS Model

December 10, 2022 · inVia Robotics has won another award from Frost & Sullivan for its goods-to-person picking system and robotics-as-a-service business model to help warehouses automate.

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KPI Integrated Solutions Opens First North American Demo Site for New Geek+ Four-Way Shuttle

December 2, 2022 · KPI Integrated Solutions, a combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, Pulse Integration, and QC Software, has set up a demonstration of Geek+'s Four-way Shuttle and X-series mobile robots.

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Locus Robotics Raises $117M in Series F Round, Bringing Valuation to Nearly $2B

November 29, 2022 · Locus Robotics said its latest funding will accelerate its industry leadership as it provides autonomous mobile robots to more than 230 sites around the world.

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Bridgestone Begins Testing Soft Robot for Piece Picking at Logistics Sites

November 28, 2022 · Bridgestone is branching out from tires and hoses to rubber actuators for soft robotic grippers in a proof of concept under way at partner warehouses.

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Webinar: Robotic Piece Picking With Machine Vision

November 21, 2022 · In this Robotics 24/7 Roundtable, viewers can learn about the latest advances and applications for robotic piece picking in multiple industries.

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Soft Robotics Picks Up Series C Funding From Food Producers for Its Grasping Tech

November 17, 2022 · Soft Robotics, whose mGripAI picking system combines compliant grippers, machine vision, and AI, has raised funding from major food producers to expand deployments.

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ForwardX Mobile Robots Pick 15M Units During China’s Singles’ Day

November 17, 2022 · ForwardX said its autonomous mobile robots assisted more than 100 warehouses, including those of JD.com, to meet e-commerce demand around China's Singles' Day.

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Truck Unloading a Solvable Problem for Automation, Says Pickle Robot CEO

November 16, 2022 · Truck unloading is a difficult task for distribution centers and warehouses, but Pickle Robot plans to lead the pack of companies working to automate it.

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Automate 2026: Forklifts, physical AI, vision systems and more from day three in Chicago
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