Topic: Robotics

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Amazon tests its Sequoia System and Agility Robotics’ Digit for fulfillment

October 20, 2023 · E-commerce leader plans to use new robots to support workplace safety and help it more quickly deliver customer orders.

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Movu Robotics: A portfolio for easier automation

October 11, 2023 · The Movu Robotics portfolio provides low entry, and scaleable warehouse automation solutions for growing businesses, enabling easy installation and adaptability to new business needs through simple integration and a minimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach.

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Ambi Robotics expands partnership with Pitney Bowes to automate middle-mile sorting

October 10, 2023 · Pitney Bowes deploys the AmbiSort B-Series solution at U.S. coastal hubs, accelerating interfacility sortation ahead of the 2023 peak holiday season.

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Robotics as a service (RaaS) catching fire

October 9, 2023 · Not only do some autonomous mobile robot suppliers see robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) as their go-to way of providing solutions, the model is starting to catch on for other, larger forms of robotic systems with more fixed infrastructure.

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Swisslog names Jens Schmale as new CEO effective start of 2024

October 5, 2023 · Jens Schmale is next in line for Swisslog CEO as Antonio Trioschi announces upcoming retirement. Giulia Colombi to lead the EMEA region.

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Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers bolster e-commerce fulfillment services

October 1, 2023 · A continued shift to remote work; the need for retailers to offer nimble shipping options; and the importance of warehouse operations to reduce inventory while increasing throughput are factors pushing laser-focused 3PLs to invest heavily in automation to make it all happen.

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Zebra study: nearly six in 10 warehouse leaders plan to deploy RFID by 2028

September 28, 2023 · Other trends which the study revealed include accelerated timelines for warehouse modernization projects, and returns management as a top operational challenge.

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Dexterity AI and FedEx unveil robotics trailer loading technology

September 26, 2023 · Called a 'first of its kind,' the solution's AI-powered software tackles what is called parcel handling's most challenging task--loading and stacking parcels and all the variability this involves. Testing of the truck loading technology is ongoing by FedEx with a goal to refine the technology and deploy commercially in the future.

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Warehouse automation provider stow Group launches Movu Robotics brand

September 24, 2023 · The new brand replaces the “stow Robotics” name, offering solutions based on autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

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IAM Robotics rebrands to Onward Robotics

September 19, 2023 · Mobile robotics company rebrands to mark its next chapter, reinforcing its mission to improve order fulfillment by coordinating humans and robots as a cohesive system.

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Agility Robotics readies RoboFab, a 70,000 square foot factory for producing its humanoid robots

September 18, 2023 · Located in Salem, Oregon and set to open later this year, the factory will have the capacity to eventually produce than 10,000 of Agility's 'Digit' bots annually.

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Retailer Otto Group teams with Boston Dynamics on warehouse robotics deployments

September 14, 2023 · Strategic agreement calls for Boston Dynamics robots, including both its Stretch and Spot robots, to be deployed across more than 20 facilities over the next two years.

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ABB to invest $280 million in its European robotics hub in Sweden

September 13, 2023 · Significant upgrade of the site in Västerås follows recent investments in China and the United States. The 65,000 square meter integrated Robotics Campus, planned to open in late 2026, will bring together automated manufacturing, R&D, customer experience and training centers to develop next generation AI-enabled technologies.

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The Pallet Report 2023: Shape shift underway

September 11, 2023 · New report reveals the types and sizes of pallets that companies are using, mechanisms used to secure the loads on the pallets and the broader role pallets are playing in global supply chains.

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OSARO and FANUC America collaborate to enhance warehouse robotics solutions

September 6, 2023 · The collaboration combines FANUC’s expertise building and deploying robotics systems with OSARO’s advanced vision software, which gives FANUC robots the ability to automatically learn how to successfully pick and place new objects

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Three Key Questions: How to know if you’re ready for goods-to-person technology

September 6, 2023 · If you’re considering a goods-to-person deployment, we provide three questions you’ll need to answer.

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More robots are coming to a warehouse near you

September 5, 2023 · Our new Intralogistics Robotics Study proves just how vital robotics and automation are becoming to warehouses and DCs of all sizes­—and across all industries.

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Wauseon Machine announces consolidation of aftermarket services through merger

September 5, 2023 · Aftermarket Services by McAlister Design and Automation and Wauseon Machine combine in formal merger

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Mujin secures $85 million in Series C funding

September 5, 2023 · Japan’s fastest-growing intelligent robotics company, Mujin, secures capital to pave the way for a new era of robotic automation.

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North America robot orders drop for second quarter

August 31, 2023 · Association for Advancing Automation’s latest report shows 37% fewer robots were purchased in April through June of 2023 than during the same period in 2022, a record year; downturn exacerbated by slow economy and high interest rates.

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