Topic: Robotics

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ABB survey finds risk from global “education gap” in automation

September 13, 2022 · Only one in four education establishments use robots in teaching programs despite planned investment in robotics and automation by 70% of US and European businesses over the next three years.

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International Robot Safety Conference returns in-person

September 12, 2022 · Agenda available for conference and trade show running Sept. 27-29 in Columbus, OH. Critical topics relevant amid highest quarter for robot sales in North America

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A new Texas facility fills a gap in Gap Inc.‘s e-commerce strategy

September 11, 2022 · The Customer Experience Center will serve customers in the Southwest and and provide another node for a new distribution offering.

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Addverb Technologies expands U.S. presence with R&D center in Silicon Valley

September 7, 2022 · Warehouse robotics company also announces the opening of corporate headquarters in Irvine, California

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Survey finds strong “generation gap” factor in warehouse labor shortages

August 31, 2022 · Berkshire Grey's research found nearly three-quarters of chief supply chain officers see robotics automation in warehouses as a solution for the growing gap in younger job applicants

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NFI to deploy Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot in a $10 million deal

August 31, 2022 · Stretch will begin unloading trucks and containers as a pilot program at NFI’s Savannah, GA facility in 2023, with plans to outfit additional warehouse locations across North America over the next few years.

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Columbia/Okura celebrates 1000th palletizing system

August 31, 2022 · The 1,000th system will be sent to a customer in North Carolina, Cherry Farms Seed Co., with a unique crest on the arm to denote it as the 1,000th robot.

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Robot sales hit record high in North America for third-straight quarter

August 29, 2022 · Association for Advancing Automation latest stats show the most industrial robots sold in any quarter; automotive industry returns to historic norms, while food & consumer goods sectors show interest in automation to handle e-commerce logistics boom

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Gap Inc. launches new customer experience center ahead of Holiday season

August 26, 2022 · Fulfillment center expansion in Fishkill, N.Y. and grand opening in Longview, Texas fuel greater processing power, increased automation, and job growth, all while meeting customer demand

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8 Reasons Why AMRs Beat Traditional Automation

August 22, 2022 · Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are a flexible and scalable solution compared to more rigid warehouse automation solutions.

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Dematic and Dexterity partner to deploy full-task robotics

August 22, 2022 · Dematic will sell and deploy Dexterity robotics globally and facilitate Dexterity’s entry into the European market

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Schneider Electric, Third Wave Automation, and Daifuku Wynright join TRG

August 9, 2022 · The Robotics Group (TRG) Industry Group of MHI announced the recent approval of Schneider Electric, Third Wave Automation, and Daifuku Wynright's application to join TRG.

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Berkshire Grey and FedEx expand their robotic automation solutions relationship

August 2, 2022 · FedEx plans to deploy more AI-robotic automation to streamline operations, while also signing warrant agreement with Berkshire Grey to purchase common stock

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Global Logistics/3PL Special Digital Issue 2022

August 2, 2022 · The paramount importance of 3PL partnerships.

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FANUC America to nearly double Michigan campus to accommodate automation demand

July 29, 2022 · Leading supplier of robotics, CNCs and other automation announces a West Campus expansion that will push its operational space in Oakland County, Mich., to nearly two million square feet.

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ABB joins Berkshire Grey’s Technology Alliance Program to deliver AI-enabled robotic solutions

July 28, 2022 · Technology collaboration helps customers optimize supply chain operations with fully integrated robotic solutions

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Peak Season Prep: Assisted Picking Robots Offer New Level of Flexibility

July 25, 2022 · At DHL Supply Chain, our comprehensive approach to innovation enables us to quickly and effectively transform our customers’ operations with automation, including during peak season.

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New headquarters for FANUC Mexico in Aguascalientes

July 13, 2022 · The new 109,000 square foot facility will provide sales, demonstrations, training, engineering and customer service.

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A new perspective on lights out

July 12, 2022 · While there aren’t too many facilities without a human workforce, lights out continues to gain acceptance in operational pockets with the help of advanced automation.

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