Topic: Warehouse

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SB Logistics Moves Toward a ‘Lights-Out’ Warehouse in Japan

September 24, 2021 · With help from SoftBank Robotics and Berkshire Grey, SB Logistics added automation throughout a new e-commerce order-fulfillment facility serving all of Tokyo.

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Mobile Robot Adoption by Warehouses Will Surge to Half-Million Mark, Says ABI Research

September 23, 2021 · Sustained supply chain demand is driving warehouse adoption of mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems, and combined automation, reports ABI Research.

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HAI Robotics Raises $200M to Upgrade, Grow Warehouse Robot Fleet

September 22, 2021 · HAI Robotics, which claims to be a global leader in autonomous case-picking robots, said it will use its Series C and D funding to continue expanding and innovating.

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FAQs: The costs and cost savings of robotic lift trucks

September 20, 2021 · Hyster® robotic lift trucks can give your operation the consistency and productivity gains of automation, but did you know they can also help lower operating costs? Read on for answers to common questions about the cost savings associated with robotics.

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Locus Robotics heralds acquisition of Waypoint Robotics

September 20, 2021 · Locus Robotics, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, today announced that it has acquired Waypoint Robotics, a leading provider of autonomous, omnidirectional mobile robots which can move and handle larger payloads.

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Warehouses Not Yet Taking Full Advantage of AI, Finds Lucas Systems Study

September 16, 2021 · Lucas Systems recently commissioned a study conducted by Vanson Bourne. It found that warehouse executives are interested in AI and automation but worry about costs.

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Smart Technics to Integrate Scallog Mobile Robots in Newpharma Warehouse

September 13, 2021 · Scallog's goods-to-person robots will be integrated at Newpharma's new distribution center. Scallog is also demonstrating its new Flexytote robot this week at SITL.

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Geek+ and FDL Group Implement Sorting Robots to Accelerate E-Commerce

September 9, 2021 · With the help of integrator FDL Group, Geek+ has deployed 29 sorting robots to help employees at an Athinaiki S.A. warehouse in Greece, facilitating last-mile deliveries.

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Korber and Locus Robotics Help Sports Retailer evo Respond to E-Commerce Growth

September 2, 2021 · When lifestyle and sporting goods retailer evo had difficulty keeping up with e-commerce demand, it turned to Körber and Locus Robotics for a rapid picking improvement.

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Driving warehouse productivity at ISN with AMRs

August 30, 2021 · Get the full story to find out how Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are helping ISN scale its business.

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MCRI to Join Plus One Robotics’ Integrator Program to Automate E-Commerce Fulfillment, Warehouse Operations

August 27, 2021 · Motion Controls Robotics Inc., or MCRI, is a certified systems integrator that will offer Plus One Robotics' vision and collaboration systems to its warehouse automation offerings.

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Körber Builds First Automated Warehouse on Philippine Island for BigBlue Logistics

August 25, 2021 · BigBlue Logistics faced challenges including scarce labor, limited space, and the need for environmental sustainability. Körber is helping to build an ASRS for cold storage.

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Warehouse Robotics Revenues to Surpass $51B by 2030, Finds ABI Research

August 23, 2021 · Labor shortages and accelerated e-commerce demand have led warehouse operators to move from evaluation to adoption of systems such as vision-guided picking and mobile robots.

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Mission Design and Automation to Combine Deployment Expertise With Plus One Robotics’ AI Vision for Warehouse Efficiency

August 12, 2021 · Integrator Mission Design and Automation is working with Plus One Robotics to apply computer vision to warehouse tasks, improving scalability and management for supply chains.

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Lucas Systems, Fetch Robotics to Jointly Optimize Warehouse Worker and Robot Collaboration

August 4, 2021 · Lucas Systems plans to orchestrate both warehouse workers and Fetch's autonomous mobile robots to optimize picking, improve productivity, and relieve labor shortages.

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STORD to Build Fulfillment Center in Atlanta Using Locus Robotics

August 4, 2021 · STORD, which provides cloud-based, on-demand supply chain services, is building a new facility that will integrate Locus mobile robots.

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Think of Robots as a Supply Chain Asset

August 2, 2021 · Robots are rapidly becoming essential for all kinds of supply chain applications, but managers should understand what's available and anticipate worker concerns.

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inVia Robotics Raises $30M in Series C Funding From Microsoft, Qualcomm, Hitachi

July 28, 2021 · inVia Robotics, which provides warehouse optimization software and mobile robots as a service, plans to use its latest funding to expand its global presence.

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Webinar: Advances in Goods-to-Person Automation

July 22, 2021 · Panelists in this webinar examined different aspects of goods-to-person automation and how to get the most out of warehouse robots and software.

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Your just-in-time operation is efficient, but is it resilient?

July 21, 2021 · This white paper outlines five lift truck strategies that can help balance efficiency and resiliency to help protect business continuity.

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