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Comau has selected SNJ Robotics as an official distributor in South Korea.
SNJ will offer the full robotics portfolio, representing the Comau brand and providing local customers with top level services.
In a joint statement, the three key people involved in the deal say they are looking forward to “this important step for both companies”. [Read more…] about Comau agrees new distribution partnership with South Korean company
Kuka has opened the first of its so-called “TechCenter” facilities in Augsberg, Germany.
The company says the centres are designed to provide consultation and support services for customers and partners worldwide.
In particular, the TechCenter is aimed at the development of joint solutions or the performance of feasibility studies with and for Kuka, its customers, integrators and system partners. [Read more…] about Kuka plans to open TechCenter knowledge facilities worldwide
uShip, the online shipping marketplace and freight automation software provider, has closed a $25 million Series D round led by DB Schenker, one of the world’s largest logistics companies and an existing uShip partner.
DB Schenker’s funding comes on the heels of unprecedented investment in logistics and supply chain technology.
Since 2015, top pure-play logistics corporations have made 26 investments and/or acquisitions – totalling 13 each year – while logistics tech startups were on pace to raise $5 billion through over 300 deals in 2016, according to CB Insights. [Read more…] about uShip raises $25 million to fund logistics automation plan
Audi is continuously obsessing about how to improve its Ray autonomous logistics robot, which is used to lift and move cars, and park them in specified places.
The company says the Ray driverless transport system is “continuously being developed further – their weather resistance, for example” and in other ways.
Developed in partnership with Serva Transport Systems, Audi currently has a total of 18 of the parking robots. [Read more…] about Audi obsessively improving its logistics robot
In the footsteps of the iconic Prius that started it all, Toyota now sells 34 different hybrid models in more than 90 countries and regions across the globe
Toyota says it has reached cumulative global hybrid vehicle sales of 10.05 million units as of January 31, surpassing the 10 million unit mark.
More than a numerical milestone, Toyota says this demonstrates the staying power of a technology that is now emerging as a mainstream solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.
Helping to mitigate the environmental effects of automobiles has long been a priority for Toyota, claims the company in a statement. [Read more…] about Worldwide sales of Toyota hybrids surpass 10 million units
