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Archives for September 10, 2021

Automation in manufacturing: What you need to know

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The global industrial automation market is projected to be worth $200 billion.

Thanks to technological advancements, it has seen many improvements in recent years and one of the sectors that have greatly benefited from this is the manufacturing industry.

That’s mainly because manufacturers may gain greater control of their operations by increasing production capacity or reducing costs through automating their production processes, master production schedule (MPS), or systems. [Read more…] about Automation in manufacturing: What you need to know

Berkshire Grey partners with AHS to develop warehouse robotics services

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Berkshire Grey, a developer of robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, is partnering with Advanced Handling Systems, a system integrator of fulfillment and distribution solutions within the supply chain.

The partnership aims to help companies grow despite the labor shortages and logistics challenges that are straining the supply chain.

The two companies will combine their AI-enabled robotic automation and system design and integration services to deliver “next-generation warehouse robotics” to the world’s largest and best-known e-commerce and third party logistics providers. [Read more…] about Berkshire Grey partners with AHS to develop warehouse robotics services

Basil Street partners with Celestica to meet ‘strong demand’ for its automated pizza kiosks

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Basil Street Pizza, a startup which has built an automated pizza kiosk, is partnering with Celestica, an engineering company.

The companies will work together to meet what Basil Street says is “strong demand” for its automated pizza kiosks as well as “growing consumer interest for automated pizza kitchens”.

In anticipation of its nationwide rollout slated for Fall 2021, Basil Street says Celestica is a leader in design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions for the world’s most innovative companies. [Read more…] about Basil Street partners with Celestica to meet ‘strong demand’ for its automated pizza kiosks

Blendid closes second oversubscribed crowdfunding campaign, raising total of $20 million

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Blendid, a food automation and robotics company which has built a robotic kiosk (see video below), has closed its latest oversubscribed round of crowdfunding. 

Hitting its $2 million target via 1,475 individual investors during a four-month campaign on StartEngine, Blendid has now raised a total of $20 million in investment through a combination of traditional venture capital, strategic investors and crowdfunding.

During its crowdfunding effort, Blendid signed a commercial agreement with a major commercial food service operator, which also made a strategic investment in the company, to help scale its manufacturing and operations so Blendid can achieve its mission of making healthy food more personalized and accessible nationwide. [Read more…] about Blendid closes second oversubscribed crowdfunding campaign, raising total of $20 million