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Sodex Innovations has released a range of new technologies to automate the construction industry.
The company says that, through this system, the surveying, documentation and billing of each excavation will be largely automated.
Effort, time and costs are to be minimized for construction companies in the area of administration. And this with an assistance system mounted directly on the excavator. [Read more…] about Austrian start-up Sodex automates essential construction processes
Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation has reached a definitive merger agreement to acquire Pittsburgh-based RE2, a developer of autonomous and teleoperated mobile robotic systems for use in the aviation, construction, defense, energy and medical industries.
This transaction brings together two leading commercial robotics teams focused on industrial robotic technologies that improve worker safety and productivity.
Consideration for the transaction is $100 million, consisting of $30 million in cash, which Sarcos expects to fund with cash on hand, and $70 million of Sarcos common stock. [Read more…] about Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation to acquire RE2
Geek+, the warehouse automation specialist, has launched its multilevel storage and retrieval system: Sky-Storage & Ground-Pick.
The solution uses Geek+’s X-series four-way shuttle robots to boost storage density while devoting the ground floor to picking operations entrusted to the flagship P800 robots.
On the upper levels of the warehouse, the four-way shuttles utilize every inch of vertical space for pallet storage and quick and flexible replenishment of the lower level. Below them, picking robots move shelves, pallets, and racks containing the most in-demand goods. [Read more…] about Geek+ launches ‘ground-breaking’ four-way shuttle warehouse storage and picking solution
Berkshire Grey, a developer of AI-enabled robotic solutions and Swisslog, a provider of data-driven robotics solutions, have agreed a partnership to provide robotic solutions to help grocery or e-grocery, e-commerce and retail customers meet the demands of today’s connected consumers while managing widespread labor shortages.
The partnership will initially focus on the American market.
Together, Swisslog and Berkshire Grey are providing, innovative, AI-enabled robotics solutions to global enterprises seeking to master the challenge of real time order fulfillment through automation. [Read more…] about Swisslog and Berkshire Grey partner to develop robotic solutions to warehouse operations
ChargePoint, a leading electric vehicle charging network, and autonomous truck developer Gatik have agreed a strategic partnership to develop an electric ecosystem for autonomous vehicles.
The companies say the ecosystem will be designed to maximize sustainability, operational efficiency and economics for ChargePoint and Gatik’s customers across North America.
Through the partnership, infrastructure and integrated services will play a significant role in helping to decarbonize the B2B short-haul logistics sector and will offer a simple and seamless solution to help Gatik and ChargePoint’s customers meet their corporate sustainability goals. [Read more…] about Gatik and ChargePoint partner to develop charging network for electric autonomous trucks
Vecna Robotics, a provider of flexible material handling automation solutions, has partnered with forklift maker Big Joe to launch a robotic pallet jack.
The two companies jointly announced the development at MODEX 2022.
Vecna’s latest autonomous offering for labor-intensive material-handling workflows is called the Vecna CPJ. [Read more…] about Vecna Robotics partners with forklift maker Big Joe to launch robotic pallet jack
Locus Robotics, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots for fulfillment warehouses, has expanded range of warehouse AMRs with the introduction of Locus Vector and Locus Max.
These new form factors join the Locus Origin robot to form a comprehensive family of AMRs for a broad range of warehouse use cases.
The new line addresses use cases from e-commerce, case-picking, and pallet-picking to scenarios requiring larger, heavier payloads to support the full range of product movement needs in today’s fulfillment and distribution warehouses. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics introduces new autonomous mobile robots
Murata Machinery USA has expanded its logistics & automation product offerings with an extensive line of automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
The A-Series adds seven standard base models to their existing Muratec Premex Series that are customizable for a wide range of load capacities, lift heights, navigation methods, temperature ratings, and software applications.
From their Charlotte headquarters, Murata Machinery will take over and lead all North American operations in partnership with the AGVE Group, directing day-to-day North American sales, installation, service, and marketing operations. [Read more…] about Murata expands AGV range, partners with AGVE Group
Discovery or scoping phase refers to the initial stage of software development whereby the chief focus is on getting to know the end-user, clarifying project vision, scope, and goals, and identifying risks.
As such, during the discovery phase of a software project, the project team researches, collects, and assesses project details to plan the complete product development cycle. [Read more…] about Discovery Phase of a Software Project: The Purpose and Steps
Whether you are just relocating your offices down the street or packing your entire business and moving across the state, the whole process can be daunting and quite stressful.
Unfortunately, many business owners make the mistake of assuming that handling the move on their own can be cost-effective. However, nothing could be further from the truth.
In fact, evidence shows that hiring professional office movers will save you time and money. And this is why. [Read more…] about Will Hiring an Office-Moving Company Save You Time and Money?
