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Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon to develop autonomous mobile robots

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Carolina Handling has partnered with Kinexon, a develop real-time tracking and automated operations, to provide AGV and AMR fleet management solutions to its customers.

Kinexon’s fleet management software integrates and communicates with diverse groups of automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots, regardless of the manufacturer or type. Resulting analytics and predictions enable users to improve processes and product movement.

Real-time automation platforms are becoming more important as companies deploy automated equipment using varying signals but working in the same footprint. The platform interprets the differing signals, acting as a traffic manager. [Read more…] about Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon to develop autonomous mobile robots

Serve Robotics saddles up for autonomous delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth via Uber Eats

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Serve Robotics, a provider of autonomous sidewalk delivery solutions, has launched its service in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

This strategic expansion, in continued partnership with Uber Eats – the delivery platform of Uber Technologies – represents a major milestone in Serve’s plan to deploy 2,000 AI-powered delivery robots across the US by the end of 2025.

Serve robots have begun operating in the Uptown neighborhoods of Pearl, State Thomas, West Village and South Routh, reaching over 22,000 new households. [Read more…] about Serve Robotics saddles up for autonomous delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth via Uber Eats

Coco Robotics expands Uber Eats partnership to Miami

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Coco Robotics, a food delivery robotics company, is launching operations in Miami, starting with delivery partner Uber Eats. This announcement marks Coco’s entry into the Southeast market.

The service will initially launch in the Wynwood neighborhood and Downtown Miami, with plans to expand to Brickell and Miami Beach in the coming months, as well as other areas throughout 2025. Through the Uber Eats partnership, customers will be able to receive their orders via Coco’s emissions-free robots.

This builds on Coco’s existing partnership with Uber Eats in Los Angeles, where Coco Robotics has already completed over half a million deliveries since it began operations. [Read more…] about Coco Robotics expands Uber Eats partnership to Miami

Grupo MAS accelerates logistics and cuts waste with Cimcorp’s ‘fast automation’

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Cimcorp, a provider of robotic handling solutions, has been selected by Grupo MAS, a family-owned food distribution business in Spain, to optimize fresh fruit distribution through automation.

Cimcorp will implement an advanced order-picking system at the Grupo MAS distribution center in Guillena, Sevilla, to ensure faster deliveries, improved employee support, and a more sustainable supply chain.

This strategic move reinforces Grupo MAS’ commitment to innovation, operational excellence and providing the freshest products to its customers. [Read more…] about Grupo MAS accelerates logistics and cuts waste with Cimcorp’s ‘fast automation’

DB Cargo and Bosch develop fully automated shunting locomotive for series production

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As Europe’s largest freight operating company, DB Cargo is systematically driving forward the digitalisation and automation of rail freight transport. An important part of the progress it is making is the automation of shunting in formation yards.

Freight trains are taken apart, wagons sorted and new trains put together at the yards. The shunting locomotives required for these movements are still controlled manually in most cases. In the future, fully automated hump locomotives will be used.

The automation technology facilitating this innovation is currently being developed and made ready for series production with the two Bosch subsidiaries Bosch Engineering and ITK Engineering as strong industrial partners. [Read more…] about DB Cargo and Bosch develop fully automated shunting locomotive for series production

Robotize and ROEQ agree partnership to develop intralogistics automation

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Robotize, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for automated material transport, and ROEQ, a manufacturer of mobile robotic equipment, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at advancing automation solutions in intralogistics.

This collaboration combines Robotize’s expertise in AMR technology with ROEQ’s innovative equipment solutions to provide businesses with enhanced, safe, and efficient automation options for material transportation.

Roberto Giannetti, global VP sales and marketing at Robotize, says: “Partnering with ROEQ allows us to offer their high-quality equipment with our AMRs, providing our clients comprehensive solutions that streamline operations and boost productivity. [Read more…] about Robotize and ROEQ agree partnership to develop intralogistics automation

Boehli drives snack production to 31 daily tonnes with two automated storage systems from Mecalux

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The intralogistics group Mecalux has installed two automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) at the headquarters of Boehli, a leading brand in the European snack market, to boost its daily output to 31 tonnes.

Its Gundershoffen, France plant, opened in 2000, operates seven production lines supplying snacks – mainly pretzels and breadsticks – to over 22 countries.

Raphael Wurtz, plant manager at Boehli, says: “Automation enables us to manage and dispatch an average of 360 pallets per day.” [Read more…] about Boehli drives snack production to 31 daily tonnes with two automated storage systems from Mecalux

Cimcorp celebrates 50 years in robotic logistics automation

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Cimcorp, a pioneer in robotic handling solutions, is making its 50th anniversary, celebrating a journey defined by innovation, adaptability, and a “commitment to transforming industries worldwide”.

Since its first commercial robot sale in 1975, Cimcorp has grown into a trusted global systems integrator and market leader in logistics automation, specializing in modular, scalable solutions for the high-demand sectors of grocery retail and tire manufacturing.

Veli-Matti Hakala, CEO of Cimcorp, says: “As we celebrate 50 years of innovation, we are reminded that success comes from staying curious, embracing change, and learning from the challenges of the past. These values will guide us into the future.” [Read more…] about Cimcorp celebrates 50 years in robotic logistics automation

Outrider implements reinforcement learning AI to enhance distribution yard throughput

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Outrider, a startup developing autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, has unveiled its “industry-first” implementation of advanced reinforcement learning (RL) techniques to maximize freight throughput at customer sites. 

Outrider’s RL models increase path planning speed by 10x and enable the Outrider System to move freight more efficiently and safely through busy, complex distribution yards.

Vittorio Ziparo, CTO and executive vice president of engineering, says: “Using the latest advances in AI, Outrider is continually decreasing the turn time of trailers moved autonomously in logistics yards. [Read more…] about Outrider implements reinforcement learning AI to enhance distribution yard throughput

Matthews Automation Solutions invests in material handling specialist Freespace Robotics

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Freespace Robotics, an innovator in autonomous robotics for material handling and logistics, has agreed a strategic partnership and investment from the automation solutions business of Matthews International, a provider of warehouse automation software, controls, and order fulfillment systems.

This partnership combines Freespace Robotics’ groundbreaking high-density, dynamic storage cube with Matthews’ industry-leading software, unlocking transformative capabilities for warehouse and last-mile operations.

Freespace Robotics’ pioneering solution leverages advanced robotics to deliver high-turnover, small-footprint, high-rise AS/RS (Automate Storage and Retrieval System) technologies. [Read more…] about Matthews Automation Solutions invests in material handling specialist Freespace Robotics