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Airbus’ Skyways drone trials world’s first shore-to-ship deliveries

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Airbus has begun shore-to-ship trials in Singapore with its Skyways parcel delivery drone.

This marks the first time drone technology has been deployed in real port conditions to deliver a variety of small, time-critical maritime essentials to working vessels at anchorage.

The maiden shore-to-ship delivery flight was made to the Swire Pacific Offshore’s Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessel M/V Pacific Centurion, 1.5 km from the shoreline of Singapore’s Marina South Pier, carrying 1.5 kg of 3D printed consumables.

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E-commerce to accelerate application of droids and drones, says Zebra study

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The e-commerce sector is accelerating the need for droids and drones, according to a new report, which adds that seven in 10 enterprises say e-commerce is also “driving the need for faster field operations”.

Zebra Technologies, a business technology provider, has published the results of its latest vision study on the Future of Field Operations.

The study reveals mobile technology investment is a top priority for 36 percent of organizations and a growing priority for an additional 58 percent to keep up with rapidly evolving and increasing customer demand. [Read more…] about E-commerce to accelerate application of droids and drones, says Zebra study

PalTac selects RightHand Robotics to further automate supply chain operations

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RightHand Robotics, a provider of robotic piece-picking solutions, has partnered with PalTac, Japan’s largest wholesaler of consumer packaged goods.

The collaboration will introduce RightHand’s newest piece-picking solution to the Japanese market, with multiple workstations to be installed in PalTac’s newest facility, RDC Saitama, opening later in 2019 in Sugito, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.

Japan represents a huge and growing market for automation as the world’s second-largest retail sector, with annual sales exceeding $1.3 trillion.  [Read more…] about PalTac selects RightHand Robotics to further automate supply chain operations

Unex to showcase new order-picking solutions at ProMat

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Unex Manufacturing, a provider of order picking solutions, will be exhibiting its order picking and storage solutions at the ProMat Show. 

Attendees at the show will see the latest Unex solutions that maximize space, improve productivity, and increase efficiencies in the warehouse, distribution center or manufacturing plant.

Brian Neuwirth, president of Unex Manufacturing, says: “This year our booth theme is ‘Save Space. Save Money,’ and we will show real-life examples of how Unex solutions help save space, time and money in order picking operations.  [Read more…] about Unex to showcase new order-picking solutions at ProMat

Online retailer Tobi installs inVia Robotics technology in its Reno warehouse

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Online fashion retailer Tobi has installed robots in its supply chain to speed up the processing of orders.

inVia Robotics, the provider of warehouse automation solutions supplying Tobi, says the e-commerce company has chosen its picker robots and its cloud-based Robotics-as-a-Service management system to optimize fulfillment in its warehouse in Reno, Nevada, US.

The highly competitive e-commerce retail space continues rapid growth, with US retail e-commerce sales increasing by 14.3 percent in just one year, according to inVia.  [Read more…] about Online retailer Tobi installs inVia Robotics technology in its Reno warehouse

Warehouse automation: Interroll looking to expand operations

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“You may not realise that you’ve used an Interroll product, but you almost certainly have,” says Hilton Campbell, the newly appointed managing director of Interroll UK, at a press event in London.

“If you’ve flown through an airport recently, particularly a European one, then you’ve probably used a conveyor while collecting your luggage – that’s Interroll technology.

“You may have used Interroll products even more recently, especially if you’ve done some shopping – a lot of supermarkets use conveyors with Interoll technology.”  [Read more…] about Warehouse automation: Interroll looking to expand operations

DHL supports Japanese online tailor-made clothing launch in Germany

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DHL Global Forwarding’s Start-up Helpdesk in Berlin is currently supporting Japanese e-tailer Zozo with its market launch in Germany.

The firm sells its custom-fitted apparel in over 70 countries and consumers in Germany can now also use the Zozo app to have individualised t-shirts, shirts and trousers delivered to their home.

DHL’s tailored supply chain solution for Zozo includes transport by rail, air and ocean freight from China to Germany, customs clearance services, as well as the last mile delivery to customers via DHL Parcel and Deutsche Post.

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Delivery robots market projected to grow at 20 percent a year

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The delivery robots market is expected to grow from $11.9 billion in 2018 to $34 billion by 2024, at an annual growth rate of 19.15 percent, according to ReportLinker.

Much of the demand will come from the e-commerce sector, according to the researcher.

There are numerous giant online retailers in the global market, along with the emerging ones.  [Read more…] about Delivery robots market projected to grow at 20 percent a year

Swisslog secures ‘major orders’ worth €17 million for its warehouse management solution

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Swisslog has secured what it describes as “major orders” for its warehouse management solution from three customers.

The projects involve AutoStore and SAP EWM applications, and are in China, Austria, and Switzerland.

A specialist provider of intralogistics automation solutions, Swisslog says it is “making great strides” with the SAP EWM warehouse management system alongside its own SynQ software platform.  [Read more…] about Swisslog secures ‘major orders’ worth €17 million for its warehouse management solution

Geek Plus Robotics to showcase advanced warehousing robotic solutions at ProMat 2019

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Geek Plus Robotics is planning to showcase its latest and most advanced warehousing robotic solutions at ProMat 2019, in Chicago, USA.

Geek Plus says it is the leading supplier of warehousing and logistics solutions in China and Southeast Asia.

The products it plans to demonstrate include its moving system, M100, and display brand-new products “Geek Robot Shuttle System C200 Series”, and its “Automated Forklift” (main picture) at ProMat, the largest supply-chain trade show in the Americas.  [Read more…] about Geek Plus Robotics to showcase advanced warehousing robotic solutions at ProMat 2019

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