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Embotech receives $27 million in funding to expand its autonomous tow truck business

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Embotech, an innovator in autonomous driving solutions for industrial logistics, has received CHF23.5 million (approximately $27 million) in Series B funding to help the company scale its autonomous tow truck business.

The company calls its solutions “Automated Vehicle Marshalling” (AVM) and “Autonomous Terminal Tractor” (ATT). The plan is to expand in Europe initially, and then in the United States, Middle East, and Asia.

The funding round is led by Emerald Technology Ventures and Yttrium, with additional funds from BMW i Ventures, Nabtesco Technology Ventures, Sustainable Forward Capital Fund, RKK VC and existing investors.

Embotech, short for embedded optimization technologies, has already secured landmark multi-year rollout contracts for its AVM solution in finished vehicle logistics and its ATT solution for port and yard logistics applications. [Read more…] about Embotech receives $27 million in funding to expand its autonomous tow truck business

Opinion: Enhancing employee experience with robotics and automation at DHL

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By Sally Miller, global CIO, DHL Supply Chain

As the deployment of robotics and automated solutions accelerates, we are seeing supply chain and logistics operations transform.

Over time, initial concerns that robotics would replace the human workforce have gradually given way to a deeper understanding of how these technologies complement and enhance human roles.

The integration of robotics and automation into supply chains is proving to be a powerful tool which works alongside employees to drive efficiency while reducing manual strain and creating new career development opportunities.

[Read more…] about Opinion: Enhancing employee experience with robotics and automation at DHL

DB Schenker installs remote-controlled forklifts at logistics facility

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Forklifts are now being operated remotely at DB Schenker’s contract logistics site in Kassel, Germany. The drivers control the vehicles from a distance. With a remote driving setup, drivers are connected to several different vehicles at different locations via the enabl platform.

Lucas Mömken, vice president global engineering and innovation in contract logistics, DB Schenker: “The collaboration with enabl allows us to react flexibly to fluctuations in demand and automate our processes to increase productivity.

“We see this partnership as a valuable addition to our CL digitalization strategy, which will help us to secure our competitiveness in the long term.” [Read more…] about DB Schenker installs remote-controlled forklifts at logistics facility

Ports predicted to drive autonomous crane market past $6 billion by 2030

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Ports are receiving significant investment to both optimize and automate daily operations.

According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, revenues for autonomous cranes in ports will surpass $6 billion globally by 2030, with Asia-Pacific (APAC) taking up over half of the market.

Ryan Wiggin, senior analyst at ABI Research, says: “The adoption of advanced technologies in port operations continues to grow in all regions but does vary based on infrastructure maturity and union resistance. [Read more…] about Ports predicted to drive autonomous crane market past $6 billion by 2030

The Impact of Robotics and Automation on Automobile Manufacturing

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The automotive industry is leading the way in implementing industrial robots, with one-third of all current US installations.

Whether it’s the production of midsize sedans or haulers built for car delivery, automation, and robotics are changing the very fabric of automotive culture. [Read more…] about The Impact of Robotics and Automation on Automobile Manufacturing

Kiwibot modifies its robot for ads, delivery and cargo needs

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Kiwibot, a developer of autonomous sidewalk robots, has launched what it describes as a “first-of-its-kind rent-a-robot” service to support companies in their cargo, advertising, and delivery needs.

Kiwibot Automation helps clients improve their operational costs by providing end-to-end automation solutions, particularly in industries with labor-intensive operations.

This service is already available through the company’s webpage. The company officially unveiled the new multi-service robot during the ongoing Web Summit. [Read more…] about Kiwibot modifies its robot for ads, delivery and cargo needs

Streamlining Supply Chain Automation with Integration Platforms

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Supply chain management has evolved in complexity in today’s fast changing technology environment. The need for flawless integration of several systems has grown as businesses try to meet the demand for faster, more effective procedures.

Here is where Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) plays a transformative role. iPaaS helps companies to automate their supply chain operations by connecting robotic systems, ERP software, and logistics platforms, thus improving efficiency and lowering operational expenses. [Read more…] about Streamlining Supply Chain Automation with Integration Platforms

Kivnon and ProLog Automation partner to expand German AGV market

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Kivnon, a provider of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and intralogistics solutions, has agreed a strategic partnership with ProLog Automation to accelerate the deployment of AGV solutions in the German market.

This collaboration establishes ProLog Automation as Kivnon’s key partner for AGV projects and services in Germany.

By leveraging Kivnon’s AGV technology and ProLog’s local expertise, the partnership aims to help companies unlock next generation efficiency and competitiveness. [Read more…] about Kivnon and ProLog Automation partner to expand German AGV market

Nauto and Beans.ai partner to optimize last-mile delivery solutions

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Nauto is partnering with Beans.ai have formed a strategic partnership to offer a “comprehensive solution” tailored to the unique needs of commercial fleets engaged in the last mile delivery.

Nauto is a developer of AI-powered safety and operations for commercial vehicles and an approved Video Event Data Recorder (VEDR) solution provider for FedEx service providers.

Beans.ai is a technology firm specializing in AI-powered routing and dispatch solutions to optimize last-mile operations. [Read more…] about Nauto and Beans.ai partner to optimize last-mile delivery solutions

Outrider raises another $62 million to drive growth of yard automation

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Outrider, a developer of autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, has raised $62 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing round.

The round was led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT) and New Enterprise Associates (NEA), with additional investments from 8VC, ARK Invest, B37 Ventures, FM Capital, Interwoven Ventures, NVentures (Nvidia’s venture capital arm), and Prologis Ventures.

This funding will drive the commercial scaling of Outrider’s autonomous yard operations as a service with Fortune 500 customers in 2025 and solidify its position at the forefront of logistics automation. [Read more…] about Outrider raises another $62 million to drive growth of yard automation

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