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Epson signs Motion Automation Intelligence as distributor in central and southeast US regions

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Epson Robots, one of the largest robot manufacturers in the world, has signed Motion Ai, a supplier of automation products and motion control solutions, as an official distributor of Epson Robots automation solutions.

Partnering with the industry’s leading manufacturers, Motion Ai is a one-stop-shop for automation products and custom solutions for businesses in several industries including semiconductor, pharmaceutical, medical, logistics, automotive, aerospace and more.

Jim Hennen, vice president, Motion Ai, central region, says: “Interest in automation has significantly increased as businesses are seeking new ways to fill labor shortages. [Read more…] about Epson signs Motion Automation Intelligence as distributor in central and southeast US regions

Numina launches new automated packing and shipping system

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The Numina Group has launched Pakt, which the company describes as “a fully productized pack and ship automation solution, purpose-built for fulfillment operations”.

Pakt breaks down the financial and operational barriers to entry that have previously existed with end of line automation, reducing pack and ship labor by “70 percent and increasing throughput capacity by over 500 percent”.

In addition, Pakt seamlessly connects with any robotic fulfillment technology, completely unlocking full throughput capacity potential in the modern, e-commerce-driven, warehouse environment. [Read more…] about Numina launches new automated packing and shipping system

AutoStore launches new robotic system for warehouses

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AutoStore, a warehouse automation company, has launched Pio, short for “Product In/Out”, which is basically an automated storage and retrieval system, or ASRS.

The company describes it as a “plug-and-play version” of its AutoStore cube storage technology tailored.

Pio has been specially designed for small and medium-sized businesses.

Based on a pay-per-pick service model, Pio allows SMBs, such as retailers of apparel, sporting goods, crafts, and cosmetics, to deploy robotic automation for a relatively low investment – enabling more businesses to gain access to the world’s best automation technology. [Read more…] about AutoStore launches new robotic system for warehouses

GUSS delivers its 200th autonomous crop sprayer

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In 2014, when commercial spray business owner Dave Crinklaw drew a design on his shop floor of what he envisioned the solution to his labor challenges and inefficiencies to be, the journey to building the first autonomous sprayer began.

After several years of prototype development and refinement, the award winning GUSS was delivered to the first customer in 2019.

Today, GUSS Automation has found great success and recognition for the innovation of GUSS autonomous sprayers. GUSS machines have now sprayed over a million acres and this week GUSS Automation delivered the 200th autonomous sprayer. [Read more…] about GUSS delivers its 200th autonomous crop sprayer

Festo automation technology aids restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral

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Rapid leaps in innovation characterise the development of additive manufacturing processes. Rotterdam-based company Concr3de has been working on a 3D printer for stone for more than five years, developing an inkjet technique to participate in the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. They achieved this aim using automation technology from Festo.

Architectural applications were the catalyst for the development of Armadillo White, the inkjet 3D stone printer.

The founders of Concr3de, architects Eric Geboers and Matteo Baldessari, started with a geopolymer – a material made by binding a residual product from the coal and steel industry with a chemical binder (“ink”). [Read more…] about Festo automation technology aids restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral

4 Real-World Examples of Warehouse Automation to Spark Your Inspiration

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By Will Schneider, founder, InsightQuote

Companies around the world are investing in advanced automation systems. One goal behind the trend is streamlining their daily operations – these systems improve workplace safety, efficiency, and reduce overall operation costs.

When it comes to warehouse companies, they use automated systems to scale their operations according to fluctuating market demands, to sustain round-the-clock operations, and so on.

The technology behind these systems is advancing on an almost daily basis. This is leading companies to integrate more and more advanced digital solutions into their existing warehouse operations. [Read more…] about 4 Real-World Examples of Warehouse Automation to Spark Your Inspiration

Why it’s Time to Bring Automation Tools in to Assist Your Work Communication and Revenue Streams

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Automation tools and software have moved on hugely over the last year. Whereas, until recently, they’d been generally viewed warily as elements that could depersonalize a business’s processes and create a disconnect with clients, now, they’re smart, intuitive, AI-enriched solutions that can be used to enhance every aspect of the customer experience and boost revenue.

On top of this, the latest array of automation tools can help your workforce communicate better, both within teams, departments, and enterprise-wide, upping productivity and helping your business to run as slickly and cost-effectively as possible.

The coming year is the perfect time to bring automation tools on board your organization – you may be surprised by the positive impact they’ll have on your systems, workflow, and – crucially – your business’s bottom line. [Read more…] about Why it’s Time to Bring Automation Tools in to Assist Your Work Communication and Revenue Streams

Addverb and Velociti Alliance partner to automate grocery intralogistics

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Automation solutions provider Addverb has agreed a new partnership with leading technology solutions provider Velociti Alliance to “bring innovative futuristic warehouse automation and robotics to the convenience store and grocery supply chain”.

Addverb’s comprehensive portfolio of Mobile Robots, ASRS, Picking Technologies, and Software, integrated with Velociti Alliance’s solutions, will enable wholesale distribution centers and warehouses to increase storage capacity and pick throughput.

As businesses continue to navigate labor and staff shortages, integrated automation solutions with Quadron, Addverb’s Carton Shuttle, and Medius, Addverb’s Multi-Level Shuttle, combined with goods-to-person stations powered by Concinity, Addverb’s WES software, can bring efficiencies up to three times more than conventional mechanized and manually operated warehouses. [Read more…] about Addverb and Velociti Alliance partner to automate grocery intralogistics

Lumotive and Axibo partner to bring lidar to cinematography automation

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Lumotive, the developer of Light Control Metasurface (LCM) beam steering chips enabling the next generation of 3D sensors, and Axibo, a cinema robotics company and the developer of autonomous camera motion control systems, have unveiled Axibo’s Precision eJib – a unique, designed-for-cinema, 6-axis robotic arm with 3D sensing capabilities made possible with Lumotive’s LCM beam steering technology.

The jointly-developed solution gives photographers and videographers unparalleled capabilities such as smart object targeting and tracking, enhanced image stabilization, and ground-breaking new autofocus features, to produce far crisper images and films combined with automated scene capture.

Available initially for professional-grade cameras, and under development for consumer-grade cameras, this revolutionary photography and cinematography automation solution takes advantage of Lumotive’s LCM beam steering chips that deliver best-in-class performance, range, and size in the 3D sensing industry. [Read more…] about Lumotive and Axibo partner to bring lidar to cinematography automation

VoIP Phone Systems: Automation in the World of Communication

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Automation is often a driver of efficiency. That is certainly the case, when it comes to communication systems, such as the ones led by VoIP. It has changed the way customers are taken care of when they call in, but also how a company can adapt itself better to their needs. Here is an overview on automation inside VoIP phone systems.  [Read more…] about VoIP Phone Systems: Automation in the World of Communication