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The quiet race to build America’s first fully automated factory

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In anonymous industrial parks across the United States, a new kind of race is quietly under way – one that could redefine the future of American manufacturing.

Major companies and ambitious startups are investing billions in a dream once thought decades away: the fully automated, human-free factory.

Driven by rising labor costs, supply chain nationalism, and the accelerating power of AI and robotics, organizations like Tesla, Foxconn, and a growing list of automation startups are pushing toward a once-unimaginable goal – factories that run 24/7 with little or no human presence. [Read more…] about The quiet race to build America’s first fully automated factory

Peak Technologies opens global headquarters in Littleton, Massachusetts

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Peak Technologies, a provider of smart technologies, automated supply chain and mobile workforce solutions, hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the company’s global headquarters and Executive Briefing Center (EBC) in Littleton, Massachusetts.

Attendees at the grand opening and ribbon-cutting attended a luncheon and were able to tour the expanded 60,000 square foot headquarters, which includes innovative technology stations demonstrating advanced automation for the warehouse.

The facility currently employs 80 people with plans to expand to over 100 and is estimated to bring significant financial benefit to the local economy. [Read more…] about Peak Technologies opens global headquarters in Littleton, Massachusetts

Locus Robotics ‘doubles warehouse productivity’ at French retailer Boulanger

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Locus Robotics has installed its AI-powered warehouse automation platform, LocusONE, at Boulanger, one of France’s largest consumer electronics and home appliance retailers.

The move marks a significant shift in Boulanger’s fulfillment strategy, transitioning from manual processes to scalable robotic automation.

The system was implemented at Boulanger’s central distribution facility in Hénin-Beaumont and fully integrated within four months. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics ‘doubles warehouse productivity’ at French retailer Boulanger

Ati Motors to showcase latest autonomous mobile robots at Automate event

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Ati Motors is set to showcase a range of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at Automate 2025, taking place May 12-15 in Detroit.

The company will demonstrate four models at booth #1823, including a US debut and a product launch.

Headlining the lineup is the Sherpa Pallet Mover, a robust AMR capable of autonomously lifting and transporting up to 1 ton (1,000 kg).

Though an established product in global markets, it will be making its first appearance in the US. [Read more…] about Ati Motors to showcase latest autonomous mobile robots at Automate event

ForwardX selects Optiscan as strategic distributor in Scandinavia

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ForwardX Robotics, Asia’s largest vision-based autonomous mobile robot solution provider, has agreed a strategic partnership with Optiscan Group and appointed the warehouse automation specialist as its official distributor in Finland and the rest of the Nordic region, sometimes collectively called Scandinavia.

This collaboration represents a significant milestone for ForwardX’s “Go Global” strategy, as they strengthen their European presence with this project.

Consequently, this collaboration promotes the innovation of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), opening the door to pioneering research and development in voice control integration. [Read more…] about ForwardX selects Optiscan as strategic distributor in Scandinavia

ForwardX Robotics forms partnership with Voyatzoglou and EuroFit

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ForwardX Robotics, which claims to be “the largest person-to-goods autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions provider in Asia”, has agreed a partnership with Voyatzoglou.

The agreement means that Voyatzoglou is now the official distributor of ForwardX solutions in Greece and EuroFit in Romania.

The companies say the strategic alliance marks “a transformative era for warehouse automation in the region”. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics forms partnership with Voyatzoglou and EuroFit

Peak Technologies forms strategic partnership with Robotize for warehouse automation

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Peak Technologies, a provider of smart warehouse solutions, has agreed a strategic partnership with Robotize, a cutting-edge robotics company specializing in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

This collaboration aims to revolutionize heavy pallet movement within warehouses, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

As part of its commitment to smart technologies, Peak Technologies has consistently focused on developing innovative solutions for warehouse automation. [Read more…] about Peak Technologies forms strategic partnership with Robotize for warehouse automation

Hippo Harvest employs Zebra robots for indoor farming operations

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Hippo Harvest, a California-based controlled environment agriculture startup, has successfully integrated autonomous mobile robots from Zebra Technologies, a supply chain technology solution provider, into its indoor farming operations.

The robots have been put to use mainly to grow greens. Zebra says the robots enabling the company to “save up to 92 percent of water and use 55 percent less fertilizer than conventional produce growers”.

Hippo Harvest is using advanced plant science, machine learning, and robotics to grow leafy greens and other produce in sustainable greenhouse environments. [Read more…] about Hippo Harvest employs Zebra robots for indoor farming operations

Otto Motors’ heavy-class warehouse robots exceed 1 million production hours

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Otto Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots for material handling, has launched the next generation of its market-leading heavy-class AMR.

The new AMR – Otto 1500 – is designed to autonomously move pallet-scale loads up to 1900 kg (4,189 lbs) through busy factories and warehouses.

With a top speed of two meters per second, Otto 1500 swiftly and safely delivers more payload than any other AMR in its class; making it the most productive AMR on the market. [Read more…] about Otto Motors’ heavy-class warehouse robots exceed 1 million production hours

The business case for autonomous mobile robots in manufacturing

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  • First deployment of OTTO AMRs at scale at an F500 company demonstrates clear benefits in productivity, cost savings, and robustness.
  • Analysis reveals that a single AMR unit represents just 10% of the equivalent human labor cost, 20% of forklift operating costs, 50% of conveyor costs and 66% of AGV costs.

For a number of years now, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) have been considered a promising technology for improving the resilience of manufacturing operations. [Read more…] about The business case for autonomous mobile robots in manufacturing