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FedEx opens new automated sorting facility at Memphis World Hub

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FedEx has unveiled a new, state-of-the-art, automated sorting facility at the Memphis World Hub.

The LEED Certified building, which is now fully operational ahead of the holiday peak season, spans 1.3 million square feet across four levels, includes 11 miles of conveyor belt, has a space dedicated to moving bulky, non-conveyable shipments, and can sort 56,000 packages per hour.

The facility alone can process more than half the volume from the primary sort, which enables quicker sort times and the ability to transport customer packages to their final delivery destination faster. [Read more…] about FedEx opens new automated sorting facility at Memphis World Hub

Corvus Robotics brings drone-based autonomous inventory management system to lights-out warehouses

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New funding round brings total company investment to $18 million

Corvus Robotics, a provider of autonomous inventory management systems, has released an updated version of its Corvus One system that brings, “for the first time”, the ability to fly its drone-powered system in a lights-out distribution center without any added infrastructure like reflectors, stickers, or beacons.

The newest generation product is supported by an $18 million Series A round and seed funding led by S2G Ventures and Spero Ventures. [Read more…] about Corvus Robotics brings drone-based autonomous inventory management system to lights-out warehouses

Epson signs HPE Automation as distribution partner

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Epson Robots, one of the leading robot manufacturers in the world, has selected HPE Automation, an automation distributor in Florida, has joined as an AutomateFirst Platinum Partner.

HPE Automation’s technical knowledge and engineering expertise combined with Epson’s robot technology helps provide customers in the Southeast region with best-in-class automation solutions for those seeking to integrate or enhance automation processes.

Eric Hord, CEO and co-owner, HPE Automation, says: “The partnership with Epson is a perfect fit and underscores our commitment to delivering the most innovative and efficient automation solutions. [Read more…] about Epson signs HPE Automation as distribution partner

Jamco ‘improves efficiency and employee safety’ at distribution centers with DexoryView

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Since announcing its expansion to the North American market in February 2024, Dexory, a data intelligence company, has seen significant growth in the market.

It has deployed its AI-powered robotics and analysis solution, DexoryView, for innovative customers across six states already. Its latest customer is Texas based Jamco Group, marking the first deployment of the technology in the “Lone Star State.”

Jamco Group is using AI-powered robotics and digital twin technology to gain a deeper understanding into its operations across its distribution centers. [Read more…] about Jamco ‘improves efficiency and employee safety’ at distribution centers with DexoryView

Kenco AutoStore System now live at Jeffersonville, Indiana distribution center

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Kenco, a third-party logistics provider, says its installation of a system from AutoStore, a provider of an automated storage and retrieval system, is live at the company’s Jeffersonville, Indiana distribution center.

Designed in conjunction with KPI Solutions, the system is Kenco’s largest AutoStore installation, with 49,000 bins, 130 grid robots, 10 picking ports and four replenishment ports.

Specifically designed to meet the needs of Kenco’s fulfillment customers, the AutoStore ASRS’ cubic layout quadruples storage capacity vs. traditional warehouse racking. The system maximizes existing labor and space, enabling 24/7 fulfillment and covering about a quarter of one facility at the Jeffersonville campus. [Read more…] about Kenco AutoStore System now live at Jeffersonville, Indiana distribution center

Plus One Robotics introduces dual-arm automated parcel solution

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Plus One Robotics, a provider of AI vision software and solutions for robotic parcel handling, has launched its latest offering, InductOne – a dual-arm automated parcel induction solution designed to optimize parcel singulation and induction in high-volume fulfillment and distribution centers.

As an experienced induction provider, Plus One Robotics has leveraged its extensive industry knowledge and track record of over 1 billion picks to engineer InductOne as a groundbreaking solution for the parcel shipping industry.

The company’s learnings from handling over a million picks per day and the required reliability for such high-volume operations have been manifested in this new dual-arm machine.

A key characteristic of InductOne is its innovative dual-arm design, which significantly outperforms single-arm solutions.

While a single-arm system typically tops out at around 1,600 picks per hour, the coordinated motion of InductOne’s two arms can achieve sustained pick rates of 2,200 to 2,300 per hour. InductOne’s peak rate maxes out at a rate of 3,300 picks per hour, 10% faster than the leading competition.

Erik Nieves, CEO of Plus One Robotics, says: “Parcel variability is a significant challenge of automation within the warehouse.

“That’s why InductOne is equipped with our innovative individual cup control gripper, which can precisely handle a wide range of parcel sizes and shapes. But it’s not just about what InductOne picks, it’s also about what it doesn’t pick.

“The system avoids picking non-conveyable items, allowing them to automatically convey to a designated exception path and preventing the robots from wasting precious cycles handling items which should not be inducted.”

The Plus One Robotics engineering team put a strong focus on the physical design of the InductOne system, engineering the machine to have the smallest possible footprint and lowest weight, all while maximizing its capabilities.

This enables the system to easily integrate into brownfield facilities, while minimizing the need for costly site modifications.

Nieves says: “The engineering approach behind InductOne has been focused on efficiency and flexibility.

“We designed the system to be as compact and lightweight as possible, making it easier to deploy in limited spaces, including on existing mezzanines. The modular and configurable nature of InductOne also allows it to seamlessly integrate into a variety of fulfillment center layouts.”

Lafayette Engineering: Pioneering in Advanced Sortation Systems

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In the fast-paced realm of warehouse management and material handling, Lafayette Engineering is a prominent leader, specializing in sophisticated sortation systems.

These systems are essential in logistics, where they identify and accurately direct items on conveyor belts to their intended destinations. This process, driven by a variety of devices and specialized software, is key to ensuring material handling is both efficient and precise.

Businesses often face significant challenges in sorting products for market delivery. Lafayette Engineering’s sortation systems are vital in this aspect, segregating products into different lanes that lead to various destinations. [Read more…] about Lafayette Engineering: Pioneering in Advanced Sortation Systems

Press Releases: A Startup’s Secret Weapon for Effective Outreach and Brand Positioning

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An effective press release can significantly increase internet traffic to your business and shape public opinion of it, providing it is concise enough to draw in editors.

Journalists receive many pitches each day, so your press release needs to stand out. It should address questions such as who, what, where, when, why and how.

To further enhance your PR distribution in Canada, consider utilizing newswire services to reach a wider audience. [Read more…] about Press Releases: A Startup’s Secret Weapon for Effective Outreach and Brand Positioning

Maersk and iB Cargo install Dexory’s robotics and AI technology in Bucharest distribution centre

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Dexory says its partnership with international shipping line Maersk is expanding into the Maersk and iB Cargo managed site in Romania, a distribution centre for a top home furnishing brand globally.

The Bucharest deployment is the first of many outside of the UK to go live with the innovative technology, as part of the company’s expansion across Europe.

AP Moller-Maersk and iB Cargo operate a major distribution and logistics centre in Romania, serving one of the largest global furniture and interior decoration companies. [Read more…] about Maersk and iB Cargo install Dexory’s robotics and AI technology in Bucharest distribution centre

Kernel Density Estimation Techniques for Oil Price Distribution Analysis

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Oil prices are a critical economic indicator with far-reaching implications for industries, governments, and consumers worldwide.

Understanding the distribution of oil prices is essential for making informed decisions in energy trading, investment, and policy-making.

One powerful statistical technique for gaining insights into oil price distributions is Kernel Density Estimation (KDE). [Read more…] about Kernel Density Estimation Techniques for Oil Price Distribution Analysis