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GreyOrange to launch new warehouse automation products at LogiMAT

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GreyOrange has expanded its autonomous mobile robot solution portfolio with the launch of a new modular sortation system and upgraded versions of Butler and PickPal. 

The robotics and warehouse automation company will launch its new modular sortation system and demonstrate upgraded versions of its Butler and PickPal at LogiMAT 2019, to be held in Stuttgart, Germany on 19-21 February.

Today, retailers and logistics businesses face many new kinds of complexities and challenges due to the unprecedented growth in volumes, combined with the volatility of peak periods and increased pressure to cut operational costs.  [Read more…] about GreyOrange to launch new warehouse automation products at LogiMAT

GreyOrange to launch new products at LogiMAT 2019

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Warehouse automation developer GreyOrange is planning to launch new products which include an industrial robotic arm.

The company will unveil the products at LogiMAT 2019, the 17th International Trade Fair for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management in Stuttgart, Germany on 19-21 February.

GreyOrange will also launch its new modular sortation system and demonstrate upgraded versions of its “Butler” and “PickPal” robotic systems.  [Read more…] about GreyOrange to launch new products at LogiMAT 2019

GreyOrange to install ‘advanced’ sorters across Asia in anticipation of world’s busiest shopping days

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GreyOrange Robotics says it is installing advanced sorters across Asia, from Saudi Arabia to the Philippines, ahead of world’s busiest shopping days.

New installations of sortation systems in Riyadh, Mumbai and Manila to manage large surge in volumes for Singles Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

GreyOrange, a specialist robotics and warehouse automation company, plans the installations of its newest Linear Sorters in several locations across Asia; in Saudi Arabia, India and the Philippines.  [Read more…] about GreyOrange to install ‘advanced’ sorters across Asia in anticipation of world’s busiest shopping days

GreyOrange raises $140 million in new funding, claiming ‘the biggest fundraising round in industrial automation sector’

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GreyOrange, a provider of warehouse robotics and automation systems, has raised $140 million in Series C funding, claiming it marks “the largest round ever raised by an industrial robotics company”.

Mithril Capital, co-founded by Ajay Royan and Peter Thiel, led this round, which included Binny Bansal and other existing investors including Blume Ventures.

They join Mitsubishi, Flipkart, and Project Verte as investors in the company.  [Read more…] about GreyOrange raises $140 million in new funding, claiming ‘the biggest fundraising round in industrial automation sector’

GreyOrange opens US headquarters in Atlanta and plans to build 20,000 robots

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Warehouse robotics and automation provider GreyOrange is establishing its US headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

The company says this will help it to better serve local customers and meet market demands. Approximately 50 new jobs will be created in various departments.

In its first client site in the US, GreyOrange will deploy 740 robots in Atlanta, and create several thousand jobs across this and other initial client sites.  [Read more…] about GreyOrange opens US headquarters in Atlanta and plans to build 20,000 robots

GreyOrange and Ground providing ‘intelligent logistics’ automation solution to Japan’s largest homebuilder

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Warehouse automation company GreyOrange and e-commerce logistics solutions provider Ground Inc are supplying technology to Daiwa House Industry, which is said to be Japan’s largest homebuilder.

The agreement will include the application of GreyOrange’s Butler robotics solutions at the Daiwa’s Ichikawa logistics center, on the outskirts of Tokyo.

Daiwa House says the GreyOrange Butler robot will be installed at its “Intelligent Logistics Center” in Tokyo for multiple shippers.  [Read more…] about GreyOrange and Ground providing ‘intelligent logistics’ automation solution to Japan’s largest homebuilder

GreyOrange to showcase its logistics automation solutions at India Warehousing Show

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GreyOrange is planning to showcase its solutions for supply chain automation at the 8th India Warehousing Show.

GreyOrange is a multinational robotics and supply chain automation company and offers one of the most well-known solutions on the market.

Vivek Anand, country manager, India & SAARC, GreyOrange, said: ”We are proud to be a partner for the India Warehousing Show, a premier event for the logistics and supply chain industry.  [Read more…] about GreyOrange to showcase its logistics automation solutions at India Warehousing Show

GreyOrange launches Butler PickPal for auto-fulfilment in logistics centres

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Robotics and supply chain automation company GreyOrange announced its beta launch of the new-gen Butler PickPal, an autonomous picking solution, at LogiMat 2018 in Stuttgart, Germany.

The Butler PickPal is powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Vision. It works with the goods-to-person GreyOrange Butler™ robotics system which enables warehouses to manage high-speed operations by automating order picking and fulfilment.

It addresses the challenges arising from the global boom in e-commerce as orders need to be fulfilled faster and accurately with more cost-efficiency as competition intensifies.

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GreyOrange to unveil new Butler XL for supply chain automation

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Robotics and supply chain automation company GreyOrange will unveil its expanded range of Butler robots capable of managing a variety of payloads from 100 to 1600 kgs (220 to 3500 lbs) at LogiMat 2018 in Germany.

The goods-to-person Butler™ system lets warehouses run high-speed operations by automating inventory storage (putaway) and order fulfilment. It has been deployed in distribution centers in Japan, Hong Kong, India, Europe and the Americas for industries such as 3PL, e-commerce and retail.

The robotics systems handle a variety of items including apparel, home furnishing and personal care, reducing cost per shipment and enhancing productivity of warehouse operations by more than four times, says the company. [Read more…] about GreyOrange to unveil new Butler XL for supply chain automation

GreyOrange to showcase expanded AI-powered Butler range at LogiMat 2018

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Robotics and supply chain automation company GreyOrange will launch its new goods-to-person Butler XL at LogiMat 2018.

The Butler XL can handle a payload of 1600 kgs (3500 lbs) including pallets, drums and sacks. Designed to work in tandem with the current Butler system, this makes it easy to add its new capabilities to existing operations.

The new robotics system will support multi-floor operations with the integration of an elevator. This provides greater flexibility to optimize handling of inventory across a facility.

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