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Honeywell partners with Fetch Robotics to deliver autonomous mobile robots to distribution centers

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Honeywell Intelligrated has agreed a strategic collaboration with Fetch Robotics to provide distribution centers with autonomous mobile robots to help them more effectively fulfill growing volumes of e-commerce orders.

The initiative enables Honeywell Intelligrated’s customers to increase productivity and boost labor efficiency by deploying Fetch Robotics’ autonomous mobile robotics, which operate safely alongside people to transport items through distribution centers without human guidance or fixed paths.

By adding this offering to its smart robotics portfolio, Honeywell Intelligrated can provide customers with a range of flexible automation solutions that can be tailored to address current and future operational needs.  [Read more…] about Honeywell partners with Fetch Robotics to deliver autonomous mobile robots to distribution centers

Honeywell Intelligrated demonstrates connected palletizing solutions at Pack Expo

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Honeywell Intelligrated is showcasing its connected solutions for automated palletizing equipment in end-of-line manufacturing environments at Pack Expo International in booth S-2560.

By leveraging data from machine-level sensors, the company provides real-time equipment monitoring, diagnostics and asset-level insights to boost reliability, throughput and performance.

These connected solutions analyze real-time and historic data to detect equipment conditions that could impact performance – such as excess motor vibration, temperature fluctuations or underutilization trends – and provide real-time alerts to help fix critical issues before they affect the entire production process.  [Read more…] about Honeywell Intelligrated demonstrates connected palletizing solutions at Pack Expo

Honeywell and Carnegie Mellon to develop advanced supply chain robotics and AI solutions

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Honeywell has entered into a strategic collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University to develop advanced artificial intelligence and robotic technologies for the supply chain industry, which includes warehouses and such.

Honeywell says the plan is to help distribution centers address rising demands fueled by rapid growth in e-commerce.

The initiative brings together Honeywell Intelligrated, a division of Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions, and Carnegie Mellon’s National Robotics Engineering Center.  [Read more…] about Honeywell and Carnegie Mellon to develop advanced supply chain robotics and AI solutions

Honeywell launches new software for connected distribution centers

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Honeywell has launched a new software platform for distribution centers that the company says streamlines and simplifies complex e-commerce fulfillment operations.

The Momentum warehouse execution system from Honeywell Intelligrated brings together automated equipment, workflows, orders and labor in a unified platform to provide distribution center operators real-time visibility and help make operations more efficient.

The system provides e-commerce fulfillment, store replenishment and wholesale distribution center operations with shortened order cycle times, improved order accuracy and faster deliveries.  [Read more…] about Honeywell launches new software for connected distribution centers