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RC Mowers awarded Canoe Procurement Group cooperative contract

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RC Mowers, a manufacturer of robotic and autonomous mowers, has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract through Canoe Procurement Group of Canada, significantly expanding the company’s access to the Canadian public sector market.

The contract provides Canadian municipalities, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations with a faster way to purchase RC Mowers’ autonomous and remote-controlled mowing solutions.

This streamlined access comes at a critical time, as public works departments across Canada face persistent labor shortages, rising operational costs, and increasing safety risks for outdoor maintenance crews. [Read more…] about RC Mowers awarded Canoe Procurement Group cooperative contract

Mercado Libre and Agility Robotics partner to implement humanoid robots

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Mercado Libre, a commerce and fintech ecosystem in Latin America, has announced a commercial agreement with Agility Robotics, creator of the humanoid robot Digit.

Mercado Libre and Agility Robotics announce a commercial agreement to deploy Agility’s humanoid robot, Digit, into fulfillment operations in Texas with future expansion capabilities for Latin America.

This partnership will integrate Agility Robotics’ revolutionary Digit humanoid robot into Mercado Libre’s facility in San Antonio, Texas. [Read more…] about Mercado Libre and Agility Robotics partner to implement humanoid robots

Meiko Group partners with Fizyr and Yaskawa Europe on automated dishwashing

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Fizyr, a provider of advanced vision AI, and Yaskawa Europe, one of the world’s largest robotics and industrial automation companies, have teamed up with Meiko Group to bring automation to commercial kitchens. 

Meiko, known for its professional warewashing, cleaning, and disinfection systems, is working with the two technology companies to develop an automated dish sorting and washing solution.

The project also incorporates Meiko’s expertise in sustainable food waste treatment, aiming to improve efficiency and hygiene in large-scale food service operations. [Read more…] about Meiko Group partners with Fizyr and Yaskawa Europe on automated dishwashing

Gartner predicts one in 20 supply chain managers will manage robots, not humans, by 2030

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Eighty percent of humans will engage with smart robots on a daily basis, and one in 20 supply chain managers will manage robots, rather than humans, by 2030, according to business management consultancy Gartner.

Organizations are placing greater emphasis on enhancing the capabilities of their existing workforce by supplementing with robotics due to factors like labor scarcity and rising costs.

Smart robots have been identified by chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) as an important investment area, though many acknowledge their organization lacks internal robotics expertise to maximally leverage these innovative technologies. [Read more…] about Gartner predicts one in 20 supply chain managers will manage robots, not humans, by 2030

Rethinking packaging: How automation is transforming production lines

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As manufacturing faces growing pressure from labor shortages, sustainability, and quality demands, packaging is becoming a critical point of focus, especially in high-volume sectors like wood processing.

The article examines how one of the Baltic region’s largest furniture producers restructured its packaging operations through automation, revealing broader shifts in how industrial systems are designed and staffed.

Across global manufacturing, packaging is emerging as one of the most urgent frontiers for automation. [Read more…] about Rethinking packaging: How automation is transforming production lines