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Cimcorp promotes sustainable supply chains through automation

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Cimcorp, a specialist in robotic handling solutions, is helping customers in its core sectors, the fresh food and tire industries, achieve their sustainability goals through automation.

When installed within tire factories and grocery distribution centers, Cimcorp’s automated material handling solutions enable greater energy efficiency, significantly reduce waste, and support greener overall supply chain operations.

Adam Gurga, national manager of grocery and retail partnerships, Cimcorp, says: “Sustainability is increasingly important in both of our key sectors: grocery retail and tire manufacturing. [Read more…] about Cimcorp promotes sustainable supply chains through automation

Seegrid to unveil new, taller and heavier-payload autonomous lift truck

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Seegrid, a developer of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions for material handling, is thrilled to announce the debut of its latest lift AMR, the Palion Lift CR1, at MODEX 2024 booth #C7685.

This new autonomous lift truck addresses evolving challenges in autonomous material handling for warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics customers.

The Palion Lift CR1 boasts an impressive 15’ lift height and a robust 4,000lb payload capacity. Its cutting-edge technology redefines the possibilities for warehouse automation, offering a flexible and scalable solution to meet the diverse needs of modern facilities. [Read more…] about Seegrid to unveil new, taller and heavier-payload autonomous lift truck

DB Schenker opens new Czech logistics center with 100 mobile robots

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DB Schenker says its new contract logistics warehouse in Rudna, Czech Republic is “driving efficiency, quality, and speed in the supply chain”.

With the new site, the logistics provider combines customized logistics solutions with automation and robotization to transform operations within the warehouse.

More than 100 autonomous mobile robots (AMR), seven packing lines with 162 stations, a vertical order picker and an automated sorter are successfully deployed. [Read more…] about DB Schenker opens new Czech logistics center with 100 mobile robots

TGW Logistics unveils robot capable of picking 1,000 items an hour

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TGW Logistics has unveiled an industrial robotic arm for material handling that is capable of picking 1,000 items an hour.

The company says its experts have channeled 50 years of technical knowledge into the picking robot which “raises picking efficiency to a whole new level”.

RovoFlex stands out due to its high productivity, simple handling and maximum reliability, says TGW. The versatile robot therefore offers an answer to challenges such as the growing labour shortage or increasingly rapid changes in product ranges. [Read more…] about TGW Logistics unveils robot capable of picking 1,000 items an hour

US-based sports nutrition retailer installing 48 Brightpick Autopicker robots

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Brightpick, a provider of warehouse automation solutions for order fulfillment, says that The Feed, a US-based sports nutrition and gear ecommerce retailer, has begun installation of 48 Brightpick Autopicker robots that will go live at their warehouse at the end of March 2024.

Brightpick also announced that another installation of Brightpick Autopickers went live in November 2023 in an EU-based Dr Max distribution center that replenishes Dr Max pharmacies.

Dr Max is the second largest pharmacy chain in Europe with 3,000 pharmacies across six countries. [Read more…] about US-based sports nutrition retailer installing 48 Brightpick Autopicker robots

How Automotive Robotics is Transforming the Auto Industry

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Our century is seeing a new change in industrialization where robotics have become the new norm in production and manufacturing. The automotive sector is one of the main industries that has experienced a lot of transformation.

From conducting auto auctions online to make it easier to buy cars from the comfort of your home to robotics that are widely used for painting, welding, and assembly.

What is most loved about automated technology is the fact that they are precise and move relatively fast and repetitively; all this translates to much faster production times and high-quality products. [Read more…] about How Automotive Robotics is Transforming the Auto Industry

Going the last mile with robotic parcel sorting

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Everyone has heard of going the extra mile, but for e-commerce, parcel, postal and logistics companies, the last mile is often the most challenging. To streamline how parcels arrive on the doorstep, many businesses are relying on localised or temporary facilities. For smaller sorting centres close to the customer, robots are a proven solution to optimise routes, maximise available capacity and reduce overheads.

Hans Jongebloed, Senior Postal Expert at Prime Vision, explores the possibilities.  [Read more…] about Going the last mile with robotic parcel sorting

Revolutionising the Logistics Industry: The Impact of Technological Advancements

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The logistics industry, a critical backbone of global commerce, has witnessed a significant transformation over recent years. This change has been largely driven by technological advancements, reshaping how goods are moved around the world.

The traditional image of logistics, often associated with a purely physical process involving trucks, warehouses, and shipping docks, has evolved into a sophisticated, technology-driven operation.

This shift is not just about efficiency; it’s a fundamental change in the way logistics companies approach their business, manage their operations, and serve their customers. [Read more…] about Revolutionising the Logistics Industry: The Impact of Technological Advancements

Pipedream Partners with Curiosity Lab to launch ‘world’s first’ underground autonomous logistics network

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Peachtree Corners, one of the America’s first smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G, has launched what it says is “the world’s first below-ground autonomous robot delivery system”. 

The project partner is Pipedream, the underground logistics network that is “revolutionizing the way goods are delivered”.

Peachtree Corners’ government and its partners say the new delivery system is bringing consumers “unprecedented convenience through faster, autonomous, efficient and cost-effective transportation channels”. [Read more…] about Pipedream Partners with Curiosity Lab to launch ‘world’s first’ underground autonomous logistics network

GXO Logistics testing Agility Robotics’ humanoid

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GXO Logistics, which claims to be the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, says it is conducting a proof-of-concept pilot for Agility Robotics’ human-centric robot “Digit”.

The robot is being tested on logistics tasks at SPANX’s facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, where GXO manages warehouse operations for the global womenswear brand’s direct-to-consumer and in-store orders.

Adrian Stoch, chief automation officer, GXO, says: “We’re excited to take this pioneering step with Agility in the evolution of technology in warehouse operations. [Read more…] about GXO Logistics testing Agility Robotics’ humanoid