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NūMove surpasses 20 semi-automatic mixed palletizer deployments

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NūMove Robotics & Vision continues to play a strategic role in mixed palletizing, with more than 20 semi-automatic systems successfully deployed across the United States.

Since its first implementation in 2021, the solution has been steadily adopted by leading wholesale alcoholic beverage distributors. Today, 22 units are fully operational across nine states, with several facilities choosing to install multiple units to maximize throughput and flexibility.

Designed to address the growing demand for efficient order preparation, NūMove’s Semi-Automatic Mixed Load Palletizer combines automation and human collaboration in a highly optimized and scalable solution. [Read more…] about NūMove surpasses 20 semi-automatic mixed palletizer deployments

Lyreco automates French logistics hub with Exotec Skypod robots in €25 million upgrade

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Lyreco, a global company providing workplace products and services, has announced the completion of a modernisation programme at its logistics centre in Villaines-la-Juhel (Mayenne, northwestern France).

The Villaines-la-Juhel site is one of the group’s most strategic logistics hubs and is responsible for 60 percent of the 50,000 parcels shipped daily by Lyreco in France.

As part of the modernisation of the site, which began in 2021, Lyreco has built a new 3,000 m² facility and integrated an advanced robotic solution developed by Exotec, a French pioneer in warehouse automation. [Read more…] about Lyreco automates French logistics hub with Exotec Skypod robots in €25 million upgrade

Brightpick achieves ‘lights-out’ order fulfillment with its Autopicker robots

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Brightpick, a provider of AI-powered robotic automation for warehouses, says its Autopicker robots now enable “lights-out” overnight fulfillment.

With the company’s latest software upgrades to its fleet, including Physical AI and picking-in-motion, Autopicker robots can autonomously pick and buffer orders without human intervention, eliminating the need for overnight staffing and enabling companies to extend their operating hours at no additional cost.

This breakthrough allows warehouses to run continuously, even during night shifts and weekends, without human intervention. [Read more…] about Brightpick achieves ‘lights-out’ order fulfillment with its Autopicker robots

SSI Schaefer provides Apotea with a fully automated warehouse

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Apotea, said to be Sweden’s largest online pharmacy, has opened its new, highly automated warehouse in Varberg, Sweden.

The facility is described as a “state-of-the-art logistics center” spanning 30,000 sq m, featuring a fully integrated automation solution from SSI Schaefer, a solution provider for all aspects of intralogistics.

The project was successfully completed on schedule and is now ready for operation. [Read more…] about SSI Schaefer provides Apotea with a fully automated warehouse

Pio says its new robotic warehouse scales from thousands to millions of orders

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Pio, which claims to be the industry’s “only plug and play warehouse automation solution for smaller companies”, has released information about its global expansion.

It also provided more details about its full product lineup and a network of new strategic partners to help small and mid-sized businesses compete on speed, accuracy, and scale.

The launch marks “a major step” in making the kind of fulfillment technology once reserved for retail giants accessible to fast-scaling businesses everywhere, says the company. [Read more…] about Pio says its new robotic warehouse scales from thousands to millions of orders