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Matthews Automation agrees global commercial partnership with Mobile Industrial Robots

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Matthews Automation has agreed a global commercial partnership between its automation solutions business segment and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), a manufacturer of collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and part of Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne.

The new partnership combines Matthews’ proven warehouse automation technologies with MiR’s advanced AMRs uniquely suited for internal transportation and material handling tasks in a variety of settings.

This collaboration positions both companies to capitalize on the projected 30 percent compound annual growth rate in the AGV/AMR market by 2028, driven by rising demand in e-commerce and the flexibility of AMRs to deploy without major infrastructure changes. [Read more…] about Matthews Automation agrees global commercial partnership with Mobile Industrial Robots

Epson signs HPE Automation as distribution partner

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Epson Robots, one of the leading robot manufacturers in the world, has selected HPE Automation, an automation distributor in Florida, has joined as an AutomateFirst Platinum Partner.

HPE Automation’s technical knowledge and engineering expertise combined with Epson’s robot technology helps provide customers in the Southeast region with best-in-class automation solutions for those seeking to integrate or enhance automation processes.

Eric Hord, CEO and co-owner, HPE Automation, says: “The partnership with Epson is a perfect fit and underscores our commitment to delivering the most innovative and efficient automation solutions. [Read more…] about Epson signs HPE Automation as distribution partner

Kivnon partners with Machine Concepts to bolster automation in North America

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Kivnon, a provider of mobile robotics and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), has agreed a strategic partnership with Machine Concepts, a specialist in custom machinery design and automation solutions.

The collaboration is aimed at delivering tailored automation solutions across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics, with a focus on addressing specific operational needs in North America.

The partnership focuses on combining Kivnon’s advanced AGV technology with Machine Concepts’ in-depth industry knowledge and well-established regional networks. [Read more…] about Kivnon partners with Machine Concepts to bolster automation in North America

ANYbotics agrees partnership with Energy Robotics

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ANYbotics, a provider of autonomous robotics solutions, and Energy Robotics, a developer of advanced AI-software platforms for autonomous robotics, have agreed a strategic partnership.

The companies say the collaboration will “transform asset monitoring through comprehensive end-to-end inspection solutions and data integration for the energy industry”.

The ANYbotics and Energy Robotics platform integration was recently successfully demonstrated in a leading international energy company’s program to scale automated robot inspections. [Read more…] about ANYbotics agrees partnership with Energy Robotics

Contextant agrees warehouse automation partnership with SVT Robotics

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Contextant, a systems integration provider of innovative warehouse automation solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with SVT Robotics, a software provider specializing in empowering IT teams to seamlessly integrate, monitor, and scale automation through its tech-agnostic platform.

Under the partnership, Contextant will be a reseller of SVT’s SoftBot Platform, enhancing its capabilities to deliver cutting-edge automation integration and multi-agent orchestration solutions to customers across industries.

The partnership leverages the strengths of both companies, combining Contextant’s material handling and robotics systems integration expertise with SVT Robotics’ advanced warehouse automation integration platform. [Read more…] about Contextant agrees warehouse automation partnership with SVT Robotics

Nvidia partners with Foxconn to build factories and systems

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Nvidia says it is collaborating with Hon Hai Technology Group – more popularly known as Foxconn – to accelerate the AI industrial revolution.

Foxconn will integrate Nvidia technology to develop a new class of data centers powering a wide range of applications – including digitalization of manufacturing and inspection workflows, development of AI-powered electric vehicle and robotics platforms, and a growing number of language-based generative AI services.

Announced during a “fireside chat” between Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Foxconn chairman and CEO Young Liu at Hon Hai Tech Day, in Taipei, Taiwan, the collaboration starts with the creation of AI factories – an Nvidia GPU computing infrastructure specially built for processing, refining and transforming vast amounts of data into valuable AI models and tokens – based on the Nvidia accelerated computing platform, including the latest Nvidia GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip and Nvidia AI Enterprise software. [Read more…] about Nvidia partners with Foxconn to build factories and systems

ForwardX Robotics agrees exclusive distribution partnership with Richmond Rolling Solutions

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ForwardX Robotics, an autonomous mobile robot company, has agreed an exclusive distribution partnership with Richmond Rolling Solutions, a provider of materials handling solutions since 1958.

This strategic collaboration will bring ForwardX’s groundbreaking Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions to businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

ForwardX Robotics is revolutionizing the industry with its intelligent AMR solutions, designed to enhance operational efficiency while significantly reducing costs. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics agrees exclusive distribution partnership with Richmond Rolling Solutions

Osaro and Mission Design partner to build specialized robotics solutions

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San Francisco-based OSARO, a provider of machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, has agreed a partnership with Mission Design & Automation.

Founded in 2004, Mission designs, builds, and integrates custom intelligent automation solutions for a variety of industries, including food and beverage, medical device, transportation and automotive, consumer goods, and more.

The partnership blends OSARO’s AI-powered SightWorks vision software and control technologies for robotics with Mission’s expertise in designing and deploying specialized robotics solutions across a broad array of applications in warehouses and fulfillment centers, such as depalletizing, kitting, and bagging. [Read more…] about Osaro and Mission Design partner to build specialized robotics solutions

Summer Berry Company partners with Tortuga AgTech

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Cibus Capital says one of its portfolio companies, UK berry grower The Summer Berry Company (TSBCo), has extended its partnership with Tortuga AgTech, a provider of commercial harvesting robot fleet.

TSBCo has deployed 52 Tortuga robots in its 26 ha of glasshouses and 140 ha of polytunnels in Southwest England to harvest strawberries, provide forecasting on yields, plant health as well as providing support to their agronomists in fighting pests via UV light application.

Cibus Capital advises on investments that support sustainable agricultural production and the incorporation of disruptive technologies into its portfolio companies is pivotal to its mission. [Read more…] about Summer Berry Company partners with Tortuga AgTech

Prime Robotics agrees warehouse automation partnership with Wulftec International

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Prime Robotics, a provider of intelligent end-to-end automation solutions for warehouse, distribution, and fulfillment facilities, has agreed a partnership with Wulftec International.

This agreement enables Prime Robotics customers to fully integrate Wulftec’s stretch wrapping technology with Prime’s pallet management solution.

In today’s hyper-competitive marketplace, end-to-end automation plays a critical role in the efficiency and success of fulfillment facilities. [Read more…] about Prime Robotics agrees warehouse automation partnership with Wulftec International