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AutoStore and Kardex deliver fully operational system to Balluff in ‘record six months’

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AutoStore and Kardex have completed the installation of a fully operational automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) for Balluff in just six months, a timeline the companies describe as a record.

Balluff, a global sensor and automation specialist headquartered in Germany, needed a solution to modernize its intralogistics operations. The company selected AutoStore’s cube storage technology, integrated and delivered by Kardex, to improve efficiency and meet growing demand.

According to the partners, the project was completed from contract signing to go-live in only half a year, significantly faster than typical deployment timelines for large-scale warehouse automation. [Read more…] about AutoStore and Kardex deliver fully operational system to Balluff in ‘record six months’

Swisslog to build automated frozen food warehouse for Orto Verde in Italy

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Swisslog is expanding its footprint in the food industry with a new strategic project for Orto Verde, a leading producer and distributor of frozen foods.

Under the agreement, Swisslog will design and build a high-density automated warehouse to optimize logistics and meet growing demands for efficiency and product traceability.

The new facility in Senigallia and will feature a high bay clad-rack warehouse with 19,700 pallet locations, served by three Vectura S32 multi-depth stacker cranes. [Read more…] about Swisslog to build automated frozen food warehouse for Orto Verde in Italy

DoorDash partners with Serve Robotics to expand sidewalk robot deliveries in the US

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DoorDash, which provides online ordering and delivery services for businesses, and Serve Robotics, an autonomous sidewalk delivery company, have agreed a new multi-year strategic partnership to roll out autonomous robot deliveries across the US.

Los Angeles residents ordering through the DoorDash app from participating merchants may have their order delivered by a Serve robot. The partnership will expand the potential volume of orders available to Serve for delivery.

This partnership reflects DoorDash’s broader multi-modal delivery platform strategy, which integrates Dashers, drones, and autonomous robots to meet increasing demand while lowering emissions and traffic congestion. [Read more…] about DoorDash partners with Serve Robotics to expand sidewalk robot deliveries in the US

Kollmorgen and ifm partner to improve pallet handling with smart automation

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Kollmorgen has announced a collaboration with sensor specialist ifm to tackle one of the persistent challenges in warehouses: misaligned pallets disrupting automated workflows.

In many logistics and production sites, manually placed pallets can be slightly off-coordinate, causing problems for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that depend on precise positioning.

These errors can result in failed docking attempts, delays, and reduced productivity. [Read more…] about Kollmorgen and ifm partner to improve pallet handling with smart automation

Sonatus launches AI Director to accelerate in-vehicle edge AI

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Sunnyvale-based vehicle software company Sonatus has unveiled a new platform designed to help automakers deploy artificial intelligence directly inside vehicles.

The system, called Sonatus AI Director, is billed as a comprehensive toolchain for model training, validation, optimization, and deployment.

Rather than relying solely on cloud-based models, the platform allows carmakers to run AI on existing electronic control units, providing faster response times and lower costs. [Read more…] about Sonatus launches AI Director to accelerate in-vehicle edge AI

Geekplus post-IPO: Warehouse robotics enters the mainstream

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Geekplus, the Chinese autonomous mobile robot (AMR) specialist, made headlines in July when it listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The company became the first publicly traded AMR warehouse robotics provider, raising HK$2.71 billion (about $350 million) in the process.

Now, three months on, investors and analysts are beginning to weigh in. The company has posted its first set of interim results as a public business, while broker coverage is starting to emerge with bullish targets.

The question is whether the enthusiasm around Geekplus’ debut is matched by fundamentals. [Read more…] about Geekplus post-IPO: Warehouse robotics enters the mainstream

Is ABB making a mistake selling its robotics division?

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ABB’s decision to sell its robotics business to SoftBank for $5.4 billion raises a fundamental question: why exit one of the few industrial sectors almost universally expected to grow?

The company had previously considered spinning off the division as a standalone business but ultimately opted for a clean sale.

The move may provide ABB with capital to reinvest in its more profitable electrification and automation units, but it also means surrendering a foothold in a market with long-term potential. [Read more…] about Is ABB making a mistake selling its robotics division?

Top 30 Indian robotics companies: Competition, foreign and domestic

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India is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing manufacturing economies, but it remains under-automated compared with its rivals.

According to the International Federation of Robotics, India installed just over 8,500 industrial robots in 2023, up 59 percent year on year.

That growth is encouraging, but India’s robot density – about 7 units per 10,000 workers – still lags far behind China (392) and South Korea (1,012). [Read more…] about Top 30 Indian robotics companies: Competition, foreign and domestic

Can India become the next big market for robotics and automation?

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When Omron opened its new Automation Center in Bengaluru last week, the announcement carried more than just local significance.

It was a statement of intent: India, with its vast (1.5 billion) population, rising manufacturing ambitions (fifth largest manufacturing nation in the world, according to the World Bank), and government support for Industry 4.0, is now firmly on the radar of global robotics and automation companies.

The question is whether India can become the next big market for robotics and automation systems – a kind of “next China” for global industry. [Read more…] about Can India become the next big market for robotics and automation?

Omron opens new automation center in Bengaluru, India

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Omron, one of the world’s largest industrial automation companies, has inaugurated its new Automation Center in Bengaluru, India, marking a milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to advance industrial automation-based transformation of India’s manufacturing sector.

The new center, part of Omron’s global network of 10 automation centers and 34 proof of concept labs, is strategically located to serve manufacturers in South India as well as across the country, including micro, small, and medium enterprises to empower them to make world-class in India.

Supporting the government’s Make in India and Industry 4.0 initiatives, the Center demonstrates practical automation solutions for manufacturing challenges, facilitates proof-of-concept development, provides technical training, and enables collaboration with manufacturers, machine builders, and system integrators to strengthen India’s manufacturing capabilities. [Read more…] about Omron opens new automation center in Bengaluru, India