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Logistics company G10 boosting productivity by ‘more than 40 percent’ by implementing Zebra’s automation system

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Zebra Technologies, a specialist provider of supply chain technologies, says its client Geneva10 Fulfillment (G10) is increase productivity by more than 40 percent” by implementing its warehouse automation and digitization systems.

G10 selected Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment, a “comprehensive” AI-powered solution combining the functions of a warehouse execution system (WES) with robot fleet management and powerful analytics, to increase productivity and reduce costs in its warehouse operations.

Using this solution along with Zebra Symmetry Connect Fulfillment AMRs, G10 expects to increase productivity by more than 40 percent, lower costs, and manage higher order volumes more effectively. [Read more…] about Logistics company G10 boosting productivity by ‘more than 40 percent’ by implementing Zebra’s automation system

4 Emerging Technologies Enhancing Warehouse Automation Solutions

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Warehousing has evolved into a critical link in the global supply chain, where operational speed, precision, and adaptability can make or break a business.

Driven by rising consumer expectations, rapid e-commerce growth, and the push for cost efficiency, companies are rethinking how their facilities operate.

Automation is no longer limited to a few conveyor belts or barcode scanners; it now encompasses intelligent systems capable of decision-making, real-time adjustments, and seamless coordination across multiple processes.

These advancements are transforming warehouses from static storage areas into agile, data-driven environments that respond instantly to demand shifts and production needs. [Read more…] about 4 Emerging Technologies Enhancing Warehouse Automation Solutions

GreyOrange teams up with Google Cloud on ‘breakthrough warehouse AI’

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GreyOrange, a provider of warehouse orchestration software and hardware, has agreed a collaboration with Google Cloud to develop GreyMatter DeepNav, an AI-powered solution for dynamically managing and optimizing autonomous robotic operations at scale.

GreyMatter DeepNav will bring unprecedented levels of automation, efficiency, and accuracy to warehouse management for retail, logistics, and supply chain companies worldwide.

Large warehouses use Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to streamline and accelerate operations across the work floor, from receiving to storage, picking, packing, and shipping. But despite the clear benefits of AMRs, many companies struggle with the lengthy ramp-up time of new deployments. [Read more…] about GreyOrange teams up with Google Cloud on ‘breakthrough warehouse AI’

DHL’s 1,000-robot push signals a new phase in warehouse automation

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DHL, the world’s largest logistics company, is making one of its biggest single bets yet on robotics, announcing plans to deploy more than 1,000 additional robots across its UK operations as part of a £550 million (€637 million) investment.

The move underscores a broader shift in global logistics toward flexible, AI-powered automation designed to work alongside people rather than replace them.

In a post on LinkedIn, Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group, framed the initiative as part of a wider transformation in how the company operates. [Read more…] about DHL’s 1,000-robot push signals a new phase in warehouse automation

DHL to invest $744 million and install more than 1,000 extra robots to meet growing demand

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DHL Supply Chain says it plans to invest €637 million ($744 million) to expand its infrastructure and accelerate the rollout of automation across its customer operations in UK and Ireland, to support growing demand in the e-commerce and life sciences health care sectors. 

The new investment builds on the €1 billion already spent on automation by DHL Supply Chain over the last three years, with more than 3,200 digitalisation projects deployed across the UK and Ireland and EMEA.

Until 2030, DHL’s contract logistics business plans to significantly increase its scale in UK&I as well as globally, with automation, robotics and digitalisation being a key enabler of this growth. [Read more…] about DHL to invest $744 million and install more than 1,000 extra robots to meet growing demand

Addverb ‘reinvents’ its factory automation development with Siemens Xcelerator

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Addverb Technologies, an Indian warehouse automation company, is using software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to “deliver intelligent automation solutions faster and more efficiently while maintaining high product quality and scale its automation offerings across diverse industries globally”.

Addverb has adopted Siemens’ Teamcenter software for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to streamline product development, ensure data consistency, and enhance cross-functional collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Additionally, Tecnomatix Plant Simulation software from Siemens enables Addverb to virtually design, validate, and optimize entire production systems and logistics processes before building any physical hardware. [Read more…] about Addverb ‘reinvents’ its factory automation development with Siemens Xcelerator

Symbotic unveils new storage for its warehouse automation system

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Symbotic, a developer of AI-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, has commercially released its innovative next-generation storage technology.

Designed to significantly enhance the performance of its warehouse automation system, the new structure is engineered to deliver substantially increased storage capacity for products, faster deployment and case handling, enhanced fire suppression, and improved seismic adaptability.

Symbotic has coupled the exceptional, industry-leading density offered by its current system with a breakthrough innovation that can reduce customers’ storage footprint by up to 40 percent of its original size. [Read more…] about Symbotic unveils new storage for its warehouse automation system

Dexterity and Hiwin partner to produce ‘world’s first intelligent robot arm’ for warehouse work

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Dexterity, a specialist developer of physical AI and robotics, has agreed a strategic partnership with Hiwin Technologies Corp, a manufacturer of motion and control systems, to produce high-performance robot arms for Dexterity’s hardware platform: the Mech.

The Mech is a roving, two-armed robot designed from the ground to embody Physical AI in industrial applications. Its roving base enables it to go where large enterprises need heavy lifting of a wide range of goods, and its lightweight but powerful, dual arm design enables it to pick and pack goods at the speed of operations – and beyond.

Hiwin’s expertise in precision engineering has enabled the development of lightweight, 8-degree-of-freedom robotic arms for the Mech. HIWIN optimized the strength-to-weight ratio of the Mech arms to make them easy to deploy in warehouses, while at the same time ensuring their capability in lifting weights beyond the OSHA limit for a single person lift. [Read more…] about Dexterity and Hiwin partner to produce ‘world’s first intelligent robot arm’ for warehouse work

Comau completes acquisition of logistics automation company Automha

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Comau has completed its acquisition of Automha, an Italian company specializing in warehousing and automated intralogistics systems.

This investment marks a significant step in Comau’s journey to expand its capabilities and market presence in the rapidly growing logistics and warehouse automation sector.

The purchase is perfectly aligned with Comau’s strategy to accelerate diversification into high-growth markets by leveraging its strong foundation in industrial robotics, software-driven automation, and human-centric technology.

With Automha, Comau significantly enhances its offering of high-performance and scalable solutions, reconfirming and strengthening its Italian roots and operations. [Read more…] about Comau completes acquisition of logistics automation company Automha

Pudu Robotics launches new robots for heavy-payload industrial work

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Pudu Robotics, a provider of service robotics, has launched its PUDU T600 Series, a next-generation lineup of industrial delivery robots purpose-built for high-payload, autonomous goods handling in complex industrial environments.

Following the success of the PUDU T300, which addressed mid-load transport needs, the T600 Series marks Pudu’s expansion into heavy-payload logistics and end-to-end automation.

It is designed to help manufacturers respond to growing demands for throughput, labor flexibility, and adaptive intralogistics – especially in fast-changing production and warehouse settings. [Read more…] about Pudu Robotics launches new robots for heavy-payload industrial work