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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

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

Geekplus reports record 31 percent revenue growth in first half of 2025

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Geekplus, the Hong Kong-listed warehouse robotics company, has reported record revenue growth for the first half of 2025, highlighting accelerating demand for automation in logistics and supply chains.

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company posted revenue of RMB 1.025 billion (approximately $144 million), up 31 percent year on year from RMB 782 million in the same period of 2024.

Gross profit rose 43.1 percent to RMB 360 million, lifting gross margin to 35.1 percent. Adjusted EBITDA turned positive for the first time at RMB 11.62 million, compared with a loss of RMB 169.8 million a year earlier. [Read more…] about Geekplus reports record 31 percent revenue growth in first half of 2025

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

Shanghai Electric debuts its first ‘industrial humanoid robots’

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Shanghai Electric has unveiled its first self-developed industrial humanoid robot, “Suyuan”, during its global debut at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference on July 26 in Shanghai.

With 38 degrees of freedom (DoF) and 275 TOPS of on-device computation power, Suyuan delivers precise operations and dynamic movements, making it adaptable to a wide range of industrial application scenarios.

This launch represents a significant milestone in Shanghai Electric’s humanoid robotics journey, further strengthening its comprehensive value chain for industrial humanoid solutions. [Read more…] about Shanghai Electric debuts its first ‘industrial humanoid robots’

Plus One Robotics launches new depalletizing solution

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Plus One Robotics, a developer of AI-powered robotic vision for material handling, in partnership with beRobox, a specialist in modular mobile robotics, has launched DepalOne.

DepalOne is described as a “turnkey depalletizing solution designed to bring fast, flexible automation to modern warehouses without the need for facility modifications or extended downtime”.

Seen at both ProMat and Automate this spring, DepalOne combines beRobox’s portable hardware with Plus One’s AI-driven PickOne vision system to deliver an immediately deployable, fully integrated automation cell. [Read more…] about Plus One Robotics launches new depalletizing solution

Post of Serbia deploys fleet of 153 Libiao robots across its network

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Post of Serbia (Pošta Srbije), the national postal service of Serbia, has marked the largest single deployment of postal sorting robots in the Balkan country with the issuing of a special commemorative stamp (see pictures below).

It features a striking image depicting one of Libiao Robotics “mini yellow” sorting robots which have recently been installed within the Post of Serbia’s sortation facility in Belgrade.

The Belgrade automated hub features 153 Libiao robots operating across a single layer. [Read more…] about Post of Serbia deploys fleet of 153 Libiao robots across its network

Smarter Storage, Faster Shipping: Automation in the Supply Chain

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In the global economy of 2025, customer expectations for fast, accurate, and affordable deliveries have reached an all-time high.

E-commerce giants and traditional retailers alike are under constant pressure to fulfill orders more quickly and efficiently than ever before.

To meet these demands, businesses are turning to automation to revolutionize their supply chains – from warehouse storage to final delivery.

According to McKinsey, companies that fully embrace supply chain automation can cut operational costs by 15% to 30% and improve delivery times by 20% to 40%. [Read more…] about Smarter Storage, Faster Shipping: Automation in the Supply Chain

Seegrid claims ‘major leap forward in autonomous forklift technology’

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Seegrid, a developer of autonomous mobile robots for material handling, has unveiled what it describes as “a major leap forward in autonomous forklift technology”.

The company is expanding its focus on “payload versatility” as it targets more complex applications in manufacturing and logistics environments.

The “major leap” Seegrid refers to is its forklifts’ ability now to accommodate or handle payloads that are awkward sizes or shapes – up to 62 x 96, 96 x 78, and 96 x 96 inches. [Read more…] about Seegrid claims ‘major leap forward in autonomous forklift technology’

Medline facility becomes AutoStore’s 300th installation in North America

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AutoStore, maker of the most widely-used warehouse automated storage and retrieval system, says it has “surpassed 300 installations across North America”.

The 300th system, located at Medline’s new site in Aurora, Colorado, marks a full-circle moment for AutoStore.

More than a decade ago, Medline became AutoStore’s very first North American customer. [Read more…] about Medline facility becomes AutoStore’s 300th installation in North America