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Mobile Robot Safety: Risks, Responsibilities and ROI

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AutoGuide is once again partnering with Robotics and Automation News to bring you their latest webinar. Brought to you on Thursday, 10th December at 4 pm, European time. Efficiency and safety are often said to be the cornerstones of the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) advantage but what this really mean? Safe implementation of AMRs presents opportunities for increased productivity, improved worker conditions, and (surprise) faster ROI. [Read more…] about Mobile Robot Safety: Risks, Responsibilities and ROI

Shopify to acquire 6 River Systems for $450 million

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Shopify, an e-commerce platform used by about 800,000 businesses around the world, has reached an agreement to acquire 6 River Systems, a supplier of collaborative warehouse robots and fulfillment solutions.

In June, Shopify introduced the Shopify Fulfillment Network, a fulfillment network to ensure timely deliveries, lower shipping costs, and reports “superb customer experience” for merchants and their customers.

Shopify says the acquisition is “a critical step” to accelerate its growth, while 6 River Systems will also continue to build and sell their solution for warehouses. [Read more…] about Shopify to acquire 6 River Systems for $450 million

‘E-logistics’ event Deliver opens its doors in Portugal

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The Portuguese capital city of Lisbon is playing host to one of the most important events in the e-commerce logistics and supply chain industry, Deliver.

Some describe Deliver as the “Davos of e-commerce” because it attracts all the most important e-commerce companies as well as the companies which provide the technology they rely on.

And that’s why we’re here.

E-commerce companies are increasingly dependent on technologies such as conveyors, automated storage and retrieval systems, robots, and even artificial intelligence to gain a competitive edge over their rivals.

And in such a competitive market with relatively low margins, any slim advantage is fought for as though the survival of the business depends on it. [Read more…] about ‘E-logistics’ event Deliver opens its doors in Portugal

Geek Plus Robotics to showcase warehouse automation system at Deliver Portugal

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Geek Plus Robotics, a supplier of warehouse automation technologies, is to showcase its “Picking System” at the Deliver Portugal event, at booth C7.

Deliver has been described as “the Davos of the e-commerce world”, although it takes place at various locations, such as London and, in this instance, Lisbon, Portugal, from 5-6 June 2019.

It’s an event that attracts the world’s leading e-commerce companies, as well as many technology providers. [Read more…] about Geek Plus Robotics to showcase warehouse automation system at Deliver Portugal

Geek Plus Robotics listed as a ‘Top 50’ robotics company

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Geek Plus Robotics, a provider of robotics and automation solutions for warehouse and supply chain operations, has been named one of the “Top 50” robotics companies in the world by Robotics Business Review.

Geek Plus was selected in the autonomous mobile robots category.

The RBR Top 50 is published every year and is a list of robotics companies that the publisher and its judges determine to be “the most innovative and commercially successful robotics companies around the world”.

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inVia Robotics expands partnership with Rakuten to multiple new warehouses across the US

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inVia Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation solutions for e-commerce, has expanded the application of its Picker robots in additional Rakuten Super Logistics warehouses across the United States.

Following the success of an initial installation in 2018, RSL will roll out inVia’s automation technology for picking across its fulfillment network.

Rakuten Super Logistics is a national leader in e-commerce order fulfillment as a third-party logistics provider.  [Read more…] about inVia Robotics expands partnership with Rakuten to multiple new warehouses across the US

Geek Plus says it has sold 7,000 warehouse robots so far

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Warehouse automation company Geek Plus Robotics says it has supplied more than 7,000 units of its autonomous machines to the market so far. 

The company has seen a dramatic increase in demand for warehouse robots from sectors such as e-commerce and automotive supply chains.

Geek Plus was established in 2014 with fewer than 10 people, and now employs more than 700.  [Read more…] about Geek Plus says it has sold 7,000 warehouse robots so far

Warehouse automation: Plenty of room for robots

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The US has almost 10 billion square feet of warehousing space, according to research consultancy CBRE, which says 1 billion sq ft of that space was built in the past 10 years. 

Among the geographical areas with the highest number of warehouses are:

  1. Los Angeles :: 10,161 warehouses
  2. Chicago :: 7,042
  3. Northern New Jersey :: 5,208
  4. Boston :: 4,222
  5. Orange County :: 4,162
  6. Central New Jersey :: 3,926
  7. Oakland :: 3,580
  8. Detroit :: 3,542
  9. Denver :: 2,744
  10. St Louis :: 2,636

The vast majority of warehouses – even the new ones – are not automated to a significant extent, and if it is, it’s most likely with what might be considered traditional technology, meaning conveyors and human-driven forklift trucks.  [Read more…] about Warehouse automation: Plenty of room for robots

Online retailer Tobi installs inVia Robotics technology in its Reno warehouse

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Online fashion retailer Tobi has installed robots in its supply chain to speed up the processing of orders.

inVia Robotics, the provider of warehouse automation solutions supplying Tobi, says the e-commerce company has chosen its picker robots and its cloud-based Robotics-as-a-Service management system to optimize fulfillment in its warehouse in Reno, Nevada, US.

The highly competitive e-commerce retail space continues rapid growth, with US retail e-commerce sales increasing by 14.3 percent in just one year, according to inVia.  [Read more…] about Online retailer Tobi installs inVia Robotics technology in its Reno warehouse

Zalando to use GreyOrange warehouse robots in its newest fulfillment center

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Robotics and warehouse automation company, GreyOrange, says its Butler system warehouse robot has been installed in the supply chain of Zalando, a leading online fashion and lifestyle products e-commerce retailer in Europe.

The new 30,000 square metre fulfillment center, about the size of three football fields, is located in Brunna, near Stockholm, Sweden. It is equipped with the most advanced automation technology in Zalando’s portfolio.

The GreyOrange goods-to-person Butler system is being installed to manage Zalando’s growing volume of orders as well as to complement and support manual work for employees.  [Read more…] about Zalando to use GreyOrange warehouse robots in its newest fulfillment center