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Locus Robotics expands presence in Europe and Central America

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Locus Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfilment warehouses, has increased its global presence with expansion across two continents.

In Europe, the US-based robotics supplier has announced an expanded commitment to Italy and Poland, while in Central America, lifestyle brand, Solo Brands has deployed the AI-enabled Locus AMR Solution at its fulfilment warehouse in Mexicali, Mexico.

The deal represents Locus’s first AMR deployment in the Mexico region.  [Read more…] about Locus Robotics expands presence in Europe and Central America

Mecalux launches an AI-driven robotic order picking system with Siemens technology

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Large storage systems supplier Mecalux has unveiled what it describes as “a state-of-the-art technological solution” to optimise order picking: an innovative collaborative robotic picking system based on the latest artificial intelligence technology.

Mecalux’s new automated solution incorporates Siemens’ SIMATIC Robot Pick AI technology, a groundbreaking vision software that employs deep learning algorithms to significantly streamline picking in warehouses.

With artificial intelligence integrated into the programmable logic controller (SIMATIC S7-1500, the collaborative robot (cobot) performs order picking with total autonomy and maximum accuracy. [Read more…] about Mecalux launches an AI-driven robotic order picking system with Siemens technology

Warehouse automation specialist AutoStore launches new robot

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AutoStore, a builder of robotic technologies for warehouses, has introduced its new R5 Pro Robot, the latest version of the company’s R5 Robot.

This new robotic solution is designed to address the specific demands of large-scale e-commerce operations, emphasizing better space usage, higher performance, and reduced total ownership costs for companies running multishift operations at scale.

Carlos Fernandez, chief product officer at AutoStore, points to the growing demand for large, high-throughput systems in the e-commerce sector. [Read more…] about Warehouse automation specialist AutoStore launches new robot

Greenspace Industrial’s Innovative Mini Load ASRS System for Enhanced Warehousing Efficiency

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Greenspace Industrial, a warehouse automation and industrial solutions company, has unveiled its latest advancement in automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) with the introduction of the Mini Load ASRS.

Warehousing and distribution are critical components of modern supply chains, and Greenspace Industrial is dedicated to offering advanced solutions that empower businesses to optimize their operations.

The Mini Load ASRS is designed to tackle the most pressing challenges faced by today’s warehouses, from space limitations to labor costs and order accuracy. [Read more…] about Greenspace Industrial’s Innovative Mini Load ASRS System for Enhanced Warehousing Efficiency

Exotec says its robots are operating at over 100 customer sites

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Exotec, a warehouse robotics provider, says its continued business expansion has resulted in its robots operating in “over 100 customer sites globally”.

The company is on track to increase its global employee headcount 80 percent year on year by 2024 to support record business growth across APAC, Europe, and North America.

Romain Moulin, Exotec CEO and co-founder, says: “Reaching more than 100 customer sites signals an important milestone for our business and the momentum of the warehouse robotics category. [Read more…] about Exotec says its robots are operating at over 100 customer sites

Logistics company reduces workers’ walking time by 40 percent with Zebra robots

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Zebra Technologies automation systems have reduced the time workers walk to complete a task by “40 percent” at the JAS Contract Logistics Super Hub.

Zebra, a specialist provider of supply chain automation technologies, says logistics company JAS Worldwide selected Zebra’s Robotics Automation solution to drive efficiency in its fulfillment operations.

Zebra’s CartConnect100 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) support JAS Worldwide’s strategy to increase throughput for its fulfillment customers at its new 300,000 square-foot Contract Logistics Super Hub in Olive Branch, Mississippi. [Read more…] about Logistics company reduces workers’ walking time by 40 percent with Zebra robots

ForwardX Robotics automates warehouse for Japanese cosmetics company

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In a groundbreaking collaboration, ForwardX Robotics, a provider of vision-based autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology, has joined forces with Pola Orbis, a prestigious Japanese beauty and cosmetics company.

Responding to the intricate demands of its bustling warehouse, Pola Orbis sought a dynamic solution to streamline their operational complexities.

With over 100 cosmetics stores to replenish and an inventory of 500+ SKUs to manage, the company turned to ForwardX Robotics for an innovative answer. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics automates warehouse for Japanese cosmetics company

Osaro and Fanuc collaborate to enhance capabilities of robotic warehouse automation solutions

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Osaro, a specialist in machine-learning-enabled robotics for e-commerce, is partnering with Fanuc America, the leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and RoboMachines, to expand the capabilities of Fanuc’s robotic automation solutions optimized for warehousing and e-commerce fulfillment.

The two companies will collaborate on go-to-market strategies, commencing with the installation of an advanced piece-picking demonstration robot at Fanuc’s Innovation Center in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

E-commerce growth is driving sweeping change across the retail and logistics sectors, and a growing number of organizations are looking to deploy automated robotic pick-and-place solutions to meet these challenges. [Read more…] about Osaro and Fanuc collaborate to enhance capabilities of robotic warehouse automation solutions

Boxbot raises $12 million in Series A financing round

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Boxbot, the vertical automation solution that sorts and stores packages for last-mile carriers, says it has raised $12 million in its Series A funding round, led by Playground Global.

Maersk Growth (the venture arm of A.P. Moller), Toyota Ventures, Pear Ventures, and Artiman Ventures also participated in the round, which brings the company’s total funding to $29.5 million.

The funds will be used to accelerate the company’s mission of enabling carriers to provide more efficient delivery experiences and bolster the team’s engineering and business operations. [Read more…] about Boxbot raises $12 million in Series A financing round

Apptronik says its humanoid robot will ‘redefine the future of work’

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Apptronik, a developer of general purpose robots designed to change the way we live and work, has unveiled Apollo, which it says is “the world’s most capable humanoid robot”.

Designed to transform the industrial workforce and beyond in service of improving the human experience, Apollo is the first commercial humanoid robot that was designed for friendly interaction, mass manufacturability, performance, and safety.

Jeff Cardenas, co-founder and CEO of Apptronik, says: “As labor challenges and employment trends continue to impact our economy, we need to fundamentally change the way we think about work, particularly in the warehouse and the supply chain. [Read more…] about Apptronik says its humanoid robot will ‘redefine the future of work’