Tag: warehouses
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Amazon adds two new robots, including one humanoid, to the 750,000 already working in its warehouses
Amazon has revealed that it now has over 750,000 robots working collaboratively with employees, taking on highly repetitive tasks and freeing employees up to “better deliver for our customers”. With all of these efforts under way, Amazon has just launched a new robotic system in time to help fulfill customer orders for holiday shopping this…
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Hai Robotics ‘world’s first’ telescopic grapple hook robot for warehouses
Hai Robotics, a maker of Autonomous Case-handling Robot (ACR) Systems, has launched what it says is “the world’s first telescopic Grapple Hook ACR”, the HaiPick A42T-E2, and the HaiPick System 3. The company says the two new innovations address customer concerns around increasing storage density and performance at a smaller warehouse footprint. The telescopic Grapple…
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ForwardX Robotics unveils new autonomous mobile robot for warehouses
ForwardX Robotics, a vision-based autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and warehouse solutions provider, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest cutting-edge addition to the esteemed Flex product series: Flex 60-SW. This innovative AMR, equipped with automatic weighing scales along with an interactive touch screen, will revolutionize picking accuracy in the warehouse. The anticipation surrounding…
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Kivnon reaches 5,000 installed mobile robots in 20 countries
Kivnon, a producer of industrial mobile robots, has manufactured and installed its 5,000th robot, representing a significant milestone in its history. Kivnon designs, manufactures, and implements mobile robots that enhance material handling efficiency across various markets, including automotive, food, logistics distribution, and retail applications. Juan Prieto, CEO of Kivnon, says: “We started in 2009 with…
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How have self-operating equipment and other innovations transformed the warehouse?
In this Q&A interview, Kristi Montgomery, vice president innovation at Kenco Group, a leading third-party logistics provider, explains how automation has changed the supply chain Question: How has self-operating equipment and other innovations transformed the warehouse? Answer: It might be easier to ask how haven’t these innovations transformed the warehouse. Automation touches nearly every area…
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Rocla launches new automated compact truck for warehouses and loading docks
A Finland-based company called Rocla AGV has launched a new, agile AGV – named “ACT”, short for automated compact truck – designed to lift heavy loads in narrow spaces. Rocla says ACT is an “exceptional addition” to its existing AGV line, allowing the company to offer our customers an even more versatile product range. From…
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GXO claims ‘industry-first’ innovation to outbound process with autonomous mobile robots
GXO Logistics, which says it is “the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider”, has marked the success of its “industry-first” use of Lowpad’s Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for a customer in the food and beverage sector at a major warehouse facility in the Netherlands. Luc Laurijssens, GXO’s managing director for Belgium and the Netherlands, says:…
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Apptronik and Terex to jointly develop robots for commercial use
Apptronik, a maker of general-purpose robots, exoskeletons and humanoids, has received an equity investment from Terex Corporation and has reached an agreement with Terex to co-develop “first-of-a-kind robots” to work alongside workers to support safety, productivity, and efficiency of industries that power the economy and are essential to building infrastructure. Robots have long held the…
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UPS and Gap units partner to offer ‘unmatched automation and supply chain capabilities’ to apparel merchants
Two business units from within logistics giant UPS and famous retail brand GAP are combining their expertise to offer “unmatched automation and supply chain capabilities” to apparel and footwear merchants. The companies say their new offering will enable mall and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to benefit from capabilities “previously only available to billion-dollar brands”. Ware2Go, a…
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Exotec expands warehouse automation product range
Exotec, a warehouse robotics provider, has expanded its product portfolio with three solutions: a new conveyor system, an improved picking solution, and new proprietary warehouse software. As inflation, economic headwinds, and labour shortages continue to place mounting pressure on supply chains, businesses around the world are looking for ways to address their immediate needs while…