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News, trends, products and productivity solutions that showcase the latest in robotics equipment, systems and process for warehouses and distributions centers.


KPI Solutions announces partnership with Movu Robotics
New alliance combines robotics with advanced operational design and implementation expertise, to optimize warehouse operations and boost productivity.

Exotec adds Bastian Solutions as newest regional integrator in North America
Bastian Solutions and Exotec are already successfully working on a robotic installation for a leading sports equipment company. The site is currently expected to be delivered in 2024.

DHL Supply Chain and AutoStore announce partnership expansion
DHL Supply Chain is currently involved in nine AutoStore projects across Singapore, the U.S. and Germany, with four more in planning

Kassow Robots establishes U.S. sales and support team
Team will support Kassow Robots' sales partners, system integrators, and distributors in the U.S. market.

FORTNA and Geek+ partner to speed order fulfillment with automated robotics solutions
Through the global partnership, multiple projects are already in different stages of deployment in both the United States and the EMEA region, including major robotic installations for several large retailers in the sports and home appliances sectors as well as innovations in goods-to-person sortation systems.

Mecalux launches an AI-driven robotic order picking system with Siemens’ technology
The collaborative picking system incorporates Siemens’ SIMATIC Robot Pick AI technology based on deep learning algorithms to automate the picking process.

Amazon tests its Sequoia System and Agility Robotics’ Digit for fulfillment
E-commerce leader plans to use new robots to support workplace safety and help it more quickly deliver customer orders.

Wiferion’s wireless charging business acquired by industrial power supply provider PULS
Wiferion will become a new business unit within PULS, PULS Wireless, and the current operational team will remain in Freiburg, Germany, selling to and servicing global accounts.

Autonomous mobile robot solution provider, Robotize, opens U.S. office in Detroit area
Danish AMR provider focuses on internal pallet transport, notes it already has several customers and partners in North America.

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Movu Robotics: A portfolio for easier automation
The Movu Robotics portfolio provides low entry, and scaleable warehouse automation solutions for growing businesses, enabling easy installation and adaptability to new business needs through simple integration and a minimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach.

Ambi Robotics expands partnership with Pitney Bowes to automate middle-mile sorting
Pitney Bowes deploys the AmbiSort B-Series solution at U.S. coastal hubs, accelerating interfacility sortation ahead of the 2023 peak holiday season.

Safety standard for industrial mobile robot systems and applications now available
New standard, ANSI/A3 R15.08-2, available for purchase online from A3 and at the International Robot Safety Conference in Pittsburgh October 9-11.

Robotics as a service (RaaS) catching fire
Not only do some autonomous mobile robot suppliers see robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) as their go-to way of providing solutions, the model is starting to catch on for other, larger forms of robotic systems with more fixed infrastructure.

Swisslog names Jens Schmale as new CEO effective start of 2024
Jens Schmale is next in line for Swisslog CEO as Antonio Trioschi announces upcoming retirement. Giulia Colombi to lead the EMEA region.

Rockwell Automation completes acquisition of AMR provider Clearpath Robotics
Acquisition of Clearpath and its OTTO Motors division positioned as providing Rockwell with end-to-end autonomous production logistics solutions

Zebra study: nearly six in 10 warehouse leaders plan to deploy RFID by 2028
Other trends which the study revealed include accelerated timelines for warehouse modernization projects, and returns management as a top operational challenge.

Combilift enters offshore wind sector with handling solution, collaborating with Siemens Gamesa
In 25th anniversary year special event, lift truck provider with focus on long-load handling also highlights autonomous truck, as well as a telematics solution. Combilift partnered with Siemens Gamesa on its Combi-LC, which moves wind turbine blades and towers. Combilift expects to generate over €50m in revenue per year in the wind sector market segment by 2026.

Dexterity AI and FedEx unveil robotics trailer loading technology
Called a 'first of its kind,' the solution's AI-powered software tackles what is called parcel handling's most challenging task--loading and stacking parcels and all the variability this involves. Testing of the truck loading technology is ongoing by FedEx with a goal to refine the technology and deploy commercially in the future.

SME announces 2023 College of Fellows
SME, teh national nonprofit leading the industrial ecosystem, honors nine members who have made outstanding contributions to the social, technological, and educational aspects of the manufacturing profession.

Warehouse automation provider stow Group launches Movu Robotics brand
The new brand replaces the “stow Robotics” name, offering solutions based on autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).


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