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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.


Rockwell Automation signs agreement to acquire autonomous robotics vendor Clearpath Robotics
Deal for Clearpath and its OTTO Motors division, which is known for larger format mobile robots, is seen as accelerating Rockwell’s autonomous production logistics solutions, providing safer, more efficient manufacturing environments.

Wauseon Machine announces consolidation of aftermarket services through merger
Aftermarket Services by McAlister Design and Automation and Wauseon Machine combine in formal merger

Mujin secures $85 million in Series C funding
Japan’s fastest-growing intelligent robotics company, Mujin, secures capital to pave the way for a new era of robotic automation.

North America robot orders drop for second quarter
Association for Advancing Automation’s latest report shows 37% fewer robots were purchased in April through June of 2023 than during the same period in 2022, a record year; downturn exacerbated by slow economy and high interest rates.

Cognex joins OSARO’s partner program to enhance pick-and-place robotics
Combination of OSARO’s AI-driven SightWorks vision and control software and Cognex’s DataMan scanners helped achieve over 99% accuracy on Zenni Optical's high-throughput fulfillment line

POLA ORBIS taps solution from ForwardX Robotics to transform warehouse operations
The AMR solution uses customized mobile robots equipped with built-in weighing scales to cater to the warehouse’s specific operational requirements.

Locus Robotics passes 2 billion units picked milestone
Mobile robotics fulfillment provider doubles global picks in just 11 months.

Chery Automotive’s deployment of AMRs from ForwardX Robotics tops 100 robots
Autonomous mobile robots from ForwardX automate line-side replenishment of materials in Phase One of Chery's Super Factory.

Exotec announces two integrator partnerships that expand its solution reach
Warehouse robotics provider Exotec partners with Polish integrator A1 Sorter in the Central European market; also partners with POSCO DX Co. Ltd., to introduce Exotec solutions to the South Korean market.

Talking Materials Handling: Innovating at Radial
Listen in as Deb Williams, Radial’s regional vice president of fulfillment service delivery, discusses why the global 3PL is adopting NextGen technologies. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Reinventing retail at Macy’s: Inventory productivity and sustainability
The department store chain has doubled down on strategies it put in place before the pandemic. The result: Maximizing inventory and margins

Catching up with Yossi Sheffi
The MIT professor, author and supply chain thought leader sat down with Bob Trebilcock and Abe Eshkenazi to discuss his new book and the future of supply chain management. Here are some excerpts.

Locus Robotics breaks ground for new global headquarters
Autonomous mobile robot provider highlights commitment to technological advancements and AI-driven innovation with expanded operations at Wilmington, Mass., facility. The nearly 200,000 square foot/18,580 square meter facility in the Boston area will serve as the hub for Locus Robotics' expanding global operations.

Special Digital Issue: Warehouse/DC Robotics
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this hot market.

SoftBank Group and Symbotic establish “warehouse-as-a-service” joint venture
Joint venture, GreenBox, aims to expand access to Symbotic warehouse automation systems to broad range of customers through new “as a service” offering.

Robotics company Ati Motors secures $10.85 million in Series A funding
Funding round will help mobile robot provider expand into U.S., South East Asia, Japan, and Europe markets while exploring untapped opportunities across pharmaceuticals, chemicals, maritime, and injection molding sectors.

AMR provider ForwardX Robotics closes out $61 million in Round C funding
Collectively, ForwardX has raised about $140 million since its founding in 2016. The AMR provider has deployed over 150 commercial projects and 3,000 robots across four continents.

Interact Analysis: warehouse construction declines by 25% in 2023
Analyst firm finds that the decline in warehouse construction has dampened demand for end-to-end automation projects, though demand for mobile robots continues to rise.

Put walls help drive innovation in the warehouse
A look at how put walls are keeping pace with the rapid advancements in automation and robotics to help companies fill orders faster and more efficiently.

Food and beverage challenged to do more with less
Consumers have more products, sizes and options available than ever before. They can buy online or in-store, and they need it now. On the flip side, costs have never been higher, and labor has never been scarcer. Technology and automated solutions can turn these challenges into opportunities.


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