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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.


Honeywell to drive DC efficiency and enhanced storage capacity via collaboration with Hai Robotics
Alliance to help companies optimize space and increase productivity in fulfilling customer orders. Pairs Honeywell's warehouse automation and software with autonomous case/tote handling robotics.

Billy Beane with the Oakland Athletics to give lessons for life and business during keynote at automate 2024
Beane speaks on Monday, May 6, as one of several keynote speakers at Automate in Chicago, IL, May 6–9, 2024

US-based sports nutrition retailer The Feed deploying 48 Brightpick Autopicker robots
Robots will go live at The Feed in March 2024

Lane Automotive modernizes fulfillment operation with Exotec Skypod system
Aftermarket racing and high-performance automotive parts and accessories supplier aims to increase throughput by 600% with Exotec's warehouse robotic system.

Körber Business Area Supply Chain appoints new CEO for its Americas region
Ananta Islam is appointed as new CEO and Region President Americas of Körber Business Area Supply Chain. Körber Business Area Supply Chain is part of Körber AG and offers a wide range of solutions and services, including on the software side, warehouse management system (WMS) software. It also offers materials handling automation and equipment, voice solutions, integration services, and mail and parcel solutions.

Zion Solutions Group recognized with MHEDA’s Most Valuable Partner award in consecutive years
Warehouse systems integrator and supply chain consultancy recognized for industry excellence

Netlogistik partners with SVT Robotics to resell SOFTBOT platform
The partnership enables Netlogistik’s customers using Blue Yonder to easily deploy automation, reduce support costs, and maximize uptime across their facilities. Customers Get a One-Stop Shop for all their Warehouse Robotics Needs

Association for Advancing Automation celebrates Golden Anniversary
A3 celebrates legacy of 50 years of advancing automation and robotics technologies throughout 2024, with major tributes planned this week at the A3 Business Forum in Orlando

Hy-Tek Intralogistics and K.Hartwall partner
K.Hartwall's mobile robotic technologies, specifically the A-MATE FreeLift and Counter vehicles, offer Hy-Tek's customers a means of transporting unit loads without the need for an on-board operator and the use of specialized transfer stands

Sagawa Express partners with Sumitomo and Dexterity on robotic truck loading in Japan
Sagawa Express, a leading logistics and delivery service provider, will begin harnessing Dexterity's AI technology to power robots capable of loading trucks with randomized boxes.

Cobot as key ingredient for palletizing efficiency
Collaborative robot enables new palletizing automation for Bob’s Red Mill, hitting the whole grain manufacturer’s needs for speed and safety. Warehouse robotics provide efficiencies in the warehouse.

GoBolt begins roll out of Instock’s robotic AS/RS solution
Technology and logistics service company GoBolt's first deployment of the goods-to-person solution will be at its Toronto fulfillment center, with plans to deploy it to further sites in its network.

GreyOrange closes on $135 million in growth financing
Funding will further accelerate GreyOrange’s growth and industry defining leadership in automation within the warehouse fulfillment and retail markets

Robotize partners with RAM Solutions in North America
RAM will help deploy AMR solutions from Robotize

Micropsi Industries names B2B software leader Gary Jackson as CEO
Founder Ronnie Vuine remains responsible for advancing the company’s AI-powered vision system.

Mujin concludes Series C Extension round securing $18 million
Additional funding opens path to global expansion for intelligent robotics provider Mujin, and increased operational efficiency for Japan Post.

GreyOrange and Hai Robotics dynamic partnership addresses automated robotic fulfillment
GreyOrange software together with Hai Robotics bots take aim at increased throughput, storage density and agility. In just two years, the partners have completed more than 10 projects together.

GXO begins pilot of Agility Robotics’ Digit robot
The robot is being tested on logistics tasks at SPANX’s facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., where GXO manages warehouse operations for the global womenswear brand’s direct-to-consumer and in-store orders.

High-capacity AMRs take on tough challenges
Autonomous tuggers based on AMR technology helped automotive supplier Shape Corp. take on the persistent labor shortage and efficiently move materials.

Geekplus partnership with Logistex targets warehouse automation in U.K. market
Logistex provides automated materials handling and software solutions for warehousing operations.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, with fewer labor resources, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

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