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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.


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.

Yusen Logistics partners with Pickle Robot to streamline container unloading
Project at transload facility in Long Beach, Calif., enhances worker safety, efficiencies.

Interact Analysis: warehouse automation market to return to growth in 2024
Following a slowdown in revenues in 2023, the global warehouse automation market will experience some growth in 2024 and return to high growth in 2025, market intelligence firm predicts.

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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