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TGW Logistics launches RovoFlex picking robot and PickCenter software

Robotics Business Review

TGW Logistics’ RovoFlex picking robot can handle a variety of items, from grocery and fashion to industrial and consumer goods. Source: TGW Logistics TGW Logistics Group GmbH said it has applied its more than 50 years of experience in developing automated systems into its latest picking robot.

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Visibility & Resiliency: Letting Your Factory Work For You

Cisco Industrial Automation

Industry research shows that by 2023, 30% of manufacturers will enhance their shop floor digital twin with real-time signal transponder data, leading to an 80% reduction in logistic bottlenecks in shop floor and storage areas – Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2021.

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Realtime Robotics appoints Ville Lehtonen vice president of product

Robotics Business Review

Source: Realtime Robotics. “With Ville’s expertise, we can evolve to meet additional customer needs and expand its adoption throughout the manufacturing and logistics industries.” The system analyzes a customer’s existing digital twin , identifying bottleneck areas and recommending improvements based on desired parameters.

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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Domestic Infrastructure: The Backbone of Reshoring A critical factor in reshoring success lies in domestic infrastructure, particularly in three key areas: transportation, warehousing , and logistics. Without modern, efficient infrastructure, the benefits of reshoring could be lost to bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

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Realtime Robotics Optimization system for workcell motion planning wins IERA recognition

Robotics Business Review

Source: Realtime Robotics While conventional manufacturing involves robots working along a well-defined production line, software can enable multiple robots to work together more closely without collision for more complex and flexible processes. The Optimization system generates motion plans and avoids collisions in multi-robot workcells.

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Supply chain management unlocks manufacturing financial power

Manufacturer's Monthly

Communication crisis Poor communication with suppliers is not only frustrating but also a logistical minefield. Proactive risk management and shared logistics planning ensure that components are delivered promptly to the correct location, maintaining smooth production lines and ensuring customer satisfaction.

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How 3D printing is reshaping the future of supply chains

Manufacturer's Monthly

Recent changes to the supply chain emerged shortly after the global pandemic was announced, particularly during COVID-19 lockdowns, due to abrupt shifts in demand that created bottlenecks at ports worldwide. We’ve identified five emerging trends impacting global supply chains in 2022: logistics disruptions. production delays.