Manufacturing & Logistics IT

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Global provider of Intelligent Sourcing Automation, Keelvar, has launched its new AI-powered ocean freight sourcing automation solution.

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NCMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

February 12, 2024 NCMS is assisting the Department of Defense in seeking industry partners who have the capability to provide the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) with a way to track (in near real-time) Customer Direct contracts, providing delivery of materiel from a supplier without passing through a government distribution point to evaluate required (..)

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Seeburger

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Our customer, a logistics provider with a distinctive red uniform and livery, experiences an annual surge in demand in the period 24th-25th December. However, the preparation has begun long before his fleet of green energy vehicles set out on their rounds.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Post pandemic, the supply chain and logistics sector has transformed drastically with the help of digital technology by automating and optimizing the supply chain processes. Recent critical developments in the supply chain and logistics sector include data integration, collaboration, real-time visibility, predictive analytics, and automation.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JANUARY 26, 2024

New eCommerce platform for sourcing, buying and selling wooden pallets wins award as top software startup in the trucking, supply chain and logistics space.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Source: Mobile Industrial Robots Mobile Industrial Robots ApS today announced the the latest addition to its growing list of MiR Go-approved products, the MC600 mobile collaborative robot. “By Mobile Industrial Robots said it will demonstrate the MC600 for real-world applications next week at Logistics & Automation Madrid.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

IDTechEx’s market research report, titled “ Mobile Robotics in Logistics, Warehousing, and Delivery 2024-2044 ”, delves into the technical, regulatory, and market aspects influencing the emerging logistics mobile robot industry. mobile picking, intralogistics, material handling, etc.) from 2015 to 2022. from 2015 to 2022.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Source: Planzer Planzer, a Swiss logistics company, is partnering with autonomous technology start-up LOXO to roll out their first joint project. Using their combined logistics and technology expertise, the two Swiss firms said they aim to take urban logistics to a new level in their country.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Especially in light of the pandemic, which highlighted significant vulnerabilities in global logistics and supply risks. It’s an attractive middle-ground that enables OEMs to adopt a hybrid sourcing strategy that considers multiple factors. Uncovering the right sourcing strategy can be fraught with risks. Today Magazine.

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MEM

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Especially in light of the pandemic, which highlighted significant vulnerabilities in global logistics and supply risks. It’s an attractive middle-ground that enables OEMs to adopt a hybrid sourcing strategy that considers multiple factors. Uncovering the right sourcing strategy can be fraught with risks.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Source: Pickle Robot Robotic truck unloading fits the classic definition of dull, dirty, or dangerous jobs worth automating. Pickle Robot customers are experiencing the value of ‘Physical AI’ applied to a common logistics process that challenges thousands of operations every day,” said AJ Meyer, founder and CEO of Pickle Robot.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Source: Nimble While warehouse automation today is limited to a few functions, improvements in artificial intelligence promise to change that. Paired with the Nimble Cloud Logistics Platform, The San Francisco-based company asserted that its system will result in warehouses that are simpler, more reliable, and easier to install and scale.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 28, 2024

Comau is expanding from automotive manufacturing to logistics applications such as pick and place. Source: Comau If change is constant in technology, even established industrial automation providers must adapt to keep up. In March, Intrinsic co-founded the Open Source Robotics Alliance ( OSRA ). million by 2029.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It seems obvious that astronauts who could someday find themselves on Mars will need an oxygen source to breathe, but NASA has other uses in mind. Devices based on the technology at work in MOXIE will be key for future missions.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Source: Outrider Outrider today announced that it has raised $62 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing round. The provider of autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs said the funding will drive its operations as a service with Fortune 500 customers in 2025 and solidify its position as a leader in logistics automation. “By

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 20, 2024

Apollo developer Apptronik is working with third-party logistics provider GXO on a proof of concept. Source: GXO Logistics Over the past year, humanoid robots have moved from science fiction to early commercial trials. GXO Logistics Inc. Greenwhich, Conn.-based

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Source: NVIDIA NVIDIA Corp. and NVIDIA said they are combining their open-source AI and robotics efforts to accelerate research and development. The company said the open-source Cosmos tokenizer runs up to 12x faster than current tokenizers. Also at the Conference for Robotic Learning, Hugging Face Inc.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Source: Quicktron Robotics Quicktron Intelligent Technology Co. “We will continue to drive technological innovation, tailoring our solutions to local customer needs, providing highly customized intelligent solutions, and reinforcing Quicktron’s leading position in the global smart logistics industry.”

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Source: Pyka Pyka, a developer of electric aviation technology, raised $40 million in Series B funding. Pyka is commercializing autonomous electric aircraft for a variety of applications, including agricultural crop protection, commercial cargo transportation, and defense logistics. The Alameda, Calif.-based

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Robotics Business Review

JULY 15, 2024

Source: Near Earth Autonomy The Naval Air System Command (NAVAIR) has selected Near Earth Autonomy to demonstrate an advanced autonomy system for helicopters. They will showcase advanced autonomy on the Leonardo AW139 helicopter to provide logistical support during expeditionary operations in contested environments.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Digit humanoid could work in distribution, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, and third-party logistics. Source: Agility Robotics Agility Robotics Inc. In June, the company announced a multi-year agreement with GXO Logistics Inc. to deploy the robot in its logistics operations. The Corvallis, Ore.-based

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Source: Dexory Dexory Tuesday announced it closed an $80 million Series B funding round. DTCP led the round, which also included participation from Latitude Ventures, Wave-X, and Bootstrap Europe, along with existing investors Atomico, Lakestar, Capnamic, and several angels from the logistics industry.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Advantech and oToBrite said their joint system will benefit industries from logistics to manufacturing. Source: oToBrite oToBrite Electronics Inc. The joint system will enable high-resolution, low-latency AI for next-generation autonomous mobile robots ( AMRs ), benefiting industries from logistics to manufacturing, said the companies.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Source: Stäubli Sales of professional service robots have increased by 30% worldwide, according to the International Federation of Robotics, or IFR. Top applications are in logistics, hospitality More than one in two professional service robots sold in 2023 were built for transportation and logistics applications, noted the IFR.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Source: GXO Logistics While warehouse automation is not yet in most facilities, adoption is rising for mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems, and more. Adrian Stoch is chief automation officer at GXO Logistics. GXO uses a variety of warehouse automation to serve its customers.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Source: Pipedream Pipedream Labs Inc., which has developed underground logistics networks, has partnered with Curiosity Lab to launch a below-ground delivery system in Peachtree Corners, Ga. It is the first city to launch and install Pipedream’s underground logistics system, according to Pipedream and Curiosity Lab.

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Cisco Industrial Automation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

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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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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. Developing Logistical Expertise A well-trained workforce is key to supporting reshored supply chains.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics recently welcomed 10 startups from South Korea for an intensive, weeklong International Immersion Program, in partnership with the KAIST Global Commercialization Center, or GCC. Sourcing POCs with U.S. Designed to help international startups expand their operations into the U.S.,

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Source: Ricardo Petrazzini While U.S. “International networking is a must, and countries like Argentina are a huge untapped source of engineers.” Robotic Crew founders at RoboBusiness 2023. Robotic Crew offers staffing in Latin America for robot development, as well as operations and fleet management. ” Register now.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 14, 2024

Source: DroneUp DroneUp LLC last week announced that it has completed 500 deliveries in a single day. “Our team has optimized ground logistics to ensure that we can maintain high delivery volumes without compromising on safety or efficiency and, most importantly, drive costs down.”

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Source: Relay Robotics When we think of autonomous navigation, the first thing that usually comes to mind is self-driving cars. Driven by staff shortages, service robots are increasingly being deployed across various industries, including hospitality, healthcare, warehouse and logistics, food service, and cleaning.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 2, 2023

NEWMARKET — AirBoss of America announced that the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to US$410 million to Access Bio, an industry leader in medical testing and diagnostics, supported by a U.S.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 19, 2024

Customers will benefit by receiving more products from a single source. The core business of factory and logistics automation, which accounts for more than 80 percent of sales, will not be affected by the partnership. Around 800 specialized sales and service employees in 42 countries will transfer from SICK to Endress+Hauser.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Source: IFR According to the International Federation of Robotics’ World Robotics report, the number of industrial robots operating globally reached a new high of 4,281,585 units in 2023, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. A jury has voted to recognize their innovation by inducting them into the Logistics Hall of Fame.

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 2, 2024

ANI is a leading French distributor of fastening solutions and provider of logistics services in the aerospace industry. In combination with Bossard Aerospace, the Group becomes a leading provider of fastening systems and logistics services in the European aerospace industry. The company also has locations in the USA and in Malaysia.

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