AutoStore announced that it launched a pay-per-pick service option that aims to lower the entry price point of its ASRS product.
AutoStore launches modular cube storage system Pio
AutoStore has launched Pio, its Product In/Out warehouse automation system, in North America for the first time.
Walmart acquiring ASRS maker Alert Innovation
Walmart began working with Alert Innovation in 2016 to build custom technology for its micro-fulfillment centers.
Geek+ and Systemex Automation sign partnership to expand AMR deployments in North America
Geek+ and Systemex Automation sign partnership to expand autonomous mobile robot deployments in North America.
Konoike Transport and OSARO deploy Japan’s first fully automated warehouse
This pilot aims to streamline handoff from warehouse inventory robots to picking robots so that businesses can automate and scale up e-commerce operations, despite a national manual labor shortage.
OPEX introduces Infinity ASRS at MODEX
Infinity joins OPEX’s two other robotic systems, Sure Sort, a sorting system, and Perfect Pick, a goods-to-person picking robot.
Urbx Logistics partners with Celestica to manufacture its automated ecommerce solution
Urbx leverages Celestica’s experience to meet rising demand among retailers for faster, more efficient, cost-effective order fulfillment and delivery systems
AutoStore launches Bin Lift 2.0 in North America
Second-generation lift features extended bin reachability, maximizing space and reducing costs.
Bastian Solutions to integrate Caja Robotics goods-to-person solutions in the USA
The partnership enables Caja Robotics to leverage Bastian Solutions extended channel for sales and deployment.
Urbx Logistics joins Misubishi Electric Automation OEM program
Urbx Logistics will work with Mitsubishi Electric Automation to enable retailers to automate and optimize in-store picking process.
HAI ROBOTICS passes the 100 unit milestone with HAIPORT
The CE and ETL certified HAIPORT-powered Workstation is suitable for extensive storage scenarios that ask for high efficiency for order-fulfillment.
Geek+ unveils goods-to-person solution PopPick at CeMAT Asia
Geek+ presents revolutionary new Goods-to-Person solution PopPick, and the multi-machine flexible high-density solution, RoboShuttle Next Gen
Berkshire Grey partners with AHS to deliver warehouse automation
This partnership enables AHS to implement Berkshire Grey solutions for warehousing and 3PL clients.
ASRS wars: Attabotics sues Urbx for patent infringement
Both companies develop automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and are pursuing the lucrative grocery automation market.
Geek+ and WSR Solutions launch Smart Palletizing Solution
Smart Mixed Case palletizing combines Geek+ AMRs and WSR’s intelligent palletizing algorithm to process multiple outbound orders
Kroger Collaborates with KNAPP to modernize and expand Great Lakes distribution center
Kroger is expanding automation in its Great Lakes Distribution Center leveraging KNAPP intelligent automation.
PODCAST: AutoStore on microfulfillment; Interact Analysis discusses robotics industry services
The Robot Report Podcast sits down with Mike Demko, head of AutoStore’s MFC business, and Interact Analysis’ Jason dePreaux.
Toyota to deploy Swisslog AMRs to help with parts fulfillment logistics
Swisslog announces that Toyota Motor North America is planning to install a goods-to-person automation system featuring Swisslog’s CarryPick solution.
Cascade Orthopedic Supply optimizes e-commerce distribution center with inVia Robotics automation
Cascade Orthopedic Supply selects inVia Robotics to improve throughput in its West Coast distribution center
Fabric expands partnership with Super-Pharm to deploy additional micro-fulfillment centers
Fabric micro-fulfillment solutions enabled Israeli-based Super-Pharm to keep up with increased demand during the pandemic.
UPS Europe deploys Autostore ASRS to optimize warehouse space
UPS Europe successfully deploys a cube-based ASRS solution by Autostore in this use case story.
Caja Robotics Closes $12M Series B Funding
Caja Robotics announces that they have closed their Series B funding round for $12M.
VIDEO: CeMAT ASIA 2020 Online Guided Tours – HIKROBOT
Hangzhou Hikrobot Technology Co., Ltd. (Hikrobot) is a global manufacturer and supplier of mobile robot and machine vision products. It is committed to continuously promoting the intelligent level of robots and leading the intelligent manufacturing process.
Podcast Episode 3 – Lior Elazary
In this episode of The Mobile Robot Podcast, we interview inVia Robotics CEO Lior Elazary. Lior discusses how robots-as-a-service has evolved to help customers improve productivity.
Ocado Group Goes On A Buying Spree
Ocado Group has announced investment in and acquisition of several robotics and material handling companies as it seeks to grow its fulfillment capabilities.