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Vecna Robotics Collaborates with RightHand Robotics to Improve Intralogistics and Material Handling Process

Vecna Robotics, a leader in next-generation mobile robotics, and RightHand Robotics, a leader in robotic picking solutions, announced today a collaboration that will improve the performance of e-commerce order fulfillment. Together, the companies can offer best-in-class solutions to simplify intralogistics and material handling challenges.

4 Apr 2018

Engineers Develop New Robotic 'Pick-and-Place' System

New robotic system could lend a hand with warehouse sorting and other picking or clearing tasks.

20 Feb 2018

CartMan Logistics Robot Could Enhance Amazon’s Automated Warehousing Process

QUT’s custom-built robot could be the winning solution enabling Amazon.com to save billions in logistics. This robot will be participating in the coveted Amazon Robotics Challenge.

25 Jul 2017

UK Government Makes Major Investment in Raw Food Handling Robotics

Funded by a £450,000 grant from the government’s Innovate UK, the endeavour is a joint venture between Olympus Automation Ltd. and the University of Lincoln. The public-private partnership will also focus on establishing essential hygiene and food safety measures, which will be necessary when further implementing robotic systems within the food production sector.

From OAL 26 Apr 2017

Innomech Designs New High Speed Automated Product Packaging System for SG Technologies

Automation consultancy GB Innomech (Innomech) has developed a new high speed automated product packaging system that will help SG Technologies – a global leader in the production of high performance magnetic components – to more than double the production capacity for one of its highest volume products.

From GB Innomech Ltd 14 Jun 2016

Rockwell Automation Announces Acquisition of Intelligent Conveying Systems Manufacturer, MagneMotion

Rockwell Automation today announced that it has agreed to purchase MagneMotion, a leading manufacturer of intelligent conveying systems. MagneMotion systems are used across a broad range of industrial applications including automotive and general assembly, packaging and material handling. This acquisition will complement Rockwell Automation’s iTRAK to create the broadest portfolio of independent cart solutions in this emerging technology area.

From Rockwell Automation, Inc. 12 Feb 2016

Baxter and Sawyer Robots to be Showcased at PACK EXPO 2015

As Rethink Robotics introduces its new Sawyer robot to the packaging world for the first time, the company's category-creating first product, Baxter, will be showcasing its popularity and versatility in several different booths around the show floor at PACK EXPO 2015.

30 Sep 2015

Olympus Controls to Distribute Adept's Mobile Robots in Seven States in the U.S

Adept Technology, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent robots, autonomous mobile solutions and services, announced today that it has added a new distributor, Olympus Controls, Inc. A full-service automation provider, Olympus Controls will market and support Adept's portfolio of mobile robots in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Texas and Oklahoma.

23 Jul 2015

Adept Technology to Debut High-Speed Packaging Robot at CiROS 2015

Adept Technology, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent robots, autonomous mobile solutions and services, has introduced a new parallel robot, the Hornet 565. Featuring high-speed pick and place capabilities, the Hornet 565 offers ease of deployment and advanced performance ideal for packaging applications.

8 Jul 2015

Adept to Highlight Latest Industrial and Mobile Robots at CiROS 2015

Adept Technology, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent robots, autonomous mobile solutions and services, will showcase its latest industrial and mobile robots at the China International Robot Show (CiROS) 2015 exhibition July 8-11.

3 Jul 2015