Robotics

Tennant Company has added production capacity for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) at its Uden factory in the Netherlands.

With a record-breaking 84 million travellers expected to pass through Heathrow Airport this year, passengers heading off on their summer holidays will get a glimpse of the future when they next travel through the UK's international gateway - thanks to the roll-out of Mitie's fleet of automate

The UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has launched a pioneering partnership which will deploy innovative technology to remotely and autonomously sort and segregate radioactive waste on a nuclear site for the first time.

Frazer Watson, Global Vice President of Rainbow Dynamics, says the company has removed cost as a barrier to SMEs introducing automated mini-load tote picking systems.

AtkinsRéalis and the remote technology group at Sellafield have successfully trialled operation of a robot from a different location in a first for the nuclear power industry.

Michigan-based material handling and storage systems specialist Shelving + Rack Systems, Inc has been appointed as a distributor a distributor of automated and robot-based storage solutions developed and manufactured by Rainbow Dynamics.

UK-based manufacturer of robotic and material handling solutions Rainbow Dynamics has appointed Jens Mueller as its Managing Director.

Veolia has introduced an innovative robotic arm at its Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) in London.

Skechers, the US-owned manufacturer of leisure footwear and clothing, have halved the volume of space required to store 100,000 tote boxes and improved pick speeds and picking accuracy at a multi-channel fulfillment hub in Eastern China.

United Arrows, one of Japan's leading fashion retail brands, reports improved efficiency at its Tokyo distribution hub following the introduction of a mobile robot-based sorting system.

PeakLogix has formed a strategic partnership with Movu Robotics to bring new logistics automation technologies to the warehouse sector.

Honda redefines convenience with the launch of its new Miimo robotic lawnmowers.

In December 2023, ABB Electrification Norway AS signed a contract with LIS, Movu Robotics' Norwegian distributor, to install the company's escala order fulfilment solution at its production facility in Skien.

Richard Sykes, ABM Senior Vice President and President of ABM UK & Ireland, explains the people-centric vision driving growth at one of the world's largest providers of facility services.

SS&C Blue Prism has been named as a Leader and "Star Performer" in the Everest Group Process Orchestration Products PEAK Matrix Assessment for 2023.Analyzing products, applications and strengths of 24 technology providers in the market, the

A new tote handling solution from LiBiao Robotics promises to deliver high storage density, rapid and accurate picking and the scalability needed to future-proof warehouse and e-fulfilment operations.

Currently on the campaign trail for New Zealand's forthcoming general election, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins inspected LiBiao Robotics' automated parcel sorting technology as guest of honour for the opening of homeware retailer Kmart's new distribution hub.

Singapore-based robotics company Lionsbot International has named The Rex Cleaning Cobot, the latest large-scale cleaning solution in Bidvest Noonan's portfolio, as the recipient of its Worldwide Best Performance Award for 2023.

What is believed to be the first fully robotic parcel sorting system to be deployed in South Africa is now operational at the Johannesburg hub of e-commerce and logistics services company, BUFFALO Couriers.

A German automotive manufacturer is deploying 'electronic eyes' and image processing technology from VMT Vision Machine Technic Bildverarbeitungssysteme and IDS Imaging Development Systems to automate the loading and unloading of pressed metal components.