Robotic Picking and Loading

RSS

Sensor technology is integral to safety, functionality in robotic applications.

Warehouse labor challenges are showing no signs of slowing down, so robots are stepping up to fill the gaps. But a technology transition also brings questions.

IAM Robotics and Tompkins Robotics link AMR bots with unit sortation system.

Contract warehousing provider will test new logistics tech as it fulfills orders for food and beverage products KitKat, Maggi, and Nescafé.

A robotic order picking system is helping convenience-store chain Kwik Trip seamlessly handle demand surges—including last year’s pandemic-driven order spikes.

“Stretch” model set for commercial release in 2022, available now for pilot adoption.

Company plans to expand person-to-goods solution beyond China and U.S. markets into Japan, Germany, and the U.K.

Business pressures lead to faster adoption cycles, rising popularity of subscription services, A3 says.

Norwegian test site will help meet market demand for growing retail order volumes, micro-fulfillment systems, firm says.

In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Bart Cera of Vargo discusses the advantages of waveless fulfillment and the importance of strategic partnerships.