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Interview: Markus Schmidt of Swisslog Logistics Automation – Americas

In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Markus Schmidt discusses automation’s role in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

May 16, 2020

David Maloney

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In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Markus Schmidt discusses automation’s role in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Is the industry robot-ready? interview with Dr. Christian Wurll

Warehouse robots are becoming cheaper and more collaborative all the time. But that doesn't mean they're all ready for 24/7 use, cautions Professor Christian Wurll.

December 10, 2019

Ben Ames

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Warehouse robots are becoming cheaper and more collaborative all the time. But that doesn't mean they're all ready for 24/7 use, cautions Professor Christian Wurll.

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Plus One Robotics launches piece-picking robot for package sortation

May 22, 2018

DC Velocity Staff

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Startup lands $2.35 million investment led by Schematic Ventures, plans to hire 20 employees within a year.

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Swisslog forms automotive business unit

May 11, 2017

DC Velocity Staff

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Division reinforces parent company Kuka's sales of robotics and automation products for car manufacturing, firm says.

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Market for industrial automation devices will nearly triple by 2025

March 10, 2017

DC Velocity Staff

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Growth driven by automotive manufacturing sector, followed by food and logistics.

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Intelligrated launches software platform for robotic palletizing systems

November 10, 2016

Ben Ames

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IntelliGen application could allow warehouses to handle wider range of products and packaging options.

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How to make your omnichannel operations more profitable

November 9, 2015

Ben Ames

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The high-profile success stories aside, many companies struggle to run their omnichannel operations at a profit. We asked the experts for some advice.

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