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Kuka launches new autonomous mobile robot platform

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Kuka has expanded its autonomous mobile robot (AMR) lineup with the launch of the KMP 250P, a mobile platform designed to carry goods and components weighing up to 250 kilograms.

The system, which can also be fitted with a lifting unit, will be available for order in December 2025.

The German automation specialist said the new model adds to its existing AMR portfolio, which already includes platforms with payloads of up to 3,000 kilograms. [Read more…] about Kuka launches new autonomous mobile robot platform

Siemens Shanghai facility achieves ‘300 percent’ increased storage with Geek Plus robotic system

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Geek Plus, arguably one of the world’s largest warehouse automation companies, says its robotic system has helped Siemens’ Shanghai facility achieve a storage capacity increase of 300 percent, improved picking efficiency of 150 percent, and increased accuracy to 99.99 percent.

Geek+ has been collaborating with Shanghai Siemens Switchgear for five years. In that time, the company says it has engaged in “continuous innovation”.

Now it says it has successfully built “the world’s first robot-driven intelligent warehouse in the discrete-manufacturing field that covers the full process from receiving and shelving to storage, picking and distribution”. [Read more…] about Siemens Shanghai facility achieves ‘300 percent’ increased storage with Geek Plus robotic system

thansen launches ‘world’s biggest’ self-service in-store AutoStore

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AutoStore, together with Element Logic, have launched what they say is “the world’s biggest” self-service in-store AutoStore system at thansen’s new store in Sofiemyr outside Oslo.

thansen is a large-scale retailer of car parts and bike components and so on. The company has annual sales of significantly more than $200 million.

The solution AutoStore and Element Logic have supplied integrates automation directly into the store environment, enabling thansen to combine the efficiency of e-commerce with the immediacy of physical retail. [Read more…] about thansen launches ‘world’s biggest’ self-service in-store AutoStore

Swisslog launches new autonomous mobile robot with 3-ton payload

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Swisslog, a provider of warehouse automation and software, has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of its IntraMove series of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that provide a versatile, horizontal transportation for payloads up to 3,000 kg (6,613 lb) – or almost 3 tons.

The new AMRs, which leverage AI to enhance performance, are designed to offer flexibility in volatile environments and adjustability based on changing transport needs.

Thomas Balzarek, AMR solution manager, Swisslog Americas, says: “Our customers are increasingly looking for horizontal transport solutions capable of handling heavier loads and adapting to dynamic and frequently changing conditions. [Read more…] about Swisslog launches new autonomous mobile robot with 3-ton payload

SSI Schaefer provides Apotea with a fully automated warehouse

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Apotea, said to be Sweden’s largest online pharmacy, has opened its new, highly automated warehouse in Varberg, Sweden.

The facility is described as a “state-of-the-art logistics center” spanning 30,000 sq m, featuring a fully integrated automation solution from SSI Schaefer, a solution provider for all aspects of intralogistics.

The project was successfully completed on schedule and is now ready for operation. [Read more…] about SSI Schaefer provides Apotea with a fully automated warehouse

Daifuku completes new AGV factory in Japan

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Daifuku, one of the world’s largest automated material handling solutions providers, has completed the construction of its new factory building for manufacturing and distribution systems at its core production base, Shiga Works (Shiga, Japan).

This new facility and the transfer of operations to it are part of a larger redevelopment initiative at Shiga Works, aimed at bolstering production capacity and distribution efficiency.

Automated guided vehicle (AGV) assembly and other operations will be transferred to the new factory building to establish a higher-productivity manufacturing environment. [Read more…] about Daifuku completes new AGV factory in Japan

4 Emerging Technologies Enhancing Warehouse Automation Solutions

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Warehousing has evolved into a critical link in the global supply chain, where operational speed, precision, and adaptability can make or break a business.

Driven by rising consumer expectations, rapid e-commerce growth, and the push for cost efficiency, companies are rethinking how their facilities operate.

Automation is no longer limited to a few conveyor belts or barcode scanners; it now encompasses intelligent systems capable of decision-making, real-time adjustments, and seamless coordination across multiple processes.

These advancements are transforming warehouses from static storage areas into agile, data-driven environments that respond instantly to demand shifts and production needs. [Read more…] about 4 Emerging Technologies Enhancing Warehouse Automation Solutions

Addverb ‘reinvents’ its factory automation development with Siemens Xcelerator

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Addverb Technologies, an Indian warehouse automation company, is using software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to “deliver intelligent automation solutions faster and more efficiently while maintaining high product quality and scale its automation offerings across diverse industries globally”.

Addverb has adopted Siemens’ Teamcenter software for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to streamline product development, ensure data consistency, and enhance cross-functional collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Additionally, Tecnomatix Plant Simulation software from Siemens enables Addverb to virtually design, validate, and optimize entire production systems and logistics processes before building any physical hardware. [Read more…] about Addverb ‘reinvents’ its factory automation development with Siemens Xcelerator

Symbotic unveils new storage for its warehouse automation system

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Symbotic, a developer of AI-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, has commercially released its innovative next-generation storage technology.

Designed to significantly enhance the performance of its warehouse automation system, the new structure is engineered to deliver substantially increased storage capacity for products, faster deployment and case handling, enhanced fire suppression, and improved seismic adaptability.

Symbotic has coupled the exceptional, industry-leading density offered by its current system with a breakthrough innovation that can reduce customers’ storage footprint by up to 40 percent of its original size. [Read more…] about Symbotic unveils new storage for its warehouse automation system

Dexterity and Hiwin partner to produce ‘world’s first intelligent robot arm’ for warehouse work

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Dexterity, a specialist developer of physical AI and robotics, has agreed a strategic partnership with Hiwin Technologies Corp, a manufacturer of motion and control systems, to produce high-performance robot arms for Dexterity’s hardware platform: the Mech.

The Mech is a roving, two-armed robot designed from the ground to embody Physical AI in industrial applications. Its roving base enables it to go where large enterprises need heavy lifting of a wide range of goods, and its lightweight but powerful, dual arm design enables it to pick and pack goods at the speed of operations – and beyond.

Hiwin’s expertise in precision engineering has enabled the development of lightweight, 8-degree-of-freedom robotic arms for the Mech. HIWIN optimized the strength-to-weight ratio of the Mech arms to make them easy to deploy in warehouses, while at the same time ensuring their capability in lifting weights beyond the OSHA limit for a single person lift. [Read more…] about Dexterity and Hiwin partner to produce ‘world’s first intelligent robot arm’ for warehouse work