The continuing growth of the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market – driven by labour availability issues and a focus on improving the efficiency of brownfield sites while greenfield investment is on hold – and the prevailing long-term trends mean that the future for logistics automation remains very positive. “Continuing labour availability issues and the global growth in e-commerce will be the key drivers for the trend to automate over the coming years,” explains Dave Berridge, AMHSA Secretary. “The need to meet consumer expectations in terms of delivery speed and convenience in the face of labour shortages will necessitate more and more warehouse automation.”
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Supply chain integration partner PeakLogix, an Alta Material Handling company, has announced a strategic partnership with Movu Robotics, a global leader in warehouse automation solutions that stands out by bringing easier logistics automation technologies to the world’s warehouses. This partnership means Movu Robotics and PeakLogix can offer the benefits of Movu’s plug-and-play robotics portfolio as part of their solutions for customers in the North American market. With a philosophy of ‘no warehouse left behind’, Movu Robotics tackles automation with easier, modular, scalable, flexible and efficient solutions that customers need and helps them to upgrade their warehouses.
The automation of hand scanning processes increases productivity at inbound and outbound areas of logistics hubs dramatically. Now, a milestone upgrade to SICK’s Lector65x image-based code reader family has made it quicker and easier to set up and use the technology in high-volume operations. With a SICK Lector654 matrix camera installed above their workstation, operators can present the package to the scanner at the most ergonomic height, confident of highly reliable read rates.
Dexory, a leading provider of cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions announced the first deployment of its robotics and artificial intelligence solution in the United States. In a swift and efficient implementation, Dexory unveiled its cutting-edge DexoryView solution, featuring state-of-the-art autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs) and a seamlessly integrated digital twin. The rapid deployment has resulted in the generation of real-time data points, providing DB Schenker’s site in Utah with immediate insights into its operations.
Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, has agreed to acquire Invar Group Limited (Invar), a UK-based specialist in warehouse execution software, automation and controls. Founded in 2005, Invar is a private company specialising in the integration of automated warehouse solutions powered by its proprietary software, the Invar Warehousing Software (IWS). IWS is an intuitive, configurable, and scalable software suite which intelligently orchestrates warehouse activity and enables the smooth integration of wider warehouse technology, particularly robots and automation.
As more demand is placed on the warehousing sector, automation and robotics can save time, money and stress for operators and can help keep their staff safer.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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