World’s Largest Robot Set to Sail

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Large “robot ships” are rapidly going into service and have been hailed as a revolution in shipping.

The vessles are controlled remotely with hardly any crew on board - it has meant the ships can be smaller so require less fuel and have a much reduced carbon footprint.

Autonomy, robotics and remote operation, along with artificial intelligence, are set to transform shipping and experiments are underway around the world. 

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Coca-Cola to Double Capacity with New Automated Warehouse
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Coca-Cola to Double Capacity with New Automated Warehouse
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The ASRS will take around two and a half years to build and will stand at 38 metres tall.

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Blue Yonder Ransomware Attack Disrupts UK Supply Chains
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Blue Yonder Ransomware Attack Disrupts UK Supply Chains
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A Blue Yonder task force is investigating and addressing this issue alongside external Cybersecurity firms.

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Why Robots Still Fall Short on Warehouse Complexity
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Why Robots Still Fall Short on Warehouse Complexity
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The machines can load and unload trucks, move goods and do other repetitive tasks but are stymied by some, like picking items from a pile.

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Irving Paper Announces Major Plant Expansion Featuring Fully Automated Warehouse
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Irving Paper Announces Major Plant Expansion Featuring Fully Automated Warehouse
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The expansion will also include an automated warehouse and new converting lines to turn the tissue into finished projects.

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Global Robot Density in Factories Doubled in Seven Years
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Global Robot Density in Factories Doubled in Seven Years
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China overtakes Germany in industrial use of robots.

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More than 50% of Walmart’s fulfillment is automated, twice as much as last year
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More than 50% of Walmart’s fulfillment is automated, twice as much as last year
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Walmart is betting on automation, AI, and the growth of emerging alternative revenue streams to usher the company into a tech-fueled future.

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Why Robots Still Fall Short on Warehouse Complexity
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Why Robots Still Fall Short on Warehouse Complexity
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The machines can load and unload trucks, move goods and do other repetitive tasks but are stymied by some, like picking items from a pile.

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New Drone Facility in Tokyo Set to Change Logistics in Japan
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New Drone Facility in Tokyo Set to Change Logistics in Japan
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A gigantic logistics facility housing a research and development center for next-generation drone technology is now open in Tokyo.

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What’s Holding Companies Back from Warehouse Automation?
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What’s Holding Companies Back from Warehouse Automation?
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Automated warehouses deliver increased productivity, reduced labor dependency, and lower costs. Here’s how distributors can make them work.

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Canadian Tire Leaving Brampton Transitioning to Automated Fulfillment Hubs
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Canadian Tire Leaving Brampton Transitioning to Automated Fulfillment Hubs
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When it first opened, the distribution center was the largest of its kind in Canada.

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GreenBox Brings $144 Million AI-Powered Logistics Warehouse to Georgia
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GreenBox Brings $144 Million AI-Powered Logistics Warehouse to Georgia
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The new distribution center, located at The Cubes at RiverPark in Jackson, will span approximately 1 million square feet.

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Warehouse Automation Pitfalls: Kion Executive Warns of Costly Mistakes
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Warehouse Automation Pitfalls: Kion Executive Warns of Costly Mistakes
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Many firms are stumbling over costly missteps in their automation journeys, warns a senior executive from the Kion Group.

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Automate Trailer Loading & Unloading: Meet The Latest Next-Gen Autonomous Forklift
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Boost Productivity: Autonomous Forklifts for Automated Trailer Loading & Unloading.

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45% of AutoStore’s Revenue Comes From Existing Customers
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Despite minor challenges in order intake and slight decreases in revenue, AutoStore's profitability remains strong,

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Meet Your New Autonomous AMR Dock Forklift
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Meet Your New Autonomous AMR Dock Forklift
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New Autonomous Forklft to Unload / Load Trucks and Containers.

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AutoStore in Action: Fulfilling eGrocer Orders at La Fourche
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AutoStore in Action: Fulfilling eGrocer Orders at La Fourche
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25 000 bacs qui sont manipulés par 112 robots dans un incroyable ballet au millimètre près.

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Why Walmart is Introducing Invisible Watermarking Technology?
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This technology works by embedding codes on product packaging that are invisible to the human eye.

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Why Companies Are Bringing Software Back On-Prem: Cloud Repatriation and Automation
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Why Companies Are Bringing Software Back On-Prem: Cloud Repatriation and Automation
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Many organizations highlight the economic and strategic reasons to reconsider cloud infrastructure.

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First High-Speed Automated Pocket Sorter in Japan
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ZOZOBASE Tsukuba 3 is a facility that is equipped with cutting-edge systems and is envisioned as a new logistics base with advanced automation.

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JD Logistics Unveils Automated Picking Solution at CeMAT Asia
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JD Logistics Unveils Automated Picking Solution at CeMAT Asia
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The Zhilang GTP solution combines several technologies, including handling AGVs, lifting robots, and shelving systems.

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FedEx Unveils Its Largest Facility Worldwide – Fully Automated
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FedEx Unveils Its Largest Facility Worldwide – Fully Automated
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The new automated sorting facility known as Secondary 25, is same size as three football fields.


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How Boston Dynamic’s Stretch Robot is Evolving
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How Boston Dynamic’s Stretch Robot is Evolving
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Within the last year, Boston Dynamics has added several new features to Stretch that have improved its accuracy and throughput even more.

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Evaluating Boston Dynamic’s Stretch Robot in Action at Arvato
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Evaluating Boston Dynamic’s Stretch Robot in Action at Arvato
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Arvato acquired its first Stretch system this year and the robot's impact was immediate.

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The Robotic Edge Behind Switzerland’s Leading Online Grocer
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The Robotic Edge Behind Switzerland’s Leading Online Grocer
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Farmy is Switzerland leading online grocer.

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Port workers are at war with automation. Can they win?
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Port workers are at war with automation. Can they win?
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Port workers have until January 15 to hash out a new contract. Here's what's at stake.

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The Drone That Could Change Everything
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The Drone That Could Change Everything
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Mark Rober visits Zipline. Hear his thoughs on the future of autonomous delivery.

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ABB Introduces Innovative Robotic Storage Solution
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ABB Introduces Innovative Robotic Storage Solution
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Discover the latest innovations from ABB Automation.

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Inside Save A Lot’s Brooklyn Robotic Micro-Fulfillment Center
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Inside Save A Lot’s Brooklyn Robotic Micro-Fulfillment Center
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Inside a busy warehouse in Brooklyn, a quiet symphony is playing out. But this is no ordinary ensemble. 

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Robots to Outnumber Workers by 2028: Gartner
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Robots to Outnumber Workers by 2028: Gartner
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Gartner recently gathered supply chain and operations executives from seven industries for a Leaders in Action event.

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Massive Automation Project Unveiling in Singapore
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Massive Automation Project Unveiling in Singapore
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Spanning more than two million square feet, PSCH will be equipped with cutting-edge technologies such as advanced robotics and automation systems.

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