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How the Government is Making the Logistics Sector More Productive Through Digital Tools

Dinesh Mishra

Introduction India’s logistics sector often called the backbone of the economy, is changing in big ways. The Foundation PM Gati Shakti and ULIP PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan launched in October 2021, forms the basis for the digital shift in India’s logistics system. ULIP serves as a digital doorway.

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DHL buying 1,000+ Stretch robots from Boston Dynamics

Robotics Business Review

DHL Group, a global leader in logistics, is expanding its already strong relationship with Boston Dynamics. The logistics giant has also deployed the robot in the United Kingdom and Europe, achieving unloading rates of up to 700 cases per hour. Together, were setting new standards for the logistics industry.” companies.

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Automation in action: Robotic cleaning is the future

Manufacturer's Monthly

Images: Tennant As automation reshapes production lines, its also transforming how facilities are maintained. Since its launch in Australia in 2021, it has gained rapid traction, with leading household packaging, food and beverage manufacturers, and major logistics companies embracing the innovation.

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Zebra Technologies to acquire vision unit from Photoneo Brightpick Group

Robotics Business Review

Its Brightpick unit offers AI robots for warehouses to automate order fulfillment , from order picking and consolidation to dispatch and stock replenishment. The company spun off in 2021 from Photoneo Brightpick Group. In 2021, Zebra acquired autonomous mobile robot ( AMR ) provider Fetch Robotics for $290 million. and Europe.

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Machine vision, automation streamline logistics and warehousing operations

Control Engineering

Due to staffing shortages and major supply chain issues, manufacturers are willing to emphasize automation more to meet surging demand. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) used machine vision and sensing technologies to move around freely and a key part around automation when it comes to logistics.

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Visibility & Resiliency: Letting Your Factory Work For You

Cisco Industrial Automation

Industry research shows that by 2023, 30% of manufacturers will enhance their shop floor digital twin with real-time signal transponder data, leading to an 80% reduction in logistic bottlenecks in shop floor and storage areas – Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2021. Operability in various plant conditions (ex.

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Hyundai to buy ‘tens of thousands’ of Boston Dynamics robots

Robotics Business Review

While it hasn’t announced any paying customers, Apptronik has agreements with industry leaders Mercedes-Benz and GXO Logistics to test its Apollo humanoid in real-world applications. Hyundai acquired Boston Dynamics from SoftBank in 2021 for $880 million.

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