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Autonomous mobile robots’ role growing in industrial operations

Control Engineering

As automation becomes the new normal for businesses in the era of Industry 4.0 Chinese logistic startup Geek+ partnered with domestic smart logistics and integrated solutions provider Engero to create the world’s first fully automated intelligent cold chain port warehouse in Tianjin, China.

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Automation upgrades reduce sortation system wiring and lower costs

Control Engineering

Business continues to boom in the intralogistics industry. However, for large postal and parcel providers, e-commerce retailers and third-party logistics (3PL) companies, capital investments still need to make good business sense. initiatives.”

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FABTECH 2022: Where Innovation Meets Opportunities

Fabricating & Metal Work

The modular Connected Shop platform includes scheduling, logistics, and ERP/MRP connection informed by nesting intelligence. This software is taking the industry by storm due to advanced digital optimization for plate processing with a focus on Industry 4.0, and IoT with material handling solutions.