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Nimble picks up $106M to scale general purpose fulfillment robot

Robotics Business Review

Source: Nimble While warehouse automation today is limited to a few functions, improvements in artificial intelligence promise to change that. The platform not only manages and optimizes logistics operations, but it can also deliver real-time visibility and control across the entire supply chain, said Nimble.

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Taking a different approach to DCS upgrades

Control Engineering

Today, pharmaceutical production plants must embrace more flexible production and faster process implementation to reduce time to market for new product developments. They also need improved supply chain management to ensure better product quality and more stable/reliable product supply, and they need to reach target yields faster.

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Managing outsourced manufacturing in an age of disruption

E&T

While the goal of global sourcing and outsourced manufacturing is to reduce manufacturing costs, the increased complexity that comes with leveraging internal and external manufacturers introduces significant challenges. Too many cooks in the kitchen can spoil the broth. This strategy will necessitate the development of new technology.

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What is High-Tech Manufacturing?

ATS

A high-tech factory challenges the maintenance function. Pharmaceuticals : Product, much of which is made in high volumes, must be extremely consistent and free from contamination. Sustained success demands competency in maintenance, procurement, supply chain management, quality assurance and every other manufacturing support function.

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Smart Packaging Will Become a US$2.6 Billion Market by 2033, Says IDTechEx

i4.0 today

Smart packaging is the latest iteration, utilizing technology including sensors, indicators, and wireless communication to enhance user engagement, product quality, and supply chain efficiency. The role of packaging has evolved over time, from simply protecting and identifying the product to driving sales via enticing graphics.

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ABB to Invest $280 million in Its European Robotics hub in Sweden

Fabricating & Metal Work

ABB’s new Campus will enable close collaboration with customers and partners to develop robotics and automation solutions in a safe and functional environment. Source: Interact Analysis www.abb.com go.abb/robotics Subscribe to learn the latest in manufacturing.

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How automation storage and retrieval systems will shape the future of distribution operations

Control Engineering

Next, inventory security is critical, especially in industries like pharmaceuticals — robotic technologies, including AS/RS, solve these challenges. That is critical for Infinity’s functionality. Second, the cost of warehouse real estate is at an all-time high, so companies need to optimize how they use each square foot.