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DigiKey debuts supply chain transformed season 3

Manufacturer's Monthly

To streamline operations and scale efficiency, technologies like augmented reality, drone delivery systems and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the Internet of Things (IoT) are reinventing traditional logistics.

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RBR50 Spotlight: Exotec Skypod system scales to serve automotive supplier’s SKU volume

Robotics Business Review

Last year, Exotec deployed Skypod to help Lane Automotive modernize fulfillment operations, building on its experience in the grocery, retail, e-commerce, and third-party logistics ( 3PL ) markets. The automated storage and retrieval system ( ASRS ) uses robots to move goods between high-density storage racks and ergonomic picking stations.

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The Dream of Space Mining Remains Illusory at Present

21st Century Tech

Now a third commercial endeavour out of California, AstroForge, is entering the hunt to mine and harvest space resources. NASA is looking for lunar suppliers who are being asked to mine the Moon for water and other useful materials. In fact, the two companies are either moribund or have been acquired by larger concerns.

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Automation + Robotics = Smart Shops

Fabricating & Metal Work

In addition, job shops of all sizes expect those solutions to be easy-to-use, intuitive systems. Industry suppliers continue to respond to those needs by developing the next iterations of cobots, robots, automated in-process inspection systems, digital transformation — the list goes on.

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Reimagining / Redefining SDVs: Embracing the AI-Defined Vehicle Era

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The initial wave of innovation was driven by isolated concepts such as connected cars and self-driving vehicles. This led OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to partner with third-party vendors to integrate multiple software and hardware stacks to enhance their customer experience (CX).

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Four things to look for in a robotic integration partner

Control Engineering

Companies new to robotics are realizing the value high-performance robots can bring to their operations, creating a “new wave” of robot integration. However, bridging the gap between an unknown automation system and full robotic implementation can be an intimidating process. Courtesy: Mission Design & Automation 2.

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RBR50 Spotlight: Locus Robotics surpasses 2B picks with AMRs

Robotics Business Review

based company said it enables retailers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and specialty warehouses to efficiently meet and exceed the increasingly complex and demanding requirements of today’s fulfillment environment. The Wilmington, Mass.-based