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As high-mix, low-volume production continues to accelerate and permeate the industrial landscape, so does the need for a fluid supply chain. To effectively deal with increased demand and accelerated change, many company leaders are “re-inventing” their plans via forward-thinking strategies and cutting-edge technologies to keep competitive, including the use of robotic automation. Read More

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), simulation and modular hardware continue to contribute to greater capability for robot dexterity, creating more flexible, skillful, and even easier, robotic systems. Highly beneficial to addressing high-mix, low-volume production runs, these solutions are helping manufacturers of all sizes effectively deal with labor gaps, supply chain woes and more. Read More

Evolving consumer demands, combined with the accelerated growth in e-commerce during the global pandemic, has exposed bottlenecks within the supply chain. From space restraints where manufacturers are trying to figure out how to do more with less, to labor recruitment and retention challenges for labor-intensive tasks, the distribution and fulfillment market is being squeezed. Read More

Once only used for high-volume, low-mix applications in structured environments, robotic automation is quickly becoming a necessity for companies that move goods from business to consumer. Thanks to advancements in 3D vision sensors, computer processing speeds and advances in artificial intelligence (AI), affordable implementation and quick deployment of robots in the retail supply chain is now a reality. Read More

Increased worry over moving higher volumes of merchandise, tracking a greater number of packages and meeting on time delivery demands have required many retailers and parcel companies to implement new technologies to address these challenges. Read More