By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Robotics are making their way into warehouses and distribution centers around the world, but it’s not an end-all. It takes a complete end-to-end solution, which means investing in the right type of robotics combined with a holistic approach to integration into your operations. Focused on developing fast, efficient…
Robotic palletizing and the transition to automated systems
By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Automated palletizing solutions, whether conventional or robotic, can offer significant productivity and efficiency improvements to your operation while taking up minimal floor space. Of the two, robotic palletizing systems have become increasingly popular in recent years, both for their flexibility and easy adaptability to changing needs and products.…
Robotic automation evolves
By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Smarter robots will be critical to handling DC order volumes, speeds, and complexities Today’s distribution center (DC) operations are struggling to keep pace with the speed and complexity of modern e-commerce. U.S. online distribution volume grew faster in 2017 than it has since 2011, and continues to accelerate…
Honeywell Robotics tech center focusing on next-gen supply chain
Honeywell today announced the creation of Honeywell Robotics, an advanced technology center of excellence focused on innovating and developing artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision and advanced robotics for use across supply chains. Pittsburgh-based Honeywell Robotics will help shape the warehouse and distribution center of the future, particularly as companies look to automated solutions, software…
Automate/ProMat 2019: 10 takeaways for robotics developers
Collaborative robots, mobile platforms, and the enabling hardware and software were all on display at Automate/ProMat, but what was new and noteworthy?
Honeywell adds robotic unloader for distribution centers
Honeywell has introduced an automated robotic solution for unloading a wide range of packages from truck trailers and shipping containers at distribution centers. The robotic unloader can operate fully autonomously inside of a trailer to reduce the manual effort required to operate receiving docks. The robotic unloader drives into a trailer or container and uses…
Fetch Robotics, Honeywell partnership to boost AMR adoption
Honeywell and Fetch Robotics are teaming up to help distribution centers fulfill growing volumes of e-commerce orders by using autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The initiative enables Honeywell Intelligrated’s customers to increase productivity and boost labor efficiency by deploying Fetch’s AMRs, which operate safely alongside people to transport items through distribution centers without human guidance or fixed paths.…