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Takeoff Technologies announces $25M in Series C funding for enhanced robotic solution

Takeoff has several operational microfulfillment centers in place, with many to follow in the coming months.

October 10, 2019

Takeoff Technologies, Boston, confirmed the closing of its Series C fundraising with an additional $25 million in investment for 5% of the company.

RightHand Robotics establishes Japan entity

The subsidiary, RightHand Robotics GK, will enable RightHand to better serve demand for robotic piece-picking in Japan and the rest of Asia Pacific.

October 10, 2019

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RightHand Robotics, Boston, established a new corporate entity in Japan.

Kenco opens supply chain innovation test lab

The 10,000-square-foot space will serve as a true test facility for Kenco’s innovation specialists to assess value-added technologies.

October 10, 2019

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Kenco Logistics opened its new supply chain innovation test lab on the campus of Kenco’s Chattanooga, Tenn., corporate headquarters.

Tompkins International announces strategic realignment

This realigned supply chain ecosystem helps clients prepare for current needs as well as future growth and opportunities.

October 8, 2019

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Tompkins International, Raleigh, N.C., announced a strategic realignment that will enable the company to better serve clients across all industries.

Picnic Automated Pizza Assembly Platform

Intelligent end-to-end automated assembly platform for foodservice

October 3, 2019

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Seattle-based Picnic unveiled what is said to be the first-of-its-kind intelligent end-to-end automated assembly platform for the foodservice industry.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas: How technology drives packaging growth

October 1, 2019

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From robotics to automation to accommodating the influx of e-commerce, PACK EXPO Las Vegas showcased technologies designed to drive growth in the cold food and beverage packaging arena.

Manhattan Associates opens new facility in India

The 26-acre campus offers a health and fitness center, a wide range of dining options, a retail plaza, hotel, apartments and a conference center.

September 20, 2019

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Manhattan Associates Inc., Atlanta, opened a new facility in Brigade Tech Gardens in Bangalore, India.

Report: Global sales of robots hit $16.5B in 2018

Logistics systems, such as autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) represent 41% of all units sold, followed by inspection and maintenance robots (39%).

September 20, 2019

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The International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Germany, released its annual World Robotics Report, which showed an annual global sales value of $16.5 billion in 2018.

FarmWise raises $14.5M to sustainably farm crops using robots

FarmWise's autonomous, AI-enabled robots perform a variety of farming functions.

September 20, 2019

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FarmWise, San Francisco, raised $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Calibrate Ventures, Pasadena, Calif.

SICK opens Industry 4.0-ready production facility

The 4.0 NOW Factory boasts robots and employees working side-by-side to produce SICK sensors.

September 16, 2019

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SICK, Inc., Minneapolis, opened what is said to be the first Industry 4.0-ready digital plant in Freiburg, Germany.

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