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Statistics released today on factory automation show that 542,000 industrial robots were installed in 2024—more than double the number 10 years ago—according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).The group’s latest report…
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Import volumes into the U.S. dipped slightly in August, indicating that the traditional surge of drayage activity spanning late Q3 to early Q4 will not materialize for the 2025 peak season, according to a report from third party…
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Inventory counting robot maker Dexory today said it has raised $165 million in its latest round of financial backing, saying the fresh funding would help it to accelerate global expansion and AI-powered capabilities.The “series C” round…
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The nation’s leading parcel express carriers are no strangers to peaks and valleys in the business, driven by economic forces or traditional market cycles. Yet the landscape is changing, and that change is accelerating.Regional parcel…
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Warehouses are under constant pressure to improve their picking and fulfillment operations—whether they are adjusting to escalating demand, responding to labor shortages, or looking for ways to streamline work across an expanding…
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The nation’s leading parcel express carriers are no strangers to peaks and valleys in the business, driven by economic forces or traditional market cycles. Yet the landscape is changing, and that change is accelerating.Regional parcel…
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Demand for industrial real estate surged in the third quarter, signaling renewed momentum and “a market approaching equilibrium,” according to a report from real estate firm Colliers, released this week.The company’s Q3 U.S. Industrial…
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Despite electrics’ growing popularity (currently, they represent about 70% of new lift truck sales in the U.S.), users do encounter some drawbacks. One is that operators must drive to a charging station that’s compatible with the battery…
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The autonomous delivery vehicle tech vendor Avride today announced fresh financing of $375 million from two high-profile backers; its owner, the Dutch artificial intelligence (AI) developer Nebius Group, and Uber Technologies Inc.Austin,…
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Turck Vilant Systems has introduced a smart RFID Forklift System that can be installed on nearly any type of forklift to make tracking inventory through the warehouse easier. No matter if users are moving pallets of goods or a single…
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