Materials handling & storage and supply chain > Automation & robotics

3D vision allowing robots to take on challenging terrains

15 June, 2023

Researchers have developed a model that trains four-legged robots to see more clearly in 3D, enabling them to easily cross challenging terrain.


Tequila maker uses AI solution to predict demand

12 May, 2023

One of the world's largest producers of tequila is using Aera Technology's Decision Intelligence solution to predict demand and manage inventory more effectively.


CCEP Mentone DC expands with 12,000 new pallet spaces

09 May, 2023

Swisslog Australia has extended its automation solution for CCEP in Mentone to enhance production capacities and deliver efficiencies.


Coles opens Queensland automated distribution centre

01 May, 2023

Coles has opened its first automated distribution centre using Witron technology.


Foodmach Technology Products Instant Palletiser cobot palletiser

04 April, 2023

Foodmach Technology Products has launched its cobot palletiser for SMEs.


Warehouse automation installed to improve bottling operations

31 January, 2023

Australian contract bottler Vinpac International has selected Dematic automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to help boost productivity and efficiency at its South Australian facility.


Five automation predictions for 2023

25 January, 2023

Anders Beck, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Universal Robots, discusses five predictions for the coming year.


MHM Automated Mobile Robots and H&C Gantry Palletiser and De-Palletiser

19 January, 2023

MHM Automation has released the MHM Automated Mobile Robots (AMRs) and the H&C Gantry Palletiser and De-Palletiser.


IDEC Corporation CW low-profile touchless switches

14 November, 2022

IDEC Corporation has introduced a line of CW low-profile touchless switches suitable for many hygienic industrial and public automation applications.


Tentacle gripper can gently grasp fragile objects

08 November, 2022

Researchers have developed a soft gripper that could be used to grasp soft fruits and vegetables in agricultural production and distribution applications.


Human–robot work interaction analysis

02 November, 2022

Researchers have captured the brain activity as operators work with robots on a manufacturing task to track the operator's trust or distrust levels.


Coles takes food deliveries to new heights

25 October, 2022

South East Queenslanders will be the first to trial a new store-to-door drone delivery service that brings groceries direct to homes in just minutes.


Dematic Compact Transfer Automated Guided Vehicles

01 October, 2022

The Dematic Compact Transfer AGV can be used to eliminate the need for extensive use of pallet conveyors.


Making the grade: sorting out fruit defects

23 September, 2022

A fruit processor in Italy is using a VERYX sorter to detect the right type of defects to match each of its customer's specifications for value-added products.


Getting up close with Industry 5.0

19 September, 2022

Industry 5.0 is taking off faster than imagined and, while to some it's still a buzzword, many are now reaping its true benefits.


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