Robotics

Using a million-dollar metal 3-D printer and the right computer-modeled recipe, a trained operator can create virtually any object out of metal in a matter of hours or days.

The new process is a great fit for 3D printing of Nike’s product range and FlyKnit will help Nike make lighter, better fitting shoes that map to new manufacturing models tailored for conditions in developing economies.

Think about an electronic workforce of process robots designed to count your inventory items in real time, on demand, with no mistakes made.

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First nationwide retailer to offer 3D print plans to expand to nearly 100 centers nationwide to better meet the needs of small business owner.

DHL parcelcopter launches initial operations for research purposes - the first autonomous delivery flights by parcelcopter in Europe authorized with regular flights to the North Sea island of Juist.

Made In Space Announces Launch of First Zero-Gravity 3D Printer to International Space Station.

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Think Logistics, the only Canadian 3PL to utilize Robotic Fulfillment technology, to expand SHOP.CA's fulfillment capabilities.

Google began working on drones in 2011 and said it expected it would "take years to develop a service with multiple vehicles flying multiple deliveries per day."

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The rate at which data is created continues to accelerate and with that comes increased risk for error and miscommunication. Yet your ability to respond quickly to changing market demands is dependent on your access to critical, up-to-date supply chain information at exactly the moment you need it. This can only be achieved through streamlined integration of business systems and processes both internally and externally with your trading partners.

The Google investment behind Savioke is that it’s a signal of how the robotics world, and those developing for it, are trying for more targeted products as the space continues to mature.

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I would be shocked if a companies like UPS and FedEx aren't considering this," says Ryan Calo, a law professor specializing in drones and robotics. "If you want to compete in logistics and delivery, drones and unmanned robots have to be part of the conversation about where things are headed."

Google is looking at shoring up the same kinds of deficiencies that UPS and FedEx may be exploring, like the transport method for shuttling goods from central depots to local sort and delivery facilities.

Jeff Bezos says we're four or five years from drones being able to deliver small packages right to your house, largely because the company has to work with the FAA to make sure it's legally allowed to run the Prime Air program.

Follow a robot as it works its day job—transforming the world of e-commerce by hustling packages around the giant warehouses that propel the modern economy. New robot minions: Welcome to the team.

Ask yourself this: what if your distribution center could not support changes in volume, product assortment or delivery timelines? How much would you lose in opportunity costs? As multi-channel businesses look to expand product and business lines quickly as a key competitive advantage, the speed to deploy a material handling solution becomes a critical success factor. Fast system deployment can be the difference between kicking the competition out of the water and limiting your growth.