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The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
April 22, 2024
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,
Data Capture: Bar coding’s new companions
April 9, 2024
Bar coding remains the central technology for data capture, with new wearables and handheld form factors to boost productivity. But RFID momentum is building, and a range of real-time location technologies can complement handheld data collection.
AI-based inventory monitoring solution provider Gather AI raises $17 million
March 27, 2024
Organizations using Gather AI's autonomous inventory monitoring drones include NFI, GEODIS, DSV, Barrett Distribution, and DPI Specialty Foods.
Wendy’s To Test Drone Delivery in First U.S. Location
March 22, 2024
A Wendy's franchise in Virginia is testing food delivery via drone, with more locations possibly joining later this year.
Data Capture: Bar coding’s new friends
January 15, 2024
Bar coding remains the central technology for data capture, with new wearables and handheld form factors to boost productivity. But RFID momentum is building, and a range of real-time location technologies can complement handheld data collection.
Amazon Robotics Founding Engineer Andrew Hoffman joins on at Gather AI as CTO
December 11, 2023
Gather AI offers AI-powered autonomous inventory management solutions for warehouses using drones.
Verity extends Series B round to include Qualcomm Ventures, bringing round to $43 million
July 18, 2023
Autonomous indoor drone startup completes $32 million Series B round previously announced in March of this year.With installations across 13 countries, Verity states it is the market leader in deploying autonomous inventory management solutions, with industry leading clients spanning retailers, 3PLs, and manufacturers.
Innovative Approaches to Materials Handling and The Supply Chain
July 11, 2023
There’s a lot going on out there with materials handling and the supply chain, so we did some looking around and came up with five startups with novel approaches to materials handling and the supply chain, they include two packaging innovations, drones for monitoring inventory, a new approach to safety and a 3D printing platform that focuses on minimalism in the supply chain.
Gather AI acquires software-focused drone inventory competitor, Ware
June 27, 2023
Ware and Gather AI were considered to be the only companies in the world that developed AI software to perform autonomous inventory management using off-the-shelf drones
Verity raises $32 million to accelerate rollout of autonomous inventory drone system
March 14, 2023
Verity’s inventory tracking system uses autonomous indoor drones to drive what it calls "zero-error" warehouses for 3PLs, retailers, and manufacturers.
Three keys to next-level inventory control
January 11, 2023
The last couple of years have been tumultuous for supply chains, with inventory control tending to suffer. But operations can regain control
over inventory accuracy and planning, and perhaps enhance it, through methods and technologies that include computer vision, WMS upgrades and a newer generation of AI-based planning solutions.
How Amazon Is Preparing For Fully-Electric Drone Delivery
August 10, 2022
Amazon is building fully-electric drones that deliver packages under 5 pounds to customers in less than an hour - watch how they rigorously test every aspect of the technology they build, learn from it, and update the system to keep improving the safety, reliability, and scalability of their delivery service.
Creating a Central Hub for Ideas and Insights
June 21, 2022
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AIM, leading alliance for AIDC industry standards and advocacy, launches new strategic vision
February 8, 2022
Further establishes organization as the key influencer in advancing the AIDC industry and associated technologies
Drone solution provider Verity gains recognition from Swiss cleantech program
January 7, 2022
Verity AG awarded a financial guarantee from the Technology Fund, a program of the Swiss Government’s climate strategy that supports promising cleantech ventures