automation

The future of autonomy in physical operations

Because of both the pressing challenges driving adoption and the promising solutions emerging through innovation, autonomous technology is changing the business landscape in striking ways.

A recent panel discussion hosted by Samsara brought together leading experts in autonomous technology to explore how automation is transforming physical operations across industries. 

“At Samsara, we work with the world of physical operations, from construction to logistics to food and beverage distribution,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-future-of-autonomy-in-physical-operations

Navigating the Post-Launch Landscape: Key Strategies for Automation Success

When businesses dive into automation, the journey doesn’t end with the initial purchase. As Warren Arnold and Joe Shaw from Dematic point out,achieving lasting success hinges on proactive planning,equipping your team,and maintaining adaptability. In this casual chat, they share insights on common pitfalls in automation projects and what companies shoudl keep in mind as they […]

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https://fullavantenews.com/to-succeed-with-automation-focus-on-what-comes-after-go-live/?lang=es

Wärtsilä ANCS installs first NACOS Connect remote mimics application on Sun Princess

Wärtsilä ANCS (Automation, Navigation & Control Systems) has completed the first pilot installation of its NACOS Connect remote mimics application, on Princess Cruises flagship vessel Sun Princess. According to Wärtsilä, this deployment introduces a new level of operational oversight by enhancing shoreside access to real-time data from the ship’s integrated automation systems and sets a new standard for remote vessel management.

The pilot installation was initiated as part of an agreement...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/wartsila-ancs-installs-first-nacos-connect-remote-mimics-application-on-sun-princess/

Contoro Robotics asegura $12 millones para revolucionar la automatización en la descarga de remolques mediante inteligencia artificial

El martes, Contoro Robotics hizo un anuncio emocionante: han conseguido reunir $12 millones en una ronda de financiamiento Serie A. Este capital se destinará a potenciar sus innovadores robots diseñados para la descarga de remolques y contenedores, todos impulsados por inteligencia artificial. De acuerdo con un comunicado que la empresa envió a FreightWaves, estos robots […]

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Contoro Robotics raises $12M to scale AI-powered trailer unloading

Contoro Robotics announced Tuesday it has raised $12 million in a Series A funding round to scale its AI-powered trailer- and container-unloading robots.

According to a news release emailed to FreightWaves from the Austin, Texas-based automation technology company, Contoro’s robots use customer-specific AI models to ensure 99% success rates in unloading operations.

“Unloading trailers is one of the most physically demanding jobs in the warehouse, yet it remains largely manual,” said Mok Yun, CEO...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/contoro-robotics-raises-12m-to-scale-ai-powered-trailer-unloading

New American Industrial Alliance grows as tariffs boost domestic manufacturing

As market analysts continue to gauge the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, some domestic manufacturers are banding together to revitalize America’s manufacturing sector.

Formic, a robots-as-a-service automation provider for U.S. manufacturers, has joined the New American Industrial Alliance (NAIA) to grow accessible automation and workforce training initiatives in the U.S.

The company told FreightWaves in an email that the decision comes in the face of rising tariffs as more and more...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-american-industrial-alliance-grows-as-tariffs-boost-domestic-manufacturing

Formic democratizing rental robotics amid industry growth concerns

Installing and maintaining robotics for a company’s automation needs may not be affordable for everyone, but what if there were a service to help narrow that cost-benefit gap?

While industry analysts forecast a dip in the growth of the mobile robot market through 2027, automation still appears to be breaking new ground. Last week, Washington-based industrial automation company Lab0 launched the first industrial humanoid-inspired system designed to fully automate inbound warehouse operations.

And...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/formic-democratizing-rental-robotics-amid-industry-growth-concerns

Lab0: Robotics system first to fully automate inbound warehouse ops

Ridgefield, Washington, industrial automation company Lab0 announced on Tuesday morning the launch of the first industrial humanoid-inspired system designed to fully automate inbound warehouse operations.

According to a news release emailed to FreightWaves, Lab0 has emerged after two years of secret development on the RoboGlide system to integrate multiple stages of warehouse logistics. RoboGlide is a flexible and modular system that can unload shipping containers, identify products, detect...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/lab0-robotics-system-first-to-fully-automate-inbound-warehouse-ops

Upwell secures $6.5M to automate logistics billing practices

Payment automation platform Upwell announced Monday it has secured a $6.5 million seed funding round led by Vertical Venture Partners with participation from Plug and Play Ventures, Black Dog Ventures, Neverlift Ventures, Automotive Ventures, and previous investors NVP, SaaS Ventures, Rise of the Rest, Invest Nebraska and Motivate Ventures. The company has raised $10 million since 2023.

“Our mission at Upwell is to modernize and simplify financial operations for logistics companies,

an industry...

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Upwell asegura $ 6.5 millones para automatizar las prácticas de facturación de logística

La plataforma de automatización de pagos Upwell anunció el lunes que ha asegurado una ronda de fondos semillas de $ 6.5 millones dirigida por vertical Venture Partners con la participación de Plug and Play Ventures, Black Dog Ventures, NeverLift Ventures, Automotive Ventures e Investores anteriores...

https://fullavantenews.com/upwell-asegura-6-5-millones-para-automatizar-las-practicas-de-facturacion-de-logistica/?lang=es

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