It has been a full month since Mobile Robot Guide became Automated Warehouse. In that time, new product releases, automation guides, and big funding rounds grabbed our readers’ attention.
Here are the 10 most popular robotics stories on this site from June 2024. Subscribe to the Automated Warehouse Newsletter to stay updated and have the news delivered straight to your inbox.

10. DHL surpasses 500M picks with Locus Robotics’ AMRs
Locus Robotics continues to rack up milestones with its autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouse fulfillment. The company said its LocusBot AMRs have surpassed 500 million picks for DHL Supply Chain, a global leader in contract logistics. Read More

9. Warehouse automation could be worth billions – if companies adopt core concepts
The market for robotics to overhaul warehouses and improve efficiencies could be worth billions, yet many companies are stumbling and failing to meet their goals. A leading reason is that they’re not adhering to three key concepts that still rely on employees. Read More

8. 4 Ways to improve logistics traceability
Traceability in logistics starts at the dock door. From the moment products enter your facility, they need to be tracked and accounted for accurately. But that’s easier said than done, since many products arrive on a pallet – which restricts a wide field of view, making it difficult to scan barcodes. Many companies still use hand scanners to capture all barcodes on a pallet, but that approach is time-consuming and inefficient. Read More

7. inVia Robotics launches Twin IQ simulation
inVia Robotics Inc. announced that it has upgraded its digital twin technology with the release of Twin IQ. This simulation tool, specially developed for warehouse settings, enhances the ability of operators to plan and optimize their fulfillment processes, the company claimed. Read More

6. 6 steps to automating storage in your distribution center or factory
In today’s fast-paced world, manufacturers and warehouse operators understand the necessity of a robust, reliable, and optimized storage system. When storing inventory for customers or maintaining spare parts and materials for internal processes, implementing an automated storage and retrieval system, or ASRS, can save both time and money. Read More

5. Manufacturers to invest in AI, automation for digital transformation, finds Zebra study
Only 16% of manufacturers has a clear understanding of its own processes, according to a new report from Zebra Technologies. The study also found that 61% of manufacturers expect artificial intelligence to drive growth by 2029, up from 41% in 2024. Read More

4. AutoStore opens factory in Thailand to support global ASRS expansion
AutoStore Holdings Ltd. opened a new assembly facility in Rayong Province, Thailand. The company said this will help it serve markets for its automated storage and retrieval system in Japan, South Korea, and the Western U.S. Read More

3. Autonomous lift truck shipments to double from 2024-2025
Industrial lift trucks, which are used to transport inventory and material, either horizontally or vertically, within a facility, are an essential part of any warehouse. Autonomous lift trucks can provide added flexibility, safety, and productivity, as well as reduce costs and integrate with warehouse management software, according to ABI Research. Read More

2. Vecna Robotics raises $100M Series C to automate more warehouse workflows
While investment in robotics dipped last year, funding is returning for suppliers with proven products and business models. Vecna Robotics announced the close of its Series C round at $100 million, with $40 million in new funding including equity and debt. The financing nearly doubles the company valuation since its Series B round. Read More

1. Five phases to developing a successful warehouse automation plan
The warehouse industry has transformed from a dire state 20 years ago to an exciting era driven by Industry 4.0. Now fueled by efficiency, automation drives global growth, especially in the U.S. However, newcomers to robotics need a solid automated warehouse plan, asserted Movu Robotics. Read More