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THG Fulfil deploys 430 robots to lift sortation capacity
Supply Chain

THG Fulfil deploys 430 robots to lift sortation capacity

THG Fulfil deploys 430 sorting robots to raise daily capacity 150% and cut staffing, with a service-based roll-out completed in 35 days.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
ANYbotics names Thierry Obédé Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

ANYbotics names Thierry Obédé Chief Revenue Officer

Swiss robotics firm ANYbotics appoints veteran industrial tech executive Thierry Obédé as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
UK operators rapidly scale up AI deployment in logistics
Manufacturing

UK operators rapidly scale up AI deployment in logistics

UK logistics firms shift from AI pilots to full rollouts as interest hits record highs, targeting faster, smarter and more flexible supply chains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
MHP to demo integrated SAP & AGV logistics at LogiMAT
Digital Transformation

MHP to demo integrated SAP & AGV logistics at LogiMAT

MHP to showcase integrated SAP and AGV logistics workflows at LogiMAT 2026, highlighting end-to-end material flow and fleet control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Global Stories

GreyOrange launches AI simulator for warehouse planning
Robotics

GreyOrange launches AI simulator for warehouse planning

GreyOrange's new GreyMatter Foundry simulator lets warehouse operators test automation, labour and layout scenarios before spending capital.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
ADLINK unveils Nvidia Thor edge AI systems for robots
Robotics

ADLINK unveils Nvidia Thor edge AI systems for robots

ADLINK launches Nvidia Thor-powered edge AI platforms to drive safer, real-time robotics, medical imaging and autonomous machine deployments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Cainiao to roll out global AI robotic warehouse network
Data Analytics

Cainiao to roll out global AI robotic warehouse network

Cainiao to launch AI robotic warehouses across Asia, Europe and the US from 2026, targeting faster cross-border eCommerce deliveries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
AMD boosts Ryzen AI P100 chips for edge industrial use
Virtualisation

AMD boosts Ryzen AI P100 chips for edge industrial use

AMD expands Ryzen AI Embedded P100 chips with up to 80 TOPS and ROCm support, targeting edge AI in factories, robots and medical systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
OEMs prioritise resilience, recovery & security in design
Robotics

OEMs prioritise resilience, recovery & security in design

Rockwell finds OEMs shifting focus from peak performance to resilience, recovery speed and built-in cybersecurity amid rising industrial volatility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
ADLINK unveils rugged Intel edge AI modules for robots
Robotics

ADLINK unveils rugged Intel edge AI modules for robots

ADLINK debuts rugged Express-PTL Intel Core Ultra edge AI module, delivering 180 TOPS for industrial robots and harsh-environment systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value
Digital Transformation

AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value

In 2026, AI and automation face a shakeout as pilots give way to hard ROI demands, exposing skills gaps and flawed processes at scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 8 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
AI and the future of supply chains: Moving from predictive to adaptive
Internet of Things

AI and the future of supply chains: Moving from predictive to adaptive

AI and automation are transforming supply chains from rigid forecasts to adaptive systems, blending technology with human insight for resilience and agility.

By Alan Win • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Thoro launches CoreFlex with Orbbec 3D cameras
Robotics

Thoro launches CoreFlex with Orbbec 3D cameras

Thoro rolls out CoreFlex modular autonomy stack using Orbbec 3D cameras to help OEMs deploy one system across multiple industrial vehicles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Dexory robots bring real-time digital twins to ODW
Supply Chain

Dexory robots bring real-time digital twins to ODW

Dexory's autonomous robots now scan 20,000+ locations at an ODW warehouse in Ohio, creating a real-time digital twin for inventory control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
The private network is live. Now what?
Robotics

The private network is live. Now what?

Private networks power vital enterprise operations, but success hinges on hands-on management to ensure reliability, performance and future scalability.

By Kelly Burroughs • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
NEXCOM unveils rugged AI computer for agriculture & industry
Robotics

NEXCOM unveils rugged AI computer for agriculture & industry

NEXCOM launches the rugged ATC 3561-NA4C AI computer for agriculture and industry, delivering NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano power in harsh conditions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Can technology bridge Australia's care gap with dignity for our ageing communities?
Digital Transformation

Can technology bridge Australia's care gap with dignity for our ageing communities?

Australia's ageing population will surge by 54% by 2041, yet care worker shortages threaten dignity, prompting calls for tech to boost efficiency and empathy.

By Vishwas Mahajan • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025