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Dematic marks 60 years of warehouse automation in ANZ
Robotics

Dematic marks 60 years of warehouse automation in ANZ

Rising warehouse automation demand is boosting local engineering jobs as Dematic expands its Australian and New Zealand operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
GreyOrange launches AI simulator for warehouse planning
Robotics

GreyOrange launches AI simulator for warehouse planning

It aims to help warehouse operators cut the risk of costly retrofits by testing automation and labour scenarios before spending capital.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
British Business Bank backs Dexory's global expansion
Robotics

British Business Bank backs Dexory's global expansion

The funding gives the warehouse robotics firm more firepower to expand overseas as logistics operators seek tighter control of stock and space.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
AutoStore unveils CubeVerse AI platform for warehouses
Data Analytics

AutoStore unveils CubeVerse AI platform for warehouses

AutoStore debuts CubeVerse cloud and AI tools to boost warehouse throughput and real-time fulfilment without adding robots or grid space.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Dematic automates Bio-Rad's Singapore cold chain hub
DevOps

Dematic automates Bio-Rad's Singapore cold chain hub

Dematic has automated Bio-Rad's Singapore cold chain hub, speeding packing and shipping while tightening control over APAC deliveries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

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Dematic unveils FD Shuttle at CeMAT Australia in Melbourne
Digital Transformation

Dematic unveils FD Shuttle at CeMAT Australia in Melbourne

Warehouse operators facing storage bottlenecks saw Dematic's FD Shuttle debut in Melbourne, aimed at boosting density without expanding sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Dematic launches Multishuttle FD storage system in Australia
Supply Chain

Dematic launches Multishuttle FD storage system in Australia

Australian warehouse operators could gain denser storage without heavy upfront spending as Dematic rolls out a modular system for slower-moving stock.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
RobCo unveils Alfie robot for variable factory work
Physical AI

RobCo unveils Alfie robot for variable factory work

The new robot is aimed at factory and warehouse tasks that have long resisted automation because conditions, inputs and handling change constantly.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Siemens & Humanoid test robot in factory logistics
Robotics

Siemens & Humanoid test robot in factory logistics

The test could ease factory labour shortages by proving humanoid robots can handle repetitive logistics work alongside staff in live production settings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Thoro launches CoreFlex with Orbbec 3D cameras
Robotics

Thoro launches CoreFlex with Orbbec 3D cameras

OEMs could cut development time as Thoro's CoreFlex uses Orbbec 3D cameras to run autonomous functions across multiple industrial vehicles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Corvus launches Trident for real-time warehouse tracking
Data Analytics

Corvus launches Trident for real-time warehouse tracking

Missed scans can leave stock records out of step with goods on the floor, driving errors and write-offs in busy warehouses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Autonomous drones tackle freezer inventory for Kroger
Supply Chain

Autonomous drones tackle freezer inventory for Kroger

Corvus debuts freezer-proof drones that scan barcodes in sub-zero warehouses, with Kroger using the system to cut manual stock checks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 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
WARE UK adopts Easy WMS to scale Knowsley facility
Digital Transformation

WARE UK adopts Easy WMS to scale Knowsley facility

WARE UK adopts Mecalux Easy WMS at its new Knowsley hub to boost stock visibility, speed dispatch and support northern England growth.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
NEOintralogistics raises EUR €3m for warehouse robots
Supply Chain

NEOintralogistics raises EUR €3m for warehouse robots

NEOintralogistics secures EUR €3m seed to scale pay-per-pick warehouse robots, shifting automation from upfront capital spend to RaaS.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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
CoolDrive selects Dematic for automated Victoria distribution hub
Supply Chain

CoolDrive selects Dematic for automated Victoria distribution hub

CoolDrive Auto Parts is set to streamline operations with Dematic's automated Goods-to-Person system in a new Victoria hub, boosting efficiency and scalability.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025