Each week Forkliftaction keeps you up to date on exactly what is happening in the global materials handling market. Here is an April - May roundup of the latest developments in automation and robotics solutions.

In May -  Big Joe Forklifts has added new autonomous mobile robot features to its Pallet Mover model. The new features, developed in partnership with Thoro.ai.

Autonomous mobile robots manufacturer OTTO Motors launches a dealer certification program.

Robotics developer Opex Corporation wins a favourable initial determination in a patent dispute related to its Sure Sort and Perfect Pick systems.

The rapid growth of automation in materials handling was graphically illustrated at the recent LogiMAT 2023 in Germany. Forkliftaction News reports on the AGV and AMR offerings at the show.

INDUSTRY BLOG - Retail logistics automation has never been more important. In a tough economic market, slow and inaccurate picking can wipe out margin, especially when errors contribute to expensive returns. But how do you get started?

In April 2023 – Qatar Post places an order for a new parcel sortation system based on autonomous mobile robot (AMR) technology developed and supplied by LiBiao Robotics.

FORKLIFTACTION FEATURE - An in-depth look at the latest trends and developments in AGVs, AMRs and smart attachments and how they are facilitating productivity, safety and sustainability.

Europe’s largest automated robotic parcel sorting system has been installed in Turkey by parcel distribution and postal services company, Kuryenet.

South Korean forklift manufacturer Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV) has joined forces with German industrial automation specialist Kollmorgen.

Chinese multi-robot orchestration software specialist CoEvolution Technology, has used the recent ProMat show to launch in the North American smart logistics market.

Materials handling specialist Alstef Group has acquired Solution Net Systems (SNS), a USA-based provider of automated parcel handling systems and warehouse automation solutions. 

A new competitive ranking by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research has ranked the autonomous forklift solutions offered by 16 autonomous forklift suppliers. 

And while you are here, catch up on these highlights from March:

In our special ProMat wrap up we outline the new automated solutions uncovered at the show and in our recent FEATURE REPORT we explore the latest developments in smart attachments and the role they play in more seamless handling.

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