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Business Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
Marina Bay Sands deploys autonomous robots for back-of-house deliveries
[SINGAPORE] Marina Bay Sands (MBS) has introduced 12 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to handle back-of-house deliveries across its hotel and the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, making it the first deployment of such robots in Singapore's hospitality sector. Commonly used in industrial supply chains, the robots are now operating around the clock at the integrated resort (IR). Each robot can carry up to 300 kg and travel at a speed of up to 84 metres per minute. The robots operate on nearly 20 pre-programmed routes and are equipped with laser scanners to detect and navigate their way around obstacles. The shift towards automation followed a 35 per cent increase in delivery volumes between 2019 and 2023, with over 200 manual deliveries made daily across 80 routes. A team member controls the AMRs via an app to assign tasks, monitor movements and troubleshoot issues. PHOTO: MARINA BAY SANDS The AMRs are programmed to enter lifts and disembark at specific floors. PHOTO: MARINA BAY SANDS MBS began rolling out the first batch of four robots in March 2024 for hotel deliveries. Another eight were added in September that year to serve both the hotel and the convention centre, and an additional five are scheduled to launch in the second half of 2025. Since implementation, the robots have reduced labour dependency by up to 30 per cent. Staff from procurement and supply chain teams have been reassigned to inventory management and AMR operations. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up Shijith Prathapan, MBS' vice-president of procurement and supply chain, said that effective workforce planning is key to managing a large-scale IR. 'As we continue to invest in Singapore, we will pursue even more innovative tools to elevate workplace processes together with our suppliers, who have been instrumental in enhancing our productivity,' he added. MBS has automated over 200 work processes across its operations, including uniform management and food waste handling. The resort's wardrobe system manages over 200,000 staff uniforms on 18 conveyors operating continuously. In 2024, MBS upgraded its tracking system by replacing high-frequency chips with ultra-high-frequency ones. The change allows for faster stocktaking. By pushing a trolley of uniforms into a device known as the 'U-Door,' staff can now count up to 400 items in just 30 seconds – a task that was previously done manually. MBS also completed a two-year pilot of WasteMaster last year, a system that converts food waste into fish feed for a local aquaponics farm. Waste from the fish is then broken down by bacteria into nitrates, which are used to fertilise vegetables. The produce is sold in selected supermarkets and restaurants. This technology continues to be used in 2025. Meridith Beaujean, the IR's executive director of sustainability said: 'Through various technologies and best practices, we diverted 65 per cent of our food waste in 2024, and hope to achieve 100 per cent by end-2025.'
The Star
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Economic Watch: Xiaomi powers EV growth through smart manufacturing
BEIJING, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Inside a workshop at Chinese tech giant Xiaomi's electric vehicle (EV) factory, the scene is a stark contrast to what one might expect to see on a factory floor. With few workers in sight, robotic arms move with precision and speed, seamlessly assembling vehicle body components. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) glide across the floor, efficiently transporting materials to their designated stations. Xiaomi entered the EV market in 2021, setting up a state-of-the-art factory spanning some 720,000 square meters in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town -- a key innovation hub for China's autonomous driving industry. The market newcomer unveiled its SU7 model in March 2024. Every 76 seconds, a new Xiaomi vehicle rolls off the production line at the factory, with over 700 robots operating around the clock to enable the full automation of key processes such as large-scale die casting. The factory embodies Xiaomi's vision for smart manufacturing, in which intelligent machines take the lead and automation fuels both quality and efficiency. To Lei Jun, founder and chairman of Xiaomi, the importance of sustained investment in innovation is self-evident. "Upholding our unwavering principle of 'technology as the foundation,' Xiaomi has invested over 100 billion yuan (about 13.93 billion U.S. dollars) in R&D over the past five years, making significant strides in many core capabilities. In the next five years, we plan to invest another 200 billion yuan to pursue new heights in global next-generation hard tech," Lei said. "Over the past five years, we have steadfastly pursued our high-end strategy," Lei noted, adding that amid intense competition in the auto market, Xiaomi remains committed to long-term thinking -- strengthening its core competitiveness, meeting diverse consumer demands, and advancing up the value chain in close collaboration with industry partners in an expansive, fast-evolving market. Since March 2024, Xiaomi has delivered over 250,000 vehicles, quickly emerging as a key player in China's rapidly growing new energy vehicle market by leveraging advanced smart manufacturing and a favorable policy environment to fuel its rapid ascent. "Xiaomi owes its growth and success to the fertile ground for innovation that Beijing provides," Lei said. "Supportive 'soft' environments and robust 'hard' policies have nurtured a group of innovative companies like Xiaomi, enabling them to forge ahead on new development tracks." Data shows that Beijing's R&D intensity -- measured as the ratio of total R&D spending to GDP -- has remained above 6 percent for six consecutive years, reflecting the city's strong commitment to innovation. This dedication is also recognized globally: according to a report released earlier this year, Beijing ranks among the world's top 10 innovation cities. The report, published in January, was compiled by the Shenzhen International Science and Technology Information Center, the Center for Industrial Development and Environmental Governance of Tsinghua University, and research publishing and information analytics company Elsevier. "Manufacturing is the foundation of our nation and the cornerstone of a strong country. As both a contributor to and a beneficiary of China's manufacturing development, we aim not only to bring the benefits of technology to consumers, but also to continue advancing on the path of innovation," Lei noted.
Korea Herald
02-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
XSQUARE Technologies and Alkhorayef Commercial Company Sign MoU to Advance Saudi Arabia's Logistics Landscape
SINGAPORE, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based XSQUARE Technologies and Alkhorayef Commercial Company (ACC), a leading integrated commercial and industrial solutions provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic framework for collaboration aimed at accelerating the adoption of intelligent warehouse automation and transforming intralogistics operations across Saudi Arabia. The signing took place at the Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo 2025. The MoU seeks to integrate ACC's growing logistics capabilities and XSQUARE's next-generation intelligent warehouse automation solutions – comprising a suite of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and a warehouse orchestration software – to deliver a high-performance, safe, and scalable intralogistics solutions for the Saudi market. Under the agreement, both companies will collaborate on joint market outreach and the deployment of customisable end-to-end automation solutions across key logistics and industrial hubs. The partnership will also include the development of pilot projects and demonstrations to showcase the operational efficiencies and economic benefits of AMR-enabled logistics. Fahad AlJaddan, CEO of Alkhorayef Commercial Company, commented: " This partnership marks a significant step forward in our journey to shape the future of logistics in Saudi Arabia. By working with XSQUARE Technologies, we are bringing cutting-edge automation into our ecosystem and empowering our customers with solutions that are efficient, intelligent, and built for scale. We look forward to advancing Saudi Arabia's logistics landscape in support of Vision 2030's agenda." As part of its commitments, ACC will leverage its strong local presence and logistics expertise to support the deployment of XSQUARE's automation technologies. This includes promoting AMRs as solutions to key customers and providing commercial insights to guide market adaptation. XSQUARE Technologies, in turn, will provide technical enablement and integration support, including training, product documentation, and solution roadmaps. The company will also provide access to dedicated experts to support localisation efforts and execute pilot projects. Jens Bohnwagner, CEO of XSQUARE Technologies, commented: "Partnering with ACC will allow us to bring our proven automation technologies into a rapidly evolving market with immense potential. As a respected leader in the region's logistics sector with deep market knowledge and operational excellence, ACC is an ideal partner in our journey. We see this collaboration as a powerful platform to demonstrate both the impact and adaptability of our warehouse automation solutions to the specific demands of Saudi Arabia and the region." The MoU is a clear demonstration of both companies' shared commitment to a long-term partnership dedicated to driving the transformation of Saudi Arabia's logistics sector through innovation and adaptability. About XSQUARE Technologies XSQUARE Technologies is at the forefront of the logistics revolution, offering cutting-edge warehouse automation solutions across Asia Pacific and beyond. Backed by Goldbell Group's 40 years of expertise, we offer a suite of Autonomous Forklifts and Intelligent Warehouse Orchestrator software that set new standards in interoperability and efficiency, simplifying warehouse operations without the need for extensive reconfiguration and thus saving time and costs. Spanning a diverse range of industries from pharmaceuticals to manufacturing, we have a rapidly growing clientele that benefits from our innovation-driven, real-world-tested solutions. Visit to learn more. Alkhorayef Commercial (ACC), established in 1957, is a provider of integrated industrial solutions across key sectors, including agriculture, logistics, marine, and entertainment in Saudi Arabia. Through partnerships with global brands, ACC supplies high-quality products and comprehensive aftersales services to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
Techday NZ
29-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Blue Yonder remains a leader in Gartner's supply chain report
Blue Yonder has been positioned as a Leader for the fourteenth consecutive time in the Gartner Magic Quadrant report for Warehouse Management Systems based on its ability to execute and completeness of vision. The assessment, conducted by research and advisory firm Gartner, evaluates warehouse management system providers from across the sector. Blue Yonder is among two companies to be recognised as a Leader in three of Gartner's Magic Quadrant reports for 2025, which also include Supply Chain Planning Solutions and Transportation Management Systems. Blue Yonder attributes its position in the report to its extensive range of warehouse management solutions, delivered through the Blue Yonder Platform. The company has recently launched a next-generation warehouse management solution as a part of its Cognitive Solutions offering, which integrates artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cloud-native technology within a single solution. This new solution is designed to provide scalability, allow for low-code extensibility, enable code updates without downtime, and give streamlined access to AI and ML capabilities. Its aim is to assist businesses in improving warehouse efficiency, adaptability, visibility, and operational performance, as well as to lower cost-to-serve and cost per case metrics within warehouse environments. "The warehouse is a pivotal component of the supply chain, so companies should look to enhance resilience and sustainability across their warehouse, transportation, and planning sectors to better meet customer needs," said Wayne Usie, Chief Strategy Officer at Blue Yonder. "Blue Yonder's supply chain solutions empower companies to coordinate sourcing, production, logistics, and network strategies within a unified platform. This comprehensive approach enables companies to effectively plan their network, warehouse, and labour capacities from start to finish, resulting in shortened lead times, improved service levels, optimised operational efficiencies, maximised business opportunities, and reduced costs." Development of Blue Yonder's warehouse management solutions has been underway for more than two decades. The company is rolling out several new features in upcoming releases, including enhanced equipment tracking powered by computer vision and machine learning to automate monitoring in the yard and create 3D yard maps for operational oversight. Other planned enhancements include advanced people-robot collaboration, providing performance tracking for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automatic assignment reprocessing for transaction errors. Additional capabilities will support retail store replenishment with inventory visibility, garment handling, and ratio packing tools aimed at improving efficiency in store inventory management for both retailers and logistics service providers. Blue Yonder is also adding capabilities for returns processing and tracking, such as visibility into Returns Merchandise Authorisation and automated decisioning for faster returns processing. An announced Warehouse Ops Agent tool is designed to monitor real-time operational changes and identify trends for informed decision-making within the warehouse setting. The firm provides its warehouse management solutions to customers spanning 19 industry sectors, including consumer products, food and beverage, grocery, automotive, industrial, life sciences, and logistics service providers. Blue Yonder's delivery model includes a partner ecosystem and its own Blue Yonder Global Professional Services organisation. Recently, Blue Yonder signed a strategic agreement with GXO, described as the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider. GXO will deploy Blue Yonder's logistics software solutions to improve speed, flexibility, and predictability for its client base. Under the agreement, Blue Yonder will be one of GXO's preferred software providers for warehouse management systems, supporting the logistics firm's need for scalable implementations across industries as it continues to grow. With its placement in the latest Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, Blue Yonder has been recognised as a leader in all three of Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant reports relevant to supply chain execution: Supply Chain Planning, Transportation Management Systems, and Warehouse Management Systems.
The Print
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
COMPUTEX 2025 Concludes Successfully
New Delhi [India], May 28: COMPUTEX 2025 concluded today after four days of dynamic exhibitions and events. The show welcomed an impressive turnout, with 86,521 buyers from 152 countries, including Japan, the United States, South Korea, Vietnam, and India. As the global benchmark exhibition for AI and startups, this year's theme, 'AI Next,' brought together leading global tech companies and startup teams. The event attracted top-tier international buyers, generating vast business opportunities across the AI supply chain and reinforcing Taiwan's pivotal role as a hub for global technology exchange. As global AI applications diversify rapidly, Gartner's Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025 identified Autonomous AI, Humanoid Robots, and Advanced Computing as key drivers transforming industries. COMPUTEX 2025 focused on three topics–AI & Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility–spotlighting both cutting-edge development and real-world deployment. Pegatron highlighted its capabilities in human-machine integration with interactive biomimetic robot dogs and immersive VR devices. BenQ attracted strong interest with its multi-zone exhibit, especially the AI golf simulator combining visual tracking, motion sensing, and smart analytics for real-time swing feedback. Advantech and Solomon showcased key innovations, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), collaborative robotic arms, and AIoT platforms–demonstrating Taiwan's strength in intelligent manufacturing technologies. TADA also curated a Smart Mobility Pavilion, joined by 19 brands including Pegatron, Vitalcore Technology, System Electronics, OToBrite, collectively promoting innovation in intelligent and electric vehicle technologies. Global Startups Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of InnoVEX Celebrating its 10th edition, InnoVEX saw its scale grow 12.5% over last year, with 450 startups from 24 countries. Thailand and the Philippines debuted national pavilions, sending a combined delegation of 22 startups–underscoring the rise of Asian innovation and the global connectivity of the COMPUTEX platform. InnoVEX Forum welcomed renowned speakers from AWS, Google Cloud, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Solomon, and Advantech, sharing insights on how AI is powering innovation and digital transformation. This year's Pitch Contest goes to from Taiwan, recognized for its innovative application of AI in medical imaging to enable early disease detection and prediction. The team's strong commitment to advancing public health through practical AI solutions was highly praised by the judges. Tech Leaders Dominate the Stage as Keynotes Draw Record Buzz COMPUTEX Keynote opened with Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, followed by Cristiano Amon (CEO, Qualcomm), Young Liu (Chairman, Foxconn), Dr. Rick Tsai (Vice Chairman & amp; CEO, MediaTek), and Jens Hinrichsen (Executive VP, NXP), offering rich perspectives across the evolving AI ecosystem. Notably, Taiwan featured prominently in nearly every keynote, reinforcing its critical role in the global technology and supply chain landscape. COMPUTEX Forum, themed 'AI in Action', welcomed 13 tech industry leaders from NVIDIA, Google DeepMind, Texas Instruments, Advantech, Arm, Intel, Adobe, Cadence, bp Castrol, Infineon, Seagate, Schneider Electric, and Compal. Over 1,300 attendees joined the forum to explore the latest in AI implementation and market trends. Cross-Industry Collaborations Spark New Trends in Sustainability and Lifestyle In COMPUTEX 2025 Sustainable Design Award, Pegatron earned the Gold Award, ASUS the Silver, and Lite-On the Bronze–underscoring the tech industry's growing commitment to sustainability. The exhibition also featured creative cross-industry collaborations. Following last year's success, plain-me and iconic local snack brand Kuai Kuai teamed up again to launch a series of limited-edition co-branded merchandise. Meanwhile, Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation and GQ Taiwan co-hosted a refined Hospitality Lounge, merging capital markets with lifestyle aesthetics and showcasing COMPUTEX's vibrant commercial influence. COMPUTEX will take place from June 2 to 5 in 2026, driven by strong exhibitor demand following this year's successful results, the show will expand beyond Nangang Exhibition Halls 1 and 2 to include TWTC Hall 1, creating a dedicated AI-powered tech lifestyle ecosystem unique to COMPUTEX. COMPUTEX was founded in 1981. It has grown with the global ICT industry and become stronger over the last four decades. Bearing witness to historical moments in the development of and changes in the industry, COMPUTEX attracts more than 40,000 buyers to visit Taiwan every year. It is also the preferred platform chosen by top international companies for launching epoch-making products. Taiwan has a comprehensive global ICT industry chain. Gaining a foothold in Taiwan, COMPUTEX is jointly held by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council and Taipei Computer Association, aiming to build a global tech ecosystem. COMPUTEX has become a global benchmark exhibition for AI and startups, connecting global pioneers and enabling new sparks of breakthrough technology. Founded in 1970, TAITRA is Taiwan's foremost nonprofit trade-promoting organization. Sponsored by the government and industry organizations, TAITRA assists enterprises in expanding their global reach. Headquartered in Taipei, TAITRA has a team of 1,300 specialists and operates 5 local offices as well as 62 branches worldwide. Together with Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) and Taiwan Trade Center (TTC), TAITRA has formed a global network dedicated to promoting world trade. TAITRA's five local branch offices in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung provide services to companies outside metropolitan Taipei. Through these domestic offices, TAITRA is able to maintain close contact and interaction with local companies in their respective areas and provide direct and substantial services in areas such as feature trade promotion, business information, market seminars, on-the-job training, procurement meetings, meeting room rental, etc. Branch offices play vital roles in Taiwan Trade Shows coordination between Taipei headquarters and local companies, and invite buyers to visit local industries. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by NewsVoir. 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