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Vecna Robotics Announces Performance Guarantee to Simplify Warehouse Automation Adoption

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Vecna Robotics, the leader in flexible material handling automation solutions, today announced a performance guarantee to provide a low-risk onramp for automation newcomers and to simplify the rapid deployment of mobile robots in warehouse and manufacturing facilities across the country.

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  • Vecna Robotics, the leader in flexible material handling automation solutions, today announced a performance guarantee to provide a low-risk onramp for automation newcomers and to simplify the rapid deployment of mobile robots in warehouse and manufacturing facilities across the country.
  • Vecna Robotics’ performance guarantee is designed to quell those concerns by giving operators the opportunity to evaluate systems first-hand, in the field.
  • “Executives in warehousing and distribution are telling us that they need to get automation projects approved, funded, and deployed more quickly,” said Craig Malloy, CEO at Vecna Robotics.
  • And now, an investment in a Vecna Robotics system will be underwritten by a customer-defined performance guarantee.

Two Vecna Robotics Leaders Recognized as 2023 Women in Supply Chain Winners for Outstanding Contributions to Software Innovation and Operations Excellence

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Vecna Robotics, the leader in flexible material handling automation solutions, today announced that two of its leaders – Nikki Slaughter and Janani Mohan – have been named Supply and Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics’ 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award winners for their contributions in software and mentorship.

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  • Vecna Robotics, the leader in flexible material handling automation solutions, today announced that two of its leaders – Nikki Slaughter and Janani Mohan – have been named Supply and Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics’ 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award winners for their contributions in software and mentorship.
  • This award honors female supply chain executives whose accomplishments, mentorship, and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.
  • “We are thrilled to honor the impact these professionals have had on both critical business processes and the wider supply chain industry,” said Craig Malloy, CEO of Vecna Robotics.
  • To learn more about how Vecna Robotics can automate your critical operations workflows, go to www.vecnarobotics.com .

GEODIS Nearly Doubles Case Picking Throughput with Vecna Robotics Solution

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230313005840/en/
    GEODIS Nearly Doubles Case Picking Throughput with Vecna Robotics Solution (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Our engagement with GEODIS is a true advancement in material handling innovation,” said Anthony Moschella, SVP of Product Management at Vecna Robotics.
  • Together, GEODIS and Vecna Robotics are rethinking case picking workflows to better optimize the unique ways robots and humans operate separately and together.
  • Since deploying the Vecna Robotics AMR solution at the Indianapolis campus, GEODIS has realized a productivity gain of more than 1.7x.
  • For more information on how the Vecna Robotics system can help maximize your throughput, visit https://www.vecnarobotics.com/the-vecna-system/vecna-autonomous-mobile-r....

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Brings Monstrous Stranger Things Fun Beyond The Screen!

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Friday, July 15, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Netflix's Stranger Things, has entranced audiences worldwide, with an incredible storyline, relatable characters, and gruesome monsters to terrorize the screen.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Netflix's Stranger Things, has entranced audiences worldwide, with an incredible storyline, relatable characters, and gruesome monsters to terrorize the screen.
  • Now, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. is bringing Vecna beyond the television screen and into your home like never before with two must-have collectible figures and an Amazon 4-pack deal that bundles all the monstrous fun.
  • The Stranger Things monster collection exclusive 4-pack is now available to order on Amazon.com .
  • Available Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. Stranger Things products:

Vecna Robotics Partners with Forklift Leader Big Joe to Introduce a New Co-Bot Pallet Jack that Augments Throughput by 45%

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Monday, March 28, 2022

The new offering combines Vecna Robotics proven expertise in autonomous mobile robots and orchestration with Big Joes trusted material handling hardware.

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  • The new offering combines Vecna Robotics proven expertise in autonomous mobile robots and orchestration with Big Joes trusted material handling hardware.
  • We are thrilled to be working with an industry leader like Vecna Robotics to bring our first robotics offering to the masses together.
  • Vecna Robotics customers, including GEODIS and Shape Corp., trust the companys material handling automation solutions to simplify workflows and increase throughput.
  • Big Joe is an industry leader in pedestrian lift trucks having pioneered their designs and development for over 70 years.

Vecna Robotics Announces $65 Million in Series C Funding

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Vecna Robotics , the leader in flexible material handling automation, today announced a $65 million Series C funding round led by Tiger Global Management, along with additional funding from new investors Lineage Logistics, Proficio Capital Partners, and IMPULSE.

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  • Vecna Robotics , the leader in flexible material handling automation, today announced a $65 million Series C funding round led by Tiger Global Management, along with additional funding from new investors Lineage Logistics, Proficio Capital Partners, and IMPULSE.
  • There is huge headroom for growth in automated material handling with over 5 billion pallets in the world being moved by more than 5 million forklifts and nearly 5 million manual operators, said Craig Malloy, CEO of Vecna Robotics.
  • The recently closed Series C round will allow Vecna Robotics to further its development to support end-to-end automated material handling workflows.
  • For us, the magic of Vecna Robotics technology is about maximizing our throughput and efficiency especially during continued industry-wide challenges," he added.

Ouster Signs Strategic Agreement with Vecna Robotics as Material Handling Automation Accelerates

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Ouster, Inc. (NYSE: OUST) (Ouster or the Company), a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors, announced today that it has signed a strategic customer agreement with Vecna Robotics, an intelligent material handling automation company.

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  • Ouster, Inc. (NYSE: OUST) (Ouster or the Company), a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors, announced today that it has signed a strategic customer agreement with Vecna Robotics, an intelligent material handling automation company.
  • The agreement includes a non-binding forecast for approximately three thousand OS digital lidar sensors through 2025 as Vecna Robotics scales production to meet increasing customer demand for warehouse and logistics automation.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Vecna Robotics plans to fuse Ouster lidar into its multi-sensor autonomy stack to equip self-driving pallet trucks, tow tractors, and lift trucks for high-capacity material handling operations.
  • We are excited to partner with Vecna Robotics as they scale to serve the market opportunity for intelligent material handling equipment.

Vecna Announces Hand Hygiene Observation and Audit Tool (OAT) and Enhancements to Clinical Surveillance Platform

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Monday, June 28, 2021

BURLINGTON, Mass., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vecna Technologies , a leading provider of healthcare information technologies focused on clinical surveillance, patient intake and telepresence robotics, announced today the launch of the Vecna Hand Hygiene Observation and Audit Tool (OAT) and updated release of the Vecna Clinical Surveillance Platform.

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  • BURLINGTON, Mass., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vecna Technologies , a leading provider of healthcare information technologies focused on clinical surveillance, patient intake and telepresence robotics, announced today the launch of the Vecna Hand Hygiene Observation and Audit Tool (OAT) and updated release of the Vecna Clinical Surveillance Platform.
  • Vecna's Hand Hygiene and Observation and Audit Tool (OAT)allows users to automate data reporting of Hand Hygiene, PPE and Environment of Care.
  • Vecna clients report 50% reduction in time spent on NHSN reporting and up to 42% reduction in infections with our Clinical Surveillance Platform."
  • Vecna will be showcasing its Clinical Surveillance Platform at the APIC Annual Conference on June 28-30, 2021.

Craig Malloy to Join Vecna Robotics as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Vecna Robotics , the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and workflow orchestration company, today announced the appointment of Craig Malloy to Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Vecna Robotics , the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and workflow orchestration company, today announced the appointment of Craig Malloy to Chief Executive Officer.
  • Founder Daniel Theobald will resume his role as Chief Innovation Officer to further advance Vecna Robotics market-leading technology.
  • Before entering the corporate world, he served as a Lieutenant, Surface Warfare Officer and Nuclear Weapons Officer in the United States Navy.
  • Craig has an impressive track record in scaling businesses across the globe, and his leadership will be integral to Vecna Robotics next stage of growth.

ThruWave Named a Finalist for 2021 MHI Innovation Awards

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Monday, March 22, 2021

SEATTLE, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ThruWave, the pioneer of 3D millimeter wave (mmWave) imaging for logistics and supply chain automation, has been named a finalist for the 2021 MHI Innovation Awards for its 3DmmWave Imaging system.

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  • SEATTLE, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ThruWave, the pioneer of 3D millimeter wave (mmWave) imaging for logistics and supply chain automation, has been named a finalist for the 2021 MHI Innovation Awards for its 3DmmWave Imaging system.
  • After receiving 92 submissions for this year's MHI Innovation Awards, eight independent judges comprised of professionals from the material handling and supply chain industry selected finalists in categories of Best New Innovation, Best Innovation of an Existing Product, and Best IT Innovation.
  • ThruWave's 3D mmWave imaging system is a finalist for 2021 Best New Innovation, joining a notable list of finalist companies including, Siera.ai, Waypoint Robotics, Vecna Robotics, SVT Robotics, Geek+, AutoStore, Big Ass Fan, Five Intralogistics Corp, and Wiferion GmBH.
  • "The team at ThruWave team is both honored and proud that our groundbreaking new 3D mm Wave imaging solution has been selected as a finalist for the 2021 MHI Best New Innovation Award," said Matt Reynolds, Founder and Chief Scientist of ThruWave.