Innovation Award winners announced at Modex Industry Night
April 7, 2016
Winning products and technologies recognized for quantifiable and sustainable ROI, cost savings and customer satisfaction.
Seegrid announced robotics journalist awards during Modex
April 7, 2016
The award acknowledged top journalists in the materials handling industry who have reported on the vital roles robots play in today's factories and distribution centers.
Clearpath’s self-driving vehicles transport depalletized loads
April 5, 2016
Clearpath Robotics (Booth 3771) unveiled the OTTO 100 autonomous self-driving vehicle in a press conference on Tuesday.
Cimcorp announces new U.S.-based office
April 4, 2016
Cimcorp (Booth 4347), a manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic gantry-based order fulfillment and tire handling solutions, announced the opening of its new U.S.-based office, Cimcorp USA, in Norcross,...
IAM Robotics launches fully autonomous mobile picking robot
April 4, 2016
IAM Robotics (Booth 4071) introduced itself to the world and unveiled Swift, its autonomous mobile picking robot. Named one of four finalists for the show's “Best New Innovation” award, the company...
KNAPP highlights new robotic picking solution
April 4, 2016
In a booth press conference on Monday, KNAPP Logistics and Automation's Kevin Reader, marketing director, discussed the company's newest technologies, including the Pick-it-Easy fully automatic picking work cell. Robot-centric and...
The Modex Preshow
April 3, 2016
The Modern team is in Atlanta for Modex. I'll be watching robots, shuttles, software and packaging.
VSP sees the solution
April 1, 2016
VSP Global turned to automated storage and robotic piece picking to increase the throughput of its state-of-the-art optical lab in California.
VSP Optics Group: Materials handling in focus
April 1, 2016
In VSP Optics Group's California lab, automated storage and robotics come together to create a new way of producing glasses and to enable a new approach to the market.
Yaskawa: Robotics education is a strategy for the economy
March 30, 2016
Technology and education intended to fill the gap between what the industry wants and what educational institutions can provide.
Schneider Packaging Equipment opens training lab for customers
March 30, 2016
Lab replicates real-world applications and will help troubleshoot without slowing or stopping production lines.
Global material handling robotics market to exceed $20 billion by 2019
March 30, 2016
Technavio research indicates food and beverage segment will see fastest growth.
ABB introduces online training course
March 24, 2016
Robotics training course to provide the same quality and depth of a class at a training facility.
Collaborative Robots Will Transform Logistics Says DHL Group
March 22, 2016
“Robotics in Logistics” – a new trend report produced by Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL Group) – maintains that robots will soon be standard in warehouses around the world.
Bastian Solutions to distribute Servus technology in North America
March 21, 2016
Robotic shuttle system combines storage and transportation to create seamless product handling from receiving to shipping.
Uber Reportedly Shopping Around For Self-Driving Mercedes-Benz Transportation Fleet
March 19, 2016
Uber allegedly has placed an order for a number of $100,000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans, fueling speculation about the ride-sharing company's plans to ultimately field a fleet of self-driving automobiles.
General Motors Acquires Cruise Automation to Speed Self-Driving Car Strategy
March 11, 2016
General Motors is buying Cruise Automation, a San Francisco self-driving vehicle startup, the latest move by the auto giant in its effort to outflank Silicon Valley in the race to...
Tesla co-founder joins Clearpath board of advisors
March 8, 2016
Marc Tarpenning joins Clearpath's board of advisors to support self-driving vehicle development.
North American machine vision market sets new record in 2015
March 2, 2016
Leading growth categories for machine vision components in 2015 were lighting (16%), imaging boards (10%), and software (4%).
Mobility & robotics in the warehouse: How far have we come?
March 1, 2016
A time when autonomous robots navigate the warehouse or DC unattended could be right around the corner. Is your company ready?
