Fed Gives Green Light to Driverless Cars
September 22, 2016
The mandate called on the states to come up with a uniform set of policies.
The Evolution of Dock Equipment Has Begun
September 1, 2016
Unlike nearly every other aspect of distribution centers and manufacturing plants, loading docks have not been altered—until recently, that is. History of Dock Equipment, Loading Dock evolution, Loading...
Automated material handling equipment market is expected to reach $44.68 billion by 2022
August 30, 2016
Market for automated guided vehicles expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2016 and 2022.
Honeywell Completes Acquisition of Intelligrated
August 30, 2016
As part of Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions division, Intelligrated's automated material handling solutions and software will pair with Honeywell's data capture and workflow performance technology.
Report forecasts growth in automated truck loading systems
August 24, 2016
Report highlights key factors influencing the growth of the ATLS market.
Manufacturer simplifies complexity with collaborative robot
August 19, 2016
Custom molder uses adaptable robot to increase workforce productivity and serve customers.
Record number of robots ordered in first half of 2016
August 18, 2016
Food and consumer goods industries ordered 41% more robots than the same period in 2015.
Global industrial robotics poised for ‘huge growth’
August 17, 2016
Study forecasts 15% CAGR through 2020.
RoboBusiness announces launch of Chief Robotics Officer (CRO) Network Summit
August 2, 2016
Summit to explore emerging role of CRO, which is to the robotics industry what the CIO was to the computer industry in the early '80s.
Collaborative robot report predicts ‘phenomenal’ growth
July 14, 2016
Cobots designed for material handling process represent the most prevalent application of collaborative robots.
Baldor Electric names food and beverage industry business manager
July 7, 2016
24-year employee to support food and beverage accounts with motors, mechanical power transmission products, robots and drives.
Omron Launches Adept Robots
July 1, 2016
We are excited to bring to our customers a new line of robots from Omron Adept Technologies that enable complete automation solutions to be designed from a single source.
Universal Robots hires general manager for Americas region
June 21, 2016
Douglas Peterson brings more than 25 years of experience in industrial automation and electronics manufacturing.
DHL challenges smart minds to develop innovative robotics and green solutions
June 15, 2016
Visionaries invited to submit ideas for self-driving delivery carts or sustainable logistics concepts.
North American machine vision market contracts in first quarter of 2016
June 9, 2016
Despite declines, machine vision market in North America saw growth over year-end 2015 levels; 56% of industry experts expect upward turn in the next six months.
System Integration Roundtable: Navigating an Uncertain Landscape
June 7, 2016
The fulfillment engine of the past was based on historical data, hazy predictions and an assumption that it would remain unchanged for some time. The industry is now working to...
SSI Schaefer acquires a majority shareholding in robotics specialist RO-BER
June 3, 2016
Strategic partnership with gantry robot manufacturer to increase expertise at SSI Schaefer.
Yaskawa America names new CEO
June 1, 2016
Former president and COO of the drives and motion division to build upon increased market share.
Industrial PC market to stabilize in 2018
May 3, 2016
Robotics is the fastest growing industrial sector for PCs, followed by materials-handling equipment.
Necessity is the mother of invention at Quiet Logistics
May 1, 2016
Faced with the loss of a robotic pick solution, Quiet Logistics invented its own robots. Are they the next generation of robotic-enabled picking in the warehouse?
