Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.76
July 31, 2019
…for the new Robotics & Automation Solution Center at ProMat 2021 attracted 51 exhibitors who selected 35,700 square feet of exhibit space. The pre-selection was held July 24 and was the first opportunity for exhibitors to secure exhibit space in this new Solution Center at ProMat 2021. The ProMat 2021 Robotics & Automation Solution Center will be the epicenter for supply chain professionals from around the globe to find the leading solutions providers in this fast and dynamic sector of the material handling and logistics industry. From AS/RS and G2P to AGVs and AGCs to autonomous mobile robots and articulated…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.30
July 12, 2019
…Stock, due diligence, partner selection and contracting began at ProMat in April 2017 and was completed by July. Prep work for the changeover began in August. “There was some minimal infrastructure needed in the DC to integrate an electric run for robot charging stations and some drops for robot induction areas,” says Stock. “Otherwise the physical setup of our operation didn’t change.” The teams had to determine the format and number of plastic totes each robot would carry. IT work focused on integrating GEODIS’s WMS with the robot management system and creating a digital warehouse map that the robots would…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.51
June 10, 2019
ProMat 2021 will feature a new Robotics and Automation Solution Center in the North Hall of McCormick Place. From AS/RS and G2P to AGVs and AGCs to autonomous mobile robots and articulated robotic arms, this new Solution Center will showcase how these solutions play a vital role in improving receiving, storage, assembly, picking, sortation, packing and shipping operations. “High competition in the e-commerce industry has led to increased demand for speed, accuracy and efficiency in supply chain operations,” says George Prest, CEO of MHI. “As a result, ProMat attendees are increasingly looking for robotics and automation solutions for their warehouse…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.64
June 04, 2019
…start, look at the news coming out of the ProMat and Automate shows in April, where robots dominated even though there were many more than 1,000 exhibitors with supply chain solutions. The introductions ranged from collaborative robots to pick-and-place to autonomous mobile robots and beyond. Artificial intelligence and cloud-based systems figured prominently too. Meanwhile, you now have to watch out for mobile robots at your local store. When you go to Walmart, look for robots taking inventory storewide. Ditto for grocer Giant Eagle. Robots in the personal care and pasta aisles? Really? It’s happening now. Of course, Amazon’s bots continue…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.29
May 20, 2019
…capabilities. Read: Supply Chain Robotics Leaders Join Forces at ProMat WMS Integration is Key to Success from Technology Innovation Use of technology and automation solutions requires time to test, pilot and roll out and does not solve near term cost challenges. Most wireless devices and solutions rely on cloud-based platforms and an IoT (Internet of Things) sensor network for WMS integration. Technology is not just relevant to automation technologies but also to the implementation of new warehouse concepts such as on-demand warehousing. It requires the ability to quickly connect a forward deployed location as another zone in the WMS and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.43
April 29, 2019
Q: What is your number one takeaway from ProMat 2019? Christopher Barber: Robotics and supply chain automation have become commonplace. Compared to just a couple of years ago, there are more suppliers and more users. The industry is making the transition from fixed automation to robotics. We are at a juncture very similar to the mid-1980s when computers were first taking their place in manufacturing and distribution. Clearly, big changes are coming. Furthermore, robots come in different forms whether they are follow-me, cobots, pick-and-place or other types. Unlike fixed automation, they scale very easily with fast payback. As needs and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.49
April 24, 2019
…to fruition in factories and on warehouse floors worldwide. ProMat Preview with Matt Yearling: Managing Inventory Through Aerial Robots For companies that aren’t already using autonomous robots, for example, launching a strategy can be intimidating. It sounds expensive, for starters, and the idea of putting robots on an assembly line, in a warehouse, out on a dock, or in the yard can be downright daunting. To help you during this process, the leaders in the robotics space, including 6 River Systems, RightHand Robotics, Magazino, Tompkins Robotics, IAM Robotics, and PINC, created the Passport to the Future: Robotics in the Supply…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.06
April 24, 2019
Q: What is your number one takeaway from ProMat 2019? Bob Petersen: It was amazing to look out at the show and see the strength of automation. Companies need to find ways to make life easier for workers from automotive lines to direct store delivery. Automation is the story across the board. There is clearly an imperative to make operations less people dependent. There are also strong needs to improve consistency and reduce costs within the four walls. Automation technology is becoming more affordable, and has a much broader impact than it did before. ProMat just made all of this…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.60
April 24, 2019
Q: What is your number one takeaway from ProMat 2019? Greg Conner: Overall demand for material handling equipment and systems as well as software is at an all time high. People are under great pressure to deliver orders faster and faster, yet there is an unprecedented shortage of labor. Demand for automation is real and increasing. Interestingly enough, the equipment in demand is changing. Past shows featured traditional material handling automation. But now that has been joined by robots. Lots of them. The number of robots on the show floor significantly increased at ProMat 2019. Q: What are the three…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.42
April 11, 2019
…today. The number one reason that attendees come to ProMat is to see new products.” To narrow down each category to four finalists prior to the show, the submissions were judged by a committee of industry experts. The volunteer judges represent six different companies: Covenant Transport; Department of National Defense, Canada; Framebridge; IKEA; PharmaLink; and Steelcase Inc. On Monday, those finalists’ exhibits were visited in person by a separate judging panel who determined the winners in each category. Finalists in the “Best New Product” category are: ● CMC srl (Booth S1259) – Pick2Pack WINNER ● Fetch Robotics (Booth S4841) –…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.43
April 10, 2019
…vision to the Boston Dynamics family of robots. The Boston Dynamics team will run live demos of Pick at ProMat, a leading trade show for supply chain and manufacturing automation, from 8 - 11 April in Chicago at Booth S3347a.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.25
April 10, 2019
…released its sixth annual survey-based report Wednesday morning at ProMat, and it not only shows rising interest in digital technologies like Cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics, but also a sharp increase in spending plans. A keynote panel discussed the report’s findings Wednesday morning, and panelists highlighted an industry ready to move forward with the next stages of adopting digital technologies. “I think we are leaving the period of experimentation,” commented panel member Joel Reed, CEO of IAM Robotics. The participants included co-moderators George W. Prest, CEO of MHI, and Scott Sopher, Principal for Deloitte Consulting’s Supply Chain Practice.…
