Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.98
April 18, 2016
…see what the industry has to offer. From what MHI is saying, 2017 will be the biggest Promat ever. In that regard, there has been a lot of talk about where the industry fits in the supply chain, both around the table at our magazine as well as within the industry. I think that question misses the point: Supply chain people aren’t looking for broader supply chain solutions, like demand planning, S&OP or logistics, from us. They’re hungry for innovative solutions that will solve their materials handling problems. Most importantly, we are an enabling technology. When I first started writing…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.96
April 11, 2016
…captured much of the attention, from prominent mention in MHI’s industry report keynote, to new robotics vendors on the exhibit floor. Robots in distribution centers (DCs) aren’t new, but new vendors are coming on the scene, touting “mobile autonomous” technology, meaning that you don’t need to install special infrastructure on floors or ceilings for the robots to be able to navigate. One new example along these lines is IAM Robotics, which can pick from existing rack and shelves using onboard 3D vision technology, as written about in our Show Daily coverage. During Wednesday morning’s keynote presentation discussing MHI’s annual industry…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.90
April 07, 2016
…Modex on Wednesday. The recipients of the 4th annual MHI Innovation Awards were among 95 total applicants narrowed to 12 finalists in three categories: Best New Innovation, Best Innovation of an Existing Product and – new this year – Best IT Innovation. Intelligrated won Best Innovation of an Existing Product for its Intellisort cross-belt sorter with dynamic discharge compensation, which uses an algorithm and vision system to determine the most accurate discharge trajectory based upon the product’s location on the belt, its dimensions, and chute location. Enabling precision discharge, the solution minimizes manual touches, improves sortation accuracy to 99.99% and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.86
December 30, 2015
…Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Nichiyu Forklift to acquire UniCarriers MHI and MNF acquire all shares from Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Konecranes and Terex merge Companies reported combined revenues of $10 billion in 2014. Omron to acquire U.S.-based Adept Technology Omron positioned to serve manufacturers in automotive, digital device, food and beverage, packaging, and other industries. Research and markets How manufacturing employers are getting lean Comprehensive survey illustrates trends in utilization of lean programs and pay rates for lean champions. North American robotics market sets new records for first…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.56
January 16, 2013
…handling and logistics will make the supply chain work in the future. The panel includes George Prest, CEO of MHI; Rick Blasgen, president and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP); Michael J. Mikitka, CEO of the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC); and Liz Richards, executive vice president of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). ProMat 2013 is scheduled to be held January 21-24, 2013 in Chicago’s McCormick Place South. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the material handling and logistics industry. Modern’s complete ProMat 2013 coverage.
