Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.42
December 19, 2018
MHI is pleased to announce the formation of The Robotics Group (TRG), the newest MHI industry group. MHI Industry Groups are membership groups around product-specific categories that share information and conduct research to stay at the forefront of their industry. Members of The Robotics Group are leading manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and component suppliers of robotic solutions designed specifically for warehousing and distribution applications. Traditionally, industrial robots in material handling applications have been limited to palletizing/depalletizing, conveyor picking, or other highly-repetitive tasks. Technology advancements are creating opportunities for robots and automated machinery in a wider variety of applications, including warehousing and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.80
March 24, 2023
On Thursday, MHI announced the winners of its MHI Innovation and Startup Awards at ProMat 2023 in Chicago. Here is a breakdown of the companies that were recognized. MHI reviewed more than 140 submissions for awards The MHI Innovation Award serves to educate and provide valuable insights on the latest manufacturing and supply chain products and services to ProMat attendees, according to MHI. ProMat 2023 exhibitors were called to submit a new product, product line, technology or service or new application of existing products or technology that create quantifiable and sustainable results in terms of ROI, cost savings, customer satisfaction,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.42
February 22, 2023
After receiving 156 submissions for the 2023 MHI Innovation Awards from ProMat 2023 exhibitors, MHI has announced the four finalists chosen as the most innovative products in each category—Best New Innovation; Best Innovation of an Existing Product; and Best IT Innovation based on concept, value, and impact. Five independent judges comprised of professionals from the material handling and supply chain industry completed the initial review process. MHI is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics, and supply chain industry since 1945. MHI’s over 900 members include material handling and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.58
August 19, 2022
…Wave Automation, and Daifuku Wynright's applications to join the MHI industry group. MHI, formerly the Material Handling Industry of America, is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics, and supply chain industry since 1945. Its members include equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, publishers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). MHI offers education, networking, and sourcing for its members, their customers, and the industry as a whole through programming and events. The Charlotte, N.C.-based association sponsors the ProMat and MODEX expos to showcase the products and services of its member companies and to educate manufacturing and supply…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.62
April 11, 2019
On Wednesday, during MHI Industry Night with Craig Ferguson, the winners of the annual MHI Innovation Awards were crowned. The winners came from a field of 12 finalists in three categories: Best New Product, Best Innovation of an Existing Product and Best IT Innovation. “We received 108 total submissions spread across the three categories, and each one could have qualified as a finalist,” said Greg Baer, director of sales for show sponsor MHI. “Every year I am amazed by the innovative solutions our exhibitors bring to the show floor that will shape and disrupt the supply chains of today. The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.50
July 15, 2024
…solutions provider, announced that it has been accepted into MHI’s industry group, The Robotics Group (TRG). MHI is a trade association for the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry. TRG is comprised of leading manufacturers, integrators, consultants and component suppliers of robotic solutions designed specifically for warehousing and distribution applications. The company said enVista was selected to join the group based on its advanced offerings and extensive consulting and integration services. Robots fill gaps in warehouses Industrial robotics are filling the critical need in warehouses across every industry for increased speed, efficiency and precision. For enVista, the company’s robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.63
December 05, 2018
…greatest” technology and solution to all of their problems, MHI offers this sage piece of advice in its 2018 MHI Annual Industry Report. In its report, MHI outlines the barriers to building the NextGen Supply Chain, which it says will incorporate robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), predictive analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and driverless vehicles - all of which are already disrupting supply chain operations. “Digital technologies and innovations are driving massive changes and improvements in the supply chain. Meanwhile, digital disruption and continued globalization are sending customer service expectations through the roof and stretching supply chains to the farthest…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.41
May 15, 2017
MHI has announced a new Solution Center will be introduced at Modex 2018 for smart city logistics and connected supply chain solutions. This Solution Center will be located in the C Hall adjacent to the collocated Transportation & Logistics Americas show. For the first time, Modex will have exhibits in both the B and C Hall of the Georgia World Congress Center. The Modex show floor in the B Hall will be divided into solution-specific centers: Equipment and components for manufacturing/assembly logistics solutions, fulfillment and delivery solutions, and information technology (IT) solutions. The C Hall expansion area will feature exhibits…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.02
April 08, 2019
…in supply chain operations,” said George Prest, CEO of MHI. “As a result, ProMat attendees are increasingly looking for robotics and automation solutions for their warehouse and distribution center operations as a means to reduce operational and logistical costs and to save on delivery time in this hyper-competitive business environment. This new Solution Center at ProMat 2021 will meet that need.” ProMat 2021 will be held April 12-15, 2021 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. To learn more about this new solution center, visit http://www.promatshow.com/robotics. ProMat is the largest international material handling, logistics and supply chain show and conference held in North…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.02
June 10, 2019
…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 and distribution center operations as a means to reduce operational and logistical costs and to save on delivery time in this hyper-competitive business environment. This new Solution Center at ProMat 2021 will meet that need.” MHI will hold a space pre-selection for the new Robotics & Automation Solution Center that will take place July 24-25, 2019. In order to participate in this special space pre-selection event, you must submit your lease by is July…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.78
May 13, 2019
Bryan Knott and Crystal Parrott, MHI Titles: Chair and vice chair, The Robotics Group (TRG), MHI. Knott is the logistics solutions business manager for ABB. Parrott is vice president of the Robotics Center of Excellence for Dematic. Location: Charlotte, NC Modern: Robotics is often news today in warehousing and distribution. Yet, robots have been in manufacturing for decades. What has changed and why now? Knott: Robotics are showing up in the warehouse for many of the same reasons they were adopted in manufacturing. Lack of labor availability is becoming a strong driver as well as for reasons of worker safety,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.67
April 10, 2019
MHI 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…
