Dissecting the Startup Buzz Around Robotics in Distribution Centers
March 11, 2021
Investors place big bets on young startups offering tech like robotics for distribution centers. For investors, it’s attractive because of e-commerce growth and the efficiency gains that can be...
OnRobot Launches New Grippers; Execs Bullish on Human-Robot Collaboration in 2021
March 11, 2021
OnRobot says that light industrial robot and cobot users are increasingly looking for ease of use more than just safety in applications. The company said its new magnetic and electric...
Robotics Company Berkshire Grey to Merge With Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp.
February 24, 2021
Robotics company Berkshire Grey has announced a business combination with Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp. The planned merger with the special-purpose acquisition company or SPAC will lead to a publicly listed...
Amazon’s Last-Mile MIT CTL Routing Research Challenge
February 22, 2021
The primary goal of the Last Mile Routing Research Challenge is to encourage participants to develop innovative approaches leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and other non-conventional...
Supply Chain Leaders Learn From Today’s Ecommerce Challenges to Provide Future Innovation and Growth
February 19, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated ecommerce demands to levels that weren't expected until 2025, so how can supply chain leaders get up to speed, and fast?
Siemens Partnership Fuels Autonomous Vehicle Development
February 18, 2021
Software giant provides MaRS innovation hub access to Xcelerator portfolio, accelerating development through widespread use of simulation and data management.
Locus Robotics Announces $150M Series E Funding Round
February 18, 2021
Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, this week announced $150 million in Series E funding, led by Tiger Global Management and BOND. The round builds...
Frontline Relief With 3D Printing
February 15, 2021
Additive manufacturing comes to the rescue in earthquake, tsunami, and even war.
60 Seconds with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC
February 15, 2021
Modern Material Handling editors sat down with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC to discuss Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) and other related topics.
Warehouse Mobility Makes a Move
February 10, 2021
Mobile devices are getting significant upgrades that will improve point-of-use and enterprise productivity. Advances range from the move to Android systems to a consolidation of form factors while trying out...
FourKites Examines How Yard Management Systems Can Provide Increased Value for Shippers
February 9, 2021
The report, entitled “The State of Yard Management: Industry Report 2021,” was based on feedback from 375 respondents in various sectors, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, retail and manufacturing, with...
Global Logistics: Challenges in Our Changing World
February 8, 2021
From strained global freight networks to rapid e-commerce growth, the logistics industry and its service providers around the world have demonstrated how flexible and systemically relevant they are as they...
Vaccinate Warehouse Operations With a New, Post-COVID Beginning
February 8, 2021
As we begin to turn a coronavirus corner, it is crucial that supply chain leaders work to envision what the next normal will look like. They must plan on how...
Five UC San Diego Teams Win $100,000 to Research Autonomous Vehicles
February 5, 2021
Each team will receive $100,000 from Qualcomm to pursue cutting-edge research on autonomous vehicles, natural language processing and other areas, school says.
SME Celebrates 20 Exceptional Women in Robotics and Automation
February 4, 2021
SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, recognized 20 successful female leaders working to broaden the use of robotics and automation in the smart manufacturing...
Siemens and MaRS Partner for Startups in Autonomous Vehicle Sector
February 2, 2021
Partnership offers MaRS start-up community access to Siemens design and simulation software.
Gartner: Demand for Dobotic Goods-to-Person Systems Will Quadruple Through 2023
January 26, 2021
Gartner predicts demand for robotic goods-to-person systems will quadruple through 2023. Drivers include need to support safe social distancing.
On Air with SICK USA: What is the Difference Between an AMR, AGV, and AGC?
January 15, 2021
In this episode of SICK, Inc.'s podcast, On Air with SICK USA, host Rolf Agner interviews Stefan Nusser, Chief Product Officer at Fetch Robotics.
Automation Helps Create Smarter Loading Docks
January 13, 2021
As automation, robotics and artificial intelligence continue to infiltrate all corners of supply chain management, the warehouse dock is getting a technological facelift of its own.
Dematic Announces 2020 Winners for FIRST/Dematic Scholarship
January 13, 2021
Inaugural scholarship recognizes promising high school students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields
