Self-Driving Cars Will Outperform Humans Within 10 Years, ANSYS Survey Says
October 3, 2019
ANSYS' Global Autonomous Vehicle Report uncovers consumer perceptions and expectations of autonomous vehicles.
UPS Flight Forward Achieves FAA’s First Full Approval for Drone Airline Deliveries
October 2, 2019
The Federal Aviation Administration last week granted approval for UPS to operate unmanned aerial vehicles to deliver parcels on university and hospital campuses.
UPS receives FAA Part 135 Standard certification to operate drones
October 1, 2019
Atlanta-based transportation and logistics bellwether UPS said it received the United States government's first full Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Part 135 Standard certification, which is required to operate a drone airline.
Research from Interact Analysis outlines potential challenges ahead for warehouse automation market
September 27, 2019
Report predicts double-digit growth for 2019 and 2020, headwinds expected in 2021. Service, maintenance and aftermarket sales will become an increasingly important part of system integrators' business models.
Körber Acquires Majority Stake in Cohesio Group
September 25, 2019
The Australian-based company is a leading integrator of voice-directed and autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) solutions for logistics.
Transportation Technologies: First Autonomous Yard Spotters, Then Autonomous Over-the-Road Trucks
September 20, 2019
An in-depth look at how autonomous spotters and trucks will impact the supply chain over the next five to ten years.
Deloitte/MAPI Study: Smart factories key to tripling stalled labor productivity growth rate by 2030
September 17, 2019
More than 86% of survey respondents believe smart factory initiatives will be the main driver of manufacturing competitiveness in the next five years, though only 51% are making/have made investments.
ANSYS 2019 R3 Expands Autonomous Vehicles Solution
September 16, 2019
Latest release delivers innovations in sensors, virtual environments and AI simulation.
FMI: Rapid industrial automation remains a turning point of collaborative robots market
September 11, 2019
Global collaborative robots market anticipated to experience 26% CAGR in next 10 years due to factors such as growing adoption of automation in end-use industry and reduction in labor cost.
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) opens its largest North American office In New York
September 11, 2019
Denmark's fastest-growing robotics manufacturer and industry leader in autonomous mobile robots adds first showroom outside of headquarters with space for double the employees in MiR's largest market.
Shopify set to acquire 6 River Systems for $450 million
September 10, 2019
Ottawa-based Shopify, a multi-channel commerce platform, announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Waltham, Mass.-based 6 River Systems, a provider of collaborative warehouse solutions. The purchase price is $450...
On the Move Toward Digital Transformation
September 10, 2019
In the past few years, we've witnessed a digital transformation taking place in a variety of industrial sectors, and distribution and fulfillment is no exception.
Shopify to acquire 6 River Systems
September 10, 2019
Acquisition valued at approximately $450 million adds collaborative robotic fleet to the Shopify Fulfillment Network.
Cold Chain Food Logistics: Setting the standard for cold chain
September 4, 2019
Recent studies show that cold chain efficiency is often less than ideal, as abuses above or below the optimal product-specific temperature range occur frequently. This fact significantly increases food waste...
The Path to Simulation
September 1, 2019
Industry veterans weigh in on how to make engineering simulation more accessible to a larger user base.
E-comm fulfillment at RSL
September 1, 2019
When it comes to order selection, autonomous mobile robotics does the heavy lifting at Rakuten Super Logistics.
TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH and 3D Systems Establish Partnership to Drive Innovation in Automotive
August 30, 2019
Companies will develop additive manufacturing solutions to change automotive design and production.
Drones to Play Key Role in Food Cold Chain Logistics
August 28, 2019
A new generation of transport providers may be making some forms of temperature control system irrelevant, says the upstart drone company, Flytrex.
Despite Robophobia, Robotics Have Positively Impacted Warehouses
August 26, 2019
Amid the science-fiction-fueled fear that robots are taking over, we look at the positive impact that robotics bring to society, as well as the warehouse...is this a normal part...
GreyOrange partners with eight supply chain industry leaders in the United States
August 22, 2019
Partnerships follow enhanced U.S. presence with the opening of a research and development lab in Boston and the buildout of U.S. headquarters in Atlanta.
