DHL and IBM report cites benefits and potential of AI in logistics
April 17, 2018
The report, entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Logistics: A collaborative report by DHL and IBM on implications and use cases for the logistics industry,” examines different ways in which AI can...
Modex Software Wrap-up: Vendors Reposition on Software to Drive Improvement for Automated DCs
April 12, 2018
The evolution of software continues to blur the lines between familiar acronyms and emerging capabilities.
Robotics at a tipping point revisited – Piece picking robots
April 9, 2018
While much of the action has been in mobile collaborative robotics, piece picking robots are finding their niche.
Vecna Robotics Partners With RightHand Robotics
April 3, 2018
At MIDEX 2018, the companies will showcase collaborative solutions to streamline intralogistics and material handling processes.
Fetch Robotics partners with Ricoh USA
March 29, 2018
Partnership leverages worldwide technical resources to support growing autonomous mobile robot market.
Robotics at a tipping point
March 12, 2018
3PL GEODIS is the latest example of how the materials handling industry is adopting robotics.
Manufacturer builds in-house robotics expertise to close the skills gap
March 8, 2018
Collaborative robots tackle mundane work so existing staff can add more value.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) / Inventory Management Technology: 6 Trends for the Modern Age
March 1, 2018
Here's how the next generation of warehouse and inventory management systems are evolving to help logistics operations operate more efficiently and improve their bottom lines in our brave, new digital...
Robotics, vision and motion control industries set new growth records in 2017
February 28, 2018
Non-automotive robot orders grew 20.5% in units and 7.3% in dollars; shipments up 29.7%.
SWW18: SolidWorks Carves Out its Role as the Amazon of Manufacturing
February 9, 2018
SolidWorks World set the stage for SOLIDWORKS Product Designer launch, xDesign updates, and partnership announcements with HP, Desktop Metal, 3D Systems
Are Robots Going to Replace People in the Warehouse?
January 25, 2018
Are robots going to replace people in the warehouse? Robots are transforming warehouse environments and these changes are being driven by the need for speed, accuracy, the scarcity of labor,...
Collaborative robots double production in limited floor space
January 18, 2018
Cobots and grippers work with existing human staff to boost volume and quality for precision manufacturer.
Download this ebook and kickstart your first cobot project
January 1, 2018
Automation is easier than ever. Download this ebook and kickstart your first collaborative robots project with Universal Robots' cobots. Cost-effective, safe, and flexible collaborative robots - or cobots - are...
Universal Robots Expands Universal Robots Academy
January 1, 2018
Universal Robots Expands Free Online Training, Adding Three New Modules That Step Up Complexity By Teaching Users How To Create And Work With Coordinate Systems, Variables And Conditional Statements, And...
Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2017
December 28, 2017
The industry's momentum continues to build, even as it changes shape to adapt to technology; acquisitions across technology competencies have heralded the arrival of Consolidation 2.0, while automation and cybersecurity shake...
Dual grippers nearly double robotic output
December 13, 2017
Manufacturer cuts cycle time by 12 seconds with robotic CNC tenders that can work overnight.
Cobot Technology Improves Safety and Increases Job Satisfaction
December 1, 2017
Etalex was looking to shift some of the more dangerous aspects of their production to robots. By using a UR10 to automate high-risk, repetitive tasks, they could boost safety without...
Vanderlande invests in collaborative robot specialist Smart Robotics
November 21, 2017
Cobot solutions used in order picking and placing, palletizing and depalletizing, and kitting and bagging alongside human operators.
Robotic Industries Association announces new alliance with OSHA, NIOSH
October 25, 2017
Alliance aims to enhance robot expertise within OSHA and NIOSH, improve awareness of workplace hazards of traditional industrial robots and emerging collaborative systems, and identify needed research.
60 Seconds with John Santagate, Research director for service robotics at Manufacturing Insights
October 10, 2017
Modern Materials Handling staff sat down with John Santagate, Research director for service robotics at Manufacturing Insights to talk about the current state of the industry.
