Working With Goods-to-Person Picking to Deliver Parts to the Assembly Line
October 11, 2015
In Grob's new parts and raw materials warehouse, automated and conventional storage work with goods-to-person picking to deliver parts to the assembly line.
Daimler’s Self-Driving Truck Tested on Real Roads
October 4, 2015
In Germany Daimler Trucks ran a real-world test of what it says is the first series-production truck to operate on an automated basis on the highway.
OMRON to Acquire U.S. Based Adept Technology
September 16, 2015
By adding the robotics technology of Adept to its current offering, OMRON will be very well positioned to provide manufacturers in the automotive, digital device, food and beverage, packaging, and...
North American machine vision market sets new record in first half of 2015
September 16, 2015
Machine vision systems category saw a year over year increase of 18% to $1.0 billion.
Robotics: Training robotic pickers to do their piece
September 1, 2015
Whether mobile, stationary or collaborative, piece-picking robotic solutions are gradually learning the ropes in warehousing and distribution.
Logistics Yard Management Systems Integrate Drone Visibility Technology
August 5, 2015
Yard management systems vendors are rolling out new capabilities and incorporating advanced technology to help logistics operations gain better visibility over exactly what's going on in their yards at any...
While No Cure-All, Possibility of Driverless Trucks Offers Hope for Truck Driver Crisis
August 3, 2015
The era of driverless trucks – or autonomous vehicles, as they are known euphemistically – may be a lot closer to reality than many people think.
Worldwide Automotive Growth is Slowing Down, Industry Faces Huge Technological Challenges
July 12, 2015
C.A.S.E. which stands for connected, autonomous, shared, electrified, will be the future of the industry and calls for significant additional investments, and in order to finance C...
Mobile Robots Improve Transport Efficiency and Decrease Fulfillment Times
July 12, 2015
Enter mobile robots from Adept Technology. Named “Fred” and “Stella” by Stuller employees, both robots are Adept Lynx autonomous intelligent vehicles (AIVs) outfitted with custom shelves for moving small parts.
Machine vision market in North America has record start to 2015
June 24, 2015
Machine vision systems and components grew 22% in the first quarter.
Motion Control Association is now Motion Control & Motor Association
June 17, 2015
Association adjusts its focus following merger with SMMA, The Motor & Motion Association.
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council issues 2015 Edition of National Standards
June 17, 2015
MSSC released today its national skill standards for front-line work in advanced manufacturing and logistics.
New Generation of Robots for Manufacturing
June 11, 2015
They are nimbler, lighter and work better with humans, and they might even help bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
German university wins inaugural Amazon Picking Challenge
June 1, 2015
Robotic piece-picking system bests 27 teams from around the world to claim $20,000 prize.
ABB to manufacture robots in U.S.
May 27, 2015
The company's third robotics production facility will serve North America, where the United States is ABB's largest market with $7.5 billion in sales.
Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics
April 29, 2015
The robots are designed to work autonomously alongside workers, performing repetitive tasks such as warehouse delivery, pick and pack, and more.
60 seconds with Jeff Burnstein, A3
April 1, 2015
Modern spends 60 seconds talking to Jeff Burnstein, president of A3, about automation.
Improving Manufacturing Product Quality with Flexible Automation and Software
March 24, 2015
Manufacturers can improve quality using flexible automation by improving sanitation, safety & inspection while speeding production, reducing bad parts and increasing consistency.
Global motion control shipments increased 9% in 2014
March 3, 2015
Actuators and mechanical systems had a strong year, increasing 12% to $467 million.
Robotics: On a case-by-case basis
March 1, 2015
When their prowess in manufacturing proved a liability in warehousing and distribution, robots were forced to rapidly evolve.
