Warehouse Drones Ready for Digital Inventory Management
September 6, 2018
Bolstered by the growth in industrial IoT, drones are proving their benefits for aerial inventory within warehouse facilities.
Siemens Folds Mendix’s Low-Code App Dev Environment Into IoT Vision
August 14, 2018
The roughly $700 million acquisition, which adds Mendix into the software business of Siemens' Digital Factory Division, is a critical piece of the company's strategy to position its MindSphere IoT platform...
Four Truths About DC Robots, Jobs, And Warehouse Execution
August 13, 2018
Many articles about robots in the distribution center include predictions of large scale job losses. “Robots Replace People” is a good, attention-grabbing headline, but the truth is more complicated.
Materials handling market to be worth more than $190 billion by 2024
August 2, 2018
Material Handling Equipment Market size is set to exceed USD 190 billion by 2024; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc.
IoT, the talent shortage and robotics
July 27, 2018
In its 4th annual survey of manufacturers and distributors, Sikich finds that companies are facing many challenges; answers are elusive.
North American machine vision market sets new records
June 20, 2018
Market grows 19% in first quarter of 2018.
ABI Research outlines eight technologies that will transform manufacturing
June 20, 2018
Research identifies vendor challenges and solutions for 'new-future' technologies including robotics, blockchain, AI and edge analytics.
Dassault Systemes Closes Acquisition of No Magic to Bolster IoT Lineup
June 20, 2018
CAD and PLM firm Dassault Systemes finalizes acquisition of MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) software maker No Magic, bolstering its offerings to attract IoT and connected device developers.
Parabola Touts Non-Programming Solution to the IoT Data Problem
June 13, 2018
Its new software aims to reduce busywork and automate processes via an easy-to-use, drag-and-drop interface that can be used to facilitate certain tasks in lieu of software coding.
Materials Handling Innovation Matters More Than Ever
May 17, 2018
This is no longer your father's materials handling industry. Leading suppliers are developing a culture of innovation, leading to new solutions for new challenges.
Researchers Print Electronics on Human Skin
May 11, 2018
The technology could be used to print temporary sensors on the bodies of soldiers, for example, to detect chemical or biological weapons. Printed solar cells could also be used to...
ISM 2018: The digitization of procurement
May 11, 2018
NextGen supply chain technologies were front and center at ISM.
What You Should Know about the Internet of Things and How to Lay the Foundation for Success
May 1, 2018
The Internet of Things, or IoT, is moving beyond a catchword to real-world utilization, however, not all stakeholders fully understand this transformative technology, enterprises must lay a solid foundation to...
Tulip Factory Kit Seeds Quick-Start Manufacturing Apps
April 23, 2018
While the Tulip Manufacturing App platform and Factory Kit are specifically aimed at production floor personnel, they will also have impact on design engineers, helping to create a better feedback...
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.
Host of services, technologies showcased at Tompkins International
April 9, 2018
Jim Tompkins, CEO of Tompkins International (Booth B727), said that in spite of his entrepreneurial ventures into distribution and technology businesses, his supply chain consulting, implementation and integration is still...
Zamboni Skates Towards IoT-Enabled Product-as-a-Service
March 23, 2018
Zamboni is taking the first steps to offer its famous ice resurfacer as a product-as-a-service, leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) sensor technology, big data, and a mobile app to help...
Patent Aims to Counter Motion Sickness in Self-Driving Cars
February 15, 2018
The system provides light stimuli in the visual periphery of the passenger to mimic what the rider might see outside, thus eliminating the conflict between vestibular and visual inputs, which...
